Vocabulary
🟢 Lite — Quick Review (1h–1d)
Rapid summary for last-minute revision before your exam.
Vocabulary — Quick Facts Core concept: Vocabulary is a key topic in this subject area High-yield points: Key definitions, formulas, and facts for last-minute revision ⚡ Exam tip: Focus on understanding over memorisation — application is everything
🟡 Standard — Regular Study (2d–2mo)
Standard content for students with a few days to months.
Vocabulary — Study Guide Overview: Vocabulary is part of the core syllabus Key concepts: Build a clear understanding of fundamentals Standard questions: Typical patterns seen in competitive exams
🔴 Extended — Deep Study (3mo+)
Comprehensive coverage for students on a longer study timeline.
Vocabulary — Comprehensive Notes Full coverage: Vocabulary with detailed explanation Extended theory: Deeper understanding for thorough preparation Practice: Solve previous year questions and standard textbook exercises
📊 CAT Exam Essentials
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Sections | VARC (24 Qs), DILR (20 Qs), QA (22 Qs) |
| Time | 2 hours (40 min per section) |
| Total | 66 questions, 198 marks |
| Marking | +3 correct, −1 wrong (MCQ); no penalty for TITA |
| Mode | Computer-based, multiple sessions |
| Percentile | Normalized — 99+ needed for top IIMs |
🎯 High-Yield Topics for CAT
- Reading Comprehension — 16-20 marks in VARC
- Para Summary + Odd Sentence — 8-12 marks
- DI Sets (Tables + Caselets) — 10-15 marks in DILR
- Arithmetic (Percentages + Profit/Loss) — 8-12 marks in QA
- Geometry + Mensuration — 6-10 marks
- Logarithm + Sequences — 6-10 marks
📝 Previous Year Question Patterns
- Q: “The passage is primarily concerned with…” [2024 VARC — RC passage]
- Q: “If f(x) = x² - 5x + 6, the value of f(3) is…” [2024 QA — Arithmetic]
- Q: “How many ways can 5 people be arranged around a round table…” [2024 DILR — Circular]
💡 Pro Tips
- VARC is the top priority — strong RC skills can push you to 99+ percentile quickly
- DILR: attempt 2 full sets out of 4-5 sets — accuracy matters more than coverage
- QA: arithmetic (time-speed-work) + geometry carry ~40% of QA marks
- Take 3-4 full mocks before the exam to find your section-wise pacing
🔗 Official Resources
- IIM CAT Official
- [CAT Syllabus](https://iimcat.ac.in/exam pattern)
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📐 Diagram Reference
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