All Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Notes

The **CAT Quantitative Aptitude (QA)** section is the final, high-stakes module of the Common Admission Test. Designed to evaluate your numerical ability, mathematical precision, and problem-solving speed, cracking the CAT Quant section is critical for securing a 99+ percentile and landing an interview call from the top IIMs.

The section features 22 questions across an intense 40-minute window, balancing regular multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with non-MCQ Type In The Answer (TITA) formats. The syllabus covers core high-yield topics, heavily prioritizing commercial math and logical formulas over pure memorization.


* **Section Weightage:** 22 out of 66 total questions in the CAT exam
* **Time Allocation:** Strictly 40 minutes (with sectional time limits)
* **Core High-Weightage Topics:** Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number Systems, and Modern Math
* **Question Formats:** A mix of standard MCQs (with negative marking) and TITA questions (no negative marking)
* **Strategic Focus:** High-yield Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss, SI-CI, TSD) and fundamental Algebra equations