CAT 2021: Important topics and best books to prepare
Team Careers360 | November 1, 2021 | 05:02 PM IST | 3 mins read
Check out important tips and books to refer to while preparing for CAT 2021 and acing it with the 99+ percentile.
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Download EbookNEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad will conduct CAT 2021 in computer-based mode on November 28, 2021. To ace the exam with 99+ percentile, candidates must understand the CAT syllabus and major topics from which questions can be asked in CAT 2021. The CAT preparation must then proceed by covering them accordingly like to begin from easy topics to difficult ones, etc.
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To focus on the important topics, candidates must opt for the CAT best books which are suggested by the experts and previous year CAT toppers. The best books for CAT 2021 preparation will fetch relevant information and give insights to the questions asked in CAT etc. Candidates who wish to appear for CAT 2021 must be careful to choose the authentic books for the three sections, namely, Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VARC).
CAT Test Pattern 2021: Major Highlights
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Duration |
2 hours i.e. 120 minutes |
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Total no. of questions |
76 MCQs |
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Mode of CAT 2021 |
CBT i.e. computer-based |
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Sections |
Quantitative ability |
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Data interpretation & logical reasoning |
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Verbal ability and reading comprehension |
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Marking scheme |
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Sectional time-limit |
40 minutes |
Important CAT 2021 Topics
In order to crack the CAT 2021, candidates will have to understand which are the important topics of three sections from which questions are usually asked in the CAT entrance test. Refer to the table that compiles major topics of CAT test 2021:
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Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
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Best books for CAT Preparation 2021
One of the strategies to obtain the highest marks is to refer to the authentic books for CAT 2021. Before choosing and buying the study materials for CAT 2021, candidates must ensure their authenticity and usefulness.
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Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
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Quick CAT Preparation Tips 2021
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Decide in advance the number of hours to devote for CAT 2021 preparation
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Do not start a new topic
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Revise from already prepared notes for CAT exam
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Maintain speed and accuracy through revision
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Increase CAT mock tests attempts
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