Prepare for 2024 quantitative aptitude for CAT with ABBS experts
The quantitative aptitude is the only section where a candidate can get a perfect score of 100. While it is good to prepare well for the other sections, this section’s perfect score can increase the percentile. Whether your maths skills are excellent or average, practise this section for the best results. Although the best resources for CAT quantitative aptitude are available online, ABBS experts can share their tips.
Acharya Bangalore Business School (ABBS), prepares CAT applicants to score better so that the admission process is smoother. Let’s crack this section’s concepts and practise well to answer in the limited time frame. It can be your ticket to the MBA program you need the most.
The quantitative aptitude section is based on the most basic concepts of maths which we all study in high school. The challenge in answering lies in understanding the way questions are framed. Taking some time to understand the question is important when the paper arrives in front of you. Do not aim for a 40+ score but 100. Study the previous year’s paper, types of questions, and topics. The most likely list in this section includes:
- 22 questions in all
- +3 marks awarded
- -1 negative marking
- 66 total marks
- 40 minutes to attempt
- 99 percentiles (40+)
- 18-19 questions to be attempted (error margin of 10-15%)
- 90% accuracy is necessary to cover Algebra (5-8 Q), arithmetic (8-10 Q) and geometry (3-5 Q)
- 2 minutes per question
Candidates need to cover most of the questions to aim for 99 percentiles. The basic concepts should be clear, and you should know the formula to get the answers right.
This section is divided into two parts.
- MCQ-with negative rating
- Non-MCQ with no negative rating
Scoring well in this section will enable the candidate to enter the best autonomous college in Bangalore. Considering the time limit, avoid spending more than 2 minutes per question. If you know the answer, do it right away and move on. If there is time, return to the ones that are left out.
| Quadrilaterals | Polygons | Harmonic Progressions |
| Factorials | Shortcuts in average | Properties of ratio & proportion |
| Conditional Probability | Infinite Geometric Progression | Derangement |
| Reminder Concept | Number system | Permutation |
| Combination/ Probability | Statistics | Weighted Average |
Your practice strategy should be clear with a schedule and following it to make it work. One of the best resources for CAT quantitative aptitude is the NCERT books. Try to use shortcuts to answer maximum questions. However, do not insist on answering each question. To do this, learn your strengths and weaknesses. The goal should be to attempt at least 18 questions with accuracy. Take a timer and test yourself while practising. Bridge the gaps, so that on the day of the exam the performance is better.
As one of the top B-Schools guides to CAT quant success, our experts continue to follow each year’s exam pattern and review the paper for candidates. If you wish to join ABBS, use our resources to score 100% in this section. Do let us know if you still have doubts.
