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31st May 2026

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CAT 2025-26 exam syllabus released with section-wise topics and weightage

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About this Syllabus

The Indian Institutes of Management have published the official syllabus for CAT 2025-26, detailing the subjects and topics candidates need to study. This syllabus is divided by exam section, with each topic listed in the order it usually appears in the notification and aligned to its importance in the question paper. The syllabus is meant to guide candidates in their revision and help them prioritize areas based on expected weightage. It is crucial to check the latest updates on the official CAT website, as the syllabus may be adjusted from year to year, including changes in topic emphasis or the addition/removal of subjects. Use this syllabus as your primary reference for exam preparation.

Quick Information

Department

Recruitment notification issued by Indian Institutes of Management (IIM).

Stage Level

Held at the National level, applicants from this scope are eligible.

Job Type

Permanent role offered for selected candidates.

Exam Mode

Examination conducted: Offline Computer Based.

Applicants Gender

Eligibility extends to All applicants.

Syllabus Content

~1 min read

Section

Topics

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Reading Comprehension passages — inference, primary purpose, tone, vocabulary in context; Para-jumbles & Para-completion; Para-summary; Vocabulary; Grammar & Sentence Correction; Critical Reasoning — assumption, conclusion, weaken, strengthen, paradox; Verbal Logic.

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Charts, Caselets; Data Sufficiency; Arrangements — linear, circular, matrix; Blood Relations; Syllogism; Cubes & Dice; Coding-Decoding; Series & Analogy; Routes & Networks; Games & Tournaments; Venn Diagrams; Set Theory.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in any discipline with aggregate ≥ 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD); final-year candidates may also apply

Download Instructions

To download the official syllabus PDF for CAT 2025-26 — Syllabus: 1) Visit the official website at [Link Provided Below].
2) Navigate to 'Notification' / 'Information Bulletin' / 'Syllabus' from the main menu or homepage.
3) Locate the latest cycle's notification PDF and open it — the syllabus is published as part of the notification or as a separate appendix.
4) Cross-check the syllabus on this page section-by-section against the source PDF; the page summarises the official content for quick revision.
5) For any clarification, refer to the FAQ section of the official website or contact the helpline listed in the notification.
Subscribe to the official email-alert / SMS list to receive updates whenever the syllabus is revised.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	1st March 20261st March 2026
Application End Date	30th April 202630th April 2026
Exam Date	30th May 202630th May 2026
Result Announcement Date

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