Question 1

Which Arun Sharma chapters are most important for CAT?

Accepted Answer

Based on 2020–2025 data, the five most consistently tested QA chapters are: Geometry and mensuration (18/18 slots), Application of Time, Speed and Distance (17/18 slots), Quadratic and other Equations (17/18 slots), Number systems (17/18 slots), Time and Work (16/18 slots).

Question 2

How many questions come from Arithmetic in CAT?

Accepted Answer

Based on 2020–2025 data, Arithmetic contributes approximately 144 questions across 18 slots — an average of 8.0 per slot. It is the largest topic by question volume in CAT QA.

Question 3

Is CAT getting harder every year?

Accepted Answer

Based on 2020–2025 question-weighted difficulty data, CAT QA difficulty has remained broadly consistent. There is no strong trend toward becoming harder or easier across years.

Question 4

What is a good CAT QA score for 99 percentile?

Accepted Answer

Based on 2020–2025 marks-to-percentile data used in this tool, a 99 percentile in CAT QA has historically required approximately 45–52 marks depending on the slot. Difficulty varies significantly slot to slot, and the cutoff has shifted across years.

Question 5

How accurate is a CAT percentile estimator?

Accepted Answer

A chapter-based estimator is indicative rather than predictive. It is most useful for understanding relative chapter strength and identifying preparation gaps. This tool produces a range rather than a single number to reflect the genuine uncertainty in the model.

#	Chapter	Qs	Slots	Diff
ARITHMETIC · 9
01	Application of Time, Speed and Distance	22	17	E-M
02	Averages	21	15	E-M
03	Time and Work	21	16	E-M
04	Ratio, Proportion and Variation	20	14	E-M
05	Simple and Compound interest	16	16	E-M
06	Profit, Loss and Discount	14	13	E-M
07	Percentages	13	11	E-M
08	Alligations and Mixtures	12	12	E-M
09	Time, Speed and Distance	5	5	M
ALGEBRA · 5
10	Quadratic and other Equations	40	17	M
11	Functions	19	14	M
12	Series	17	15	M
13	Inequalities	15	10	M
14	Logarithms	13	9	M
NUMBER SYSTEM · 2
15	Number systems	36	17	E-M
16	Progression	2	2	E-M
GEOMETRY · 2
17	Geometry and mensuration	51	18	M
18	Coordinate geometry	10	8	M
COUNTING · 2
19	Permutations and Combinations	16	14	E-M
20	Set Theory	4	4	E-M
DILR
DILR: Rate set types, not individual questions. Solid = I reliably complete this set type under exam conditions. Okay = I attempt but sometimes run out of time or make errors. Weak = I usually abandon this type.
LR · 5
01	Arrangements	79	11	M-D
02	Generic puzzles	37	6	M-D
03	Puzzles on scheduling	20	4	M-D
04	Games and tournaments	26	5	M-D
05	Routes and network diagrams	24	5	M
QUANTITATIVE LOGIC AND DI · 3
06	DI based on percentages and ratios	21	3	M-D
07	DI based on Mixed and misc quant apti concepts	33	5	M-D
08	DI based on Averages, Alligations and measures of central tendency	15	3	M-D
TRADITIONAL AND LOGICAL DI · 3
09	Tables	40	6	M
10	Bar Graphs	34	7	E-M
11	Multiple and misc charts	30	7	E-M