Geometry and mensuration is one of the most consistently tested QA chapters in CAT, appearing in 18 of 18 slots across 2020–2025. With an average of 2.8 questions per slot at Moderate difficulty, it contributes meaningfully to your QA score in almost every paper.
| Year | Slot | Questions | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | Moderate-Difficult |
| 2020 | 2 | 4 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | Moderate |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2021 | 3 | 4 | Moderate-Difficult |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | Moderate |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 | Moderate-Difficult |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | Moderate |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | Moderate |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | Moderate |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | Moderate |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | Easy-Moderate |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | Moderate |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | Moderate-Difficult |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | Moderate-Difficult |
Geometry and mensuration appears in almost every slot and sits at moderate difficulty — meaning a prepared candidate can reliably convert these questions. It is a core chapter for any student targeting the 90th percentile or above.
Geometry and mensuration has appeared in 18 of 18 CAT slots from 2020 to 2025, averaging 2.8 questions per slot at Moderate difficulty. It is one of the most reliably tested chapters in CAT QA.
Based on the available slot data, Geometry and mensuration has trended slightly harder in recent papers (2023–2025) compared to earlier years (2020–2021). This is not always uniform — individual slots vary — but the general pattern suggests increased difficulty.
Yes — high frequency means Geometry and mensuration will almost certainly appear in your slot. Moderate difficulty means solid preparation pays off reliably. Prioritise it in your study schedule.