CAT Quant: The 6-Topic Plan to Cross 95 Percentile

Where the marks really are in CAT Quant

You don't need every topic. A focused six-topic core covers the majority of a typical CAT QA section.

The six to master first

1. Arithmetic (percentages, ratios, TSD, time-work) - the highest-yield area, appears everywhere.
2. Number System - foundational, rewards practice.
3. Algebra (equations, inequalities, functions).
4. Geometry & Mensuration - formula-heavy but predictable.
5. Modern Math (P&C, probability) - a few reliable question types.
6. Logarithms & basics - quick wins when they appear.

How to study them

• Build the concept, then do 30-50 questions per topic before moving on.
• Maintain an error log - revisit wrong questions weekly.
• From week three, mix topics in timed 20-question sets to build selection skill (knowing which question to leave).

Bottom line: depth in six topics beats shallow coverage of twelve. Master selection - leaving the right 6-8 questions is how 95-percentilers score.