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CAT 2025 12 Most Important Quant Topics – Expected Question Count

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• Updated on 11 Nov, 2025, by Kollegeapply

CAT 2025 12 Most Important Quant Topics – Expected Question Count

The CAT (Common Admission Test) 2025 Quantitative Ability (QA) section has been analysed to identify the 12 most important topics and their expected number of questions. The update assists candidates in focusing their revision effectively.

 

CAT 2025 Quant: 12 Most Important Topics & Expected Questions

Topic

Expected Number of Questions

Percentages and Ratios

2-3

Averages

1-2

Profit and Loss

1-2

Alligation and Mixtures

1-2

Time and Work

1-2

Time, Speed, and Distance

1-2

Linear Equation

1-2

Quadratic Equation

2-3

Modulus

1-2

Logs

1-2

AP and GP

1-2

Triangles and Circles

2-3

Preparation Tips for CAT 2025 Quant Section

  • Prioritise practising the 12 topics listed above since they cover around 80% of the quant section weightage.
  • Solve previous years’ QA sections to gauge difficulty level and question types.
  • Maintain accuracy and speed: time yourself for mixed topic sets.
  • Focus on conceptual clarity for topics like Quadratic Equations, Triangles & Circles, which have slightly higher expected numbers.
  • Review formulae, quick tricks, and shortcuts for topics with 1-2 expected questions so you are prepared but efficient.

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