Amrita CAT Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

The important Data Interpretation and Analysis section includes topics which test the candidate's analytical and critical thinking. The important topics of the Data Interpretation and Analysis section include Line Graph, Pie Chart, Data Sufficiency, Caselets, Tables, Bar Graphs, Blood Relations, Venn Diagrams, Data Arrangement, Syllogisms, Clocks and Calendars, etc. 

QA important topics for ACAT include:

• Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Modern Math
• Geometry
• Number System
• Percentage
• Profit and Loss
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Mensuration
• Permutation and Combination, etc. 

Yes, there is sectional weightage in the ACAT exam. There are four sections in the ACAT question paper. There is a total of 100 MCQs in the ACAT exam and each sections has 25 multiple-choice questions each. Each question will carry three marks which makes a total of 75 marks per sections and 300 marks overall. 

Marking scheme of Amrita CAT is:

• Number of questions: 100
• Type of questions: MCQs
• Marks per question: 3 marks
• Total Marks: 300
• Negative marking: -1 mark per incorrect answer

Important topics of ACAT Verbal Ability section are Grammar, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion, Antonyms, Synonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Articles, Active and Passive Verbs, Idioms and Phrases, Critical Reasoning, etc.

Topics in this section check the hold over the English language and vocabulary.

The ACAT exam is conducted in a CBT test mode across as many as 40 test cities in the country. The exam is conducted for admission to the MBA programme offered by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. There is no provision of the ACAT exam being conducted offline. Students must visit the exam centre to take the exam online. 

No, work experience is not mandatory. But, students with a work experience will be given a priority over others.

The ACAT exam is conducted in a CBT test mode across as many as 40 test cities in the country. The exam is conducted for admission to the MBA programme offered by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. There is no provision of the ACAT exam being conducted offline. Students must visit the exam centre to take the exam online. 

Yes, international students can apply for the ACAT exam. Candidates applying should have a minimum of IBT-TOEFL score of 79 or IELTS score of 6.5 with individual category score of 6 or PTE score of 55 with individual category score of 50. They must also fulfil the other qualfying criteria for ACAT exam. They must have a valid passport. 

The benefits are: 

• ACAT mock tests are like the actual Amrita CAT exam environment. By taking mock tests, students get to know with the exam pattern, structure, the number of questions in each section, and the overall time available. 
• Amrita CAT is a time-bound exam, and efficient time management is important to maximize the Amrita CAT score. Mock tests help the candidates to practice managing their time effectively within the time limits.
• Mock tests provide ample practice opportunities to apply knowledge and skills. Students can work on enhancing speed and accuracy.