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Amrita Common Aptitude Test 2026 ( Amrita CAT )

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Updated on Oct 6, 2025 11:02 IST

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Amrita CAT 2026 syllabus shows important topics in all sections that students should prepare for. Amrita CAT syllabus is divided in 4 sections, i.e. Quantitative Techniques, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, General Awareness and Verbal Ability. Check the page below to know all important topics and sub topics of the Amrita MBA exam. 

Table of contents
  • Amrita CAT Syllabus 2026 Overview
  • Amrita MBA Entrance Exam 2025 Syllabus: Important Topics
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Amrita CAT Syllabus 2026 Overview

Amrita CAT 2026 exam question paper will have 4 sections:

  • Quantitative Aptitude 

  • Data Interpretation and Analysis

  • Verbal Reasoning and Language Comprehension
  • General Knowledge on Indian and Global Scenarios

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the important topics of Data Interpretation and Analysis section in ACAT exam?
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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. 

Q:   What are the important topics of Quantitative Aptitude section in ACAT exam?
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Topics of Quantitative Aptitude of ACAT are Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry, Number System Average, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Time, Speed and Distance, Mensuration, Permutation and Combination, Quadratic Equation, Logarithm, Probability, Statistics, Pie Chart, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Mixture and Allegations, Time and Work, etc. 

Q:   Which are the important topics for Verbal Ability section in ACAT?
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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.

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Amrita MBA Entrance Exam 2025 Syllabus: Important Topics

Some of topics that one can expect in question paper are as follows:

Section 1: Verbal Reasoning and Language Comprehension

Check table below to know important topics of Verbal Reasoning and Language Comprehension section:

Important Topics for Verbal Reasoning and Language Comprehension Section

Parts of Speech Vocabulary
Para Jumbles Sentence Corrections
Synonyms Antonyms
Fill in the blanks Articles
Preposition Error Spotting
Idioms and Phrases Critical Reasoning
Usage and Formation of Words Active and Passive Voice
Reading Comprehension Tenses

Section 2: Data Interpretation and Analysis

Check table below to know important topics of Data Interpretation and Analysis section:

Important Topics for Data Interpretation and Analysis Section

Line Graph Pie Chart
Data Sufficiency Caselets
Tables Bar Graph

Missing Data Interpretation

Blood Relations
Data Arrangement Venn Diagram
Syllogisms Family Tree
Clocks and Calendars Series

Section 3: General Knowledge of Indian and Global Scenarios

Check table below to know topics of General Knowledge of Indian and Global Scenarios section:

Important Topics for General Knowledge on Indian and Global Scenarios Section

Awards and Recognition Sports
Business and Politics History and Geography
Static GK Personalities

World 

Economics
Current Affairs Constitution of India

Section 4: Quantitative Aptitude

Check table below to know important topics of QA section:

Important Topics for Quantitative Aptitude Section

Number System Algebra
Percentage Simple Equations
Time, Distance and Speed Mixtures and Allegations
Time and Work Profit and Loss
Averages Geometry
Mensuration Arithmetic

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there a sectional weightage in the ACAT exam?
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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. 

Q:   What is the marking scheme of ACAT?
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According to the ACAT exam pattern, the ACAT question paper will have a total of 100 multiple-choice questions. Each question in the ACAT exam will carry three marks. This means, that if the candidate has marked five correct options, they will be awarded 15 marks. The total marks in the question paper are 300. Candidates must also know, one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. No marks will be awarded or deducted for the unmarked questions. 

ACAT is a time-based exam, hence, the candidates must complete the exam within the specified duration, whilst keeping the negative markings in mind. 

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