Banaras Hindu University

Quantitative Ability Syllabus
1. Number Systems2. LCM and HCF
3. Percentage4. Profit and Loss
5. Interest (Simple and Compound)6. Speed, Time and Distance
7. Time and Work8. Average
9. Ratio and Proportion10. Linear Equations
11. Quadratic Equations12. Complex Numbers
13. Logarithm14. Progressions
15. Binomial Theorem16. Surds and Indices
17. Inequalities18. Permutation and Combination
19. Probability20. Functions
21. Set Theory22. Mixtures and Allegations
23. Geometry24. Co-ordinate Geometry
25. Trigonometry26. Mensuration
Data Interpretation
Data is given in form of tables, charts or graphs. In this section it is tested that how candidates can interpret the given data and answer questions based on it.
1. Tables2. Column graphs
3. Bar Graphs4. Line charts
5. Pie Chart6. Venn Diagrams
Combination of two or more types linked to each other. Logical Reasoning
1. Tables2. Column graphs
3. Bar Graphs4. Line charts
5. Pie Chart6. Venn Diagrams
Verbal Ability
Types of Questions
Vocabulary Based (Synonyms Antonyms) English Usage or Grammar
Sentence CorrectionFill in the blanks
Cloze PassageAnalogies or Reverse Analogies
Jumbled ParagraphMeaning-Usage Match
Summary QuestionsVerbal Reasoning
Facts / Inferences / JudgementsReading Comprehension
Vocabulary questions test the candidate's knowledge of the primary meanings of words, secondary shades of meaning, usage, idioms and phrases, antonyms, related words, etc. Grammar-based questions test the candidate's ability to spot and correct grammatical errors. CAT generally tests knowledge of high school level grammar and includes areas like subject-verb agreement, use of modifiers, parellel construction, redundancy, phrasal verbs, use of articles, prepositions, etc. Verbal Reasoning
Verbal reasoning questions are designed to the candidate's ability to identify relationships or patterns within groups of words or sentences. General and Business GK (Elementry Level)
Institutes like IIFT AND SYMBOISIS have a section for General knowledge which includes question related to current affairs and business GK at elementary level.