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CAT test does not have a predefined syllabus. CAT tests candidates in general aptitude including Verbal Ability (English), Quantitative Ability (Mathematics), Logical Reasoning (LR) and Data Interpretation (DI) skills. Following are main three sections of examination: (a)Quantitative Ability (QA): Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability, Number System, Permutation & Combination, Speed, Time and Distance, Profit and Loss, Logarithmic Equations, HCF and LCM, Ratio, Quadratic and Linear Equations, Algebra, Mensuration, Percentages, progressions, Complex Numbers, Simple and Compound Interest etc. (b) Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning: Tables, Graphical Representations, Charts and any diagrammatical Representation, Logical Games, Calendars, Cubes, Clocks, Blood Relations, Seating Arrangements etc. (c) Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VARC): Critical Reasoning, Paragraph Forming, Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension. CAT is multiple-choice based test with penalties for wrong answers. There is no penalty for questions that are left unanswered. Since 2009 CAT is conducted as a Computer Based Test. Duration of the examination is 180 minutes.

You will find a common answer to this question that CA is one of the most difficult professional qualifications in India, because the passing rate of CA examination is traditionally very low. There are multiple aspirants, who leave CA mid-way, because of high rate of failure in CA examination. Therefore, we can say that clearing CA examination is tough. Indian financial rules and regulations, in term of financial reporting, taxation, auditing, forensic accounting, corporate finance, business recovery and insolvency are constantly changing due to Government policies which leads to frequent changes in accounting systems and processes. Therefore, in order to professionally survive a CA has to constantly upgrade his knowledge and skills to meet customers expectation.

The general eligibility criteria are as follows: (a) Bachelor Degree or equivalent B.A. Valid GMAT score (GMAT/GRE scores are valid for three/ five years from the date to the application deadline date of the round in which candidate is applying. (c) Some Iims have minimum age criteria (d) Minimum 5 years of full time work experience after completion of graduation. Candidate selection is based on assessment based on following criteria: (a) Academic background (b) Professional experience (c) GMAT score (d) Personal interviews (e) Statement of Purpose (f) Recommendation
An overall assessment is made on the basis of all these factors for selecting candidates for admission.

The general eligibility criteria are as follows: (a) Bachelor Degree or equivalent B.A. Valid GMAT score (GMAT/GRE scores are valid for three/ five years from the date to the application deadline date of the round in which candidate is applying. (c) Some Iims have minimum age criteria (d) Minimum 5 years of full time work experience after completion of graduation. You must first earn above credentials to meet eligibility criteria. Candidate selection is based on assessment based on following criteria: (a) Academic background (b) Professional experience (c) GMAT score (d) Personal interviews (e) Statement of Purpose (SOP) (f) Recommendation.