SMAT syllabus includes important topics from Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and Verbal & Reading Comprehension. It is important for candidates to go through the SMAT exam syllabus to plan the exam preparation. Take a look at the complete SMAT syllabus along with best books to prepare for SMAT 2026 exam.
- Section-Wise SMAT Syllabus 2026
- Best Books for SMAT Preparation
Section-Wise SMAT Syllabus 2026
SMAT Syllabus: Quantitative Aptitude
Check the table below for important topics of Quantitative Aptitude included in SMAT syllabus. The SMAT 2026 exam will have questions on these topics.
| Quantitative Aptitude |
|
|---|---|
| Numbers |
Averages and Percentages |
| Roots, Indices, Surds |
Simple & Compound Interest |
| Profit & Loss |
Algebraic Formulae |
| Linear & Quadratic Equations |
Ratio & Proportion |
| Partnership |
Mixtures & Alligations |
| Time, Speed & Distance |
Work Related Problems |
| Pipes & Cisterns |
Geometry: Lines, Angles & Triangles, Polygons |
| Circles & Mensuration |
Permutations & Combinations |
| Probability |
Determinants |
| Vectors |
Integration and Differentiation |
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SMAT Syllabus: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Check the table below for important topics of Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, included in SMAT syllabus. The SMAT 2026 exam will have questions on these topics.
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | |
|---|---|
| Coding & Decoding |
Symbol Based Logic |
| Family Tree & Directions |
Arrangements: Linear, Circular, Matrix Arrangements |
| Groups & Conditionality |
Logical Series |
| Selection Criteria |
Sequential O/P Tracing |
| Analogies, Odd one out |
Logical Puzzles |
| Calendar |
Syllogism |
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SMAT Syllabus: Verbal & Reading Comprehension
Check the table below for important topics of Verbal & Reading Comprehension, included in SMAT syllabus. The SMAT 2026 exam will have questions on these topics.
| Verbal & Reading Comprehension |
|
|---|---|
| Etymology & Roots |
Idioms & Phrases |
| Analogies |
Antonyms-Synonyms |
| Foreign Words Noun & Pronoun Errors |
Subject-Verb Agreement |
| Prepositions and Conjunctions |
Tenses, Modifiers & Parallelism |
| Reading Comprehension |
Inference based passages Syllogisms |
| Logical Consistency |
Deductive Reasoning |
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Best Books for SMAT Preparation
Given below is the list of MBA preparation books, candidates can refer to for SMAT 2026 preparation.
| SMAT Preparation Books |
Author/Publisher |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations |
R S Aggarwal |
| How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT |
Arun Sharma |
| How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT |
Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay |
| High School Grammar |
Wren & Martin |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
AK Gupta |
| Compendium General English |
BB Jain |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning |
R S Aggarwal |
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