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CAT preparation with Prepology
Prepology is an adaptive exam-preparation app for CAT (Common Admission Test). For CAT it has 850+ original practice questions across Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability (43 topics), timed mock tests on the exam pattern (68 questions, 204 marks, 120 minutes), a personalised daily study plan, spaced revision and an AI mentor that explains questions. It runs in the browser and on Android, is free to start, and Plus costs ₹49 a month or ₹499 a year. It is for learners aged 18 and over.
CAT is the MBA entrance exam conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for their postgraduate management programmes, also used by many other business schools.
- 850+original practice questions
- 3subjects
- 43topics covered
- ₹0to start · Plus ₹49/month
What Prepology offers for CAT
- Chapter-wise practice: 850+ original CAT-style questions across 43 topics, pitched at your level, with an explanation after every answer.
- Timed mock tests (Plus): full papers on the CAT pattern below, with the exam’s marking and negative marking.
- A personalised daily study plan: built around your classes and study hours, weighted by how much each topic counts in the exam, and rebuilt when you fall behind.
- Spaced revision: topics and missed questions come back for review before you forget them.
- AI Mentor: explains questions and answers doubts about your plan and topics.
- Test history and retakes: review every mock test you have taken and retake it.
- Syllabus coverage: see which CAT topics you have practised and which are not assessed yet.
CAT exam pattern
The CAT mock has 68 questions for 204 marks in 120 minutes, in three sections of 40 minutes each taken in a fixed order: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (24 questions), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (22) and Quantitative Ability (22). Multiple-choice questions are +3/−1; type-in-the-answer (TITA) questions are +3 with no negative marking.
| Section | Questions | Marks if right | Marks if wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 24 | +3 | −1 (MCQ), 0 (TITA) |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 22 | +3 | −1 (MCQ), 0 (TITA) |
| Quantitative Ability | 22 | +3 | −1 (MCQ), 0 (TITA) |
| Total | 68 | 204 marks | |
Section sizes follow recent CAT papers as compiled in public analyses; the IIMs confirm the pattern in each year’s notification. Source: CAT official website (IIMs). Exam patterns can change; always check the official notification.
CAT subjects and topics covered
Topics follow the official CAT syllabus. Each topic has its own practice questions, revision and progress.
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension 7 topics · 100+ questions
- Reading Comprehension: Main Idea, Tone & Purpose
- Reading Comprehension: Inference, Assumption & Application
- Reading Comprehension: Specific Detail & Meaning in Context
- Para Summary
- Para Jumbles (TITA sentence ordering)
- Odd Sentence Out
- Sentence Placement (Sentence Insertion)
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning 10 topics · 200+ questions
- Tables & Data Caselets
- Bar, Line, Pie & Scatter Charts
- Venn Diagrams & Set-Based Reasoning
- Linear, Circular & Matrix Arrangements
- Distribution, Grouping & Selection
- Games & Tournaments
- Scheduling, Ordering & Process Sequencing
- Networks, Routes & Flows
- Quantitative Reasoning Puzzles (Maxima-Minima, Number Puzzles)
- Grid Puzzles, Binary Logic & Cubes
Quantitative Ability 26 topics · 500+ questions
- Linear Equations
- Quadratic Equations & Polynomials
- Inequalities & Modulus
- Functions & Graphs
- Logarithms
- Progressions & Series
- Indices & Surds
- Percentages
- Profit, Loss & Discount
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Ratio, Proportion & Variation
- Averages
- Mixtures & Alligations
- Time & Work (incl. Pipes & Cisterns)
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Lines, Angles & Triangles
- Circles
- Polygons & Quadrilaterals
- Coordinate Geometry
- Mensuration (2D & 3D)
- Trigonometry & Heights and Distances
- Number Properties (Divisibility, Factors, HCF & LCM)
- Remainders, Unit Digits & Base Systems
- Permutations & Combinations
- Probability
- Set Theory
CAT preparation: questions and answers
Is Prepology free for CAT preparation?
Yes, you can start free. The Free plan includes 20 practice questions a day, the daily study plan, revision, notes, flashcards and 20 AI Mentor messages a day. Plus (₹49 a month or ₹499 a year) raises practice to 200 questions a day, adds timed CAT mock tests and allows 150 Mentor messages a day.
Are the questions taken from past CAT papers?
No. They are original questions written for Prepology to the CAT syllabus and pattern, each with a worked explanation. Questions are checked by a reviewer, and you can report a mistake from the app.
Do the mock tests follow the real CAT pattern?
They follow the pattern on this page (68 questions, 204 marks, 120 minutes). Exam bodies can change the pattern, so check the official notification before your exam.
Is Prepology affiliated with the IIMs?
No. Prepology is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the IIMs or any other exam-conducting body.
Who can use Prepology?
Anyone aged 18 or over. Use it in a browser or install the Android app; both sync to the same account.
Start preparing for CAT
Set up in about three minutes: pick CAT, add your study hours, and get your first study plan. No payment needed to start.