CAT Quantitative Aptitude Exam Analysis 2025: The Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section in CAT 2025 is one of the most crucial parts of the exam. This section tests mathematical concepts, calculation speed, and problem-solving accuracy. IIM Kozhikode will conduct the CAT 2025 Exam on November 30, 2025, and the Quantitative Aptitude section is expected to follow the trend of the past few years with slight variations in topic weightage or difficulty.
Based on the previous trend, the QA section is expected to be moderately difficult. The Arithmetic and Algebra questions may comprise the maximum weightage. KollegeApply will provide the complete CAT Quantitative Aptitude analysis 2025 here on the exam day, covering slot-wise difficulty levels, topic-wise question distribution, number of good attempts, and expected cut-offs. Candidates can refer to the previous year’s CAT QA analysis below to get an idea of what to expect.
Check: CAT Notification 2025
What to Expect in CAT 2025 Quant Section?
As per the previous year's trends, CAT 2025 QA section is expected to be moderately difficult. More weightage will be on core topics like Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry. Limited sets of questions are expected from the Number System and Modern Maths. The QA section will have 22 questions, and the duration will be 40 minutes.
Most of the questions are expected to be concept-based. Candidates will require clarity in fundamental concepts rather than shortcut tricks. As per IIM Kozhikode’s past pattern, the emphasis may shift slightly towards application-based questions.
Also read: CAT Exam Pattern 2025
CAT 2025: Quantitative Aptitude (QA) Trends
The table below gives a year-wise overview of key QA trends to help aspirants prepare better:
CAT 2024 Exam Pattern for Quantitative Aptitude
Check the details of the QA 2024 exam pattern in the table below:
CAT 2025 QA Topic-Wise Weightage (Expected)
Here’s the topic-wise weightage for CAT 2025 QA section (Expected) based on previous year trends and expert analysis:
CAT 2024 Quantitative Aptitude Analysis: Slot 1
The QA section has many straightforward questions. Arithmetic dominated the section with over 10 questions from topics like Ratios, Averages, and TSD. Attempts were higher, and candidates with good accuracy are likely to benefit:
CAT 2024 Quantitative Aptitude Analysis: Slot 2
The QA section was slightly more challenging than Slot 1. Arithmetic continued to dominate, but the overall number of attempts is expected to be lower than in the previous slot.
CAT 2024 Quantitative Aptitude Analysis: Slot 3
The QA section in Slot 3 was easier than in Slot 1. Arithmetic continued to dominate, with several straightforward questions limited to just 1–2 lines.
CAT 2025 Quantitative Aptitude Exam Analysis
KollegeApply will update the slot-wise analysis for CAT QA 2025 below after the completion of each exam slot on November 30, 2025. The analysis will include:
- Section difficulty
- Topic-wise weightage
- Type of questions asked (MCQ vs TITA)
- Number of good attempts
- Expected sectional cut-off
CAT 2025 QA Section – Slot-wise Analysis Table
The CAT 2025 Quantitative Ability (QA) section has various difficulty levels across different slots. Check the table below to get a slot-wise analysis of CAT QA 2025.
CAT QA Cut Offs 2025 (Expected)
Based on trends from CAT 2024 and before, here’s the expected cut-off range for QA in CAT 2025:
Check: CAT Cutoff 2025
The CAT 2025 is expected to be moderately difficult for the Quantitative Aptitude section. There may be slight variations through the slots. However, candidates can expect a high weightage for the Arithmetic and Algebra parts. The CAT 2025 exam will be conducted on November 30. Candidates can use the previous year’s QA analysis to calculate the particular weightage for each test section.
FAQs
How many questions will be there in the Quant section of CAT 2025?
There will be 22 questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT 2025. The questions will include a mix of MCQs and TITA (non-MCQ) questions. Candidates will get 40 minutes to attempt this section.
Which topics are expected to carry the most weight in CAT 2025 Quant section?
Based on past trends, Arithmetic and Algebra are expected to carry the highest weightage. Topics like Ratios, Averages, Profit & Loss, Time-Speed-Distance, and Quadratic Equations are commonly asked.
What is the expected difficulty level of the Quant section in CAT 2025?
The difficulty level is expected to be moderate, similar to CAT 2024. However, this can vary slightly across slots. Some slots may find the section easier or more application-based.
What is a good number of attempts in the CAT QA section?
A good attempt would be around 13–15 questions with 85–90% accuracy. This can help you cross the 85th percentile mark or more in the QA section.
Will KollegeApply provide a detailed slot-wise QA analysis for CAT 2025?
Yes, KollegeApply will update the detailed slot-wise CAT QA analysis 2025 on November 30, 2025, after each slot is completed. The analysis will include difficulty level, topic weightage, and expected cut-offs.
