CMAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Syllabus

CMAT Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning: topic-wise syllabus

1. 1

   Data Interpretation

   ~1 marks

   Tables, Charts, Caselets, Per CMAT Official Notification

   • Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Line Graphs, Mixed Charts
   • Caselet DI — Verbal Reasoning with Data
   • Data Sufficiency — Data Required, Data Not Required
   • Comparison DI, Ratio Analysis, Growth Rate
   • Data Comparison, Quant-based Data Interpretation
   • Business Scenarios — Revenue, Cost, Profit, Market Share, HR Data
   • Advanced DI — Multi-step, Multi-variable, Quantitative Reasoning
2. 2

   Logical Reasoning

   ~1 marks

   Puzzles, Arrangements, Per CMAT Official Notification

   • Seating Arrangement — Linear, Circular, Square, Rectangular, Hexagonal
   • Floor/Ladder Puzzles, Box Puzzles, Scheduling (Day/Month/Year)
   • Venn Diagrams, Sets, Family Tree, Blood Relations, Direction
   • Number Series, Letter Series, Coding-Decoding, Pattern Recognition
   • Syllogisms, Statement-Conclusion, Assumption, Inference, Course of Action
   • Critical Reasoning, Paradox, Brainteasers, Logic Games
   • Decision Making, Selection, Prioritization, Optimization, Negotiation
3. 3

   Puzzles & Arrangements (Seating, Floor, Scheduling)

   ~2 marks

   • Linear Seating Arrangement (Single Row, Double Row)
   • Circular Seating Arrangement
   • Square/Rectangular Seating Arrangement
   • Floor-based Puzzles (Multiple Floors, Building)
   • Scheduling Puzzles (Day, Month, Time)
   • Box-based Puzzles (Multiple Boxes, Arrangements)
   • Comparison Puzzles (Height, Weight, Age, Rank)
   • Mixed Puzzles (Multiple Variables)
   • Distribution Puzzles (Distribution of Items)
   • Unknown Number of Persons Puzzles
4. 4

   Syllogism, Inequality & Statement-Conclusion

   ~2 marks

   • Syllogisms (2, 3, 4, 5 Statements)
   • Venn Diagrams and Set Theory
   • Possibility and Negation in Syllogisms
   • Either-Or Cases in Syllogisms
   • Inequality (Direct, Indirect, Coded)
   • Statement-Conclusion (True/False/Probably True/False)
   • Statement-Assumption, Statement-Course of Action
   • Statement-Inference, Argument Analysis
   • Critical Reasoning, Paradox, Strengthen/Weaken
   • Decision Making, Cause and Effect
5. 5

   Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy & Classification

   ~2 marks

   • Coding-Decoding (Letter Shifting, Number Coding, Substitution)
   • Coding by Fictitious Language (Symbol-Based)
   • Coding by Analogy and Pattern
   • Number Series, Letter Series, Alpha-Numeric Series
   • Analogy (Word, Number, Letter, Mixed)
   • Classification (Odd One Out — Words, Numbers, Letters)
   • Blood Relations (Family Tree, Coded Relations)
   • Direction Sense (Distance-Based, Angle-Based)
   • Order and Ranking (Linear, Circular)
   • Word Formation, Dictionary Order, Letter Rearrangement
6. 6

   Blood Relations, Direction Sense & Order Ranking

   ~2 marks

   • Blood Relations (Direct, Indirect, Coded)
   • Family Tree and Generation-Based Relations
   • Direction Sense (8-direction compass, rotation)
   • Shadow-Based Direction Problems
   • Distance-Based Direction Problems
   • Order and Ranking (Top-Bottom, Left-Right)
   • Coding-Decoding (Direction-Based)
   • Combined Blood Relation and Direction Problems
   • Family Tree with Multiple Generations
   • Symbol-Based Blood Relations
7. 7

   Input-Output, Scheduling & Calendar/Clock

   ~2 marks

   • Input-Output (Single Arrangement, Multiple Shifts)
   • Scheduling (Day/Month/Year with Multiple Conditions)
   • Machine Input-Output (Coding-Based)
   • Calendar (Finding Day, Leap Year, Odd Days)
   • Clock (Angles, Mirror Image, Hands Position)
   • Time-Based Problems (Clockwise, Anticlockwise)
   • Date Validity, Year Type (Leap/Non-Leap)
   • Repeated Pattern Problems
   • Round-Robin Tournament Scheduling
   • Ternary Number System, Decoding Symbols
8. 8

   Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning & Misc Reasoning

   ~2 marks

   • Data Sufficiency (Two-Statement, Three-Statement)
   • Coded Data Sufficiency
   • Critical Reasoning (Argument Analysis, Flaw Identification)
   • Inference, Assumption, Conclusion
   • Cause and Effect, Statement-Reasoning
   • Course of Action (Decision Making)
   • Mathematical Operations (Coded, Symbol-Based)
   • Number Puzzles, Letter Puzzles
   • Logical Venn Diagrams, Venn Diagram-Based Problems
   • Visual Reasoning, Pattern Completion, Embedded Figures
9. 9

   Arithmetic

   ~3 marks

   Number System, Percentages, Profit-Loss, SI-CI

   • Number System, HCF-LCM, Indices, Surds, Simplification, Approximation
   • Percentages, Profit-Loss, Discount, SI-CI, Growth Rate, Population Growth
   • Ratio, Proportion, Mixture-Alligation, Partnership, Ages
   • Time-Work, Work-Wages, Pipes & Cisterns, Efficiency
   • Time-Speed-Distance, Trains, Boats, Races, Clocks, Calendar
   • Averages, Mixture Problems, Alligation, Allegation Method
   • Mensuration, Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry
   • Data Interpretation — Tables, Bar, Pie, Line, Caselet, Data Sufficiency
   • Modern Math — Permutation, Combination, Probability, Sets, Functions
   • Commercial Math — Stocks, Shares, Dividends, Brokerage, GST, True Discount
10. 10

    Algebra

    ~3 marks

    Equations, Functions, P&C, Probability

    • Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Identities
    • Functions, Graphs, Inequalities, Logarithms, Modulus, Domain, Range
    • Sequences and Series, AP, GP, HP, Sum of n terms, Special Series
    • Permutation, Combination, Binomial Theorem, Probability
    • Matrices, Determinants, Linear Programming, System of Equations
    • Set Theory, Relations, Functions, Venn Diagrams, Cardinality
    • Trigonometry — Ratios, Identities, Heights and Distances, Equations
    • Coordinate Geometry — Lines, Circles, Conics, Distance, Slope
    • Calculus — Limits, Derivatives, Integrals, Maxima, Minima, Applications
    • Statistics — Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, Skewness, Correlation, Regression
11. 11

    Data Interpretation

    ~3 marks

    Charts, Tables, Caselets, Data Sufficiency

    • Table DI — Direct, Calculation-Based, Multi-Step
    • Bar Graph DI — Single, Double, Stacked, Comparison
    • Pie Chart DI — Sector Angle, Percentage, Comparison, Multiple Pie
    • Line Graph DI — Trend, Multiple Lines, Comparison, Growth Rate
    • Caselet DI — Story-Based, Multi-Step, Verbal Reasoning with Data
    • Data Sufficiency — Two-Statement, Three-Statement, Multi-Condition
    • Comparison DI — Ratio, Percentage, Difference, Growth Rate
    • Missing Data DI — Find the Missing Value, Estimate, Calculate
    • Quant-Based DI — Averages, Ratios in Data, Business Scenarios, HR Data
    • Radar, Web, Mixed Chart DI, Business Scenarios — Revenue, Cost, Profit, Market Share
12. 12

    Verbal Ability

    ~3 marks

    Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing

    • Reading Comprehension — Factual, Inferential, Critical, Editorial, Business
    • Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Completion
    • Spotting Errors, Sentence Correction, Sentence Improvement
    • Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Paragraph Completion
    • Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitutes, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs
    • Grammar — Tenses, Voice, Narration, Prepositions, Articles, Modals
    • Word Usage, Foreign Words, Root Words, Etymology, Confusables
    • Essay Writing, Letter Writing, Email Writing, Report, Précis
    • Business Reading — Business News, Annual Reports, Strategies, Case Studies
    • Critical Reading — Argument Analysis, Flaw Identification, Strengthen/Weaken
13. 13

    Logical Reasoning

    ~3 marks

    Puzzles, Arrangements, Logic, Decisions

    • Seating Arrangement — Linear, Circular, Square, Rectangular, Hexagonal
    • Floor/Ladder Puzzles, Box Puzzles, Scheduling (Day/Month/Year)
    • Venn Diagrams, Sets, Family Tree, Blood Relations, Direction
    • Number Series, Letter Series, Coding-Decoding, Pattern Recognition
    • Syllogisms, Statement-Conclusion, Assumption, Inference, Course of Action
    • Critical Reasoning, Paradox, Brainteasers, Logic Games
    • Decision Making, Selection, Prioritization, Optimization, Negotiation
    • Data Sufficiency, Input-Output, Scheduling, Ranking
    • Verbal Reasoning — Analogies, Classification, Odd-Man-Out, Series
    • Visual Reasoning, Pattern Completion, Embedded Figures, Mirror, Water
14. 14

    Reading Comprehension

    ~3 marks

    Factual, Inferential, Critical, Business

    • Factual Reading Comprehension — Direct Information, Recall
    • Inferential Reading Comprehension — Logic, Reasoning, Implications
    • Critical Reading Comprehension — Argument Analysis, Tone, Stance
    • Literary Reading Comprehension — Fiction, Poetry, Drama
    • Business Reading Comprehension — Business News, Annual Reports, Strategies
    • Editorial and Opinion-Based Passages, Critical Thinking, Perspective
    • Scientific and Technical Passages, Business Jargon, Industry Terminology
    • Passage-based Vocabulary, Main Idea, Title, Theme, Inference Questions
    • Comparative Reading — Comparing Two Passages, Synthesis, Critical Comparison
    • Speed Reading, Skimming, Scanning, Active Reading, Time Management
15. 15

    Verbal Ability

    ~3 marks

    Grammar, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles

    • Grammar — Tenses, Voice, Narration, Subject-Verb Agreement
    • Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitutes, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs
    • Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement
    • Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Paragraph Completion
    • Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Completion
    • Word Usage, Foreign Words, Root Words, Etymology, Confusables
    • Spelling, Punctuation, Capitalization, Common Errors
    • Verbal Analogies, Classification, Odd-Man-Out, Verbal Series
    • Critical Reasoning, Paradox, Brainteasers, Logic Games
    • Business Writing — Memo, Report, Email, Letter, Précis, Summary