CAT Permutations and Combinations is an important topic in the Modern Math chapter of the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section of the Common Admission Test (CAT). It covers the Permutations and Combinations question type within Modern Math. Practising CAT Permutations and Combinations PYQs helps candidates understand question patterns, improve calculation speed, and identify concepts that appear frequently. Based on a five-year analysis of CAT 2021-2025, Permutations and Combinations accounted for 3 out of 330 Quantitative Aptitude questions, or approximately 0.9% of the questions analysed.
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The following guide covers the year-wise weightage trend, question types, where the topic fits within Modern Math, difficulty level, and preparation strategy.
This PDF includes:
| 6 Permutations and Combinations questions in the PDF | 0.9% Five-year QA Share (2021-2025) |
The PDF holds 6 Permutations and Combinations questions from CAT 2018-2021, grouped by year and slot. Answer keys and solutions are not included.
CAT Permutations and Combinations PYQ Statistics (2021-2025)
The following figures represent the aggregated number of Permutations and Combinations questions across all three slots of CAT each year, not the count in an individual slot.
| Year | Total Questions (All Slots) | Average per Slot | Weightage in QA | Change in Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2024 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2023 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2022 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00% | −4.55% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1.00 | 4.55% | — |
| Total | 3 | 0.20 | 0.91% overall | — |
Weightage is the share of the 66 Quantitative Aptitude questions across the three slots in that year. Change in weightage is the difference in percentage points from the previous year. The busiest year for Permutations and Combinations across the whole PDF was CAT 2021, with 3 questions.
CAT Permutations and Combinations PYQ Question-Type Distribution
CAT Permutations and Combinations questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section can appear as Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) or Type In The Answer (TITA) questions.
Across the 15 slots of CAT 2021-2025, 0 of the 3 Permutations and Combinations questions were MCQs and 3 were TITA. In the full PDF of 6 questions, 0 are MCQs and 6 are TITA.
| Question Type | Questions in CAT 2021-2025 | Share | Questions in the full PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| TITA (Type In The Answer) | 3 | 100.0% | 6 |
| Total | 3 | — | 6 |
Where Permutations and Combinations Fits in CAT Modern Math
Permutations and Combinations accounts for 6 of the 87 questions in the Modern Math chapter PDF, about 6.9%.
| Chapter | Questions in chapter PDF | Questions on this topic | Share of chapter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Math | 87 | 6 | 6.9% |
Difficulty Level of CAT Permutations and Combinations PYQs
By the difficulty tag in our question bank, 2 of the 6 Permutations and Combinations questions are medium, 4 are hard and 0 are easy.
| Difficulty | Typical question characteristics | Preparation focus | Questions in PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Direct application of one standard formula or rule | Formula recall and accuracy | 0 |
| Moderate | Multi-step problems that need two or three ideas | Concept selection and efficient calculation | 2 |
| Difficult | Questions that combine several concepts or need case analysis | Case analysis and alternative solving methods | 4 |
How to Prepare for CAT Permutations and Combinations Using PYQs
Follow a three-stage preparation plan to get the most out of the question bank.
- Build conceptual clarity: Revise the Permutations and Combinations question type within Modern Math before attempting timed practice.
- Practise topic-wise PYQs: Solve the 6 CAT Permutations and Combinations questions in this PDF. Record the year and slot, your accuracy, and the time taken.
- Attempt mixed sets: Once Permutations and Combinations is comfortable, mix it with other Modern Math questions. Review incorrect answers and identify whether the mistake came from concept selection, calculation, or time management.
Because Permutations and Combinations contributed 0.9% of the five-year QA dataset analysed, give it time in proportion to its share, and keep preparing the other QA chapters as well.
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CAT Permutations and Combinations PYQs FAQs
Ques. How many Permutations and Combinations questions are asked in CAT?
Ans. Based on 2021-2025 analysis, Permutations and Combinations accounts for 3 out of 330 QA questions, representing approximately 0.9%. The number varies across exam years and slots.
Ques. What does CAT Permutations and Combinations cover?
Ans. It covers the Permutations and Combinations question type within Modern Math.
Ques. How can I practise CAT Permutations and Combinations questions PYQ topic-wise?
Ans. Solve the 6 questions in this PDF in order, noting the year and slot. Note the concepts or calculation methods you find difficult, then practise mixed Modern Math questions under timed conditions.
Ques. Does the CAT Permutations and Combinations PYQ PDF include solutions?
Ans. No. The PDF contains the 6 questions with their year, slot and source question number, without answer keys or solutions.
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