CAT Quant Drills: Speed + Accuracy Booster

Your Weekly Dose of High-Intensity Quant Practice

For every CAT aspirant, mastering Quant is not just about knowing concepts—it’s about solving fast, solving accurately, and sustaining performance across 40 minutes of exam pressure. That’s why at Career Launcher South Ex, we dedicate each week to targeted Quant drills that strengthen your calculations, sharpen your logic, and enhance accuracy.

This “Speed + Accuracy Booster” edition gives you a curated drill plan to power up your Quant performance and reduce careless errors.

Why Quant Drills Matter for CAT

The CAT Quant section tests your ability to combine:

• Concept clarity
  
  
• Logical reasoning
  
  
• Calculation speed
  
  
• Time management
  
  

Drills help you:

• Solve familiar questions much faster
  
  
• Build muscle memory for common quant patterns
  
  
• Avoid traps and careless mistakes
  
  
• Strengthen decision-making (what to attempt / what to skip)
  
  

High-Yield Topics for Quant Drills

These topics account for most CAT questions and offer the highest ROI when drilled regularly.

1. Arithmetic – The Core Scoring Area

Focus Topics:

• Percentages
  
  
• Profit & Loss
  
  
• Ratio–Proportion
  
  
• Mixtures & Alligations
  
  
• Time–Speed–Distance
  
  
• Time & Work
  
  

Why drill: Repeated patterns → fastest improvement.

2. Algebra – Speed Depends on Familiarity

Key Concepts:

• Quadratic Equations
  
  
• Inequalities
  
  
• Logarithms
  
  
• Simple & Compound Equations
  
  
• Functions
  
  

Drill Tip: Practice substitution-based shortcuts.

3. Number System – Concept + Recognition

Targeted Areas:

• LCM–HCF
  
  
• Divisibility
  
  
• Remainders
  
  
• Base Systems
  
  

Boost Accuracy: Create flash-cards for remainder patterns.

4. Geometry – Visual + Formula Mastery

High-frequency topics:

• Triangles
  
  
• Circles
  
  
• Polygons
  
  
• Mensuration
  
  

Speed Hack: Practice diagrams for quick visualization.

5. Modern Math – Keep It Active

Important Topics:

• Permutation & Combination
  
  
• Probability
  
  
• Set Theory
  
  

Game Changer: Focus on question selection—skip long P&C.

Daily Drill Plan (Used at Career Launcher South Ex)

At Career Launcher South Ex, we follow a structured Quant plan:

Monday – Arithmetic Drills (25 questions)

Aim for: 80–90% accuracy
Focus: TSD, Ratio–Proportion

Tuesday – Algebra Drills (20 questions)

Aim for: 70–80% accuracy
Focus: Logs, Quadratics

Wednesday – Geometry Drills (25 questions)

Aim for: 75–85% accuracy
Focus: Triangles, Circles

Thursday – Number System Drills (20 questions)

Aim for: ≥ 80% accuracy
Focus: Remainders, Divisibility

Friday – Mixed Drills (30 questions)

Strategy: Simulate sectional pressure

Saturday – Timed Quant Sectional (40 minutes)

Goal: Create exam-like rhythm
Use: On-screen calculator efficiently

Sunday – Error Log + Revision Day

Fixing mistakes → guaranteed score jump

Speed + Accuracy Techniques (Must-Use for CAT)

• Start with questions you can solve in under 60 seconds.
  
  
• Avoid long Algebra/P&C questions early.
  
  
• Write micro-notes for formulas and exceptions.
  
  
• Use estimation—saves 30–40 seconds per calculation.
  
  
• Don’t get emotionally attached to a question.
  
  
• Track error patterns weekly.
  
  

Final Words

Your CAT Quant score improves the fastest when you mix concept + drills + timed practice. Consistent weekly Quant drills build the perfect balance of speed and accuracy, helping you perform confidently on exam day.

At Career Launcher South Ex, our guided Quant sessions ensure you learn smarter, not harder—and stay ahead of the competition with disciplined practice.