CSAT SYLLABUS TOPICS LIST

1. Basic Numeracy and Data Interpretation

1. Percentages
2. Number System
3. Divisibility Rules
4. Remainders
5. Number of Digits & Zeroes
6. Simplification
7. Fractions and Decimals
8. LCM and HCF
9. Ratio and Proportion
10. Averages, Mean, Median, Mode
11. Power, Indices and Surds
12. Modulus and Inequalities
13. Simple Interest and Compound Interest
14. Mixtures & Alligations
15. Time, Speed and Distance
16. Time and Work
17. Profit, Loss and Discount
18. Word Problems – Converting English to Algebra
19. Algebra - Equation Solving
20. Algebra - Equations with Multiple Variables 
21. Algebra - Polynomials & Fractions
22. Algebra - Factoring
23. Algebra - Quadratic Equations
24. Algebra - Simultaneous Equations
25. Algebra - Inequalities
26. Algebra - Integers & Rational Exponents
27. Algebra - Equation with Radicals & Exponents
28. Algebra - Functions
29. Algebra - Special Functions
30. Algebra - Function Graphs-Reflecting & Translating
31. Geometry - Lines and Angles
32. Geometry – Triangles and Polygons
33. Geometry - Perimeter and Area
34. Geometry - Circles
35. Geometry - Solid Figures
36. Geometry - Coordinate Geometry
37. Mensuration
38. Trigonometry
39. Sequence and Series
40. Factorials
41. Permutations and Combinations
42. Probability
43. Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions
44. Set Theory
45. Data Interpretation
46. Data Sufficiency

2. General Mental Ability

47. Coding and Decoding
48. Direction and Distance
49. Blood Relations
50. Cubes and Dices
51. Ages
52. Sequence & Series
53. Missing number
54. Venn Diagrams and Sets
55. Analogy and Classification
56. Odd One Out
57. Visual Reasoning
58. Hidden Figure and Pattern Completion
59. Counting Figures
60. Paper Folding and Cutting
61. Images - Mirror/Water
62. Clocks and Calendars
63. Dictionary, Word and Matrix
64. Order and Ranking
65. Puzzles

3.    Comprehension

66. Introduction to Comprehension
67. Language proficiency needed for Comprehension
68. Language Mechanics
69. Literary Cues
70. Types of Passages
71. Information structuring
72. Deciphering Passages
73. Rhetorical styles and devices
74. Three Genres of Question Types
75. Identification Specific Questions
76. Strategy for Specific Questions
77. Vocabulary-in-Context
78. Line Reference
79. Factual Verification
80. Factual Negation
81. Specific Detail
82. Implied Idea
83. Multiple Statement
84. Hallmarks of Intelligence
85. Process of Elimination Rules – Specific Questions
86. Identification of General Questions
87. Strategy for General Questions
88. Topic / Title / Heading
89. Tone / Attitude / Consider / Regard
90. Agree / Disagree
91. Organization / Structure / Architecture / Construction
92. Crux/ Summary
93. Main/Central/Primary Idea
94. Main/Central/Primary Theme
95. Main/Central/Primary Purpose
96. Main/Central/Primary Function
97. Main/Central/Primary Concern
98. Main/Central/Primary Thrust
99. Main/Central/Primary Focus
100. Main/Central/Primary Interest
101. Main/Central/Primary Objective
102. Main/Central/Primary Intent
103. Main/Central/Primary Goal
104. Main/Central/Primary Message
105. Process of Elimination Rules – General Questions
106. Identification of Perception Questions
107. Strategy for Perception Questions
108. Critical Reasoning and Argumentation
109. Argument Based Assumption
110. Argument Based Strengthening
111. Argument Based Weakening
112. Argument Based Relevance
113. Identify The Reasoning
114. Paradox
115. Parallel the Reasoning
116. Forward Application
117. Logical Structure
118. Role of term/ sentence/ para
119. Rhetorical Purpose
120. Further Application - Author’s profession
121. Further Application - Passage source
122. Further Application - Targeted Audience
123. Attitude and Perception Issues

4.    Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

124. Data-driven Rules of Logical Reasoning
125. Deductive Logic
126. Inductive Logic
127. Four Basic Data Statements
128. Four Basic Confusions in data inputs
129. Euler's Circles and Sets
130. Syllogism
131. Fallacies and Biases in Reasoning
132. Critical Reasoning
133. Statement and Assumptions
134. Implicit and Explicit assumption
135. Fact/ Inference/ Judgement Statements
136. Statement and Conclusions
137. Statements and Arguments
138. Statement and Course of Action
139. Rules of Analytical Reasoning
140. Linear Arrangements
141. Circular Arrangements
142. Multiple set arrangements
143. Personnel arrangements
144. Analytical assessment Caselets
145. Mathematical Caselets

5.    Decision making & Problem Solving

146. Rules of Problem Solving & Decision Making
147. Sequential Objective Decision Making Process
148. Preference order of answer options
149. Context driven decisions
150. Country centric decisions
151. Real Life situations
152. Decision Maker Role Play
153. Administrative perception and attitude

6.    Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills

154. Parameters of Interpersonal skills
155. Parameters of Communication skills
156. Language and Semantic requirements

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