Order and Ranking for CAT, MAT, SNAP, XAT Exams

By : Raghavendra Singh

Updated : Dec 30, 2020, 6:28

The questions from the order and ranking topic are scoring in CAT examinations. It deals with the arrangement of positions or rank of a person or object from left to right, right to left, and top to bottom. Different types of questions can be formed based on a person's rank and position in a particular row. These questions are considered very important in the reasoning section of the CAT exam. There are important tricks, tips, formulae that you need to follow while solving such questions. Order and ranking questions cover an onerous section that requires practice to master but is very scoring for an examinee. 

It involves an arrangement of position or ranks of an object or a person either from left to right or top to bottom. Order and Ranking questions are asked in the Logical Reasoning section of CAT Exam.

Important Order and Ranking Topics

Here are some of the important topics that are frequently asked in order and ranking for CAT Exam in the Logical Reasoning Section.

Topic

Explanation

Finding the number of persons

In these questions, the rank of a person is given. You need to find the number of persons in the row.

Finding the rank of the person

Here, the number of persons is given. In some cases, the question also provides the rank from one side.

Tips To Solve Order and Ranking Questions

  • Read the question carefully. If required, twice. 
  • Note down the relevant information so that you don't have to look at the question repeatedly.
  • Keep a stopwatch while you solve the order and ranking test questions to improve your speed.
  • Solve as many order and ranking quizzes as possible. It will help you boost your confidence.
  • Practice as many types of order and ranking questions as in this way you will come across a variety of questions that will help you to broaden your thinking capability.

 Importance of order and ranking in CAT exam

  • You can use a few tips and tricks to solve this section, which is sufficient to achieve a good percentile and secure for yourself a good rank in the CAT exam.
  • Practicing these questions for your CAT exam boosts your reasoning ability.
  • If one can master the tricks of solving this section, it becomes a scoring portion and helps improve the aggregate percentage. 
  • Practicing order and ranking regularly improves your speed. You can solve the entire paper on time by improving your speed.

Most recommended books for Order and Ranking

Book

Description

How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma

You can buy this book to measure your abilities with numbers, mathematical skills, and problem-solving ability. 

Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT

Challenge yourself by solving important questions in order and ranking with this book. The study materials are good and sufficient for CAT preparation.

CAT Mock Test Series 2020

Solving mock test papers of the past ten years can help you in identifying your strengths and weaknesses. Practicing order and ranking sections from the previous year's question papers will prepare you for the race against time.

Why prepare order and ranking with BYJU'S Exam Prep?

Enroll for the best quality lectures to prepare for CAT exams. BYJU'S Exam Prep provides master faculty who design classes to give you a clear and conceptual understanding of the syllabus. BYJU'S Exam Prep helps you in simplifying the exam preparation with unlimited mock exams and classes. Monitor your progress under the experts of the CAT exam. You can attend more than 300 classes and engage yourself in multiple mock tests. They can guide you to excel in the sections that might seem complicated for you. The students who are appearing for such crucial exams are their priority. Moreover, you will get complete order and ranking notes to clear all your concepts. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can I solve order and ranking questions fast?

Go through the tips and tricks that help you in solving the questions quickly. Use a stopwatch while practicing these questions at home. Try solving the questions in a shorter period the next day. Increase your understanding of the question types so that reading the problem does not consume a significant amount of time.

Q. What are the different types of questions that can be expected from this section?

There are different types of questions that can be formed in this section. The questions deal with a total number of people, rank of a person from the right or left side, maximum or minimum number of people in a particular row, ascending or descending order based on a given category, etc.

Q. How to pass numerical reasoning tests like order and ranking in the CAT exam?

You need to learn the strategies of experts and grab convenient methods for you to understand what works best for you. Learn how to make easier, faster, and accurate calculations.

Q. Why is estimation so crucial in solving these questions?

Estimation is the ultimate key because these questions come with multiple choice answers.

Q. How can I strengthen my mental muscles to solve the order and ranking section?

 Like any other tests on aptitude, order and reasoning require training and practice. The rigorous constraints on time slowly prepare you mentally.