However, analysis of previous year papers shows that:
Most questions are formula-driven + application-based
Students lose marks mainly due to slow recall and calculation errors
What Type of Quant Questions Are Asked?
In NATA (Numerical Ability)
Based on past year question paper trends:
You’ll see a mix of:
Arithmetic (ratio, percentage, number systems)
Algebra-based word problems
Geometry & Mensuration (volume, shapes)
Logical + applied maths
These are moderate difficulty but highly time-sensitive. To help you revise smarter, we've curated all the MOST IMPORTANT formulas for NATA Quantitative Aptitude Section, all at one place.
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Key Insight (From Both Papers)
Despite different difficulty levels:
80%+ questions in both exams rely directly on formulas.
Which means:
If formulas are clear → questions become easy
If formulas are weak → even easy questions become time-consuming.
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