Is GRE Quant easier if I’ve prepared for CAT Quant?

Question

I gave CAT last year and scored 92 percentile in Quant. I was pretty strong in arithmetic and number systems, but weak in geometry. I haven’t started GRE prep yet, but wondering if my CAT Quant prep is enough to handle GRE-level questions — or do I need to study from scratch again?

Supriya J · Accepted Answer

A 92 percentile in CAT Quant means you&rsquo;ve already handled more intense math than what shows up on the GRE. But GRE has its own rhythm, and the shift in format can throw you off if you&rsquo;re not ready for it.
GRE geometry plays a bigger role than it usually does in CAT. Concepts like triangles, circles, and coordinate geometry appear more frequently, so it&rsquo;s smart to brush those up.
The quantitative comparison format is unique, sometimes solving the full question isn&rsquo;t needed, but spotting patterns quickly is key. GRE also tests how carefully you read; missing a word like &ldquo;not&rdquo; can mess up the whole answer.
With your CAT background, you don&rsquo;t need to relearn math. But take a few official GRE practice sets to get used to the tone, pacing, and logic. That shift, from solving fast to solving clean, is where most CAT-takers need to adjust.
For more details you can read this blog on "GMAT vs CAT"

Mohit C · Answer

If you&rsquo;ve already scored 92 percentile in CAT Quant, then GRE Quant will feel more manageable. The math tested on GRE is simpler compared to CAT, especially in arithmetic and number systems, where you&rsquo;re already strong.
But GRE isn&rsquo;t just about concepts, it&rsquo;s about format. You&rsquo;ll need to get used to quantitative comparison and numeric entry questions. These don&rsquo;t exist in CAT, and they require a different kind of thinking. Also, geometry shows up more consistently in GRE, so revisiting triangles, angles, and coordinate geometry is important.
GRE allows a calculator, and the timing per question is more relaxed than CAT. So you&rsquo;ve already done the hard part&mdash;now it&rsquo;s about refining for GRE&rsquo;s structure. Just 10&ndash;14 days of focused GRE-specific prep can be enough to comfortably push into the 160+ range.