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Logical Reasoning

Condensed Placement Preparation Syllabus

Deductive · Analytical · Pattern Recognition · Placement Aptitude

6 Modules
23 Topics
6 Quizzes
Aptitude

Ideal For

TCS NQT, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini placement aptitude rounds
AMCAT and eLitmus Logical Reasoning sections
MBA entrance exams — CAT, XAT, SNAP
Bank PO exams — SBI PO, IBPS PO Reasoning section

Module-Wise Curriculum

A concise, placement-focused syllabus — covers every key concept without overloading.

1

Module 1

Series & Pattern Recognition

  • Number Series — arithmetic, geometric, difference-of-difference, mixed patterns
  • Letter & Alphabet Series — position-based, skip patterns, reverse alphabets
  • Analogy — word analogy, number analogy, letter analogy, identifying relationships
  • Classification / Odd One Out — group the similar, find the misfit
Quiz — Series & Patterns
2

Module 2

Coding-Decoding & Directions

  • Coding-Decoding — letter shift, reverse coding, symbol substitution, number codes
  • Directions & Distance — 8-direction compass, shadow problems, displacement calculation
  • Ranking & Ordering — linear rank, row arrangements, combined ordering
Quiz — Coding & Directions
3

Module 3

Blood Relations & Syllogism

  • Blood Relations — family tree construction, coded relations, mixed-gender families
  • Syllogism — All/Some/No statements, Venn diagram method, negative conclusions
  • Statements & Conclusions — which conclusion definitely/possibly follows
  • Statements & Assumptions — implicit assumptions in given statements
Quiz — Blood Relations & Syllogism
4

Module 4

Seating Arrangements & Puzzles

  • Linear Seating — single row, double row facing each other arrangements
  • Circular Seating — clockwise/anticlockwise, facing centre vs outside
  • Complex Puzzles — floor-based, month/date-based, box/container stacking
  • Input-Output Machine — step-by-step rearrangement of numbers/words
Quiz — Seating & Puzzles
5

Module 5

Critical Thinking & Data Sufficiency

  • Arguments — strong vs weak, assumptions in arguments, strengthening/weakening
  • Course of Action — practical response to a problem situation
  • Data Sufficiency — is statement I alone / II alone / both sufficient to answer?
  • Logical Consistency — set of statements — which is definitely true/false?
Quiz — Critical Thinking
6

Module 6

Non-Verbal & Speed Drills

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning — mirror images, water images, embedded figures, pattern completion
  • Figure Series & Matrix — which figure comes next, missing piece in matrix
  • Timed Speed Sets — 20 questions in 8 minutes — accuracy under pressure drill
  • Placement-Level Mixed Practice — TCS, Infosys, Wipro pattern questions
Quiz — Non-Verbal & Drills

Pattern-First

Learn recurring patterns, not one-off tricks — the fastest path to solving new problems.

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Logical Reasoning Notes & Practice for Placement Exams

Logical reasoning for aptitude rounds, grouped by solving method instead of by question label: series and coding–decoding patterns, analogies and classification, then arrangement work — blood relations, direction sense, seating arrangements, floor and box puzzles, ranking.

The deduction half covers syllogisms with Venn diagrams, statement–assumption and statement–conclusion, cause and effect, and data sufficiency, closing with clocks and calendars. Each topic carries the shortcut, the traps that produce the popular wrong option, and graded practice sets.

What you'll learn in Logical Reasoning

  • Series & Pattern Recognition
  • Coding-Decoding & Directions
  • Blood Relations & Syllogism
  • Seating Arrangements & Puzzles
  • Critical Thinking & Data Sufficiency
  • Non-Verbal & Speed Drills

Why Logical Reasoning matters for placements

Reasoning is a sectional-cutoff section in TCS NQT, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Capgemini and Cognizant tests — clearing it is compulsory even when your coding score is strong. Because the question types are fixed, practice converts to marks faster here than anywhere else.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I solve seating arrangement puzzles faster?

Fix the definite statements first, draw the frame once, then keep possibilities in the margin instead of restarting. Most lost time comes from redrawing the diagram.

Which reasoning topics carry the most weight in placement tests?

Series, coding–decoding, blood relations, directions, seating arrangement, syllogism and data sufficiency cover the bulk of a typical reasoning section.

How much daily practice is enough for reasoning?

Thirty focused minutes with a timer, one topic at a time, is more effective than long untimed sessions — the section is scored on speed.