If CAT 2026 is your goal, then you must be wondering what is the right time to start your preparation, or some might be wondering how to start their preparation. Well, here is a reality check that the admission conversion rate of top IIM is below 1 percent. There are more than 3 lakhs aspirants preparing for the exam and the total seats in the top b-schools in India are approximately 5000. So this clearly depicts how intense the competition is. So this means the earlier you start, the chances of scoring a high percentile increase. To prepare for CAT you should have the right strategy and approach. To start with CAT 2026 you should first clear your basics which includes simple calculations for CAT quants section, reading for VARC section and solving puzzles for the LRDI section. iQuanta is starting a CAT 2026 basic series that will help you in building a strong foundation in your basics for all 3 sections. Once the basic series is over your regular classes will start every weekend. You will also get the detailed strategy by CAT mentors. Read further to know the other details and schedule of CAT 2026 basic series.
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Why Starting CAT 2026 Preparation Early is Important?
As you already know that there is cut throat competition and you should aim for nothing less than a 99 percentile in CAT 2026 if you are aiming for top IIMs. Starting your CAT prep early will help you in the following ways:
- Strengthen your basics and have a strong foundation.
- Get the right strategy and approach from day 1.
- More time for revision.
- Weaker sections can be focused more and can be improved easily.
- Simple breakdown of a complex topic.
- Practicing CAT questions strategically.
- Get the right strategy to improve speed and accuracy
CAT 2026 Basic Series Highlights
- Start Date – September 13, 2025
- CAT Faculty – Shabana Ma’am – CAT VARC 99.56 %iler, Kamal Lohia Sir – CAT 99.99 %iler, Raj Kumar Jha Sir – 6 Times QA 100 %iler
- Structured guidance from mentors
- All basics of the CAT exam will be covered.
- Direct mentorship by CAT faculty.
CAT 2026 Basic Series Schedule
| Date | Day | Topic | Faculty |
| 13-Sep-2025 | Saturday | Numbers Basics | Kamal Sir |
| 14-Sep-2025 | Sunday | Arithmetic Basics | Raj Sir |
| 15-Sep-2025 | Monday | Intro to CAT VARC | Shabana Mam |
| 16-Sep-2025 | Tuesday | Speed Maths | Kamal Sir |
| 17-Sep-2025 | Wednesday | Algebra Basics | Kamal Sir |
| 18-Sep-2025 | Thursday | CAT LRDI Foundation | Raj Sir |
| 19-Sep-2025 | Friday | RC Question Types & Concepts | Shabana Mam |
| 20-Sep-2025 | Saturday | DI Tools and Basics | Raj Sir |
| 21-Sep-2025 | Sunday | Geometry Basics | Raj Sir |
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