CAT Exam Preparation: Common Admission Test is the gateway for the admission to MBA or PGP programme in top business schools. Top MBA colleges in India like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Indore, IIM Kozhikode and more use the CAT scores as the qualifying cutoff for candidates to get them further selected for the GDPI + WAT round while providing specific weightage to it. Starting CAT preparation early will be advantageous for the candidates to provide extra space to work on weak concepts so that analyzing process related to concepts will become easy for the candidates before appearing for the CAT 2026 exam.
This blog is a detailed guide about the 11-Months study roadmap for the candidates so that they will streamline preparation in an effective manner. The smart way to prepare for the competitive exam like CAT is not only about cover concepts but also to work on the problem-solving part simultaneously. CAT aspirants coming from the diverse background should give it a try for iQuanta’s unique modules as Engineer’s VARC, Non-Engineer’s Quant and LRDI Essentials to get a perfect grip on exam preparation.
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How Detailed 11-Months Study Time-Table Helps in CAT Preparation?
The detailed 11 months study time-table by iQuanta help candidates in CAT preparation due to aligned strategy. The PDF covers week-wise detailed plan across Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability. The PDF is aligned with the detailed study plan in such a manner so that candidates will able to access the other free resources as per specified with the flow. For example, candidates can also opt for the best books for CAT preparation to cover CAT-level questions alongside learning concepts in classes. Candidates can download the detailed study time-table by clicking on the button specified below.
The pictorial representation is a glimpse of iQuanta’s detailed 11-months study roadmap and to get the detailed study plan for CAT preparation, students can check the same by clicking on the button.
How CAT 2026 Preparation Schedule is Aligned in the Study Plan?
Many CAT aspirants are beginner to the CAT exam preparation and it is difficult for them to understand a simple question – “Where to Start the exam preparation?”. Candidates who wants to streamline their preparation but didn’t get the synopsis of starting early preparation can opt the iQuanta’s detailed study plan to cover the detailed plan strategy for remaining 11 months. Get the detailed PDF by clicking on the button specified below.
CAT Preparation with Unique Modules of iQuanta – Smart Way to Get 99+%ile
Just getting flow of completing a simple CAT syllabus is not enough to crack the competitive examination like CAT instead candidates should work on the problem-solving skills simultaneously across topics to streamline CAT exam preparation. To help CAT aspirants, candidates should work on iQuanta’s unique modules – Engineer’s VARC, Non-Engineer’s Quant and LRDI Essentials. Let’s get the complete information about the same in a detailed manner.
CAT 2026 Preparation – Engineer’s VARC
CAT 2026 Preparation – Non-Engineer’s Quant
CAT 2026 Preparation – LRDI Essentials
CAT Preparation: Check Detailed CAT 2026 Syllabus Here
The section covers the detailed CAT exam syllabus across VARC, DILR and Quant. Candidates can check the various topics specified in the table mentioned below.
| Section(s) in CAT exam | Topics Covered | Sub-Topics |
| VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension) | Reading Comprehension (RC) | Science & Technology, History, Arts & Literature, Economy & Business, Philosophy, Culture & Politics, Abstract Topics |
| Para Jumbles | Arrange sentences in a logical order | |
| Para Summary | Identify the correct summary reflecting the central idea | |
| Vocabulary | Assumptions, contextual meaning, conclusions, spot the error | |
| Odd One Out | Identify the sentence that does not fit logically | |
| DI & LR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning) | Tables & Charts | Tabular Data, Mixed Sets, Bar Charts, Line Charts, Pie Charts |
| Games & Tournaments | Scoring System, Round-Robin, Knockout | |
| Scheduling & Blood Relations | Direct Reasoning, Task Allocation, Family Trees | |
| Venn Diagrams & Hybrid Sets | Logical Deduction, Set Theory | |
| Puzzles & Seating Arrangements | Linear, Circular, Grid-Based Arrangements | |
| Complex Arrangements | Multi-condition logical sets | |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | Arithmetic | Percentages, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Mixtures & Alligations, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Time-Speed-Distance, Races, Trains & Boats |
| Algebra | Linear & Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Indices & Surds, Logarithms, Inequalities, Modulus, Sequence & Series, Functions, Graphs | |
| Geometry & Mensuration | Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Circles, Mensuration (3D), Coordinate Geometry | |
| Number System | Properties of Integers, Divisibility, Remainder Theorem, Factors, LCM & HCF, Factorials, Trailing Zeroes, Last Digits | |
| Modern Maths | Set Theory, Probability, Permutation & Combination |
Advantages of Starting Early for the CAT Preparation
There are various advantages of starting early CAT exam preparation for the candidates.
- Candidate can streamline their CAT preparation according to the plan or detailed syllabus.
- Early CAT exam preparation can leads the time management more to understand the concepts.
- Candidates can plan their section preparation by giving the section tests before sitting for the actual CAT 2026 exam (VARC, DILR and QA).
- Extra time to solve more Previous Year Questions according to the flexibility to understand the way of questions coming in the CAT exam. This leads to an important step towards the CAT preparation.
- Finally, if candidates have started their CAT preparation early then, they have an enough space to prepare with books and covering good number of full-length mock test series.
How to Download Free 11-Months Detailed Study Plan?
Candidates can easily download the detailed free 11-months study roadmap to streamline CAT preparation either by clicking on the button specified below or by clicking on the banner mentioned below.
Join iQuanta’s diversified student community for free and prepare with other 4.1L+ peers. Get access to 24*7 doubt-solving, mentorship, free webinars, etc all at one single platform.
Conclusion: CAT 2026 Preparation
There is a straightforward 11- months left to the CAT 2026 exam. It is a best time that candidates should start their CAT preparation with the help of effective resources. Candidates should understand the detailed CAT syllabus for a focused preparation approach.
