{"id":36232,"date":"2025-07-25T18:27:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T12:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=36232"},"modified":"2025-07-25T18:32:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T13:02:02","slug":"which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is the Toughest Section in CAT?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The first and foremost thing about the difficulty in CAT exam is that is relative and vary from section to section and of course from person to person. While few might Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) extremely easy due to their reading habits, others might find Quantitative Ability (QA) very easy because they are associated with maths easily. It is very subjective and vastly depends on your strengths and weaknesses. So the toughest section in CAT depends on the aspirant&#8217;s strength and weaknesses. Try to maximize your strengths and focus on weak areas to make yourself more versatile and adaptive. Read this article to decode \u201cWhich is the toughest section in CAT\u201d and other nuances associated with each of the sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><mark>Join this free whatsapp group to get the latest information about CAT exam along with the strategies by CAT experts<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/IjB7snbW5YOFi3QFAUb9kS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-08-at-2.51.45-PM-1024x475.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48546\" style=\"width:440px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-08-at-2.51.45-PM-1024x475.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-08-at-2.51.45-PM-300x139.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-08-at-2.51.45-PM-768x356.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-08-at-2.51.45-PM-905x420.jpeg 905w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-08-at-2.51.45-PM-150x70.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-08-at-2.51.45-PM-696x323.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-08-at-2.51.45-PM-1068x496.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-08-at-2.51.45-PM.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Why_VARC_might_be_a_challenge_for_you\" >Why VARC might be a challenge for you?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Complexity_of_Reading_Comprehension_Passages\" >Complexity of Reading Comprehension Passages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Time_Management\" >Time Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Para-Jumbles_and_Summary_Questions\" >Para-Jumbles and Summary Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Ambiguity_in_Answer_Choices\" >Ambiguity in Answer Choices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#No_defined_syllabus\" >No defined syllabus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Why_DILR_might_be_a_challenge_for_you\" >Why DILR might be a challenge for you?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Unpredictable_Question_Types\" >Unpredictable Question Types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Complex_Data_Representation\" >Complex Data Representation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Time-Consuming_Nature_of_Logical_Reasoning\" >Time-Consuming Nature of Logical Reasoning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#High_Pressure_to_Maximize_Scores\" >High Pressure to Maximize Scores<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Why_QA_might_be_a_challenge_for_you\" >Why QA might be a challenge for you?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Diverse_Range_of_Topics\" >Diverse Range of Topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Conceptual_Depth\" >Conceptual Depth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Time_Management_During_Calculations\" >Time Management During Calculations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Fear_of_Mathematics\" >Fear of Mathematics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#What_is_the_toughest_section_for_you\" >What is the toughest section for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#How_to_improve_VARC\" >How to improve VARC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#How_to_improve_DILR\" >How to improve DILR?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#What_to_do_to_improve_QA\" >What to do to improve QA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Which_is_the_toughest_section_in_CAT_Difficulty_Comparison\" >Which is the toughest section in CAT? (Difficulty Comparison)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Which_is_the_toughest_section_in_CAT_exam\" >Which is the toughest section in CAT exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#Why_is_VARC_considered_a_difficult_section_by_many_CAT_aspirants\" >Why is VARC considered a difficult section by many CAT aspirants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#How_can_someone_improve_their_performance_in_QA_section\" >How can someone improve their performance in QA section?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat\/#How_do_aspirants_find_which_is_the_toughest_section_in_CAT_for_them\" >How do aspirants find which is the toughest section in CAT for them?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-varc-might-be-a-challenge-for-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_VARC_might_be_a_challenge_for_you\"><\/span><strong>Why VARC might be a challenge for you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-complexity-of-reading-comprehension-passages\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complexity_of_Reading_Comprehension_Passages\"><\/span><strong>Complexity of Reading Comprehension Passages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reading comprehension (RC) part is mostly filled huge and dense passages on a varied pool of topics such as philosophy, economics, metaphysical, science, or literature. It can be the answer to Which is the most toughest section in CAT? If you are not familiar or comfortable with a particular topic, you might spend too much time understanding the passage. This will leave you with very less time for answers and skim through the remaining passages. Moreover, the tone, intent, and implied meanings are prone to our own interpretation which may or may not correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-time-management\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Management\"><\/span><strong>Time Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VARC questions require careful reading, sometimes you might want to re-read it again to understand any latent meaning. However, due to the exam\u2019s time constraints force you have to find a balance between speed and accuracy which is a significant challenge. Therefore, first step is to pick the right RC and skim it through quickly so that you are able to answer the questions quickly and correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-56.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-56.png 780w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-56-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-56-768x445.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-56-725x420.png 725w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-56-150x87.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-56-696x403.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-para-jumbles-and-summary-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Para-Jumbles_and_Summary_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Para-Jumbles and Summary Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VARC\u2019s verbal ability section usually tries to tests how well you can structure ideas logically and identify meanings with limited information available. Para Jumbles sometimes look very simple but often leads to confusion between 2 sets of choices. Sometimes what seems like the most obvious answer goes wrong later. Without strong reasoning and a systematic approach (that comes from a solid foundation), you may struggle to find the right sequence or focus on the central theme with less information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ambiguity-in-answer-choices\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ambiguity_in_Answer_Choices\"><\/span><strong>Ambiguity in Answer Choices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many VARC questions have answer options that are very close to each other in meaning. Selecting the correct answer often requires smart judgment, however it may even the most prepared candidates. Hence, it is advised to leave a question or two if you are unable to figure anything out of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/IjB7snbW5YOFi3QFAUb9kS\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-31-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54511\" style=\"width:424px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-31-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-31-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-31-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-31-747x420.png 747w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-31-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-31-696x392.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-31-1068x601.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-31.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-no-defined-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_defined_syllabus\"><\/span><strong>No defined syllabus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though VARC improves by reading and maintaining a habit, we cannot discount the fact that it is the only section which has no particular syllabus that you can ever complete. It is just on the basis of practice and revisiting past year papers to understand what is being tested and prepare yourself accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, engineers find the VARC section difficult than other sections. iQuanta has launched a special module for those who struggle in English and Grammar and find this section difficult. It has 40 videos on RC, 12 CAT VA videos with 10 VA questions, 7 strategy based videos and not only this and not only this you also get access to 60+ videos with 30 hours of VARC niche content only for CAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/cat-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join the Best CAT Course 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/cat-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"578\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-45.png 578w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-45-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-45-427x420.png 427w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-45-150x147.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-dilr-might-be-a-challenge-for-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_DILR_might_be_a_challenge_for_you\"><\/span><strong>Why DILR might be a challenge for you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unpredictable-question-types\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unpredictable_Question_Types\"><\/span><strong>Unpredictable Question Types<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Very different from VARC and QA, where the types of questions usually follow a particular pattern, DILR is known for its tricky variations leading to a possible answer of Which is the most toughest section in CAT. A set might require interpreting a combination of charts, solving heaving numericals or analyzing a logical caselet or puzzle. This element of unpredictability makes preparation a bit difficult as you cannot rely solely on a particular type of question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-complex-data-representation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complex_Data_Representation\"><\/span><strong>Complex Data Representation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Data interpretation questions often involve bar graphs, pie charts or tabular data (tables) with many variables. Finding the exact relevant information and calculating answers correctly with precision can be a time consuming task. Sometimes the images are not very clear as well which leads to some more confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-time-consuming-nature-of-logical-reasoning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time-Consuming_Nature_of_Logical_Reasoning\"><\/span><strong>Time-Consuming Nature of Logical Reasoning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Logical reasoning problems like seating arrangements or other similar puzzles require you to process multiple conditions and parameters simultaneously. If you by chance solve one part of the problem incorrectly, it can potentially lead to a chain reaction of wrong answers for the entire set leading to negatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-high-pressure-to-maximize-scores\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Pressure_to_Maximize_Scores\"><\/span><strong>High Pressure to Maximize Scores<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DILR is often coined as the &#8220;make-or-break&#8221; section because scoring well here can significantly boost your overall percentile or similar leave you in despair otherwise. This creates additional stress impacting your overall performance. Besides if you cannot crack a set, you tend to lose all 5 questions associated with it, leaving you with lesser further choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At iQuanta 50 LRDI sets have already been launched in the CAT LRDI inception module and more quality CAT level LRDI sets will be added. Other coaching institutes do not have any such module for the LRDI section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll for iQuanta CAT 2025 Course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1019\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.44.16-PM-1019x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.44.16-PM-1019x1024.jpeg 1019w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.44.16-PM-300x301.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.44.16-PM-150x151.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.44.16-PM-768x772.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.44.16-PM-418x420.jpeg 418w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.44.16-PM-696x699.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.44.16-PM-1068x1073.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.44.16-PM.jpeg 1434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1019px) 100vw, 1019px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-qa-might-be-a-challenge-for-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_QA_might_be_a_challenge_for_you\"><\/span><strong>Why QA might be a challenge for you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diverse-range-of-topics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diverse_Range_of_Topics\"><\/span><strong>Diverse Range of Topics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>QA holds a vast syllabus, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number systems and modern mathematics. Mastering all of these topics is really difficult and hence can be an debated for Which is the toughest section in CAT. It requires both conceptual clarity and significant practice over time. Aspirants often find themselves stronger in certain areas but weak in others or overlook them totally, leading to inconsistent and fluctuating performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conceptual-depth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conceptual_Depth\"><\/span><strong>Conceptual Depth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions in QA are rarely straightforward. Even easy topics like percentages or ratios can be put up in a way that requires multi-step calculation and solving. Without a strong hold of concepts, you might find yourself stuck on questions that appear simple but have hidden complexities which eventually lead you to negatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-time-management-during-calculations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Management_During_Calculations\"><\/span><strong>Time Management During Calculations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While on-screen calculators are provided during the exam, many QA questions require mental calculations for intermediate steps. Using the calculator for smaller calculation eats up your time and leave you with lesser time for other questions. Balancing accuracy with speed becomes a big challenge, especially for people who struggle with numerical ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fear-of-mathematics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fear_of_Mathematics\"><\/span><strong>Fear of Mathematics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For many of us, math has been one of the subjects which we have feared since our school days. This psychological barrier can create anxiety at times which might affect performance even in simpler questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll for iQuanta CAT 2025 Course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-Engineer&#8217;s Quants Module<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.41.42-PM-e1736861708739-844x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.41.42-PM-e1736861708739-844x1024.jpeg 844w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.41.42-PM-e1736861708739-247x300.jpeg 247w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.41.42-PM-e1736861708739-768x932.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.41.42-PM-e1736861708739-346x420.jpeg 346w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.41.42-PM-e1736861708739-150x182.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.41.42-PM-e1736861708739-300x364.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.41.42-PM-e1736861708739-696x844.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-14-at-3.41.42-PM-e1736861708739.jpeg 897w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>iQuanta has launched a non engineer&#8217;s module that is designed for students who find maths extremely difficult and have not studied Maths after class 10. The topics are aligned with NCERT class 6-10 syllabus that clears all core concepts and you get all the required guidance starting from the basic level questions to advanced level questions. No other coaching institute has such a customized module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-toughest-section-for-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_toughest_section_for_you\"><\/span><strong>What is the toughest section for you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Post understanding the challenges mentioned above for each section, you should now know your strengths and weaknesses. And also probably Which is the toughest section in CAT? Give a thorough analysis of the same. Use a mock test or a past year CAT paper to understand where you stand. Clear the mind that any section is the toughest and it is a task to crack it. This mental barrier can bring down your confidence. It is just the matter of time and practice and you should be good to go in all the 3 sections of CAT. The next sections of the article will give you tips and tricks which you can incorporate too boost your preparation strategies leading to better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-improve-varc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_improve_VARC\"><\/span><strong>How to improve VARC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Develop Reading Habits<\/strong>: Try to build habit of reading newspapers, magazines and books from different genres such as economics, science, philosophy, and literature. This broadens your interpretation skills and improves familiarity with CAT-like RC topics. Having a focus on editorials and opinion writeups is useful for analytical reading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice Regularly<\/strong>: Solve at least 2 RC passages and around 10 \u2013 15 VA questions daily. Use previous year\u2019s CAT papers and sectional mocks to practice different question types such as para-jumbles, summaries, and odd-one-out. Analyse them well and try to find out any common mistake which you are repeatedly doing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhance Vocabulary and Grammar<\/strong>: Though CAT never asks for vocabulary directly but at times it is seen that students suffer in RCs and VA questions. Words which are not very commonly found in passages pose an issue in interpretation of the entire RC. Hence, the more you read, the better you are to get at it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-improve-dilr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_improve_DILR\"><\/span><strong>How to improve DILR?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Practice Diverse Sets<\/strong>: Solve puzzles and sets from a variety of sources including but not limited to CAT previous year papers, mocks and other available study materials. Focus on data interpretation visuals like bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts and also on LR puzzles like seating arrangements, Venn diagrams and tournaments to name a few.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn to Select Sets Wisely<\/strong>: Improve your ability to evaluate &amp; assess set\u2019s difficulty in a very quick span of time. Try to spend the first few minutes of every mock you take or practice session analyzing all the sets at once and then choose the set which is less complex or more familiar. Consistent practice will sharpen this judgment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work on Speed and Accuracy<\/strong>: Always use time-bound practice sessions to develop the habit of solving sets within a time span of 8\u201310 minutes. There might be mock which are tougher and you can solve only 1 \u2013 2 sets, similarly you can end up solving 3 sets some papers. Do not fret and get stuck with these things. Learn to keep going.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Set Solving Framework:<\/strong> Create and refine your own templates for common DILR problems like arrangements, grouping, games, tournaments and Venn diagrams. This will help you recognize patterns quickly during the CAT exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-to-improve-qa\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_to_improve_QA\"><\/span><strong>What to do to improve QA?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strengthen Basics: <\/strong>Master foundational concepts in arithmetic, algebra, geometry and number systems. Quants is the only section that has a proper syllabus attached to it. Do not leave any stones unturned in finishing the syllabus. Keep maintaining a formula book so that you can revisit them occasionally and you are never out of touch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solve Topic-Wise Questions: <\/strong>Focus on one topic at a time and solve a large variety of problems from that particular topic. Start with arithmetic which includes ratios, percentages, time, speed and distance and move on to doing algebra followed by geometry. These 3 topics usually carries more than 85% of the total weightage in the section. Keep practicing these to get better with time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take timed sectional tests regularly:<\/strong> To handle the actual CAT exam pressure, it is important to take timed sectional tests at least 2-3 times a week. This is helpful for CAT aspirant in maintaining their speed along with accuracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat-difficulty-comparison\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_the_toughest_section_in_CAT_Difficulty_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Which is the toughest section in CAT? (Difficulty Comparison)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Common Challenges<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Who Usually Finds it Tough<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Preparation Strategy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Dense RCs, ambiguous options, no fixed syllabus<\/td><td>Engineers \/ Non-readers<\/td><td>Build reading habit, daily VA\/RC practice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Unpredictable sets, time pressure<\/td><td>All backgrounds<\/td><td>Practice variety, learn set selection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>Vast syllabus, tricky concepts, time pressure<\/td><td>Non-engineers (mostly)<\/td><td>Strengthen basics, topic-wise practice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/iquantacat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark>Join the Largest CAT Preparation Community in India<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/iquantacat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-1024x648.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-1024x648.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-300x190.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-768x486.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-1536x972.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-664x420.jpeg 664w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-150x95.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-696x440.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM-1068x676.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-02-25-at-12.09.45-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iQuanta&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/cat-2025\">CAT Course 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/cat-2025\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-747x420.jpeg 747w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-696x392.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM-1068x601.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-21-at-5.09.00-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_the_toughest_section_in_CAT_exam\"><\/span><strong>Which is the toughest section in CAT exam?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no universally difficult section in CAT exam. The difficulty of CAT exam depends on the individual&#8217;s strength and weaknesses. Example, non-engineers may find Quantitative Ability little difficult section whereas engineers may find Verbal Ability a little challenging section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-varc-considered-a-difficult-section-by-many-cat-aspirants\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_VARC_considered_a_difficult_section_by_many_CAT_aspirants\"><\/span><strong>Why is VARC considered a difficult section by many CAT aspirants?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>VARC can be difficult due to its dense passage, requires daily reading habits, and undefined syllabus. This might be a reason CAT aspirants find VARC section difficult in CAT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-someone-improve-their-performance-in-qa-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_someone_improve_their_performance_in_QA_section\"><\/span><strong>How can someone improve their performance in QA section?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus more on the basic topics such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Practice consistently with topic-wise questions along with maintaining notes daily is important. You need to focus more on the topics where you lack while giving mocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-aspirants-find-which-is-the-toughest-section-in-cat-for-them\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_aspirants_find_which_is_the_toughest_section_in_CAT_for_them\"><\/span><strong>How do aspirants find which is the toughest section in CAT for them?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way is to take mock tests or solve past year CAT papers. Analyze your scores and time spent per section to identify where you are lacking. Any aspirant&#8217;s weakest section is the one that requires more focused preparation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first and foremost thing about the difficulty in CAT exam is that is relative and vary from section to section and of course from person to person. 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