{"id":55835,"date":"2026-01-19T12:50:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T07:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=55835"},"modified":"2026-01-19T12:50:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T07:20:48","slug":"cat-syllabus-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT Syllabus 2026 &#8211; All Important Topics &#038; Preparation Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CAT Exam Syllabus 2026: <\/strong>The Common Admission Test (CAT) is conducted once a year by Indian Institutes of Management on a rotational basis. The CAT exam is majorly categorized into three major portions and those are Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation &amp; Logical reasoning and Quantitative Ability. The exam paper itself is aligned in the same order where VARC comes first followed by DILR and then QA. It is quite important for the candidates to understand the CAT syllabus, important topics and weightage covered. There are many aspirants who got confused in the beginning about the CAT exam syllabus for MBA and might get confused about where to start. According to the statistics, there are around 2.95 lakh candidates registered for the exam and approximately, 2.58 appeared for the CAT exam and this resulted a pool of competition to crack one of the top B-schools in the country. This blog is a comprehensive guide about the CAT exam syllabus 2026 where the detailed distribution and weightage of important topics are covered according to the CAT exam past year paper analysis. Let&#8217;s discuss about the CAT syllabus 2026 in a detailed manner.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/li.iquanta.in\/3FagB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/li.iquanta.in\/3FagB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-13-at-4.06.56-PM-1024x476.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61202\" style=\"width:512px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-13-at-4.06.56-PM-1024x476.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-13-at-4.06.56-PM-300x140.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-13-at-4.06.56-PM-768x357.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-13-at-4.06.56-PM-903x420.jpeg 903w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-13-at-4.06.56-PM-150x70.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-13-at-4.06.56-PM-696x324.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-13-at-4.06.56-PM-1068x497.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-13-at-4.06.56-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\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Exam_Syllabus_2026\" >CAT Exam Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_2026_Important_Questions\" >CAT Syllabus 2026: Important Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_2026_Complete_Section-Wise_Breakdown\" >CAT Syllabus 2026: Complete Section-Wise Breakdown<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_VARC_Syllabus_2026_Verbal_Ability_Reading_Comprehension\" >CAT VARC Syllabus 2026 (Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#Key_Topics_in_CAT_VARC_Syllabus_2026\" >Key Topics in CAT VARC Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_2026_Preparation_Strategy_for_VARC_Verbal_Ability_Reading_Comprehension\" >CAT Syllabus 2026 Preparation Strategy for VARC (Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_LRDI_Syllabus_2026_Logical_Reasoning_Data_Interpretation\" >CAT LRDI Syllabus 2026 (Logical Reasoning &amp; Data Interpretation)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#Key_Topics_in_CAT_LRDI_Syllabus_2026\" >Key Topics in CAT LRDI Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_2026_Preparation_Strategy_for_LRDI\" >CAT Syllabus 2026 Preparation Strategy for LRDI<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Quantitative_Syllabus_2026\" >CAT Quantitative Syllabus 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#Key_Topics_in_CAT_QA_Syllabus_2026\" >Key Topics in CAT QA Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Geometry_Syllabus\" >CAT Geometry Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Arithmetic_Syllabus\" >CAT Arithmetic Syllabus<\/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\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Modern_Maths\" >CAT Modern Maths<\/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\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Algebra_Syllabus\" >CAT Algebra Syllabus<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_2026_Preparation_Strategy_for_CAT_Quantitative_Ability\" >CAT Syllabus 2026 Preparation Strategy for CAT Quantitative Ability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_2026_Summary_Table\" >CAT Syllabus 2026 Summary Table<\/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\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_2026_Previous_Year_CAT_Important_RCs\" >CAT Syllabus 2026: Previous Year CAT Important RCs<\/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\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Exam_Syllabus_2026-2\" >CAT Exam Syllabus 2026<\/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\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_vs_XAT_Syllabus\" >CAT Syllabus vs XAT Syllabus<\/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\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#Why_CAT_Syllabus_2026_is_Important_to_Cover\" >Why CAT Syllabus 2026 is Important to Cover?<\/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\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_2026_PDF_Download\" >CAT Syllabus 2026 PDF Download<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#How_to_Cover_the_Complete_CAT_Syllabus_2026_Effectively\" >How to Cover the Complete CAT Syllabus 2026 Effectively?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Exam_Pattern_2026_Marking_Scheme\" >CAT Exam Pattern 2026 &amp; Marking Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#How_Will_CAT_Syllabus_2026_Be_Different\" >How Will CAT Syllabus 2026 Be Different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_2026_Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_While_Covering_Sections\" >CAT Syllabus 2026: Common Mistakes to Avoid While Covering Sections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#Preparation_Strategy_CAT_Syllabus_2026\" >Preparation Strategy: CAT Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_2026_Questions_and_Marks_Distribution\" >CAT Syllabus 2026: Questions and Marks Distribution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#Important_High_Weightage_Topics_Expected_in_CAT_Syllabus_2026\" >Important High Weightage Topics Expected in CAT Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Exam_Changes_Over_The_Years\" >CAT Exam Changes Over The Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_2026_Conclusion\" >CAT Syllabus 2026: Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#CAT_Syllabus_2026_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >CAT Syllabus 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-exam-syllabus-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span><strong>CAT Exam Syllabus 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT exam is one of the most important competitive entrance examinations for MBA admission in India, and knowing the CAT syllabus 2026 is one of the first and important step towards the CAT exam preparation. Understanding the CAT syllabus 2026 in-depth help candidates align their exam schedule with the difficulty level of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-exam-pattern-2026\/\"><strong>CAT exam pattern<\/strong><\/a>. The CAT exam 2026 is expected to include a mix of MCQs (Mutiple Choice Questions) and TITA questions as the defined pattern. Having a CAT marking scheme of +3 marks giving to a correct answer where -1 deducted for incorrect MCQs and TITA carries no negative marking. The table mentioned below covers the complete overview of CAT exam syllabus 2026 which covers the expected CAT exam duration, sectional time limit, CAT marking scheme, CAT exam sections and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Features<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Name<\/td><td>Common Admission Test (CAT)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Exam<\/td><td>Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Duration&nbsp;<\/td><td>02 Hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sectional Time Limit<\/td><td>40 Minutes\/Section<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Sections<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Number of Sections<\/td><td>68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Marks<\/td><td>204<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT Exam Section<\/td><td>VARC &#8211; 24 Questions<br>LRDI &#8211; 22 Questions<br>QA &#8211; 22 Questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Question Type<\/td><td>Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<br>Type In The Answer (TITA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT Marking Scheme<\/td><td>For every correct answer: +3<br>For every incorrect answer: -1<br>No Negative Marking for TITA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Slots<\/td><td>3 Slots (Morning, Afternoon, Evening)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-2026-important-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_2026_Important_Questions\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus 2026: Important Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762241840071\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the CAT Syllabus official website?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The syllabus of CAT exam is not released officially. The exam evaluates candidates based on 3 sections &#8211; Quants, DILR, and VARC.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762241961999\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much time does it take to cover the CAT syllabus?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Covering the CAT syllabus depends from person to person. Some might take 8-12 months while some can easily cover it in 6 months or less. It completely depends on the level of preparation and number of hours dedicated everyday.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767682994042\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the weightage of Arithmetic in CAT QA Syllabus?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Arithmetic covers the high-weightage topics across the CAT QA syllabus where approximately 8-10 questions covered from this topic only from the total number of questions.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-2026-complete-section-wise-breakdown\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_2026_Complete_Section-Wise_Breakdown\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus 2026: Complete Section-Wise Breakdown<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT exam syllabus revolves around three sections &#8211; Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). Each section examines a different skill set and requires a unique preparation strategy. The below-mentioned section-wise breakdown will help aspirants to organize their preparation strategies effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A complete understanding of the CAT syllabus 2026 allow candidates to plan their preparation time properly across all the three sections &#8211; QA, VARC and DILR based on their weakness and strengths after analysis. Each section in the CAT exam 2026 is expected to allocate equal time but may be different in difficulty level of the exam and question types, which is building section-wise plan that helps to improve speed as well as accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-varc-syllabus-2026-verbal-ability-amp-reading-comprehension\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_VARC_Syllabus_2026_Verbal_Ability_Reading_Comprehension\"><\/span><strong>CAT VARC Syllabus 2026 (Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT VARC syllabus 2026 helps to evaluate reading comprehension skills as well as verbal reasoning. This section of the CAT exam 2026 will help aspirants to understand, interpret as well as analyze passages to cover strong logical reasoning as well as critical thinking. Understanding the CAT VARC syllabus 2026 properly will help you to build a solid understanding of vocabulary as well as grammar basics. By completely covering the CAT 2026 VARC syllabus helps to familiarize aspirants with all the types of questions, improves speed, accuracy as well as overall performance in the CAT 2026 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-topics-in-cat-varc-syllabus-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Topics_in_CAT_VARC_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span><strong>Key Topics in CAT VARC Syllabus 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This section covers important topics in the VARC CAT syllabus along with the weightage. The Verbal Ability part cover topics such as Para Jumbles, Para Summary, Odd Sentence Out, Sentence Completion which leads to 12% weightage, and Reading Comprehension cover topics such as RC Passages, Author&#8217;s tone, Critical Reasoning which leads to 24%. The complete information is mentioned in the table given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>CAT VARC Syllabus 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weightage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verbal Ability<\/td><td>Para jumbles<br>Para Summary<br>Odd Sentence Out<br>Sentence Completion<\/td><td>12%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>RC Passages<br>Author\u2019s Tone<br>Critical Reasoning<\/td><td>24%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-2026-preparation-strategy-for-varc-verbal-ability-amp-reading-comprehension\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_2026_Preparation_Strategy_for_VARC_Verbal_Ability_Reading_Comprehension\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus 2026 Preparation Strategy for VARC (Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important for CAT aspirants to prepare the CAT VARC syllabus 2026 with a proper strategy and here are some points written that will help you to plan your CAT 2026 VARC syllabus roadmap in a strategic manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Daily read newspapers, magazines, and books to improve reading habits and to increase knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice RCs on diverse subjects like history, science, philosophy, economics, and technology.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While preparing for para-jumbles and odd sentence out, practice with no options and understand the transition words or connectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To improve comprehensive and analytical thinking, make a journal and note down summaries for each article you come across.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-lrdi-syllabus-2026-logical-reasoning-amp-data-interpretation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_LRDI_Syllabus_2026_Logical_Reasoning_Data_Interpretation\"><\/span><strong>CAT LRDI Syllabus 2026 (Logical Reasoning &amp; Data Interpretation)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation (LRDI) section of the CAT exam evaluates your ability to understand structured and unstructured data. This section is very unpredictable and counts as the difficult section of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-2026-iimcat-ac-in\/#Syllabus_for_CAT_2026\">CAT 2026 exam.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-topics-in-cat-lrdi-syllabus-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Topics_in_CAT_LRDI_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span><strong>Key Topics in CAT LRDI Syllabus 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important topics across Logical Reasoning are Seating Arrangements, Puzzles, Venn Diagrams, Binary Logic, Games &amp; Tournaments, Quant-Based LR, Tables with Missing Values. In Data Interpretation, topics like Graphs (bar, line, pie), Tables, Charts, Data Sufficiency possess important CAT syllabus structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>CAT LRDI Syllabus 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Weightage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logical Reasoning<\/td><td>Seating Arrangements, Puzzles<br>Venn Diagrams<br>Binary Logic<br>Games &amp; Tournaments<br>Quant-Based LR<br>Tables with Missing Values<\/td><td>15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation<\/td><td>Graphs (bar, line, pie)<br>Tables<br>Charts<br>Data Sufficiency<\/td><td>15%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-2026-preparation-strategy-for-lrdi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_2026_Preparation_Strategy_for_LRDI\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus 2026 Preparation Strategy for LRDI<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Aspirants must practice and complete LRDI sets in a set timeframe to improve the speed and accuracy. This also simulates a real-exam environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instead of formulas, put your main focus on understanding logic patterns and data constraints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rotate your topic for practice across puzzles, arrangements, and DI regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep track of your time spent on one set. Know your weaker sections and work on them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-quantitative-syllabus-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Quantitative_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span><strong>CAT Quantitative Syllabus 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quantitative Ability section of the CAT syllabus 2026 carries the maximum weightage. Quant focuses on mathematical aptitude but not advanced math. If we are talking about the CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus, the major section includes the Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Maths, Number System and Geometry. To ace CAT QA section, candidate should understand the CAT previous year weightage across QA (Quantitative Ability) where both Arithmetic and Algebra are covering maximum weightage. The important topics across CAT Syllabus 2026 for LRDI is mentioned in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-topics-in-cat-qa-syllabus-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Topics_in_CAT_QA_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span><strong>Key Topics in CAT QA Syllabus 2026<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>CAT QA Syllabus 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Subtopics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arithmetic<\/td><td>Time-Speed Distance, Time &amp; Work, Profit &amp; Loss, Averages, Ratios, Percentages, Mixtures<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Algebra<\/td><td>Linear &amp; Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Functions, Logarithms, Sequences &amp; Series, Graphs, Higher Order Equation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geometry<\/td><td>Triangles, Circles, Mensuration (2D &amp; 3D), Co-ordinate Geometry, Polygons, Parallel Lines, Trigonometry&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number System<\/td><td>Divisibility, Factors, Remainders, Base Systems, LCM &amp; HCF, Complex Numbers, Surds &amp; Indices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Modern Math<\/td><td>Set Theory, Logarithms, Permutation &amp; Combinations, Probability, Roots<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Geometry_Syllabus\"><\/span><strong>CAT Geometry Syllabus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><strong>Type of Question <\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coordinate Geometry<\/td><td>Distance Formula, Section Formula, Area, Locus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lines and Angles<\/td><td>Parallel Lines, Angles<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Triangles<\/td><td>Types, Congruence, Similarity, Pythagoras, Inequality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mensuration<\/td><td>Areas and Volumes of several 2D and 3D figures, such as triangles, rectangles, polygons, circles, and cones.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quadrilaterals<\/td><td>Parallelogram, Rectangle, Rhombus, Trapezium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Circles<\/td><td>Tangents, Chords, Arcs, Angles in Circle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polygons<\/td><td>Interior &amp; Exterior Angles<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-arithmetic-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Arithmetic_Syllabus\"><\/span><strong>CAT Arithmetic Syllabus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type of Question <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ratio &amp; Proportion<\/td><td>Simple, Compound, Continued Ratio<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Percentage<\/td><td>Successive Percentage Changes, Profit &amp; Loss, Discounts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Instalments, Effective Rate<\/td><td>Mixture of 2 and 3 solutions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average<\/td><td>Weighted Average, Combined Average<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Simple &amp; Compound Interest<\/td><td>Installments, Effective Rate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Instalments, Effective Rate<\/td><td>Work Efficiency, Pipes and Cisterns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time, Speed &amp; Distance<\/td><td>Relative Speed, Trains, Boats and Streams<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Modern_Maths\"><\/span><strong>CAT Modern Maths<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sub-Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description \/ Concepts Covered<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number System<\/td><td>Remainders, factorial, Euler\u2019s function<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LCM and HCF<\/td><td>Prime Factorization, Applications in Word Problems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sequence and Series<\/td><td>AP, GP, HP and AGP concepts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Permutation and Combination<\/td><td>Selection and arrangement concept<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Probability<\/td><td>Baye\u2019s Theorem, Coins and Dices<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Algebra_Syllabus\"><\/span><strong>CAT Algebra Syllabus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Topic<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type of Question<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polynomials<\/td><td>Remainder Theorem, Factor Theorem<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Linear Equations<\/td><td>Single and Multi-variable equations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quadratic Equations<\/td><td>Roots, Nature of Roots, Formation of Equation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logs, Surds and Indices<\/td><td>logarithm identities, exponents&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Functions<\/td><td>Domain, Range, Graphs, Composition, Inverse<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inequalities<\/td><td>Linear and Quadratic Inequalities, Modulus Inequalities<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-2026-preparation-strategy-for-cat-quantitative-ability\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_2026_Preparation_Strategy_for_CAT_Quantitative_Ability\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus 2026 Preparation Strategy for CAT Quantitative Ability <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Arithmetic is the most heavily weighted topic for nearly 40% of QA in recent CATs. Hence, aspirants must start with classes 6th-10th NCERT for concept clarity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a formula sheet and revise it regularly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice mocks and simulate real-time performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build 100% command over arithmetic before moving to algebra or geometry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-2026-summary-table\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_2026_Summary_Table\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus 2026 Summary Table<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates need to make sure that they should focus equally across VARC (Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension), DILR (Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning) &amp; QA (Quantitative Ability). Because Common Admission Test (CAT) is a sectional exam where it is important to meet the minimum percentile and overall one to get the admission call from top IIMs. Covering CAT exam syllabus 2026 os the primary key for the candidates to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This section overall covers the CAT syllabus 2026 as well as the number of questions will differ according to the previous year trends. Every section of CAT exam covers division of equal 40 minutes to each. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics Covered<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sectional Time Limit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>RCs, Para jumbles, Summaries<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LRDI<\/td><td>Graphs, Puzzles, Arrangements<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-2026-previous-year-cat-important-rcs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_2026_Previous_Year_CAT_Important_RCs\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus 2026: Previous Year CAT Important RCs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The major percentage in the CAT VARC section is given to RCs (Reading Comprehension Passages). There are total 4 RCs and each RC covers 4 questions so overall it is 16 questions. The table mentioned below covers some important RC genres according to the slots. Candidates should check the detailed table mentioned below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>TOPIC<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SLOT 1: Genre<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SLOT 2: Genre<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SLOT 3: Genre<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RC \u2013 1<\/td><td>Idea of Craftmanship<\/td><td>Spices Trade<\/td><td>Chinese Liquor \u2013 Moutai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RC \u2013 2<\/td><td>Economics and their interests<\/td><td>Peer Review<\/td><td>Space Contamination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RC \u2013 3<\/td><td>Digital rights of content<\/td><td>Unintended Consequences of Technology<\/td><td>Need to regulate AI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RC \u2013 4<\/td><td>Bandicoots in Australia<\/td><td>Carnivore \u2013 Human Conflict<\/td><td>Languages becoming endangered<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Para summary \u2013 1<\/td><td>Animals and Intelligence<\/td><td>How states use the DIME mode<\/td><td>Lyric Poetry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Para summary \u2013 2<\/td><td>Cartographers and maps<\/td><td>Concern about the limitations on comedic freedom<\/td><td>Living things and regularization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Para summary \u2013 3<\/td><td>Language and Codes<\/td><td>Interdisciplinary collaboration between physicists and scientists<\/td><td>Tradwife and vintage dress<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fill in the blank \u2013 1<\/td><td>History \u2013 Italian Madrigals<\/td><td>Science Research \u2013 Staying Up late<\/td><td>Inflation and Work<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fill in the blank \u2013 2<\/td><td>Silk Roads &amp; Developing Countries<\/td><td>First Phase of Globalization<\/td><td>Somalia drought crisis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fill in the blank \u2013 3<\/td><td>Brain and Evolution<\/td><td>Strange Fact about Hens<\/td><td>Vietnam War<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Odd one out 1<\/td><td>Animal Rights<\/td><td>Biological Basis for Gender<\/td><td>Forecasting and opinions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Odd one out 2<\/td><td>Urbanites and Transport<\/td><td>Cultivated Meat<\/td><td>Neuron and Synapses<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-exam-syllabus-2026-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Syllabus_2026-2\"><\/span><strong>CAT Exam Syllabus 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the CAT exam syllabus is an important step to start with the CAT preparation journey. Although, the entire CAT syllabus is widely categorized into VARC, DILR &amp; QA where Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension cover a total of 24 questions with 34% weightage. For DILR section, that total number of questions are 22 which is further bifurcated to Data Interpretation (11 questions) and Logical Reasoning (11 questions) which leads to overall 32%. Lastly, one of the important sections is Quantitative Ability which is bifurcated to important concepts such as Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number System and Modern Maths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td>Section<\/td><td>Topic<\/td><td>No. of Questions (Approx.)<\/td><td>Weightage (%)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>Reading Comprehension (RC)<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>24%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Verbal Ability (Para Jumbles, Para Summary, Odd Sentence Out)<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>Data Interpretation (Graphs, Tables, Charts, Caselets)<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>16%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Logical Reasoning (Arrangements, Puzzles, Syllogism, etc.)<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>16%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>Arithmetic &amp; Algebra (Averages, Percentages, Linear Equations)<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>34%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Geometry &amp; Mensuration<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Number Systems &amp; Modern Math<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>6%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-vs-xat-syllabus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_vs_XAT_Syllabus\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus vs XAT Syllabus <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CAT and XAT both exams are important to focus admission in top management colleges. Let&#8217;s see what are the major changes in the syllabus for XAT and CAT exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>CAT (Common Admission Test)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Ability (QA)<\/td><td>Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit &amp; Loss, Time &amp; Work, Ratios, Averages)<br>Algebra (Equations, Inequalities, Functions)<br>Number System <br>Geometry &amp; Mensuration <br>Modern Math (Set Theory, Probability, Permutations &amp; Combinations)<\/td><td>Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit &amp; Loss, Time &amp; Work) <br>Algebra &amp; Inequalities <br>Number System<br>Geometry &amp; Mensuration <br>Probability &amp; Statistics (Similar to CAT but sometimes deeper in basics)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/td><td>Reading Comprehension Passages <br>Para-jumbles <br>Sentence Completion <br>Critical Reasoning<\/td><td>Reading Comprehension <br>Sentence Correction <br>Para-jumbles <br>Critical Reasoning (More emphasis on grammar &amp; logic than CAT)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation (DI)<\/td><td>Tables <br>Bar\/Line\/Pie Charts <br>Caselets<br>Data Sufficiency<\/td><td>Tables &amp; Charts <br>Caselets <br>Data Sufficiency (Similar to CAT DI; often easier sets but varies year to year)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logical Reasoning (LR)<\/td><td>CAT largely integrates LR into VARC and DI (but some LR sets appear)<\/td><td>LR is a distinct and major section in XAT, includes: <br>Analytical Games <br>Series\/Pattern <br>Logical Sequences <br>Family\/Group Logic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Decision Making (DM)<\/td><td>(Not part of CAT)<\/td><td>Unique section in XAT that tests:<br>Managerial decision situations<br> Ethics &amp; Dilemmas <br>Caselets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General Awareness (GK\/GA)<\/td><td>(No GK in CAT)<\/td><td>General Knowledge <br>Current Affairs <br>Business &amp; Static GK<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Difficulty Level<\/td><td>Moderate to High (heavy on complex DI-LR + QA)<\/td><td>Moderate (QA + LR + DM + GK balance)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Sections\/Focus<\/td><td>3 (VARC, DILR, QA)<\/td><td>5 (VARC + LR + QA + DM + GK)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Skills Tested<\/td><td>English language, reasoning, speed &amp; accuracy in DI-LR<\/td><td>Decision-making, reasoning logic, GK awareness, language, quantitative skills<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-cat-syllabus-2026-is-important-to-cover\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_CAT_Syllabus_2026_is_Important_to_Cover\"><\/span><strong>Why CAT Syllabus 2026 is Important to Cover?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the CAT syllabus 2026 is the very first and important step that any aspirant should not skip if they are seriously preparing for the CAT exam. A clear understanding or the knowledge of the CAT syllabus will help you to identify the important topics across VARC, QA and LRDI, help in prioritizing high-weightage topics or areas as well as create a structured study plan. This allows candidates to allocate time for the CAT preparation effectively, focus on the weaker sections as well as stop wasting efforts on less important topics which are of no use.<br>By familiarizing yourself with the section-wise CAT syllabus 2026 in advance, help you prepare strategically which improves accuracy and increases speed that converts as an advantage in a highly-competitive CAT 2026 exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-2026-pdf-download\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_2026_PDF_Download\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus 2026 PDF Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the CAT aspirants who prefer studying offline or want a proper reference along with them, the CAT syllabus 2026 PDF download will be an excellent reference or resource for the serious candidates. The PDF usually covers the section-wise breakdown of the syllabus across VARC, QA as well as LRDI which covers important topics and sub-topics which allows you to plan your preparation effectively. Downloading the CAT 2026 syllabus PDF will help you to ensure the quick access of all the important topics, exam patterns as well as high-weightage areas. Having a proper ready-to-use PDF will save your time and help you stay organized and will boost your exam efficiency while preparing for the CAT exam 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-cover-the-complete-cat-syllabus-2026-effectively\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Cover_the_Complete_CAT_Syllabus_2026_Effectively\"><\/span><strong>How to Cover the Complete CAT Syllabus 2026 Effectively?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several that will help many serious CAT aspirants to cover the complete CAT syllabus 2026 with a proper strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Start with the strongest section to build your confidence as well as accuracy before moving to weaker areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divide the whole CAT syllabus 2026 according to the daily or weekly targets for structured preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is important to keep your focus on with the high-weightage topics across VARC, QA and LRDI to maximize your CAT 2026 exam scores and will help you land in a dream B-School or any of the top IIMs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice regularly with mocks and previous year CAT questions to track progress and improve speed along with the accuracy of questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise important formulas, learn shortcuts, and key concepts that consistently helpful for better retention in CAT exam 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-exam-pattern-2026-amp-marking-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Pattern_2026_Marking_Scheme\"><\/span><strong>CAT Exam Pattern 2026 &amp; Marking Scheme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Highlights&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT 2026 Exam Medium<\/td><td>English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT 2026 Exam Type&nbsp;<\/td><td>Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT 2026 Exam Days<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT 2026 Exam Slots<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT 2026 Total Sections<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT 2026 Sections<\/td><td>Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension (VARC)Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning (DILR)Quantitative Ability (QA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT 2026 Total Questions Asked<\/td><td>68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT 2026 Total Time Allotted&nbsp;<\/td><td>120 minutes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAT 2026 Total Marks<\/td><td>204<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marks for Correct Answer&nbsp;<\/td><td>+3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative Marking for MCQ<\/td><td>-1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Negative Marking for TITA<\/td><td>No Negative Marking&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-exam-pattern-2026\/\">CAT Exam Pattern 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-will-cat-syllabus-2026-be-different\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Will_CAT_Syllabus_2026_Be_Different\"><\/span><strong>How Will CAT Syllabus 2026 Be Different?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the main CAT exam topics will remain the same, here are some changes we can expect in the CAT 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Rise in the number of Type In The Answer (TITA) questions. These require subjective logic with no negative marking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>A major change can be seen in the VARC section with shifting the RC topics from ancient philosophy to modern economics. The VARC section of the CAT exam is evolving fast.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>The LRDI section can also go through some changes with unconventional topics like data games, sports tournaments, and logic-driven puzzles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep on adapting your strategies as and when new CAT sample questions and official notifications get released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-2026-common-mistakes-to-avoid-while-covering-sections\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_2026_Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_While_Covering_Sections\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus 2026: Common Mistakes to Avoid While Covering Sections<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some common mistakes to avoid while covering each section in CAT syllabus 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Many students study randomly without focusing on the important and high-weightage concepts or topics in the CAT syllabus 2026 because it reduces the overall score in the exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skipping basics in the QA (Quantitative Aptitude) section and directly attempting advanced level questions to cover the CAT exam syllabus 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is not affordable for students to not practice enough LRDI sets because it might affect the overall CAT percentile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes candidates can only focus on reading without practicing grammar and comprehension section and this might affect their improvement in scores.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparation-strategy-cat-syllabus-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_Strategy_CAT_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span><strong>Preparation Strategy: CAT Syllabus 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing for the CAT syllabus 2026 requires a proper structured as well as consistent approach. Since the overall CAT syllabus 2026 will cover the major sections VARC, DILR and QA so that students or candidates should first focus on building basic concepts before moving forward with the advanced questions. A clear understanding of the complete CAT syllabus 2026 will be really helpful for candidates to create a targeted study plan, analyze performance consistently, as well as practice with mock tests. Balancing both the speed as well as accuracy will play a very important role in scoring well in the CAT exam 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some preparation tips to cover the CAT syllabus 2026-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>It is important to start with the basic concepts or from NCERT books to build a strong foundation so that you will start with a CAT syllabus 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allocate a proper study schedule for each section of the CAT syllabus 2026 to ensure a balanced preparation strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a serious aspirant, it is important to solve PYQs and topic-wise sectional tests so that candidates will understand the pattern of the CAT syllabus 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take regular mock tests to evaluate the exam preparation and will identify weak areas from the CAT 2026 syllabus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revise important tricks, grammar rules, formulas from the CAT 2026 syllabus regularly for the better retention plan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-2026-questions-and-marks-distribution\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_2026_Questions_and_Marks_Distribution\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus 2026: Questions and Marks Distribution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section covers the section-wise questions and marks distribution and the detailed information about this mentioned in the table below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections in the CAT Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks (3 Each)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time Limit Across Sections<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>72<\/td><td>40 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning (DILR)<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>40 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Ability (QA)<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>40 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>204<\/td><td>120 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-high-weightage-topics-expected-in-cat-syllabus-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_High_Weightage_Topics_Expected_in_CAT_Syllabus_2026\"><\/span><strong>Important High Weightage Topics Expected in CAT Syllabus 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The important high weightage topics that are expected in the CAT syllabus 2026 are mentioned in the table given below with important topics like Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Data Interpretation (DI), Logical Reasoning (LR), Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension (VARC) .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>High-Weightage Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Aptitude (QA)<\/td><td>Arithmetic (Averages, Percentages, Ratio, TSD, Time &amp; Work)<br>Algebra (Equations, Inequalities)<br>Geometry &amp; Mensuration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation (DI)<\/td><td>Tables<br>Line Graphs<br>Bar Graphs<br>Caselets<br>Quant-based DI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Logical Reasoning (LR)<\/td><td>Games &amp; Tournaments<br>Arrangements (Linear\/Circular)<br>Distribution<br>Puzzles<br>Venn Diagrams<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/td><td>Reading Comprehension (Science, Philosophy, Economics, Culture)<br>Para Jumbles<br>Para Summary<br>Odd One Out<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-exam-changes-over-the-years\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Changes_Over_The_Years\"><\/span><strong>CAT Exam Changes Over The Years<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the CAT syllabus 2026 remains consistent in terms of topics, the exam pattern has undergone significant changes over the years. Let\u2019s learn more about these changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Changes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2009<\/td><td>2.5 Hours<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>First Computer-Based CAT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2011-2014<\/td><td>2 Hours 20 minutes<\/td><td>2 (QA &amp; DI, VA &amp; LR)<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Sectional combinations introduced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2015<\/td><td>3 Hours<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>Return to 3 sections (VARC, LRDI, &amp; QA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020<\/td><td>2 Hours (Post-Covid)<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>76<\/td><td>Due to pandemic time reductions and changes in pattern<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021<\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>Adjusted number of questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022-2023<\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>Continued with 66 questions and 40 minutes per sections<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024-Expected 2026<\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>Increased number of questions in 2024.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing for the CAT 2026 is a long-term game for which you will definitely require consistency, adaptability, and smart preparation techniques. The CAT syllabus 2026 demands that you not only master all the topics but also learn how to apply them under the pressure of time. Every aspirant must understand the why and how behind every question of the CAT exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-2026-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_2026_Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus 2026: Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the CAT syllabus 2026 helps you with the comprehensive roadmap for candidates to prepare properly for the CAT exam 2026. Covering all these three important sections VARC, LRDI and QA and the CAT syllabus 2026 will also test the logical reasoning, language skills, data interpretation as well as the quantitative ability. Understanding the section-wise CAT syllabus 2026, will keep consistent and follow a proper structured plan to help aspirants improve speed as well as accuracy that overall affects the performance in CAT exam 2026.<\/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 is-style-shadow\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-to-vivid-red-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/cat-2026\" style=\"border-radius:33px\">CAT 2026 Course by iQuanta <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-10-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-10-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-10-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-10-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-10-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-10-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-10-696x696.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-10-1068x1068.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-10.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-syllabus-2026-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Syllabus_2026_Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>CAT Syllabus 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754302320233\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is the CAT 2026 syllabus fixed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, IIMs never release any official syllabus for the CAT exam. The CAT 2026 syllabus listed above is on the basis of past year trends.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754302343164\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which section should I start first in CAT Syllabus 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While you prepare for your CAT, start with your strongest area to gain confidence, and then move on to the weaker sections.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754302361573\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much time does it take to complete the CAT syllabus 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you are an early starter, this is the right time, as you will get ample time to brush up on your basics and then work on moderate- to high-level topics.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1759988167288\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why it is important to understand CAT syllabus 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">CAT syllabus is the very important step to understand when you start your CAT 2026 preparation because a clear understanding or the knowledge of the CAT syllabus will help you to identify the important topics across VARC (Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension), QA (Quantitative Ability) and LRDI (Logical Reasoning &amp; Data Interpretation), help in prioritizing high-weightage topics or areas as well as create a structured study plan. This allows candidates to allocate time for the CAT preparation effectively, focus on the weaker sections as well as stop wasting efforts on less important topics which are of no use.<br\/>By familiarizing yourself with the section-wise CAT syllabus 2026 in advance, help you prepare strategically which improves accuracy and increases speed.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761810039912\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the main topics to be covered in CAT syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are some important topics that need to cover in CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus are Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry and Number System.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761810325539\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the topics that candidates need to cover in VARC CAT Syllabus 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The most importantly RCs (Reading Comprehension) is the important pillar across Verbal Ability &amp; Logical Reasoning syllabus. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765194933300\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is the CAT Syllabus changes every year?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, the core Common Admission Test syllabus remains same across VARC (Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension), DILR (Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning) and QA (Quantitative Ability). Candidates should plan a detailed study plan to cover the detailed syllabus for the CAT exam.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1765195105739\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the major topics covered in the CAT syllabus for QA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The major key areas covered in the CAT syllabus for QA are Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Maths, Number System, Geometry.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CAT Exam Syllabus 2026: The Common Admission Test (CAT) is conducted once a year by Indian Institutes of Management on a rotational basis. The CAT exam is majorly categorized into three major portions and those are Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation &amp; Logical reasoning and Quantitative Ability. 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The CAT 2026 syllabus listed above is on the basis of past year trends.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#faq-question-1754302343164","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#faq-question-1754302343164","name":"Which section should I start first in CAT Syllabus 2026?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"While you prepare for your CAT, start with your strongest area to gain confidence, and then move on to the weaker sections.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#faq-question-1754302361573","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#faq-question-1754302361573","name":"How much time does it take to complete the CAT syllabus 2026?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"If you are an early starter, this is the right time, as you will get ample time to brush up on your basics and then work on moderate- to high-level topics.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#faq-question-1759988167288","position":7,"url":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#faq-question-1759988167288","name":"Why it is important to understand CAT syllabus 2026?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"CAT syllabus is the very important step to understand when you start your CAT 2026 preparation because a clear understanding or the knowledge of the CAT syllabus will help you to identify the important topics across VARC (Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension), QA (Quantitative Ability) and LRDI (Logical Reasoning &amp; Data Interpretation), help in prioritizing high-weightage topics or areas as well as create a structured study plan. This allows candidates to allocate time for the CAT preparation effectively, focus on the weaker sections as well as stop wasting efforts on less important topics which are of no use.<br\/>By familiarizing yourself with the section-wise CAT syllabus 2026 in advance, help you prepare strategically which improves accuracy and increases speed.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#faq-question-1761810039912","position":8,"url":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#faq-question-1761810039912","name":"What are the main topics to be covered in CAT syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"There are some important topics that need to cover in CAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus are Arithmetic, Algebra, Modern Math, Geometry and Number System.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#faq-question-1761810325539","position":9,"url":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-syllabus-2026\/#faq-question-1761810325539","name":"What are the topics that candidates need to cover in VARC CAT Syllabus 2026?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The most importantly RCs (Reading Comprehension) is the important pillar across Verbal Ability &amp; Logical Reasoning syllabus. 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