{"id":68937,"date":"2026-03-31T17:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:19:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=68937"},"modified":"2026-03-31T17:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T12:19:47","slug":"cat-preparation-and-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-and-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT Preparation &#8211; Detailed Strategy for CAT 2026 Exam, CAT Syllabus &#038; Weightage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CAT 2026:<\/strong> Preparing for the Common Admission Test (CAT Preparation) comes with a detailed understanding of syllabus including important topics to be asked in exam along with their weightage. The whole examination is classified in 3 sections i.e, VARC, DILR &amp; QA. These sections are aligned in the order where VARC comes first, followed by DILR &amp; QA. The time duration for the CAT exam is 120 minutes or 2 hours. Every year, approximate 2-3 lakh candidates appeared in the exam while carrying their dream to pursuing management from top business schools like IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management). This blog covers the detailed strategy of the CAT exam with overview of CAT 2026 syllabus with weightage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><mark>Join iQuanta\u2019s diversified student community for free and prepare with other 4.1L+ peers. Get access to 24*7 doubt-solving, mentorship, free webinars, etc all at one single&nbsp;platform<\/mark><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/li.iquanta.in\/3FagB\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-11-at-10.50.50_60474af4-1024x476.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63888\" style=\"width:554px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-11-at-10.50.50_60474af4-1024x476.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-11-at-10.50.50_60474af4-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-11-at-10.50.50_60474af4-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-11-at-10.50.50_60474af4-903x420.jpg 903w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-11-at-10.50.50_60474af4-150x70.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-11-at-10.50.50_60474af4-696x324.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-11-at-10.50.50_60474af4-1068x497.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-11-at-10.50.50_60474af4.jpg 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-preparation-and-strategy\/#Does_CAT_Syllabus_An_Initial_Step\" >Does CAT Syllabus An Initial Step?<\/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-preparation-and-strategy\/#Step-by-Step_Process_for_CAT_Preparation\" >Step-by-Step Process for CAT Preparation<\/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-preparation-and-strategy\/#Why_CAT_Syllabus_Covers_50_Strategy_to_Compete\" >Why CAT Syllabus Covers 50% Strategy to Compete?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_Preparation_%E2%80%93_Detailed_Syllabus_To_Start_with_CAT_2026\" >CAT Preparation &#8211; Detailed Syllabus To Start with CAT 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_Exam_Preparation_%E2%80%93_Important_Topics_Weightage_of_VARC\" >CAT Exam Preparation &#8211; Important Topics &amp; Weightage of VARC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_VARC_Syllabus_2026_Topic-Wise_Weightage\" >CAT VARC Syllabus 2026: Topic-Wise Weightage<\/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-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_2026_Exam_%E2%80%93_Topics_to_Be_Covered_in_LRDI\" >CAT 2026 Exam &#8211; Topics to Be Covered in LRDI<\/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-preparation-and-strategy\/#Topic-Wise_Weightage_For_DILR_Syllabus\" >Topic-Wise Weightage For DILR Syllabus&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/cat-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_Preparation_%E2%80%93_Important_Topics_in_QA_To_Target_CAT_2026\" >CAT Preparation &#8211; Important Topics in QA To Target CAT 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-and-strategy\/#Section-Wise_Weightage_for_QA_Topics\" >Section-Wise Weightage for QA Topics<\/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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_2026_Exam_Pattern\" >CAT 2026 Exam Pattern<\/a><\/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\/cat-preparation-and-strategy\/#Important_Points_to_Keep_in_Mind_During_CAT_Preparation\" >Important Points to Keep in Mind During CAT Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_2026_Preparation_with_Unique_Modules_of_iQuanta\" >CAT 2026 Preparation with Unique Modules of iQuanta<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_Preparation_Non-Engineers_Quant\" >CAT Preparation: Non-Engineers&#8217; Quant<\/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-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_Preparation_CAT_2026_Engineers_VARC\" >CAT Preparation: CAT 2026 Engineer&#8217;s VARC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_Preparation_LRDI_Essentials_for_CAT_2026_Aspirants\" >CAT Preparation: LRDI Essentials for CAT 2026 Aspirants<\/a><\/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-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_2026_Exam_Preparation_with_iQuantas_Full_Course\" >CAT 2026 Exam Preparation with iQuanta&#8217;s Full Course<\/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-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Meet_Top_CAT_Faculty_for_Expert_Mentorship\" >CAT 2026 &#8211; Meet Top CAT Faculty for Expert Mentorship<\/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-preparation-and-strategy\/#CAT_Result_%E2%80%93_Maximum_99_Percentilers_from_iQuanta\" >CAT Result &#8211; Maximum 99+ Percentilers from iQuanta<\/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-preparation-and-strategy\/#Conclusion_Focused_Strategy_for_CAT_2026_Exam\" >Conclusion: Focused Strategy for CAT 2026 Exam<\/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-preparation-and-strategy\/#FAQs_CAT_2026_Preparation\" >FAQs: CAT 2026 Preparation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-cat-syllabus-an-initial-step\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_CAT_Syllabus_An_Initial_Step\"><\/span><strong>Does CAT Syllabus An Initial Step?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many aspirant start their CAT preparation journey without a proper strategy but the initial step should be there to understand the complete roadmap in the form of CAT exam syllabus. The exam is the complete combination of VARC, DILR and QA. Every section has their defined topics which cover high-weightage to score maximum in the Common Admission Test. You will be redirected towards the important topics of CAT syllabus in the further section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the help of a CAT exam syllabus, candidates will be able to prepare the in-depth strategy across VARC, DILR and QA. This leads to an integral part of the consistency and determination which focusing on building a proper roadmap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below section is a comprehensive steps about the CAT preparation that will be realy helpful in your entire MBA journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-by-step-process-for-cat-preparation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Process_for_CAT_Preparation\"><\/span><strong>Step-by-Step Process for CAT Preparation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This section covers the comprehensive steps about the complete CAT exam preparation. Candidates will get a clear pictures by understanding these steps in a detailed manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Students should begin their CAT preparation journey by understanding detailed <strong>CAT syllabus<\/strong> across Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, solve questions across CAT exam sections and analyze where you are making wrong and correct later during CAT preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solving PYQs and Mock Test Papers will help you in reflecting the<strong> CAT exam pattern<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-cat-syllabus-covers-50-strategy-to-compete\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_CAT_Syllabus_Covers_50_Strategy_to_Compete\"><\/span><strong>Why CAT Syllabus Covers 50% Strategy to Compete?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CAT Syllabus<\/strong> is an integral part of the exam preparation journey which is considered as one of the important parts to cover early. Just configuring entire CAT exam syllabus will not create a major impact because this exam is the combination of candidate&#8217;s problem solving and aptitude skills. There are three major sections who covers entire curriculum that later leads to a strategy to start mock test series and PYQs. Let&#8217;s discuss more about the CAT syllabus in below sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-preparation-detailed-syllabus-to-start-with-cat-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Preparation_%E2%80%93_Detailed_Syllabus_To_Start_with_CAT_2026\"><\/span><strong>CAT Preparation &#8211; Detailed Syllabus To Start with CAT 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to start the CAT preparation is the understanding of CAT syllabus which is revolving around three major parts &#8211; Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability. Covering important topics across these sections with weightage is the major goal for the students in building accuracy and speed towards targeting 99+ percentile in the CAT exam. Let&#8217;s discuss the CAT syllabus across VARC, DILR &amp; QA in a detailed manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing CAT syllabus early will be an advantageous for the candidates to understand concepts in-depth and will get extra space or time for solving maximum question without any hassle at last moment. Solving maximum question will give you a clear picture about your weakened concepts and later you will manage to complete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-exam-preparation-important-topics-amp-weightage-of-varc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Preparation_%E2%80%93_Important_Topics_Weightage_of_VARC\"><\/span><strong>CAT Exam Preparation &#8211; Important Topics &amp; Weightage of VARC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension will be one of the important sections to prepare for CAT 2026 because it is not asked in the exam but also covers important weightage during interview process of IIMs. If candidates possess low scores in the particular section, then chances of getting calls from the top business schools would be less. Talking about the CAT preparation strategy of VARC, then building reading habits is the key to secure good scores in it. Candidates should try for Aeon essays, the Guardian, editorials and novels of their interest which leads to a success in CAT 2026. The detailed syllabus for the CAT VARC covers RC passages across various genres  like Science and Technology, History, Arts and Literature, Economy and Business, Philosophy, Culture and Politics and Abstract Topics. There is an another important section which will be a part of VARC is Verbal Ability which include components such as Para Jumbles, Para Summary, Vocabulary and Odd One Out. The important topics asked in the CAT 2026 exam along with its important weightage is mentioned in the table given 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>VARC Topics&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Topics Covered&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RC Passages&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Science and Technology<br>History, Arts and Literature&nbsp;<br>Economy and Business<br>Philosophy&nbsp;<br>Culture and Politics&nbsp;<br>Abstract Topics&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Para Jumble<\/strong><\/td><td>Arrange the sentences in a logical manner&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Para Summary&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Choose the correct summary that matches the exact idea of the paragraph&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vocabulary&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>This topic will involve questions related to assumptions, contextual meaning, conclusions and spot the error&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Odd One Out&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Determine irrelevant sentences that logically look different from the available options<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-varc-syllabus-2026-topic-wise-weightage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_VARC_Syllabus_2026_Topic-Wise_Weightage\"><\/span><strong>CAT VARC Syllabus 2026: Topic-Wise Weightage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This section covers the respective weightage of important topics which are widely asked in the 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>VARC Topics&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approximate Weightage (%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RC Passages&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>16 Questions \u2013 4RCs \u2013 Each RC will have 4 different types of questions.<\/td><td>55-60%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Correct the Sentences<\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>10-15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Critical Reasoning&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>5-10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vocabulary&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>5-10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Para Jumbles<\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><td>15-20%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/8-months-to-cat-2026-crucial-for-cat-preparation\/\">8 Months to CAT 2026: Why Is This Period Crucial for Your CAT Preparation?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-2026-exam-topics-to-be-covered-in-lrdi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Exam_%E2%80%93_Topics_to_Be_Covered_in_LRDI\"><\/span><strong>CAT 2026 Exam &#8211; Topics to Be Covered in LRDI<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LRDI stands for Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation. The important topics under the LRDI CAT syllabus covers Tables and Charts, Games and Tournaments, Scheduling and Blood Relations, Venn Diagram &amp; Hybrid Sets, Puzzles and Seating Arrangements. Many students think that LRDI is one of the complex sections in CAT exam due to sets of different patterns covered across. The CAT preparation for the particular section requires good problem-solving skills to articulate caselets in CAT 2026 with accuracy. Candidates should found the detailed syllabus for LRDI along with the weightage of important topics 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>DI &amp; LR Topics&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Topics Covered&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tables and Charts<\/strong><\/td><td>Tabular Data<br>Mixed Sets&nbsp;<br>Bar Charts&nbsp;<br>Line Charts&nbsp;<br>Pie Charts&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Games and Tournaments&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Scoring-System<br>Round-Robin<br>Knockout&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scheduling and Blood Relations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Direct Reasoning<br>Task Allocation&nbsp;<br>Family Trees&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Venn Diagrams &amp; Hybrid Sets&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Logical Deduction<br>Set Theory&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Puzzle and Seating Arrangements&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Linear Arrangements<br>Circular Arrangements<br>Grid-Based Arrangements&nbsp;<br>Complex Arrangements&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-topic-wise-weightage-for-dilr-syllabus-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topic-Wise_Weightage_For_DILR_Syllabus\"><\/span><strong>Topic-Wise Weightage For DILR Syllabus&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Good knowledge about the weightage for DILR topics is really indispensable during CAT preparation for the students who are highly indulge in understanding CAT syllabus in their early preparation. Candidates should have a look on the topic-wise weightage for DILR syllabus 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>DI &amp; LR Topics&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approximate Weightage (%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tables and Charts<\/strong><\/td><td>4-6<\/td><td>40\u201350%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Games and Tournaments&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>4-5<\/td><td>10-20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Scheduling and Blood Relations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>3-4<\/td><td>5-10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Venn Diagrams &amp; Hybrid Sets&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>2-3<\/td><td>5-10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Puzzle and Seating Arrangements&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>3-4<\/td><td>50-60%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-preparation-important-topics-in-qa-to-target-cat-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Preparation_%E2%80%93_Important_Topics_in_QA_To_Target_CAT_2026\"><\/span><strong>CAT Preparation &#8211; Important Topics in QA To Target CAT 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quantitative Ability overall asks the problem-solving ability with accuracy from candidates and also include important topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Mensuration, Number System, and Modern Maths. Among all these major topics, candidates should cover both Arithmetic and Algebra which is widely covering major portion of Quants in the CAT exam. Please find the attached CAT QA syllabus along with detailed weightage.<\/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>Most Important QA Topics&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Quantitative Aptitude Sub-Topics&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Arithmetic&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Percentages&nbsp;<br>Profit and Loss<br>Simple Interest and Compound Interest<br>Ratio and Proportion&nbsp;<br>Averages&nbsp;<br>Mixture and Alligations<br>Time and Work<br>Pipes and Cisterns<br>Time, Speed and Distance<br>Races&nbsp;<br>Trains and Boats&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Algebra&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Linear Equations<br>Quadratic Equations<br>Polynomials<br>Indices and Surds<br>Logarithms<br>Inequalities<br>Modulus&nbsp;<br>Sequence &amp; Series&nbsp;<br>Functions&nbsp;<br>Graphs&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Geometry and Mensuration<\/strong><\/td><td>Triangles<br>Quadrilaterals<br>Polygons<br>Circles<br>Mensuration \u2013 3D<br>Co-ordinate Geometry&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Number System&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Properties of Integers&nbsp;<br>Divisibility&nbsp;<br>Remainder Theorem&nbsp;<br>Factors&nbsp;<br>LCM &amp; HCF<br>Factorial&nbsp;<br>Trailing Zeroes&nbsp;<br>Last Digits&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Modern Maths&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Set Theory&nbsp;<br>Probability&nbsp;<br>Permutation and Combination&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-section-wise-weightage-for-qa-topics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section-Wise_Weightage_for_QA_Topics\"><\/span><strong>Section-Wise Weightage for QA Topics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT Quantitative Aptitude syllabus covers the important areas such as Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Number System and Modern Maths. The approximate number of questions and weightage across these important concepts are specified in the 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>Most Important QA Topics&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approximate Weightage (%)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Arithmetic&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>7-9<\/td><td>35\u201350%.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Algebra&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>5-8<\/td><td>25-35%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Geometry and Mensuration<\/strong><\/td><td>2-3<\/td><td>10-15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Number System&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>1-2<\/td><td>5-10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Modern Maths&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>1-2<\/td><td>5-10%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-2026-exam-pattern\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>CAT 2026 Exam Pattern<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The complete details about the CAT exam pattern along with time duration is specified in the 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>Sections in CAT 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Questions Asked in the CAT Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time Allotted Across Sections in CAT Exam <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantitative Ability<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-points-to-keep-in-mind-during-cat-preparation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Points_to_Keep_in_Mind_During_CAT_Preparation\"><\/span><strong>Important Points to Keep in Mind During CAT Preparation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should cover these important points to align the focused CAT preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>It is important for aspirants to understand the CAT syllabus in a detailed manner across VARC (Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension), DILR (Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning) and QA (Quantitative Ability).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solving sufficient amount of questions along with covering live lectures across sections is really crucial for candidates during CAT preparation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concentration and consistency both are an important factors if candidates are planning to appear for CAT 2026 exam because it is a sectional test and each section covers specified time limit to solve questions and this is the biggest reason for practicing maximum patterns before appearing for the actual exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mock Test Series, Sectional Mock Tests and Previous Year Questions (PYQs) all are an integral components of CAT preparation that helps you to actually understand the CAT exam pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While solving CAT full length mock test series (iCAT), candidates should analyze their performance and cover the weak concepts before appearing for CAT 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-2026-preparation-with-unique-modules-of-iquanta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Preparation_with_Unique_Modules_of_iQuanta\"><\/span><strong>CAT 2026 Preparation with Unique Modules of iQuanta <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several months left for the CAT 2026 and preparing early for the CAT exam is a key factor for students to compete. People with diverse background sit for the Common Admission Test and preparing effectively for the sections whether it is VARC, DILR &amp; QA, candidates should look at the unique modules prepared by iQuanta to streamlined the focused approach. The unique modules cover Non-Engineer&#8217;s Quant, Engineer&#8217;s VARC and LRDI Essentials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-preparation-non-engineers-quant\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Preparation_Non-Engineers_Quant\"><\/span><strong>CAT Preparation: Non-Engineers&#8217; Quant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who are coming from the non-engineering background may not get in-touch with mathematics in their graduation and might  forgotten fundamental concepts. To help them gain confidence and accuracy while solving Quant questions, iQuanta has designed a unique module that directly impacts their sectional scores in the Quantitative Ability. Non-Engineers&#8217; Quant module for CAT 2026 aspirants covers &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>70+ videos of basic Math<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ important questions covering the most essential concepts <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6th-10th NCERT concepts for CAT <\/li>\n<\/ol>\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=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-126-1024x530.png\" alt=\"CAT Preparation\" class=\"wp-image-68945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-126-1024x530.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-126-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-126-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-126-812x420.png 812w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-126-150x78.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-126-696x360.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-126-1068x553.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-126.png 1258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-preparation-cat-2026-engineer-s-varc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Preparation_CAT_2026_Engineers_VARC\"><\/span><strong>CAT Preparation: CAT 2026 Engineer&#8217;s VARC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who are coming from engineering background are initially struggled with the VARC section and this factor is widely considered as the biggest fear for them. To improve accuracy while solving RCs of various genres, candidates should cover the CAT 2026 Engineers&#8217; VARC module. The features for the respective module are mentioned below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>60+ videos \/ 30 hours of CAT focused VARC content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 VA videos with 10 questions solved per video.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7 strategy video covering all key topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40 in-depth RC videos across all genres. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-19-1024x532.png\" alt=\"CAT Preparation\" class=\"wp-image-67042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-19-1024x532.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-19-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-19-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-19-809x420.png 809w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-19-150x78.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-19-696x361.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-19-1068x555.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-19.png 1248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-preparation-lrdi-essentials-for-cat-2026-aspirants\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Preparation_LRDI_Essentials_for_CAT_2026_Aspirants\"><\/span><strong>CAT Preparation: LRDI Essentials for CAT 2026 Aspirants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LRDI (Logical Reasoning &amp; Data Interpretation) is one of the important sections for CAT preparation and targeting CAT 2026 exam. This section include complex sets or caselets to solve. To get the accuracy and speed both for covering questions in Logical Reasoning &amp; Data Interpretation, candidates should follow LRDI Essentials module. The features of LRDI essentials for CAT 2026 aspirants is mentioned below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>35+ videos \/ 15 hours of LRDI basics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover concepts, cases and practice sets.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-20-1024x532.png\" alt=\"CAT Preparation\" class=\"wp-image-67045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-20-1024x532.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-20-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-20-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-20-808x420.png 808w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-20-150x78.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-20-696x362.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-20-1068x555.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-20.png 1252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-2026-exam-preparation-with-iquanta-s-full-course\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Exam_Preparation_with_iQuantas_Full_Course\"><\/span><strong>CAT 2026 Exam Preparation with iQuanta&#8217;s Full Course<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT 2026 preparation will become easy for the candidates with expert mentorship and live classes where they will cover concepts in-depth along with 24*7 doubt solving support. The complete flow diagram of a CAT 2026 course is mentioned in the graphic given below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CATCOURSEDETAILS-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"CAT preparation\" class=\"wp-image-68946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CATCOURSEDETAILS-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CATCOURSEDETAILS-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CATCOURSEDETAILS-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CATCOURSEDETAILS-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CATCOURSEDETAILS-747x420.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CATCOURSEDETAILS-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CATCOURSEDETAILS-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CATCOURSEDETAILS-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CATCOURSEDETAILS.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-2026-meet-top-cat-faculty-for-expert-mentorship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_%E2%80%93_Meet_Top_CAT_Faculty_for_Expert_Mentorship\"><\/span><strong>CAT 2026 &#8211; Meet Top CAT Faculty for Expert Mentorship<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just solving good amount of questions across sections is not enough to crack CAT exam. The detailed CAT preparation strategy comes with the expert guidance. Common Admission Test is a competitive examination where accuracy and time both matters to compete among pool of aspirants and the best way to make it possible is by following smart tricks that will mentor by expert CAT faculty who are having great accomplishment in the same industry. The complete information about top mentors is tabulated below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-to-vivid-purple-gradient-background has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"><strong>CAT Expert Faculty<\/strong><\/mark><\/td><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Achievements<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Indrajeet Singh<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Founder &amp; CEO, Wizard of Quant<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Amit Panchmatia<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">CAT QA 100%iler, LRDI 99.8%iler<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Shabana Shahab<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">CAT VARC 99.56%iler<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Raj Kumar Jha<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">6 Times CAT QA 100%iler<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Kamal Lohia<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">CAT 99.99%iler, QA &amp; LRDI Expert<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Nikhil Goyal<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">CAT &amp; XAT 99.9%iler<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Sajjan Baranwal<\/mark><\/td><td><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">CAT 99.8%iler, QA &amp; LRDI Expert<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-result-maximum-99-percentilers-from-iquanta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Result_%E2%80%93_Maximum_99_Percentilers_from_iQuanta\"><\/span><strong>CAT Result &#8211; Maximum 99+ Percentilers from iQuanta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This year again iQuanta served an amazing result and have maximum 99+ percentilers. What iQuanta team has delivered is nothing short of commendable. 20-25 students scored 99.90+ percentiles from iQuanta, including 99.99, 99.98, 99.97, and 99.96 with three achievers in each bracket. Out of the mentioned numbers 2500 across India, 600+ 99%ilers belongs to iQuanta itself. The perfect combination of leadership, guidance and expert mentorship from Indrajeet sir and other expert CAT faculty resulted an impressive result of students in CAT 2025.&nbsp;There are some students who have shared their success stories and still continuing&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Vinayak Agarwal (99.99%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parav Goyal (99.98%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soumyadip Mukherjee (99.97%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swastik Mukherjee (99.96%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anmol Gupta (99.96%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chirag Surana (99.96%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Harsh Khudania (99.93%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aditya Shah (99.92%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rajan Nathani (99.90%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arkadipta Chatterjee (99.78%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yash Trivedi (99.72%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sankalp Raj (99.68%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vivek Upadhyay (99.76%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anuj Kumar Upadhyay (99.68%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kashvi Bhatia (99.53%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Raman Khudia (99.49%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sahil Kumar Pandey (99.48%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neha Alatagi (99.48%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sri Tej Aduru (99.43%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ehsaas Agarwal (99.41%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kushagra Barai (99.33%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rohith Attilli (99.18%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aishiki Sen (99.18%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Anushka Srivastava (99.13%ile)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion-focused-strategy-for-cat-2026-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Focused_Strategy_for_CAT_2026_Exam\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: Focused Strategy for CAT 2026 Exam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Common Admission Test 2026 is the next milestone for the candidates who wish to pursue management program from the top IIMs or B-schools in the country. The whole examination covers the detailed strategy across Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation &amp; Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Ability. Candidates should start CAT preparation by understanding the detailed syllabus across sections, covering live classes to refer the applications supporting particular topic or concept. 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The overall number of questions covered is 68 according to the previous year analysis and the total time duration of CAT exam is 120 minutes or 2 hours.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767252833030\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the major topics covered in QA to target CAT 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The main topics covered in Quantitative Ability to target CAT 2026 are Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Mensuration, Number System and Modern Maths.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1767253116548\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the CAT preparation strategy for VARC?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Verbal Ability &amp; Reading Comprehension is classified as RCs, and the other part is Verbal Ability. 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