{"id":72694,"date":"2026-02-24T11:34:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T06:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=72694"},"modified":"2026-02-24T11:34:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T06:04:52","slug":"last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Year CAT Exam Analysis and What Can You Expect in CAT 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The CAT 2026 is one of the toughest entrance tests in the country. Lakhs of candidates appear for this exam to enter IIMs and top B-schools. In CAT 2025, over 2.95 lakhs candidates registered for this test. This makes it one of the most competitive MBA entrance exams in India. CAT is conducted by one of the IIMs every year. It usually tests a candidate\u2019s aptitude, speed, and decision-making. Based on the last year CAT exam analysis, the exam level is usually moderately difficult. And DILR and QA are the major challenges. You must check the CAT previous year exam analysis to recognise trends, expected question types, and difficulty level. If you are aiming for CAT 2026, analysing last year&#8217;s CAT exam trend can be a game-changer. It helps you plan your strategy better and maximise your chances of scoring in the 99+ percentile. Read on to know all details about the last year CAT exam analysis and what can you expect in CAT 2026.<\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/CcAegirlNP69VWO0jBRVJ7\"><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=\"CAT Score vs Percentile\" class=\"wp-image-63888\" 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, 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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\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#CAT_Exam_Analysis_Overview\" >CAT Exam Analysis Overview<\/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\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#Last_Year_CAT_Exam_Analysis\" >Last Year CAT Exam Analysis<\/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\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Last_Year_CAT_Exam_Analysis\" >Key Takeaways from Last Year CAT Exam Analysis&nbsp;<\/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\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#What_Can_You_Expect_in_CAT_2026\" >What Can You Expect in 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\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#Expected_Pattern_CAT_2026\" >Expected Pattern CAT 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#Expected_Difficulty_CAT_2026\" >Expected Difficulty CAT 2026<\/a><\/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\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#CAT_2026_Expected_Topics\" >CAT 2026 Expected Topics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#CAT_2026_Preparation_Strategy_Based_on_Last_Year_CAT_Exam_Analysis\" >CAT 2026 Preparation Strategy Based on Last Year CAT Exam Analysis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#Focus_on_Concepts\" >Focus on Concepts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#Practice_Mock_Tests\" >Practice Mock Tests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#Focus_on_Every_Section\" >Focus on Every Section<\/a><\/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\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#Improve_Reading_Skills\" >Improve Reading Skills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/last-year-cat-exam-analysis-and-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\/#Final_CAT_2026_Prediction_Based_on_Last_Year_CAT_Exam_Analysis\" >Final CAT 2026 Prediction Based on Last Year CAT Exam Analysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-exam-analysis-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Exam_Analysis_Overview\"><\/span><strong>CAT Exam Analysis Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You must first understand the pattern before checking the last year CAT exam analysis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. The CAT exam has three sections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantitative Ability (QA)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Total Questions: 68<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Exam Duration: 120 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. 40 minutes per section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT exam pattern has evolved in recent years. It followed the same format in 2024 and 2025. This pattern is likely to remain the same in CAT 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-last-year-cat-exam-analysis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Last_Year_CAT_Exam_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Last Year CAT Exam Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the last year CAT Exam Analysis has many benefits. It can simplify your overall preparation. It provides insights into the difficulty level, weightage, and question type. This gives you a rough idea of what you can expect in CAT 2026. This helps you set realistic targets and plan your preparation better. Based on the feedback of the candidates, it was found that CAT 2025 was moderately difficult. We have discussed below the slot-wise CAT exam analysis 2025 in terms of difficulty level:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Sections<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level (Slot 1)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level (Slot 2)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty Level (Slot 3)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VARC<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><td>Easy to Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DILR<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>QA<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>68<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways-from-last-year-cat-exam-analysis-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Last_Year_CAT_Exam_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from Last Year CAT Exam Analysis&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the key takeaways from the last year CAT exam analysis shared below for reference purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DILR is the Biggest Game Changer:<\/strong> Many CAT aspirants find this section challenging. Even toppers find the DILR section difficult. So, you must practice mixed-level DILR sets to excel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>QA Difficulty Increasing:<\/strong> QA now checks your conceptual knowledge, speed, and decision-making. Build a strong foundation. Learn the selection strategy to pick the right questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VARC Remains Scoring:<\/strong> VARC is one of the most scoring sections in CAT. Read, practice, and revise to excel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CAT is Testing Thinking Ability: <\/strong>CAT rewards accuracy and logical thinking. It is not about rote memorisation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-can-you-expect-in-cat-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Expect_in_CAT_2026\"><\/span><strong>What Can You Expect in CAT 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the prediction for CAT 2026 based on the last year CAT exam analysis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expected-pattern-cat-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expected_Pattern_CAT_2026\"><\/span><strong>Expected Pattern CAT 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT 2026 exam pattern is expected to remain the same. The CAT exam covers VARC, DILR, and QA. A total of 68 questions is expected to be asked. The exam duration will be 120 minutes (40 minutes per section).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expected-difficulty-cat-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expected_Difficulty_CAT_2026\"><\/span><strong>Expected Difficulty CAT 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is anticipated that CAT 2026 will also be moderately difficult. VARC will be moderately easy. While DILR and QA are expected to be moderately difficult.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-2026-expected-topics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Expected_Topics\"><\/span><strong>CAT 2026 Expected Topics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT VARC section will have two sections: Verbal Ability (Para jumbles, Para Summary, Odd Sentence Out and Sentence Completion) and Reading Comprehension (RC Passages, Critical Reasoning). The CAT DILR section focuses on Seating Arrangements, Puzzles, Venn Diagrams, Games &amp; Tournaments, Graphs, Tables, Charts, etc. The CAT QA section focuses on Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number System, and Modern Math.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-2026-preparation-strategy-based-on-last-year-cat-exam-analysis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_2026_Preparation_Strategy_Based_on_Last_Year_CAT_Exam_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>CAT 2026 Preparation Strategy Based on Last Year CAT Exam Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CAT 2026 preparation requires consistency and smart planning. We have discussed below the CAT exam strategy based on last year exam analysis for reference purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focus-on-concepts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Concepts\"><\/span><strong>Focus on Concepts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should focus on learning fundamentals first. CAT rewards conceptual clarity. Many students wonder where and how to start CAT exam preparation. This is where the iQuanta CAT 2026 course helps them. It offers interactive CAT Live and application classes to guide beginners to success. You first grasp concepts and then apply them to solve mixed-level questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practice-mock-tests\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Mock_Tests\"><\/span><strong>Practice Mock Tests<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mock tests are a crucial part of the CAT 2026 preparation strategy. It can improve your speed and accuracy. It will also build confidence and time management skills. iQuanta CAT 2026 course offers mocks that mimic actual exam standards. It is available in both sectional and full-length formats. This helps you get used to the exam format. It comes with detailed analysis and video solutions. This helps you identify your strengths and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-focus-on-every-section\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Every_Section\"><\/span><strong>Focus on Every Section<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should give equal importance to all the sections. They must learn fundamentals and practice unlimited questions. iQuanta CAT 2026 course provide section-wise basic and advanced modules. It helps you build concepts from scratch. It offers CAT-level questions and video explanations. It also offers proven strategies and shortcut methods. This allows you achieve mastery in every section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improve-reading-skills\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improve_Reading_Skills\"><\/span><strong>Improve Reading Skills<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading is essential in CAT exam preparation. It can improve your comprehension, speed, and accuracy skills. Read newspapers, articles, and books daily to excel in VARC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-cat-2026-prediction-based-on-last-year-cat-exam-analysis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_CAT_2026_Prediction_Based_on_Last_Year_CAT_Exam_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Final CAT 2026 Prediction Based on Last Year CAT Exam Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have shared below the final CAT 2026 predictions based on last year CAT exam analysis. The CAT 2026 exam is expected to be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Moderately Difficult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Similar to CAT 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unpredictable DILR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tough QA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manageable VARC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The CAT exam is unpredictable. But the last year CAT exam analysis provides you rough idea about the difficulty and competition level. You must prepare strategically to increase the chances of scoring 99 percentile. Focus on learning, practice, and revision. You can join the iQuanta CAT 2026 course to access interactive classes, sectional modules, mock tests, 24X7 doubt support, etc. Enrol in this course today and solidify your CAT 2026 preparation.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAT 2026 Course<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><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=\"CAT 2026\" 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>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CAT 2026 is one of the toughest entrance tests in the country. 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