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| AI Mock Analysis | ||||
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01
What is an MBA?
MBA (Masters of Business Administration) is a postgraduate degree designed to provide comprehensive knowledge in Management. An MBA provides you highly-valued skills in Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, and other key business functions, preparing you for leadership roles.
Why MBA?
- Industry Knowledge
- Higher Earnings
- Personality Development
- Better Job Profile
- Networking
- Career Switch
02
Common Admission Test (CAT)
Conducting Boady:
Top IIMS
(On a rotationl basics)
- 2024: IIM Calcutta
- 2023: IIM Lucknow
- 2022: IIM Bangalore
- 2021: IIM Ahmedabad
- 2020: IIM Indore
- 2019: IIM Kozhikode
- 2018: IIM Calcutta
- 2017: IIM Lucknow
- 2016: IIM Bangalore
- 2015: IIM Ahmedabad
Institutes Accepting CAT Score:
21 IIMS, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR &1200+ other B-schools.
B-Schools Packages
- IIM Ahmedabad: 36 LPA
- IIM Bangalore : 35.31 LPA
- IIM Calcutta :35.07 LPA
- IIM Lucknow : 32.2 LPA
| GENERAL PACKAGES | ||
| TOP 20 B-Schools | 25+ LPA | |
| TOP 30 B-Schools | 20+ LPA | |
| TOP 40 B-Schools | 15+ LPA | |
- IIM Ahmedabad
- IIM Bangalore
- IIM Calcutta
03
CAT EXAM PATTERN
The CAT Exam is divided into 3 sections, spanning 40 minutes each, making it a 2-hour exam
subject
- quantitative ability
- verbal ability & reading comprehension
- logical reasoning & data interpretaton
total
questions
- 22
- 24
- 22
68
time
- 40
minutes
- 40
minutes
- 40
minutes
120 minutes
Question Type: Objective (80%) & TITA (20%)
MARLING SCHEME : +3 for every correct answer | -1 for every incorrect answer
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CAT 2026
IMPORTANT DATES
| EVENTS | CAT 2026 DATES |
| CAT 2026 Notification Release | 4th Week of July 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Application Process Starts | 1st Week of August 2026 |
| Last Date To Fill CAT 2026 Application Form | 2nd Week of September 2026 |
| Last Date To Submit the Application Fee | 2nd Week of September 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Admit Card Release | 4th Week of October 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam date | Last Sunday of November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Result | Last Week of December |
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CAT ELIGIBILITY
Required minimum gradution score to appear in CAT
50% For General/OBC
45%For SC/ST/PwD candidates
- Final year bachelor's degree candidates or those awaiting their result are also eligible to appear for the CAT exam.
- Candidates with profeessional qualification such as CA/CS/ICWA can also appear foe CAT.
- 10th or 12th scores do not affect the CAT Eligibility
CAT PAST PAPERS
MBA or Masters of Business Administration is Postgraduate degree highly valued in the market. This page has all Past CAT Papers only, with detailed solutions in all required format.
- Topic-wise Past CAT Questions
- Year-wise Past CAT Questions
- Take Past CAT as a Mock
CAT 2026 Syllabus
CAT Quant Syllabus & Weightage
| THE MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS (in termes of weightage) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Topic | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Average, Ratio, Mixture & Alligation | 3-5 | 4-6 | 3-5 |
| Profit & Loss, SI CI, Percentages | 1-3 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| TSD & Time and Work | 3-5 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Geometry | 3 | 3 | 2-3 |
| Quadratic, Polynomials & Simple Eq | 1-3 | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Progression and Series | 1-3 | 2 | 1-2 |
| Inequalities, Modulus & Functions | 3-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Logarithm, Surds & Indices | 0-1 | 1-3 | 2 |
| Probability and P&C | 1 | 1 | 0-1 |
| Number System | 1 | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Venn Diagrams | 0 | 0 | 0 |
LRDI Syllabus & Weightage
| DI | LR |
|---|---|
| Tables | Cubes |
| Line & Bar Graphs | Linear Arrangements |
| Pie Charts | Circular Arrangements |
| Quant Based DI | Venn Diagrams |
 | Distribution |
| Selection | |
| Binary Logics | |
| Games & Tournaments | |
| Network Flow Diagrams |
| Expect 4-5 LRDI mix sets in CAT out of these topics |
|---|
VARC Syllabus & Weightage
| Reading Comprehension Genre | Verbal Ability |
|---|---|
| Science & Tech. | Para Summary |
| Business & Economics | Para Completion |
| Arts,Society & Culture | Odd One Out |
| Histort & Politics | Para Jumbles |
| Philosophy & Psychology | |
| Mixed |
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| RCs | 16 Questions (4 sets) |
| Para Summary | 3 Questions |
| Para Jumbles | 3 Questions |
| Odd One Out | 2 Questions |
CAT Score vs Percentile in 2026
CAT Score: The total marks obtained by a candidate in the CAT exam.
CAT Percentile: The relative position of a candidate as compared to all other test takers.
The final result consists of both the CAT score and percentile. Your score determines your percentile, with MBA colleges considering the percentile for admissions. Creating Score Vs Percentile data is a crucial aspect amid rising competition in CAT. Our CAT score calculator tool provides the raw score and estimated percentile. Checkout the Score vs Percentile data for CAT 2023 & 2024 below.
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CAT 2026 STRATEGY BY INDRAJEET SINGH
CAT 2026 KickStart Steps :
This CAT 2026 strategy has been designed by our very own founder and CEO who is also known as the Wizard of Quants and is exclusively for those students who are aiming to secure 99+ ile in CAT 2025. Follow this CAT strategy 2026 to get a 99+ percentile.
Step 1: Firstly, go through the CAT 2026 syllabus and other details like the top colleges for MBA, post MBA packages, exam pattern, marking scheme of CAT 2026, etc. You can check the detailed overview here: https://www.iquanta.in/cat-2026
Step 2: Now create a CAT strategy based on your goals and targets. (You should refer to the CAT 2025 timetable we have provided for guidance).
Step 3: The very first thing you need to focus on is your actual CAT preparation instead of worrying about the internships or profile building. One of the greatest sources of motivation during your CAT 2026 preparation journey are the success stories of CAT toppers. To stay motivated and conquer fears, you can watch the journeys of CAT toppers and IIM converts here: www.iQuanta.in/results.
a) CAT Quants: For the quant section start with the Number System, as it forms the foundation of aptitude. Now the subsequent topics to be covered are Arithmetic, PNC, Algebra, and Geometry. Students who have enrolled in the iQuanta CAT 2026 Course, begin with 100+ conceptual videos from your dashboard. You will also get the Non-Engineer’s Module, that has been specially for those who don’t have a Maths background or are struggling with Mathematics and this module will cover the extreme basics (a summary of 6th - 10th NCERT).
b) VARC: Start with reading from 250 genre-wise articles that we have provided. (https://www.iquanta.in/free-cat-study-material) along with solving some RCs on your own from CAT previous years question papers: https://www.iquanta.in/test/cat-previous-papers. For those weak in VARC, the Engineers' VARC module includes 10 strategy builder videos and 50 detailed RC videos across different genres. Along with this we also have VARC essentials that will help your preparation right from 0.
c) LRDI: For this section in CAT 2026, Start with 2000-2014 CAT LRDI sets from past year's CAT question paper, as these sets can increase your focus on solving sets using the right approach. After you complete these initial sets of PYQs you can use the iQuanta CAT 2025 Course for previous year CAT sets through Live & Application classes.
Step 4:Strong Mindset and Believe in Yourself
a) First, have faith in yourself that you can do it! Take a look at journey of successful CAT aspirants, they also were at the same place where you are now today. But eventually they cracked CAT with flying colours.
b) Stop worrying about your profile! If you score 99+ percentile in CAT 2026, you’ll have far better opportunities than you do now. A 20+ LPA package is guaranteed, regardless of whatever profile you have. While you may also get 20 to 36 LPA, it will still be significantly better than what your college offers. Ultimately, your corporate performance will define your long-term growth.
c) Check how CAT toppers & IIM converts cracked CAT: www.iQuanta.in/results.
d) Don’t overthink about CAT coaching—focus on quality practice. Competitive exams aren’t like school exams where simply watching videos is enough. That’s just 20% of the job; 50% comes from practice and the application, while the remaining 30% is mock tests and analysis (which comes later).
Check what your coaching offers in terms of quality practice, study material, and doubt-solving, as these matter most in the long run.
At iQuanta, we provide you with everything listed above in addition to Live Stream & Application Classes. You also get structured practice material after each session.
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1. CAT 2026 Application classes: Builds a solid foundation and cover a variety of modules.
2. Assignments for Practice: For every completed class, you get a dedicated assignment.
3. Practice sessions: Faculty-moderated practice sessions to reinforce concepts.
4. Self-study material for CAT: Exclusive CAT content with 50 questions per topic—30 easy-moderate & 20 moderate-tough, totaling 4000+ questions.
5. IIM ABC Practice Batch: 7500 CAT-level questions, including 500 RC sets, 500 LRDI sets, and 2500 Quant questions.
6. CAT books by iQuanta: A 12-set updated CAT book series 5 QA, 4 LRDI, and 3 RC books.
What about content quality? Several actual CAT questions come directly from the iQuanta CAT course and do remember practicing from relevant material is important other wise you are simply wasting your time.
Proof here: https://www.iquanta.in/blog/how-iquanta-manages-to-provide-highly-cat-relevant-content/
Doubts Solving: Without a doubt, iQuanta CAT 2026 coaching is the best. We don't just resolve doubts within 30 minutes, 24 x 7 but feel free to use any content or questions you have rather than just those from iQuanta material
Proof: https://www.iquanta.in/blog/online-doubt-solving-for-cat-and-other-exams-247-doubts-solving
CAT 2026 Preparation Strategy for Quants
CAT Quants Tips, Weightage, Class-Flow at iQuanta:
QA is considered as the most popular section of CAT– you will either love this section or hate it. Surprisingly, aspirants having an engineering background generally find this section easier as they are acquainted with numbers, calculations, and Mathematics. For non-engineers or those intimidated by QA as they don’t have a Maths background or are weak at it, it’s actually the easiest to improve in this section. The syllabus of Quants is well-defined, covering basic topics from Class 9th and 10th, with familiar concepts but different application in areas like Numbers, PNC, and Algebra. Aspirants must know that Quant is also the highest-scoring section and multiple iQuanta students achieving a perfect 66/66 marks in previous CAT exams).
CAT 2026 Syllabus Dilemma
The most important Quant topics (in terms of weightage):
• Arithmetic( 8-9 Questions)
• Algebra ( 6-7 Questions)
• Geometry (4-5 Questions)
Other Important Topics for CAT Quants:
• Numbers ( 1-3 questions, but this is going to be your base for all other topics; some of what you'll learn here will help you in Quant but also in DI as well)
• Series, logs, PNC (3-4 Questions)
• Miscellaneous (1-2 Questions)
Several chapters in Quants are quite simple and simply need only a quick review. Topics like Logarithms and Series are comparatively easy, and 1-2 questions are expected in the CAT exam from this topic. Aspirants must understand the weightage of each topic. At iQuanta CAT 2026 course, we offer a well-structured curriculum, and many students have encountered exact questions from our teachings in the CAT exam. This is why we always boast of our quality CAT content.
Link of CAT Content Relevancy:
Similar questions caught in CAT:
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Flow of CAT Quant Classes at iQuanta:
• At iQuanta CAT coaching we start with Numbers topics as it forms the foundation for Quant section, even though it has a comparatively less weightage in CAT.
• Then, the major focus is on Arithmetic, which has the highest weightage in the CAT.
• The next topic is Permutation & Combination as it is a logical topic that becomes easier to grasp at this stage.
• Geometry comes at the last since it involves various theorems and concepts that requires ongoing or throughout revision.
How to Prepare for Your Weaker Topics in Quans for CAT:
Quant is covered quite extensively in iQuanta 2026 course. But, if you’re doing self study then the best approach is to focus on one topic at a time. After completing one topic, take assignments to test your knowledge and competency. You can also access topic-wise free Quant content at https://www.iQuanta.in/test/cat-previous-papers, that is valuable for practice. This will help you understand whether you can effectively apply the concepts.
Process of Tackling Quants with iQuanta:
Step 1: Watch complete Non Engineer's Conceptual Videos (Self-study)
Step 2: Attend and Practice Conceptual & Application Classes (Take notes only for new learnings or mistakes; sessions are saved for revision).
Step 3: Complete the assignment in your dashboard
Step 4: Practice 30-50 additional questions (iQuanta will also conduct practice sessions)
Step 5: Revise the topics later.
24*7 Doubt Solving:
Clearing doubts immediately is important so that you don’t get stuck in your CAT 2026 preparation as unresolved doubts pile up and create learning gaps. Post your queries and in the iQuanta paid group, tagging iQuanta get them solved within minutes.
CAT 2026 Preparation Strategy for LRDI
To ace the LRDI section, you need familiarity with CAT level LRDI sets. Solving 600-1000 sets before the CAT exam significantly increases your chances of solving at least 50% of the sets in CAT correctly. Based on this, you can plan your CAT 2026 preparation strategy using the following steps:
Initial Phase - Start with games like Sudoku, and Kakuro
Before diving deep into CAT-level LRDI sets, focus on building basic logical skills. Mind games like Sudoku and Kakuro enhance logic, problem-solving, and pattern recognition which are the key skills for LRDI. These games train you in identifying patterns and initiating solutions in puzzle-based sets that provide a solid and gradual foundation for LRDI preparation.
Developing Basic Concepts for LRDI (Initial Phase)
Begin CAT LRDI preparation by reviewing the CAT LRDI syllabus and listing key topics. Focus on understanding the fundamentals of each topic, and start with the basic sets. While CAT frequently gives a combination of sets , solving topic-wise sets in this phase helps build a strong foundation, which will further make it easier to tackle complex, mixed-topic sets later.
Start solving PYQ of years 2000 to 2014 (Intermediate Phase)
With a clear understanding of the syllabus and topics, start solving Previous Year Questions (PYQs) from 2000 to 2014 to familiarize yourself with CAT-style LRDI sets. Since the difficulty level has increased post 2015, practicing these PYQs first helps build a strong foundation before moving to advanced level sets. You can solve past CAT papers here: https://www.iquanta.in/test/cat-previous-papers and at the later, complement this with CAT-level LRDI sets in mocks, sectionals, or the iQuanta course.
LRDI Practice (Intermediate Phase)
Practice CAT level LRDI Sets as this is the key to improving in this section and securing high percentile. When you are 9 months away from CAT 2026, aim to solve at least 4 sets on a daily basis. The IIM ABC Batch by iQuanta is an excellent resource for those aspirants who want high-quality CAT-level practice sets.
Sectionals Mocks for CAT (Intermediate Phase)
After enough practice, you can start taking the sectionals. Taking sectional mocks for CAT helps you practice each section in a timely manner. Taking sectional mocks allows you to focus on one particular section at one time. This will help you identify strengths and weaknesses and will also improve your management skills. In LRDI, selecting the right set to start with is often a challenge for CAT aspirants. Sectional Tests help you develop this skill, which can be applied in CAT LRDI mocks and ultimately in the actual exam.
Taking and Analysing CAT Mocks (Final Phase)
Mock tests are a crucial part of CAT preparation. They provide real test-taking experience and help the candidates to familiarize with the real exam heat and environment. Mocks for CAT helps you in building concepts, developing strategies, identifying weaknesses, and then further working on them. However, simply taking sectional mocks are not enough - analyzing the mock result is the key to assess preparation levels and pinpoint weak areas. After each mock analysis, adjusting preparation strategy accordingly is equally important.
Additional Material:
In addition to CAT 2026 coaching, iQuanta offers free CAT material, benefiting thousands of aspirants each year. The LRDI Master Playlist on iQuanta CAT YouTube channel is a valuable resource for practicing the LRDI section of the CAT exam.
CAT 2026 Preparation Strategy for VARC
Assuming CAT 2026 follows a 2-hour format, for the VARC section there will be 16 RC questions, making up 70% of the VARC section. The VARC section in CAT 2026 primarily tests your reading comprehension skills, not your vocabulary or grammar. To prepare for CAT VARC section you can follow these steps:
CAT VARC Practice - Start Reading (Initial Phase)
Many CAT aspirants do not have English as their native language or are extremely weak in English, making RC passages in the VARC section challenging and daunting. The best way to overcome this is a regular reading habit, which enhances vocabulary and improves language comprehension. In addition to the CAT 2026 course, students will also get access to 250 genre-wise articles, which is an excellent reading resource for the VARC practice.
Develop Grammar Abilities and Vocabulary for VARC (Initial Phase)
CAT exam does not directly test your grammar or vocabulary, but improving them can enhance comprehension skills for this section in CAT. If starting early, aspirants should not overlook building their vocabulary and grammar, as these can indirectly help them in understanding RC passages.
Start Solving 1RC or 2VA Questions Initially (Intermediate Phase)
After a few months of reading and improving vocabulary and grammar, you can begin solving Reading Comprehension sets and Verbal Ability questions. Start with one RC per day and gradually increase the number of RCs and VA questions over time.
Start Taking CAT sectionals (Intermediate Phase)
After the initial practice phase, you can start taking sectionals for time management for the VARC section. Sectional mocks for CAT help you remain focused on one section at a time, allowing you to identify strengths, weaknesses, and improve time management. In VARC, experimenting with different strategies will help you determine the most effective approach that is suitable for yourself.
Taking and Analysing CAT Mocks (Final Phase)
Mock tests are a crucial part of CAT preparation, providing essential test-taking experience and familiarizing aspirants with the exam pattern and environment. This helps you build concepts, refine strategies, identify weaknesses, and work on areas of improvement for the exam. However, simply taking mocks is not enough - analyzing the mock result is a key to assessing preparation levels and identifying the weak areas. After each analysis, adjust your strategy accordingly as it is for effective progress.
Special Addition for VARC in iQuanta CAT Online Coaching:
iQuanta Engineer’s VARC along with the VARC Essentials is the perfect one stop solution for students struggling with English and Grammar. This module includes genre-wise RC videos and detailed VA videos with solutions, focusing on enhancing your comprehension skills. Added to the CAT 2026 course, it covers essential concepts like tone, assumptions, and inferences to help students improve their VARC performance.
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The CAT Exam is conducted on the last Sunday of the November month. According to the previous trend, we can assume that the CAT 2026 exam will be conducted on the 29th of November 2025.
Choosing the right mode of preparation can have a huge impact on one’s CAT preparation. Generally, online mode of preparation is considered to be more suitable than offline coaching, considering it provides updated and easily accessible content. When talking of factors like affordability and time efficiency online mode again has an edge over traditional offline coaching.
AT aspirants can expect CAT 2026 registrations to start by 1st week of August.
Considering the increase in competition one should start preparing of CAT 2026 as early as possible. Generally anywhere between 1.5 years & 6 months is considered enough time for CAT Preparation.
There are various CAT courses available in the market, yet iQuanta’s CAT 2026 Course is considered to be the most liked course by aspirants. Offerings like Non-engineers Quant conceptual videos, Engineers VARC Module, LRDI and VARC Essentials, Dual mode of learning, and 24/7 doubt-solving facility make the Course interesting for the aspirants. With iQuanta one can have an unusual edge in the competition, as the content is highly relevant. Every year, several questions in the CAT exam are similar to what was taught in the iQuanta CAT classes.
CAT results are declared every year at the end of December (tentative).
CAT Exam has 3 sections particularly known as VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension), LRDI (Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation) and QA (Quantitative Aptitude).
iQuanta provides the best CAT 2026 course as there are majority of the 99 percentilers from this coaching only.
CAT Exam is conducted by the top IIMs on a rotational basis. Which we can’t predict before any official announcement made by the conducting body.
One can directly visit www.iQuanta.in to enrol for CAT 2026 Course and schedule a call with our counsellors or directly purchase the course.
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