Generic : Can I prepare for CAT 2026 without coaching?

Yes, you can prepare for CAT 2026 without coaching. Many CAT toppers at IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Kozhikode have cracked CAT through self-study. Required resources include Arun Sharma's CAT series, Nishit K. Sinha's DILR book, free YouTube channels (Rodha, 2IIM, Cracku), daily reading from The Hindu and Aeon Essays, and 20+ free CAT Mock Tests available on MBAUniverse.com.