CAT

Based on CAT 2025, Logical Reasoning questions ranged from 8 to 13 across the three slots, presented in 2 to 3 sets per slot within the 22-question DILR section. The exact LR-DI split varies each year. All LR sets contain a mix of MCQ and TITA question types.

For daily reading, The Hindu editorials, Indian Express Explained, and Business Standard are strongly recommended for Indian context. For international exposure, The Economist and The New York Times are ideal. For long-form reading that closely mirrors CAT passage style, Aeon Essays (aeon.co) is widely regarded as the most CAT-relevant online resource.

Aim to complete each RC passage within 7 to 8 minutes. Since RC carries approximately 66% weightage in the VARC section, effective time management on RC passages directly determines your overall VARC percentile.

Based on previous year CAT papers, RC passages are drawn from Philosophy, Psychology, History, Arts, Society, Culture, Business, and Science. Candidates should however remember that there is no fixed syllabus for RC section. Passages can come from any subject area that tests a candidate's ability to understand complex information, draw inferences, and evaluate arguments.

CAT 2026 VARC section is expected to have 4 RC passages with 4 questions each, totalling 16 RC questions. This accounts for approximately 66% weightage within the 24-question VARC section. All RC questions are MCQ type.

CAT Cut Offs refer to the minimum percentile required to be shortlisted for the MBA admission process at IIMs and other top B-schools. This year, IIM Ahmedabad has increased its minimum CAT cut offs, while IIM Calcutta and IIM Bangalore continue with lower cut offs. Check CAT Cut Offs 2026 for all IIMs and leading non-IIM MBA colleges. This will motivate you to make the best use of the remaining days before CAT.

CAT Percentile Predictor is online calculator, developed by MBAUniverse.com, that helps you calculate your marks and percentile in the CAT exam based on your actual or expected performance. This free tool functions as both a CAT Marks Calculator 2026 and a CAT Percentile Predictor 2026, allowing you to estimate your CAT performance and decide which MBA colleges you should apply to.

CAT Score vs Percentile shows the marks needed to secure 99, 95, 90, 85 percentile and lower percentiles. For example, in CAT 2024, scoring around 93–94 marks resulted in a 99 percentile. Read this updated CAT Score vs Percentile 2026 guide to understand how CAT percentile is calculated, review previous years’ trends, and check predictions for CAT 2026.

MBAUniverse.com has launched free CAT 2026 resources to help you set clear CAT targets and optimise your preparation and college applications. First, check the required CAT Cut Offs 2026 percentiles for shortlisting at 21 IIMs and top Non-IIMs. Next, check the required score using CAT Score vs Percentile 2026. Finally, estimate your percentile before and after the exam using the CAT Percentile Predictor 2026. All tools are free to use and live now. Read more details below and try them now!