Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
RC is the majority of the section. Daily long-form reading in unfamiliar subjects is the only durable way to improve it.
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CAT subject-wise syllabus, topic map and practice links. Verified against The current convening Indian Institute of Management sources on 23 September 2026.
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RC is the majority of the section. Daily long-form reading in unfamiliar subjects is the only durable way to improve it.
The single highest-leverage skill in CAT is choosing which two or three sets to solve. Practise scanning and rejecting, not just solving.
Arithmetic is the largest and most reliable block. Geometry rewards a memorised set of standard results.
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Official authority: The current convening Indian Institute of Management. Last verified: 23 September 2026.
Use a timed CAT test, then review the section and topic breakdown.