CAT Exam 2026: Syllabus, Pattern & Foundation Batch by Career Pathway, Sanjauli (Shimla)
Are you planning to crack the CAT Exam 2026 and secure admission to India’s top IIMs and B-Schools?
Join the Career Pathway CAT Foundation Batch at Sanjauli, Shimla — the most trusted institute for competitive exam preparation in Himachal Pradesh.
About CAT Exam
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the IIMs for admission to MBA and PGDM programs in top management institutes of India.
CAT Exam Pattern 2026
The CAT exam is a computer-based test (CBT) divided into three major sections:
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Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) – 24 Questions
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Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) – 20 Questions
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Quantitative Aptitude (QA) – 22 Questions
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Total Questions: 66
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Total Marks: 198
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Duration: 2 Hours (40 minutes per section)
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Marking Scheme: +3 for each correct answer, -1 for each wrong answer (MCQs)
CAT Syllabus Overview
1. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC):
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Reading Comprehension Passages
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Para-jumbles, Sentence Completion
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Grammar & Vocabulary Usage
2. Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR):
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Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables
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Caselets, Logical Arrangements, Syllogisms
3. Quantitative Aptitude (QA):
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Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time-Speed-Distance)
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Algebra, Geometry, Number System, Modern Math
Career Pathway CAT Foundation Batch 2026
Join our CAT Foundation Course designed for beginners and graduates aiming for IIMs and top MBA colleges.
Batch Highlights:
✅ Comprehensive coverage of CAT syllabus
✅ Concept-building classes by expert faculty
✅ Sectional tests, mock exams & personalized mentoring
✅ Study material, shortcuts, and doubt-solving sessions
✅ Weekend & Regular Batches available
Location: Career Pathway, Near Sanjauli Chowk, Shimla
Contact: +91-9805291450
Website: www.thecareerspathway.com
Take your first step toward IIMs with Career Pathway Sanjauli, Shimla — where success begins with the right guidance!
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