CAT 2026 60-Day Study Plan: Daily Schedule for VARC, DILR and Quant

 

CATKing is a Mumbai-based MBA entrance exam coaching company founded by Sumit Singh, offering preparation for CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, CET, GMAT, and GRE through online and offline classes. With the CAT 2026 exam on November 29, 2026 and about 54 days left from today, a fixed daily routine is the most reliable way to cover all three sections. CATKing's 60-day plan needs about 3 hours a day: 2 Reading Comprehension passages, 2 DILR sets and 20 Quant questions. Followed for 60 days, that adds up to 120 RCs, 120 DILR sets and 1,200 Quant questions.

Key Takeaways

• Daily time: about 3 hours, split as VARC 30 minutes, DILR 30 to 60 minutes and Quant 60 to 90 minutes.

• Daily targets: 2 RCs, 2 DILR sets and 20 Quant questions.

• 60-day volume: 120 RCs, 120 DILR sets and 1,200 Quant questions.

• Starting today: with about 54 days left, the same targets give roughly 108 RCs, 108 DILR sets and 1,080 Quant questions.

• Focus areas: past year CAT questions for DILR, and Arithmetic and Algebra for Quant.

• Practice interface: use mocks that match the actual CAT exam screen.

What Is the Best 60-Day Study Plan for CAT 2026?

The best plan for the last two months is a consistent 3-hour daily routine across VARC, DILR and Quant. Steady daily practice produces far better results than occasional marathon sessions. The table gives the full plan at a glance.

 

Can You Still Follow the 60-Day Plan in October 2026?

Yes. The CAT 2026 exam is on November 29, 2026, and from October 6 you have about 54 days. You do not need to change the daily targets. You only lose a few days of volume.

 

What Does a 3-Hour Daily CAT Schedule Look Like?

Use the schedule below as a starting point. You can change the order or split the 3 hours into two sessions to suit your job or college timetable.

 

How Should You Prepare for VARC in the Last 2 Months?

Reading Comprehension is the backbone of the VARC section. Solving 2 RCs a day takes about 30 minutes and builds a bank of 120 passages over 60 days. Practise across the genres that appear regularly in CAT:

• Philosophy and Psychology: abstract arguments that test reading speed and inference accuracy.

• Artificial Intelligence and Technology: passages on ChatGPT, automation and digital ethics.

• Nature and Environmental Science: descriptive and scientific passages that need careful tracking.

• Globalization and Economics: macro-trend analysis and policy-oriented commentary.

CATKing's 100 Must-Do RC Series helps you get used to high-frequency vocabulary, passage structures and tone-based questions.

How Should You Prepare for DILR in the Last 2 Months?

DILR rewards set selection and logic, not formula memorisation. Solving 2 sets a day takes 30 to 60 minutes and exposes you to 120 different set patterns across 60 days.

• Prioritise past year CAT questions: they show authentic set structures and difficulty levels.

• Simulate test conditions: train yourself to spot a solvable set within the first 2 minutes.

• Revisit old sets: refine your approach to arrangements, matrix grids, games and tournaments, and data charts.

How Should You Prepare for Quant in the Last 2 Months?

Quant depends on concept clarity and recognising problem types. Twenty targeted questions a day gives you 1,200 high-yield problems in 60 days. Arithmetic and Algebra together account for the majority of questions in the CAT Quant section, so they deserve most of your time.

 

Why Does Practising in a Real CAT Interface Matter?

Getting used to the screen you will see on exam day saves time and calms nerves. A mock interface that mirrors the official CAT layout, including the colour scheme, section timer, question palette and on-screen calculator, makes exam day feel like just another mock. Many aspirants feel test anxiety simply because the digital environment is unfamiliar.

CATKing's Real CAT mocks are built to match the actual CAT interface. A CATKing student who scored 99.20 percentile in CAT credits consistent practice on this interface, along with daily mentor guidance, for his confidence on test day.

CAT 2026 60-Day Study Plan: Quick-Reference Rules

 

Note: This plan is a guideline and should be adjusted to your strengths, weaknesses and schedule. Exam dates and rules are decided by IIM Indore. Confirm them on iimcat.ac.in.

What Should CAT 2026 Aspirants Do Now?

• Today: set a fixed 3-hour daily slot and divide it into VARC, DILR and Quant blocks.

• This week: start a Quant error log and pick 5 recent past year DILR sets.

• Every day: hit the targets of 2 RCs, 2 DILR sets and 20 Quant questions.

• Every week: take a Real CAT mock and review it section by section.

• On November 4, 2026: download your admit card and print two copies. See our CAT 2026 documents guide.

• Stay on track: use CATKing's mentor-led, mock-driven preparation to stay accountable through the final weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions About the CAT 2026 Study Plan

How many hours should I study daily for CAT 2026 in the last 2 months?

About 3 hours a day is enough for most aspirants in the final two months. Split it into roughly 30 minutes for VARC (2 RCs), 30 to 60 minutes for DILR (2 sets) and 60 to 90 minutes for Quant (20 questions).

How many Quant questions should I solve daily for CAT 2026?

Solve about 20 Quant questions a day. Over 60 days that adds up to 1,200 practice questions. Focus mainly on Arithmetic and Algebra, which together make up most of the CAT Quant section.

Which RC topics are most important for CAT VARC?

Practise passages from genres that appear often in CAT: Philosophy, Psychology, Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT, Globalization and Economics, and Nature and Environment. This improves reading speed and inference accuracy.

Why are past year questions important for CAT DILR preparation?

Past year questions show the real structure, difficulty and set-selection challenge of CAT DILR. Solving 2 sets a day from recent CAT papers builds the pattern recognition you need to pick solvable sets quickly on exam day.

Can I still follow a 60-day plan if I start in October 2026?

Yes, with a small adjustment. The CAT 2026 exam is on November 29, 2026, and about 54 days remain from October 6. Keep the same daily targets and you will complete roughly 108 RCs, 108 DILR sets and 1,080 Quant questions.

Why should I practise in a Real CAT interface?

Practising in an interface that matches the actual CAT screen, with the same question palette, section timer and on-screen calculator, removes unfamiliarity on exam day and lets you focus on solving questions instead of navigating the screen.

Is this study plan suitable for working professionals and college students?

Yes. The plan needs about 3 hours a day, which can be done as one block or split into two sessions, so it fits around a job or college schedule.