Can a B.Com student crack CAT and get into a top IIM? Absolutely. In fact, B.Com students enjoy natural advantages in VARC, Arithmetic, and even receive academic diversity benefits during IIM admissions. This comprehensive guide breaks down the real strengths, challenges, section-wise strategies, study plan, and preparation roadmap that can help commerce students target a 95–99+ percentile in CAT 2026.

How many questions should you attempt in CAT 2026 to achieve 95, 98, or 99 percentile? The answer may surprise you. Based on CAT 2025 data, a 99 percentile required only around 84 marks—not maximum attempts. Discover the exact section-wise attempt targets for VARC, DILR, and QA, learn why accuracy matters more than volume, and build a smarter CAT strategy that focuses on question selection rather than attempting everything.

CAT 2026 registration is expected to open on August 1, 2026, leaving aspirants with less than 60 days to prepare. From documents and photographs to academic records and preparation milestones, here is the complete checklist to ensure you're fully ready before registration begins.

Thousands of CAT aspirants begin their preparation journey in June, but many fall into the trap of chasing syllabus completion instead of performance improvement. Learn the biggest mistake June starters make, how toppers approach mocks, and the proven roadmap to maximize your CAT 2026 percentile.

June is the most important phase of CAT 2026 preparation. Learn the ideal mock frequency, analysis framework, section-wise strategy, common mistakes, weekly study plan, and the exact roadmap serious aspirants should follow to maximize their percentile.