# CAT 2026 strategy: speed, accuracy and section-wise planning 2026-10-24T23:06:21+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet As the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 approaches, aspirants must balance speed and accuracy while selecting questions strategically. Dr Rubvita Chadha Rajput, Programme Director, MBA-XP at Woxsen University, Hyderabad, advises that attempting more questions does not guarantee a higher percentile, a focus on accuracy, time management and selective attempts is more effective. Each section of CAT requires a different approach. In VARC, candidates should prioritise passages they understand well. For DILR, careful set selection is key, starting with manageable sets. In QA, beginning with familiar topics builds momentum. A suggested time plan based on the 40-minute-per-section format includes 25 to 28 minutes for RC and 12 to 15 minutes for VA in VARC, 3 to 5 minutes for set evaluation in DILR, and 2 to 3 minutes to scan questions in QA before solving. Candidates should use mock tests as diagnostic tools to track accuracy, identify recurring mistakes, and refine time splits. Knowing when to abandon a difficult question is critical, as continuing due to time already spent can cost easier marks elsewhere. ## Indian Opinion Analysis This article offers a general strategy guide rather than breaking news. The advice centres on adapting tactics per section and using mock tests to identify personal weaknesses. What remains unaddressed is how candidates can replicate exam conditions in practice, especially the pressure of negative marking. The next step for aspirants is to apply the suggested time allocations in their next mock test and measure the impact on accuracy. ## Coverage - indiatoday.in Straightforward strategy advice with no government or political framing This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: CAT 2026, Dr Rubvita Chadha Rajput, Hyderabad, Woxsen University Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/cat-2026-strategy-speed-accuracy-and-section-wise-planning/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/cat-2026-strategy-speed-accuracy-and-section-wise-planning/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/