CAT VARC — Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension — is the first section every candidate faces on exam day, and it is the one most engineers underestimate. It no longer tests grammar or vocabulary in isolation. Instead, it tests how deeply and how fast you can think through complex language. This expert breakdown covers every RC question type, all three VA formats, the exact marking scheme, IIM sectional cutoffs, common mistakes, and a 90-day improvement plan. Updated for CAT 2026. Practice daily on CATMock.