CAT 2026 · Flagship Cohort

CATalysis
The IIM Route.

GRADSKOOL's flagship CAT 2026 cohort by Abhishek Leela Pandey. A 5-stage learning framework that covers every topic from first principles to exam-day strategy. Every cohort capped at 27 students.

27
Students per cohort
400+
Hours of live teaching
30
Full-length mocks
1,200+
B-schools accept CAT
Enrol in CATalysis → WhatsApp ALP Sir
Where CATalysis students have gone
IIM Ahmedabad
PGP · 99.5+ percentile
IIM Bangalore
PGP · 99.5+ percentile
IIM Calcutta
MBA · 99+ percentile
IIM Lucknow
PGP · 98+ percentile
FMS Delhi
MBA · 98.5+ percentile
SPJIMR Mumbai
PGDM · 85+ percentile
IIM Kozhikode
PGP · 97+ percentile
MDI Gurgaon
PGPM · 95+ percentile
CATalysis — Live + Mocks
CAT 2026 · 27 students per cohort
₹17,999
CATalysis Live + Mocks · Base price
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Limited seats. 27 per cohort.
Total ₹17,999
How it works

The 5-Stage
Learning Framework

Every topic in CATalysis goes through the same five stages — in order, every time. No shortcuts, no skipped steps. The framework is what makes the difference between understanding and actually being able to apply under pressure.

Intro Video

English introduction to every concept. Watch before the live session so no time is lost on basics in class. The video primes your thinking — the live session builds on it.

Live Session with PDF

Two-way live teaching with ALP Sir. Questions, challenges, and structured reasoning — not a monologue. You articulate your thinking before solutions are revealed. Session PDF included for every class.

Cheat Sheet

A distilled one-pager of every concept, formula, and shortcut. Built for fast revision before tests and on exam day.

Quiz

Timed practice to test application, not just recall. Questions chosen to expose weak points in your thinking. Immediate explanations for every answer.

Doubt Resolution

Structured doubt sessions so no question goes unanswered. The goal is to close doubts completely so the concept never surfaces as a gap again.

Practice daily RC on GRADFLIX — hundreds of essays with CAT-level questions. Free for all GRADSKOOL students.
Daily quizzes on GRADSCALE — consistent practice for QA, VARC and DILR. Free with CATalysis.
What you will cover

CAT 2026 Syllabus

CAT tests three sections. CATalysis covers every topic in all three — with the same 5-stage framework applied to each.

Section 1
Verbal Ability & RC
  • Reading Comprehension passages
  • Para-jumbles
  • Para-summary
  • Odd sentence identification
  • Vocabulary in context
  • Critical reasoning
Section 2
Data Interpretation & LR
  • DI caselets: tables, graphs, charts
  • Arrangements & scheduling
  • Puzzles & seating
  • Binary logic
  • Blood relations
  • Input-output
Section 3
Quantitative Ability
  • Arithmetic: percentages, ratios, time-speed
  • Algebra: equations, inequalities
  • Geometry & mensuration
  • Number systems
  • Modern maths — P&C, probability
  • Progressions & series
Where CATalysis takes you

Top colleges that accept CAT

CAT scores are accepted by all 21 IIMs and 1,200+ B-schools. Here are the most targeted by GRADSKOOL students.

Institute CAT Percentile (approx) Specialisation
IIM Ahmedabad IIM99.5+PGP, PGPX, ePGP
IIM Bangalore IIM99.5+PGP, PGPM, Executive
IIM Calcutta IIM99+MBA, PGDM
IIM Lucknow IIM98+PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-SM
FMS Delhi Top98.5+MBA
SPJIMR Mumbai Top85+PGDM, PGDM-B, PGPM
MDI Gurgaon Top95+PGPM, PGP-HRM
IIM Kozhikode IIM97+PGP, EPGP
IIM Indore IIM97+PGP, IPM
IIFT Delhi & Kolkata Top97+MBA IB
Student Voices

What CATalysis students say

Being part of GRADSKOOL has been a completely different learning experience. Each class is structured so a topic feels truly completed. Learning from ALP Sir is something special — he explains every topic from multiple perspectives and builds the right way of thinking, not just the right answers.

GMAT Cohort
★★★★★

The structure and execution are unlike anything I have experienced. The two-way live classes are what make GRADSKOOL stand apart. I could clear every doubt in the session itself. The 27-student limit is not marketing. You feel it in every single class.

CAT 2026 Cohort
★★★★★

From my CAT journey to XAT, ALP Sir stood with us at every step. The GDPI preparation was perfectly structured. The mock interviews prepared me for exactly what I faced in the actual B-school interviews.

CAT & XAT · PI WAT GD Cohort
★★★★★

The post-mock analysis sessions are unlike anything else I have seen. ALP Sir does not just tell you the score — he tells you exactly what your thinking pattern was under pressure and how to fix it. That alone is worth the entire course.

CAT 2026 Cohort
★★★★★
Self-Paced Modules

Go deeper with
focused hubs.

Two standalone self-paced modules for students who want structured, deep-dive preparation in specific sections. Available independently of any cohort.

LRDI
LRDI Hub
60+ hours of structured LRDI learning. 60 CAT-level practice sets. 60+ video lessons. Complete self-paced coverage of Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.
60+
Hours
60
Practice Sets
60+
Video Lessons
₹499
Launching 27 July 2026
Get LRDI Hub
VARC
VARC Hub
60+ hours of structured VARC learning. 60 CAT-level practice sets. 60+ video lessons. Complete self-paced coverage of Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.
60+
Hours
60
Practice Sets
60+
Video Lessons
₹499
Launching 27 July 2026
Get VARC Hub
Why GRADSKOOL

How GRADSKOOL
compares.

An honest comparison. No false claims — only the things that genuinely differentiate how GRADSKOOL is built.

Feature GRADSKOOL Other Coaching
Two-way live sessions ✓ ✗
Cohort capped at 27 students ✓ ✗
Post-mock strategic analysis ✓ ✗
Personal mentorship throughout ✓ ✗
Equal expertise across all exam sections ✓ ✗
Full CAT mocks included ✓ ✓
Live sessions (not recordings) ✓ ✓
PI WAT GD preparation ✓ ✓
College counselling ✓ Few
CAThlete — crash course for final months ✓ Few
LRDI Hub and VARC Hub — self-paced deep dives ✓ Few
GRADSCALE — daily practice drills
Structured daily quizzes across all exam topics
 ✓ Few
GRADFLIX — essay repository for RC practice
Hundreds of essays with CAT-level RC questions. No one else has this.
 ✓ None
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CAT 2027 Cohort

CATalysis 2027.
Registrations Open.

The same 5-stage framework. The same 27-student cohort limit. The same two-way live teaching. Registrations for CATalysis 2027 are now open. Secure your seat early.

Early Registration Price
₹27,999
Early registration. Price subject to revision.
What is included
400+ hours of live two-way sessions with ALP Sir
30 full-length CAT mocks and 30 sectional tests
5-stage CATalysis framework for every topic
Post-test strategic analysis after every mock
CAT 2026 · Crash Course

CAThlete. Sprint to CAT.

Not ready for the full cohort? CAThlete is GRADSKOOL's intensive crash course starting 3 September 2026.

Without Mocks
₹6,999
With Mocks
₹9,999
Enrol in CAThlete → Ask about CAThlete
Common Questions

Everything you need to know

Still have questions? WhatsApp ALP Sir

CATalysis is GRADSKOOL's flagship CAT 2026 preparation cohort taught by Abhishek Leela Pandey. It follows a 5-stage learning framework: Intro Video, Live Session with PDF, Cheat Sheet, Quiz, and Doubt Resolution. Every cohort is capped at 27 students for genuine two-way mentorship.
CAT 2026 is expected on 29 November 2026. The exam is conducted by one of the IIMs on a rotational basis across three slots on the same day.
Every CATalysis cohort is capped at 27 students, always. This ensures ALP Sir can give individual attention in every session and the two-way format works as designed.
CATalysis at Rs 17,999 includes 400 hours of live two-way sessions, 30 full-length CAT mocks, 30 sectional tests, 140 topic-wise tests, post-test strategic analysis, session PDFs, cheat sheets, and doubt resolution sessions.
Available add-ons bundled with CATalysis at Rs 1,000 discount: OMETs Mocks (Rs 1,999), NMAT+SNAP Bundle (Rs 4,499), XAT (Rs 4,999), PI WAT GD (Rs 4,999), 16 Printed Books (Rs 2,999), MH CET (Rs 6,999). LRDI Hub and VARC Hub can also be added at Rs 499 each.
CATalysis is the full CAT 2026 cohort covering every topic from scratch over 400 hours. CAThlete is the crash course starting 3 September 2026 for the final push before the exam. CAThlete is Rs 6,999 without mocks and Rs 9,999 with mocks.
LRDI Hub and VARC Hub are standalone self-paced modules launching 27 July 2026, priced at Rs 499 each. Each includes 60+ hours of structured video lessons and 60 CAT-level practice sets. They can be purchased independently or added to CATalysis.
Yes. CAT mocks are available as a standalone purchase for Rs 2,999. You get 30 full-length CAT mocks and 30 sectional tests. Ideal for self-studying students who want structured mock testing.
Yes. The 16 printed books are available as a standalone purchase for Rs 2,999. They cover the complete CAT syllabus across all three sections and are designed to complement the live sessions.
CATalysis 2027 is GRADSKOOL's next CAT cohort targeting CAT 2027. Same 5-stage framework, same 27-student limit. Early registrations are open at Rs 27,999. Price subject to revision. WhatsApp ALP Sir to register.
CATalysis covers 4,000 questions across live sessions and 2,000 questions in practice quizzes. The 30 full-length mocks, 30 sectional tests, and 140 topic-wise tests add several thousand more questions.
Intro videos are in English. Live sessions are in English with Hindi explanations where helpful. The course is fully accessible to students from all linguistic backgrounds.
Other GRADSKOOL products available alongside CATalysis: OMETs Mocks (Rs 2,999), SNAP Self-Paced (Rs 2,999), NMAT Self-Paced (Rs 2,999), SNAP + NMAT Self-Paced Bundle (Rs 4,499), XAT (Rs 5,999), PI WAT GD (Rs 5,999), 16 Printed Books (Rs 3,999), MH CET (Rs 7,999). GMAT Focus Edition self-paced course is Rs 19,999 at gradskool.in/gmat.
CAT 2026 covers three sections: VARC (RC passages, para-jumbles, para-summary, odd sentences), DILR (DI caselets, arrangements, puzzles), and QA (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number systems, modern maths). CATalysis covers every topic in all three sections.
GRADFLIX (gradflix.in) is a free reading platform with hundreds of essays across 10 categories, each with 4 CAT-level RC questions. It is a structured daily reading habit builder and a free alternative to Aeon, Smithsonian and Harvard Business Review for exam-focused reading.
GRADSKOOL's refund policy is available at gradskool.in/refund-policy. For specific queries, WhatsApp ALP Sir directly.
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Syllabus

What CATalysis covers.

Quantitative Ability
  • Arithmetic — ratio, proportion, percentage, profit and loss, time-speed-distance, time and work, averages, mixtures and alligations
  • Algebra — linear and quadratic equations, functions, inequalities, progressions and series
  • Geometry and Mensuration — triangles, circles, polygons, 3D shapes, coordinate geometry
  • Number System — divisibility, HCF and LCM, remainders, factorials, surds and indices
  • Modern Mathematics — permutation and combination, probability, set theory, logarithms
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
  • Reading Comprehension — argumentative, descriptive and analytical passages, all CAT RC question types
  • Para-jumbles — ordering 4 to 6 sentences logically
  • Para-summary — identifying the best summary of a paragraph
  • Odd sentence out — finding the sentence that does not belong
  • Strategic reading — how to identify thesis, turn and conclusion in under 3 minutes
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
  • Data Interpretation — tables, bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, caselets, network diagrams
  • Logical Reasoning — linear and circular arrangements, scheduling, binary logic, team selection
  • Set selection strategy — green, yellow and red framework
  • Post-test analysis — how to analyse mocks and build an error log
Where CATalysis students have gone.
IIM KozhikodeOld IIM
IIM AmritsarBaby IIM
IMT GhaziabadTop Private
IMI DelhiTop Private
NMIMS Mumbai CorePremier Non-IIM
Where CATalysis students have gone.
IIM Ahmedabad · IIM Bangalore · IIM Calcutta
IIM Lucknow · IIM Indore · IIM Kozhikode · IIM Mumbai
FMS Delhi · SPJIMR Mumbai · MDI Gurgaon · IIFT
All 21 IIMs and 1,200+ B-schools
Student Results

Students who got in.

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Sreeja Biswas · Student of ALP Sir
hello sir
i got into iim k
thank you so much for all your help
IIM Kozhikode
Devang · CATalysis Batch
Sir Good Morning
IIM Amritsar convert
Thank you sir
IIM Amritsar
Dhruv Jangid · CATalysis Batch
GRADSKOOL gave me the structure and clarity I needed at every stage. The sessions were rigorous and the feedback after every mock was unlike anything I had experienced before.
IMT Ghaziabad
Ishant · CAT 2026 Batch
Your guidance has really helped me a lot and given me a lot of confidence. I have been following your lectures for a long time, and I genuinely admire the way you guide students. You always help with honest advice and clarity.
CAT 2026 Aspirant
Frequently Asked

Common questions.

CAT 2026 is expected on 29 November 2026. It is conducted in three slots on the same day across multiple cities. IIM Indore is conducting CAT 2026.
CAT 2026 has three sections. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (24 questions), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (22 questions), and Quantitative Ability (22 questions). Total 68 questions in 120 minutes with 40 minutes per section. Full topic breakdown is available in our CAT 2026 syllabus article.
IIM Ahmedabad requires an overall CAT percentile of 99.5 or above with section-wise cutoffs of approximately 85 in each section for General category candidates. Full cutoff details are in our IIM cutoffs article.
IIM Kozhikode requires approximately 90 to 95 overall percentile with section cutoffs of around 70 to 75 per section for General category. GRADSKOOL student Sreeja Biswas converted IIM Kozhikode.
CAT uses equipercentile normalisation across the three slots to account for difficulty differences between papers. Your raw score is converted to a scaled score. The scaled score is what appears on your scorecard and is used for shortlisting. Read our full explanation in the CAT percentile vs score article.
CATalysis follows a 5-stage learning framework for every topic. Stage 1 is the Intro Video in English. Stage 2 is the Live Session with PDF. Stage 3 is the Cheat Sheet. Stage 4 is the Quiz. Stage 5 is Doubt Resolution. Every topic goes through all five stages in sequence.
CATalysis includes 30 full-length CAT mocks and 30 sectional tests. OMETs (official past CAT papers) are available as an add-on at ₹1,999.
CATalysis is the full preparation cohort covering every topic from first principles over 400 hours of live sessions. CAThlete is the crash course starting 3 September 2026, focused on intensive rapid preparation in the final months. If you are starting fresh, choose CATalysis. If you have a base and want the final stretch, choose CAThlete.
CATalysis focuses on CAT. Add-ons are available for XAT, NMAT, SNAP, MH CET and PI WAT GD at discounted prices when bundled with CATalysis. See the add-on pricing on the checkout page.
Yes. IIM Ahmedabad has a gender and diversity component in its composite score that benefits female and non-engineering applicants. A non-engineering female candidate with a 99 overall percentile has a stronger composite than an engineering male with the same score. ALP Sir is a non-engineer and can guide you through the profile strategy.
Read one long-form essay every day. Use GRADFLIX for structured daily reading practice. In the exam, read passages for structure not just information. Identify the thesis, the turn and the conclusion within three minutes. Full strategy is in our RC strategy article.
All GRADSKOOL purchases including CATalysis are final and non-refundable. Please read all course details carefully and watch the YouTube channel before enrolling. WhatsApp ALP Sir with any questions before purchasing.
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