Reading Comprehension Notes

The **CAT VARC Reading Comprehension (RC)** section is the single most important component of the Verbal section, accounting for roughly 70% to 75% of the total VARC marks. Scoring high in **CAT Reading Comprehension** is the ultimate key to clearing the sectional cut-off and securing a 99+ percentile for top IIM admissions.

In this section, candidates are presented with dense, diverse passages across subjects like philosophy, sociology, economics, and technology. Each passage is followed by critical thinking questions that test your ability to read between the lines, interpret the author's tone, and draw logical inferences rather than just retrieving direct facts.


* **Section Weightage:** Approximately 16 out of 24 total VARC questions (usually 4 passages with 4 questions each)
* **Passage Sources:** Renowned global publications like Aeon, The Economist, and Smithsonian Magazine
* **Question Types:** Central theme, critical reasoning, author's tone, and structural inference questions
* **Core Skills:** High reading speed, contextual vocabulary, and active comprehension under time pressure
* **Preparation Strategy:** Diversify daily reading habits and practice continuous elimination of close, deceptive options