Introduction: Why CAT Preparation Needs Rethinking Preparing for CAT 2026 is often misunderstood as a race—more hours, more questions, more mock tests. Yet year after year, aspirants who follow this approach find themselves confused, exhausted, and unsure of what went wrong. The truth is simpler and harder to accept: CAT is not a memory test. It is a thinking test. It rewards clarity, structure, and decision-making under pressure—not shortcuts or excessive practice. This arti