Choose Online CAT Coaching by Published Mocks, Format and Fees
These six ranked CAT 2026 products all have a published price, but their formats are materially different. The ranking compares named products by published delivery format, mock availability, mentoring detail, fee disclosure and timing clarity, rather than presenting an unsupported universal winner.
- A named CAT 2026 product with a published current price
- Published detail on live or recorded teaching
- Published mock, sectional-test or analysis information
- Published mentoring, doubt-support or access details where available
- A clear trade-off for a particular learner
Reviewed 4 Sept 2026
In brief
IMS CATapult Extensive Live has the most fully specified live-course package in this comparison, while Rodha, Cracku, iQuanta, 2IIM and T.I.M.E. fit different preparation formats and budgets. Compare the exact named course, fee treatment, mock mix and timetable before paying, because these are distinct products rather than interchangeable coaching plans.
- 1IMS CATapult Extensive Live 2026Best documented live programme
- 2Rodha R1 Comprehensive Batch for CAT 2026Best published practice scope
- 3iQuanta CAT 2026 Last Batch Full CourseBest for a published evening routine
- 4Cracku CAT 2026 Crash CourseBest for a short preparation window
- 5T.I.M.E. CAT Online-Flexi Recorded Programme 2026Best published recorded option
- 62IIM CAT 2026 Standalone Section CourseBest for one weak CAT section
IMS CATapult Extensive Live 2026
125+ live sessions, 650+ recorded hours and 130+ full-length mocks
Choose IMS if you want a published live-course structure with extensive recorded material, mentoring and a large stated mock allocation.
Pros
- IMS publishes 125+ live sessions and 650+ hours of recorded video content.
- IMS publishes five one-to-one mentorship sessions and 130+ full-length mocks.
- A listed weekday batch specifies evening sessions from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Cons
- The listed evening weekday timetable is demanding.
- The quoted fee requires GST on top.
Rodha R1 Comprehensive Batch for CAT 2026
Live and recorded classes with 105 sectionals and OMET mocks
Choose Rodha if broad CAT practice, sectionals and OMET support matter more than a currently published timetable for a later batch.
Pros
- Rodha publishes live and recorded classes, 105 CAT sectionals and OMET mocks.
- The product lists 2,000+ Quant questions, 300+ LRDI sets and 400+ RCs.
- The published course validity runs to 10 January 2027.
Cons
- The available R1 timetable is historical and should not be used as a current R8 schedule.
- Rodha states that refunds are not allowed after batch purchase.
iQuanta CAT 2026 Last Batch Full Course
12 stated live hours weekly, 35 full mocks and 45 sectionals
Choose iQuanta if an evening-heavy weekly routine and a stated mix of full mocks, sectionals and non-CAT mocks match your schedule.
Pros
- iQuanta publishes live classes from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, five to six days each week.
- The course states 12 live hours weekly.
- The course lists 35 full mocks, 45 sectionals and 15 non-CAT mocks.
Cons
- Five to six evening classes each week can limit self-study flexibility.
- The product is labelled as a last-batch course, so prospective students should confirm the current batch terms.
Cracku CAT 2026 Crash Course
An 80-day course with daily live classes, practice material and mocks
Choose Cracku if you want a short, structured course with daily live classes rather than a long preparation cycle.
Pros
- Cracku publishes an 80-day crash-course format.
- The course includes daily live classes, practice material and mocks.
- The listed batch starts on 7 September.
Cons
- An 80-day course is not designed for someone seeking a long foundational programme.
- Daily live classes require a consistent schedule.
T.I.M.E. CAT Online-Flexi Recorded Programme 2026
A recorded CAT programme with a fee published as including GST
Choose T.I.M.E. Flexi if recorded delivery is more important than following a published live-class timetable.
Pros
- T.I.M.E. identifies this product as a recorded CAT Online-Flexi programme.
- The published fee is stated as including GST.
Cons
- The Flexi product is recorded rather than live.
- T.I.M.E. directs prospective live-course students to location-dependent pricing instead of a universal live-course fee.
2IIM CAT 2026 Standalone Section Course
Buy Quant, DILR or VARC separately with trial access
Choose 2IIM if you need focused support in Quant, DILR or VARC and do not need one bundled live-coaching programme.
Pros
- 2IIM publishes separate Quant, DILR and VARC courses with trial access.
- Each section course remains accessible until 31 January 2027.
- The Quant course lists 806 lessons, 4,200+ questions and 300+ tests.
Cons
- This is a section-only product, not a complete CAT coaching package.
- Students needing all three sections must choose and purchase each section separately.
How the products were selected
Each entry is a named product with a published 2026 price on its provider's product page. IMS, Rodha, iQuanta, Cracku, T.I.M.E. and 2IIM publish different kinds of products, so the awards describe the documented fit rather than a claim about outcomes.
The comparison omits providers without a publicly verifiable current price for a named course. It also omits a rating column because provider-hosted testimonials and mixed review sources do not produce a like-for-like course-level average. For a wider explanation of the directory's role before enquiry, see where Online Coaching 4u fits.
A fee table cannot make the decision alone
The ranked products below use provider-published specifications reviewed as at September 2026. A recorded programme, a full live course, an 80-day crash course and a single-section course should not be treated as the same purchase.
This page leaves out star ratings because comparable course-level review evidence is not available across every product. Learn how to interpret review source, date and scope in our coaching-review guide.
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What the ranking measures
The order favours a clear published price, enough course detail to compare delivery and tests, and a distinct use case. It does not predict CAT percentiles, admissions outcomes or teaching quality. Provider claims about mocks, mentoring and course content are attributed to the named provider and are not independent outcome evidence.
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Frequently asked
No single course is best for every CAT aspirant. IMS CATapult Extensive Live has the deepest published live-session and mock specification here, while Rodha, Cracku, iQuanta, 2IIM and T.I.M.E. are better matched to particular needs such as a faster course, a recorded format or one weak section.
A mock count is useful only when you know whether it means full-length CAT mocks, sectional tests or tests for other MBA entrances. Compare the analysis offered after each attempt and the course format as well, because a high test count alone does not describe the teaching or mentoring included.
Tax treatment differs by provider and product. IMS publishes a base course fee and GST separately, while T.I.M.E. publishes its Flexi recorded-course fee as including GST. Check the final checkout price, discount conditions, material add-ons and refund terms for the exact batch before enrolling.
Use a review as a screening signal, not as a ranking score. Check that the reviewer took the same course and batch, note the date and review count, and separate an institute listing verification label from evidence about teaching quality, mocks or your likely CAT outcome.
A recorded option such as T.I.M.E. Flexi may suit someone who cannot follow a fixed timetable. IMS and iQuanta publish live schedules for some courses, so a working professional should compare those hours against work commitments and confirm whether recordings remain available after a missed class.
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