How to Prepare CMAT 2026 Logical Reasoning Section: Important Topics, Questions, Best Books & Tips

CMAT Logical Reasoning is a moderate difficulty level section. But in requires practice. Read key tips to crack Logical Reasoning section of CMAT 2026. 

CMAT 2026 will be held on January 25, 2026. If you haven't started exam preparation, then you must start now. One of the main sections of CMAT is Logical Reasoning (LR). This section often poses challenge in making a preparation plan, as one doesn't know from where to start and what to start. Right now, the best way to start is by solving a few CMAT Logical Reasoning questions to understand the requirement.

Logical Reasoning questions of CMAT are usually of easy to moderate difficulty level, but success depends on understanding of the questions, the logic and pattern behind it. This can be developed only with ample practice. Also, one needs to have a clear understanding of which LR question requires what type of approach just like every puzzle is unique and requires a specific technique. Which is why, solving all types of CMAT reasoning questions is the most important thing to do.

Logical Reasoning questions in CMAT exam are usually relationship based and requires understanding the relation between patterns/situations like blood relations and seating arrangements. The questions range from Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Visual Reasoning, Directions to Arguments. Those planning to appear in CMAT 2026 exam must prepare Logical Reasoning with a focused plan. They must determine the approach and base their strategy on it. Read all about CMAT 2026 preparation for Logical Reasoning, syllabus, pattern, books and strategy.

CMAT 2026 Exam Highlights: Logical Reasoning

• Logical Reasoning section of CMAT 2026 exam will contain 20 questions in MCQ format
• Each question will carry 4 marks for correct attempt and -1 mark for incorrect attempt
• Out of 20 questions, about 15-18 right attempts can be considered a good attempt in this section of CMAT

CMAT Syllabus 2026: Logical Reasoning Topics

CMAT Logical Reasoning syllabus includes same topics as the syllabus of other MBA entrance exams. Given below are the main topics of Logical Reasoning that candidates need to study for CMAT 2026. The best way to cover these topics is by practicing sample questions of different types.

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Best Books for CMAT Preparation 2026: Logical Reasoning

To prepare well for CMAT Logical Reasoning candidates must refer to the following books. These CMAT books include topic wise discussion and sample practice questions, which will help you well in mastering LR section:

• A Modern Approach To Logical Reasoning By RS Aggarwal
• How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT by Arun Sharma
• Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K Sinha
• The Hand On Guide To Analytical Reasoning And Logical Reasoning by Peeyush Bhardwaj
• Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey

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Apart from studying from these books, CMAT 2026 aspirants must practice sample papers and mock tests for Logical Reasoning as this section is all about practice. The questions are based on cause and effect, statements & conclusion and visual and verbal puzzles. The more you practice, the better you get at Logical Reasoning.

CMAT Preparation 2026: Cracking Logical Reasoning – Tips and Tricks

To crack Logical Reasoning, one must first understand nature of the questions. There is neither any theorem to memorise, nor any formula to apply. The questions are to be solved basis available data and one can't go for it with instinct. Thus, you need to develop problem-solving skills. Check out some CMAT preparation tips and tricks for cracking Logical Reasoning:

• The most common form of Logical Reasoning questions in CMAT is Series Completion. A set of pictures will be displayed and the candidate will have to choose which picture completes the series, out of the given options.
• Logical Reasoning questions in CMAT may look unfamiliar and confusing in the first glance. So, read the questions slowly. Mathematical puzzles need slow calculation.
• In Verbal and Analytical Reasoning questions, do not look at the answers options first as it will be of no help if you don’t understand the questions. It may in fact confuse you.
• In the Visual Reasoning questions, look closely at all the pictures one by one to figure out a common theme. This will help in deducing which of the four given options is the right answer.
• Try the method of elimination. Strike out the seemingly incorrect options and zero in on the closest correct ones possible. However, you should use this method selectively for only verbal reasoning questions.
• While solving a verbal reasoning question, take note of suggestive words like, ‘including’, ‘only’, ‘other than’ and ‘unless’. Pay attention to prefixes such as non-, un-, dis-, etc.
• Write down the given data and important points while reading Logical Reasoning question. Make it a habit while practicing sample LR questions.
• Practice as many sectional CMAT mock tests and sample papers as possible. Make sure you practice a good variety of questions from each topic of Logical Reasoning so that no question comes as a surprise in the main CMAT exam.
• Time management is the key in this section. You get just over 1 minute in CMAT to understand a puzzle, statements or number series. So practice sample questions in a time-based manner. There is no sectional time limit in CMAT so there is always a risk of spending too much time or less time on one secrion.
• Develop the skill of thinking logically. Read the points/cues and attempt to break it down in a logical flow or structure to understand series of events. Also, employ the method of elimination, i.e. striking out the two obviously incorrect answers.
• Practice brain-teasers like Sudoku and Crosswords to improve logical thinking. It is a good exercise for the brain as well as an interesting way of exam preparation.

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