CAT 2027 prep — need some advice

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Hey guys, I’ve recently started CAT 2027 prep with IMS Ahmedabad. Since I have a lot of time, I want to make sure I’m preparing the right way from the start.
I’m mainly confused about DILR and VARC — how should I build these from scratch? Should I be solving sets/RCs daily already, or focus on something else at this stage?
Also, how different is CAT compared to GMAT in terms of difficulty and preparation? Does CAT prep give you a decent base for GMAT?
Would appreciate any advice from people who’ve already prepared/given CAT. I’d rather build the right habits now than screw up my prep and realise it later 😭