CAT 2020: Official Mock Test to Release Soon; Check Details
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The official CAT mock test is expected to be released on October 28. Check how to access CAT mock test and other details.
The official CAT mock test for 2020 exam will be launched on October 28. Candidates who have successfully registered for CAT 2020 can access the mock test.
The official CAT mock test assumes much more importance than previous years as aspirants want to know that with reduction in exam duration, whether the number of questions have been reduced or not. Additionally, the CAT mock test is like a virtual guide for students to understand the test flow beforehand. Prior knowledge of how to navigate the CAT question paper.
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Latest news: Official CAT 2020 mock test link acivated; get direct link
Earlier, a few changes were announced in CAT exam pattern due to prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country. The duration of exam this year will be only 120 minutes instead of 180 minutes and there will be three sessions instead of two like in previous years. CAT 2020 will be held on November 29. Timing of the three CAT 2020 exam slots are:
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Benefits of CAT Mock Test
- The official CAT mock test will be helpful for candidates in understanding the new exam pattern of the exam, as it will be the exact replica of the actual exam.
- The CAT mock test will contain questions of same difficulty level as the actual exam. This will help the candidates assess their CAT preparation. They can prepare for the exam according to weaknesses in the remaining one month.
- The CAT mock test will also be useful in learning time management. CAT is a speed based test and test takers have limited time to solve a number of calculation intensive questions as well as read long reading comprehension passages.
- CAT has sectional time limit, i.e. to solve each section, candidates will get only 40 minutes. By solving CAT mock test, the candidates will be able to have the experience of how to utilize the given time.
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As of September 2026, IIM Indore has not announced the CAT form correction dates. Past trends indicate that the application form correction window opens a few weeks after the registration window is closed.
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Yes, in recognition of outstanding performance in CAT, MSB awards special scholarships as follows:
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