CAT 2025 Mock Test: How Many Mocks to Take and When to Start
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CAT preparation is incomplete without mock test practice. But how many CAT mock tests to attempt for a good score? This is a common question among CAT aspirants. Let’s understand.
CAT mock test practice
CAT Mock Test practice is an integral part of exam preparation. That is why, every CAT preparation plan that you will come across, will have dedicated time and number for CAT Mocks practice. For a candidate it is critical to master all the topics included in the CAT exam syllabus, not only theoretically but also practically. CAT being a time bound exam, requires aspirants to arrive at the solution quickly. Thus, the need for CAT mock test practice.
Most of the CAT toppers would recommend practicing mock tests in a good number so that you have the experience of all types of questions asked and nothing comes as a surprise to you in the actual exam.
- How Many CAT Mock Tests to Take
- When to Start CAT Mock Series Practice
- CAT Mock Test by Shiksha
- Importance of Practicing CAT Mock Test
- IIMCAT Mock Test
How Many CAT Mock Tests to Take
There is no definite number of CAT mock tests for all candidates. The key is to learn from mock tests and improve performance. On an average, practicing about 25-30 CAT mock tests is recommended, but candidates can increase or decrease the number according to their preparation level.
- Try to solve a minimum of 25-30 mock tests for CAT 2025 preparation.
- Every CAT mock test should be followed by detailed analysis to understand strengths and weakness.
- After every mock test, note down the gaps and try to fill them in consecutive mocks.
- Some aspirants practice more than 50 CAT mock tests. Evaluate and analyse your performance to define a number.
- It is not necessary to practice a large number of CAT exam mock tests. A small number with different difficulty levels can be equally effective.
When to Start CAT Mock Series Practice
The ideal time to start CAT mock test practice is after completing the exam syllabus. However, one can attempt a couple of mock tests at the beginning of CAT preparation too, in order to see where they stand vis a vis CAT topics.
- By August, CAT 2025 aspirants should start solving a mock tests to see how much of the theory they understand.
- In September and October, they should practice CAT mock tests every alternate day and analyse the performance to measure progress. These two months are critical for CAT mock series practice. If one doesn’t utilize these two months in mock test practice, they will struggle in November.
- Once you’ve started scoring as per your target score, you can start building on your strengths.
- By November, slow down and focus on getting used to the exam process. Practice mocks at the time same as your CAT session to simulate the actual exam environment.
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Importance of Practicing CAT Mock Test
Practicing CAT mock tests series has several advantages. It not only prepares you for online exam, but also helps you in scoring high without cramming or mugging up. Here’s why you should practice a CAT mock tests of varied difficulty levels.
- Helps you understand application of theory. In LR and RC, there are no formulas to understand and no theorems to remember, so CAT mock test practice is the only way to prepare.
- CAT mock tests practice and performance analysis helps you to track your progress.
- It helps you to improve speed and accuracy in solving MCQs. Time management is critical for a good performance in CAT.
- Practicing CAT mocks help to you identify your strengths and weaknesses.
- Since CAT mock tests are replica of actual CAT exam with sectional time limit, test flow and difficulty levels, practicing it in a good number builds confidence and stamina.
IIMCAT Mock Test
Apart from unofficial CAT mock tests, provided by coaching centres and online platforms, aspirants must attempt the official IIMCAT mock test too, at least once before the exam. The official CAT mock test is released a few days before the exam. Candidates can access it at the iimcat.ac.in website. It is crucial to attempt the official CAT mock test to know the latest CAT pattern and sectional weightage. CAT 2025 mock test will be released by the second week of November. Aspirants must not miss the chance to attempt it.
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