CAT 2026 Mock Test by Shiksha & IIMCAT
Common Admission Test 2026 ( CAT )
CAT 2026 admit card download
4 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26
CAT mock test is an integral part of exam preparation. Those planning to appear for the CAT 2026, must make a preparation plan that includes adequate practice of mock tests. It is best to start mock test practice after completing exam syllabus. CAT aspirants must practice at least 40-50 mock tests of various difficulty levels during the preparation phase. And thoroughly analyse each result.
CAT 2026 official mock test will be released at iimcat.ac.in website about a week or two before CAT examination. Attempting the official CAT mock test is very important as it is a window to the actual test environment and experience. It is also the best resource to understand the latest CAT exam pattern as well as the structure of CAT question paper. Shiksha has provided free CAT mock tests below for practice.
- CAT Free Mock Test with Solutions by Shiksha
- Official CAT Mock Test by IIMCAT
- CAT Question Papers with Answer Keys
- How to Attempt Mock Test for CAT
- CAT Mock Test Sectional Break Up
- FAQs on CAT Mock Test
CAT Free Mock Test with Solutions by Shiksha
Shiksha has created CAT free mock tests based on official CAT question papers, so that you face the same difficulty level and master it. Check the table below to access.
Key Aspects of Shiksha CAT Mock Tests:
- These CAT mock tests have questions with same difficulty level as the actual exam.
- Best questions have been curated to create these CAT mock tests to prepare you for all types of difficulty levels.
- The questions are accompanied by solutions for to help you understand the question and its answer better.
- After attempting each CAT mock test paper, evaluate your performance by checking the percentage of questions solved and time taken for each.
- Do keep a timer so that you can solve the mocks in a time bound manner.
Practice CAT Mock Tests for 99+ Percentile
Candidates must practise as many mock tests as possible to secure a 99 percentile in CAT exam. Find full-length CAT practice papers with solutions below. These CAT sample papers are curated in line with the difficulty standards of the actual exam:
| CAT Mock Test by Shiksha | Mock Test Link |
|---|---|
| CAT Mock 1 | Practice Mock Test by Shiksha |
| CAT Mock 2 | Practice Mock Test by Shiksha |
| CAT Mock 3 | Practice Mock Test by Shiksha |
| CAT Mock 4 | Practice Mock Test by Shiksha |
Also Read:
- CAT 2026 Quant Strategy to Score 25 Marks and Get 95 + Percentile
- CAT 2026 DILR Strategy to Score 26 Marks and get 95 + Percentile
- CAT 2026 VARC Strategy to Score 30 Marks and Get 95+ Percentile
Real prep plan shared by CAT toppers who scored 99.9+ to 100 percentile:
- 2025 CAT Topper Anmol Gupta (99.96%): Solved 5 DILR sets in under 35 mins.
- 2024 CAT Topper Vagish Nangia (100%): Mastered VARC using a 7-8 min RC drill and prioritised sectional mocks.
- 2025 CAT Topper Pranshav Shah (99.80%): Followed daily timed routine of 4 RCs, 4 DILR sets, 30-40 Quant questions.
Official CAT Mock Test by IIMCAT
Candidates can attempt the CAT official mock test free by using their login ID. Candidates planning to appear for the exam in 2026, should also attempt it once to see how familiar they are with the CAT syllabus, so that they can plan their preparation accordingly. Given below are te steps to follow for free:
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Visit the official website of CAT exam: iimcat.ac.in
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Look for CAT mock test tab
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The candidate will be directed to a login page
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Click on 'Sign In'
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Click on 'Next'
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Check the box for 'I agree to the terms and conditions'
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Click on 'I am ready to begin' and start the test
Check below official CAT free mock test:
| CAT Official Mock Test Link | Click Here |
| CAT Mock Test Link - For non-PwD Candidates | Click Here |
| CAT Official Mock Test Link - For PwD Candidates (Blindness and Low Vision) | Click Here |
Also Read:
- How many questions to attempt in CAT to score 99+ percentile
- Strategies to score 99+ percentile in CAT - Expert Take
- Changes in CAT exam pattern in past 10 years
The official CAT mock test is same as actual exam. Test form, sectional time limit, marking scheme, process of selecting answer option, etc. is same as the actual exam to help candidates to gain familiarity and learn to handle pressure. At the end of the CAT mock test, your scores are displayed, includidng number of questions marked correctly or incorrectly as well as those not marked.
CAT Question Papers with Answer Keys
CAT 2026 aspirants can download the official question papers of previous years from the table below. They should solve these CAT question papers to understand question type and difficulty level.
| CAT 2025 Question Paper | Download Here |
| CAT 2024 Question Paper | Download Here |
Check Out:
- Logical Reasoning Topics for CAT 2026
- CAT VARC Prep: Strategy to improve RC accuracy
- CAT syllabus 2026: Important topics to focus
- Seven things to do before CAT 2026
How to Attempt Mock Test for CAT
CAT mock tests prepare an aspirant for the actual exam w.r.t. speed, accuracy and selection of questions. Merely attempting mocks is not enough. Candidates must know how to attempt them for best result. We have listed below, some key tips to practice CAT mock tests.
- Start with easy mocks. Increase difficulty level gradually.
- CAT exam has sectional time-limit for each section. To master that practice a good number of sectional mocks.
- Analyse your performance after every mock attempt. Check hits and misses. This will help you in strategising further.
- Your aim should be to improve your score with every consecutive CAT mock test. So, focus on improvement not merely completing the test.
- Do not get bogged down, if you don't get good scores soon. Check the mistakes in your performance and do not repeat them in next mock. Keep practicing. Your score will improve gradually.
Also Read:
CAT Mock Test Sectional Break Up
A full length CAT mock test has three sections with time limit of 40 minutes each. Check the below table for sectional break up:
| CAT sections | Number of questions | Total marks |
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| VARC | 24 | 72 |
| DILR | 22 | 66 |
| QA | 22 | 66 |
| Total | 68 | 204 |
FAQs on CAT Mock Test
Check some important FAQs related to CAT mock test below:
Yes, you can crack CAT exam even if you haven't studied Maths in class 12. CAT Quant and DI have Mathematical questions of advance level, from the topics studied in Class 9 and 10. You will only need to brush up the basic and practice advance level questions.
CAT has 68 questions. Each question carries three marks. There is negative marking of minus one for incorrect attempts. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Total marks in 204.
While it is not mandatory to attempt all sections in CAT, the IIMs and all top B School consider sectional percentiles too for selecting candidates for admission. Thus, you cannot afford to skip a CAT section all together. You can skip some questions though.
CAT lays a lot of emphasis on analytical skills so the questions are asked mostly from those topics which require deep learning and practice. The three sections of CAT question paper are designed in such a way that candidates have to use their ability of minute observation and fast calculation. Shared below are the section wise main topics from which questions are asked in CAT. Verbal Ability: Parajumbles, Parasummary, Sentence Completion and Inferences
- Reading Comprehension: Questions based on passages, Para meaning, Order of sentences
- Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency
- Logical Reasoning: Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Sets and Caselets, Family Tree, Assumptions
- Quantitative Aptitude: Geometry, Algebra Number System Modern Math, Arithmetic, Mensuration
The difficulty level of CAT questions is usually moderate to high. Only a few questions are easy and quick to solve. To crack the CAT exam, one needs to pay attention to the abovementioned topics.
In the last month of CAT preparation, focus on revision with sample papers, previous years' question papers and practice sessions.
Overall difficulty level of CAT exam has always been moderate to high. CAT is of higher difficulty level than all other MBA entrance exams in India.
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