Shiksha.com is conducting a free CAT Mock Test series to help aspirants assess exam preparation and identify their strengths and weak areas. The series of 8 mock tests is designed by subject experts and provide you with real exam environment for self evaluation. The first mock will be conducted on August 16.
👉 Shiksha CAT 2026 Mock
- Mock Test Date: August 16
- Mock Test Time: 11 am
- Total questions: 68 MCQs
- Duration: 2 hour
CAT Mock Test is one of the best ways to prepare well for exam. Practicing online mocks not only help candidates develop the skill of solving complicated questions of the CAT exam within limited time, but also help in getting familiar with the online test environment. The most important benefit of CAT mock test is that it helps in time management as CAT is a high difficulty level exam and even 2 hours feel less.
- Shiksha CAT Mock Test Dates
- How to Attempt Shiksha CAT 2026 Mock Test?
- Shiksha CAT Mock Test 2026 Pattern
- Shiksha CAT Mock Test Marking Scheme
- CAT 2026 Exam Syllabus
Shiksha CAT Mock Test Dates
We have you covered until the CAT 2026 exam day (November 29). Check below the schedule of Free Shiksha CAT Mock Test
| CAT Mock Test |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Mock Test 1 |
16-Aug-2026 |
| Mock Test 2 |
30-Aug-2026 |
| Mock Test 3 |
13-Sep-2026 |
| Mock Test 4 |
27-Sep-2026 |
| Mock Test 5 |
11-Oct-2026 |
| Mock Test 6 |
25-Oct-2026 |
| Mock Test 7 |
30-Oct-2026 |
| Mock Test 8 |
12-Nov-2026 |
How to Attempt Shiksha CAT 2026 Mock Test?
- Click on the mock test link given here (to go live on August 16)
- Login with your credentials
- Read the instructions carefully
- Click on 'Start' tab, questions will start appearing
- Attempt the question and click on 'Submit' tab
- You will be moved to next page
- Solve all the questions to see result
Test takers will receive their score at the end of the test. The result will also display performance analysis, highlighting weak and strong areas. A detailed report of your performance will be shared a day later.
Shiksha CAT Mock Test 2026 Pattern
Shiksha CAT Mock Test will be of 2 hour, having sectional time limit of 40 questions per section. Candidates must complete the test within the given time limit to evaluate their speed vs accuracy. Check below, Shiksha Mock Test sectional break up:
| CAT Sections |
Number of Questions |
Marks per Question |
|---|---|---|
| VARC |
24 |
3 |
| DILR |
22 |
3 |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
22 |
3 |
Shiksha CAT Mock Test Marking Scheme
- 3 marks will be awarded for every correct attempt
- 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect attempt
- 0 will be awarded for unanswered question
Also Read: CAT 2026 pattern
CAT 2026 Exam Syllabus
CAT syllabus includes all the key topics of Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Quantitative Aptitude. Check the below table for CAT 2026 syllabus.
| CAT sections |
Important Topics |
|---|---|
| VARC |
Reading Comprehension, Parajumble, Parasummary and Odd Sentence |
| DILR |
Tables, Charts, Bar Graphs, Data Sufficiency, Blood Relations, Clocks and Calendars, Syllogism, Statements, Direction, Coding-Decoding, Seating Arrangement, Sets & Caselets, Family Tree, Data Arrangement, Binary Logic, Puzzles, Assumptions |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Averages, Mean Median Mode, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss Mixtures and Allegations, Time and Work, Time Speed and Distance, Linear Equations, Number of integer solutions, Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Logarithm, Functions, , HCF and LCM, Binomial Theorem, Lines and Angles, Triangles – Basic Concepts, Area, Angles, Similar Triangles, Polygons, Circles, Solids / Mensuration – 3D Geometry, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, Sequence and Series, Set Theory, Permutation and Combination, Probability |
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