It is recommended that candidates must practice about 40-45 CAT mock tests during the preparation phase. The aim of a CAT mock test is to improve application, accuracy and speed. If you have reached a stage where you're consistently performing well in the mock tests (high difficulty level) you can slow down. It is not mandatory for all candidates to solve 40-45 mock tests. You can be prepared equally well by solving lesser number of mock tests. Judge your capacity.
Aspirants must start practicing CAT mock test after they have completed the syllabus and dedicate the second half of CAT preparation phase to it. The key here is to analyse each mock test result to see where you stand and how much more practice you need. One tip you should follow is to not practice mock tests continuously till the exam day. In the last week of CAT preparation 2025, attempt only one mock test for confidence. Irrespective of the result of that CAT mock test, you will score well in the exam.
CAT Mock Test by Shiksha
IIMCAT releases official CAT mock test a month before the exam to help candidates prepare themselves for the actual exam. The official CAT mock test is replica of the exam and provides an insight of the exam pattern for that year. The official mock test provides a sneak peek of the final CAT exam. Every candidate must attempt the official CAT mock test, which can be accessed online on the official IIMCAT website.
Shiksha has also created CAT mock tests for candidates to practice and strengthen their preparation. Given below are two CAT mock tests you can practice for free.
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CAT Previous Years Papers
To further strengthen CAT preparation, candidates must attempt previous years' CAT question papers to understand the latest question type and topic wise weightage. For example, if Arithmetic dominates Quantitative Aptitude section of CAT, which type of Arithmetic questions are there. Practicing actual CAT questions from previous years will boost your confidence. Check here CAT question papers of previous years and download PDF.
Download CAT Previous Year Papers
Download CAT question papers of last five years from the below table to know the type and difficulty level of questions asked:
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