CAT Mock Test 2026: Free Full-Length and Sectional Tests

A CAT mock test is the closest you can get to the real exam before 29 November 2026. It puts the three sections, the 40-minute sectional timers, MCQ and TITA questions and the +3/–1 marking scheme together in one sitting. Regular mocks show you which topics cost you marks, how you handle time pressure, and which question-selection habits work for you.

This page lists free CAT mock tests on Testkart and explains how to use them: how many to take, how to analyse your scores and which mistakes to avoid in the final weeks.

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CAT Mock Test 2026

Attempt the free CAT mock tests below to practise with the latest exam pattern. Log in to Testkart with your account to start a test.

The official CAT 2026 mock test will also be available on iimcat.ac.in from 12 November 2026. Take it at least once to get used to the real test interface.

How to Take a Free CAT Mock Test on Testkart

1. Sign up or log in to your Testkart account.

2. Choose a CAT mock test from the table above.

3. Start the test and attempt it in one sitting, section by section.

4. Submit the test and review your score, answers and solutions.

Try to take each mock at the same time of day as your CAT session, once your admit card is out on 4 November.

Why Take CAT Mock Tests?

• Get used to sectional timing: CAT gives exactly 40 minutes per section, and you cannot switch sections. Mocks train you to plan within that limit.

• Improve question selection: Only a part of each section is meant to be attempted. Mocks teach you which questions to leave.

• Find weak topics: Topic-wise analysis shows where you lose marks, such as geometry in QA or games and tournaments sets in DILR.

• Control negative marking: A wrong MCQ costs 1 mark. Mocks help you find the right balance between attempts and accuracy.

• Build stamina: Staying focused for two hours takes practice.

What a Good CAT Mock Test Should Match

A mock that does not follow these rules can give you a false idea of your readiness. Check these points before you choose a mock test series.

How Many CAT Mock Tests Should You Take?

With about eight weeks left before the exam, a simple plan is:

That adds up to about 12–15 full-length mocks. More is not always better. A mock you do not analyse teaches you very little.

How to Analyse a CAT Mock Test

Spend at least as much time analysing a mock as taking it.

1. Check sectional scores first. Most IIMs have sectional cut-offs, so a weak section matters more than a slightly lower total.

2. Sort your mistakes. Mark each wrong answer as a concept gap, a calculation error or a misread question.

3. Review skipped questions. Find easy questions you left out and hard ones you should have skipped earlier.

4. Track accuracy. Aim for 80% or higher accuracy in each section.

5. Re-solve without a timer. Attempt the questions you got wrong again before reading the solutions.

6. Keep an error log. Note repeated mistakes and check them before your next mock.

Common Mistakes in CAT Mock Tests

• Taking mocks back to back without analysis

• Attempting too many MCQs and losing marks to negative marking

• Spending 15 minutes on one tough DILR set

• Leaving TITA questions blank even when you have a reasonable answer

• Changing your strategy after every single mock

• Taking mocks at random times instead of your allotted session time

Sectional Tests Along with Full Mocks

Full-length mocks show your overall readiness. Sectional tests help you fix one area at a time. If VARC is your weakest section, add two or three 40-minute VARC tests a week alongside your full mocks.

Regular CAT mock tests, followed by honest analysis, are the most reliable way to improve your score in the final weeks. Start with the free CAT mock tests above, take the official mock from 12 November, and use each result to sharpen your section-wise strategy before 29 November 2026.