CAT mock test 2026: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has activated the CAT 2026 mock test link for candidates preparing for the Common Admission Test (CAT). Aspirants can now access the practice test through the official CAT website and familiarise themselves with the computer-based examination interface, question formats and section-wise time allocation ahead of the entrance examination.According to the official notification, the mock test comprises selected questions from previous years’ CAT papers. It has been designed to help candidates understand the different types of questions asked in the examination, including multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and non-MCQs. The practice exercise will also allow aspirants to become familiar with the navigation and functioning of the examination interface.Candidates should note that the mock test is intended as a familiarisation exercise and should not be treated as a definitive indication of the CAT 2026 examination pattern.
CAT 2026 mock test: Check duration and section-wise timing
As per the official notification, the CAT 2026 mock test will have a total duration of 120 minutes for candidates who are not Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The test follows the section-wise time allocation adopted in the previous year’s examination, with 40 minutes assigned to each of the three sections.PwBD candidates will be eligible for an additional 40 minutes of examination time, taking their total duration to 160 minutes.However, IIM Indore has clarified that the number of questions, question types, overall structure and sequence of sections in the mock test are only indicative. These aspects may change in the actual CAT 2026 examination, depending on the decisions taken by the examination authorities.The mock test, therefore, should primarily be used to understand the computer-based test environment and practise navigating different question formats rather than to predict the final examination structure.
CAT 2026 mock test: How to attempt the practice test
Candidates who wish to attempt the CAT 2026 mock test can follow the steps given below:
- Visit the official CAT website.
- Locate and click on the CAT 2026
mock test link available on the homepage. - Log in using the username and password, wherever prompted.
- Read the instructions displayed on the screen before beginning the test.
- Attempt the questions while adhering to the section-wise time limits.
- Review the responses, wherever time permits.
- Click on the submit option to complete the mock test.
Here is the link to the official notice for the CAT 2026 examination.Candidates can click on the link provided here to access the CAT mock test 2026.Candidates are advised to use the practice test to understand how to navigate between questions, mark responses and manage the available time. Familiarity with the interface can help reduce avoidable difficulties during the actual examination.
