Common Admission Test (CAT) Mock Test 2026
CAT 2026 registration and the correction window are closed. The revised registration deadline was 22 September 2026 and the correction window closed on 6 October. The next fixed milestones are admit-card availability from 4 November and the CAT exam on 29 November 2026. Use the exam-specific mock sets below to practise the verified written pattern and review weak areas after every attempt.
Plan your Common Admission Test (CAT) practice
Keep section performance visible instead of reviewing only the total score. For data sets, examine your choice of set as well as your calculations. In reading comprehension, identify the passage evidence behind an option and explain why a tempting alternative is unsupported.
Common Admission Test (CAT): latest verified update
CAT 2026 — IIM Indore — checked against the official-source links below on 8 October 2026. Past dates are labelled as past; future dates are not guessed.
| Event | Date / status |
|---|---|
| CAT 2026 notification | July 2026 |
| Registration opened | 3 August 2026 |
| Revised registration close | 22 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Correction window | 5–6 October 2026 |
| Admit card | From 4 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 exam | 29 November 2026, three sessions |
CAT 2026: admission test, not recruitment vacancies
Only officially supported vacancy or seat information is shown; unannounced future counts are not estimated.
| Item | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Job vacancy | Not applicable — CAT is a management-admission test. |
| Seats | IIM and participating-school intake is institute/program-specific; do not present one fake CAT vacancy number. |
Common Admission Test (CAT) eligibility
Use this as a quick eligibility check, then confirm the controlling official notice before applying or counselling. Requirements can change by cycle, post, category or institution.
| Requirement | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor’s degree meeting CAT minimum marks criteria. |
| Final-year candidates | May apply subject to CAT 2026 conditions and later proof requirements. |
| Final authority | IIM CAT 2026 bulletin/portal controls category and eligibility details. |
Common Admission Test (CAT) exam pattern
Use the stage below to set the timer and scoring model correctly. Where the active recruitment is already over, this remains a preparation reference until a fresh official notice changes the scheme.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Duration | Marking note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full CAT Mock | 68 | 204 | 120 minutes | 1 mark deduction per wrong answer in the mapped objective stage. |
Common Admission Test (CAT) syllabus and revision areas
Use these areas as a revision map after each mock. Revisit the exact topic that caused repeated errors instead of only retaking full tests.
| Area | Topics / focus |
|---|---|
| Core preparation | Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension; Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning; Quantitative Aptitude |
What changed and what matters now
Choose a subject to revise
Use the available practice topics to move from a full mock to the subject or chapter that needs more work.
Open the practice library
Choose a full mock, sectional or chapter-level set that matches the stage and study goal you are working on now.
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Common Admission Test (CAT) mock test FAQs
Quick answers about Common Admission Test (CAT) practice, the current exam cycle and how to use your test results.
What is the latest verified update for Common Admission Test (CAT)?
The official CAT 2026 portal is live with the 2026 candidate schedule. The source information on this page was last checked on 2026-10-06.
What is the Common Admission Test (CAT) eligibility?
Bachelor’s degree with the CAT minimum marks criteria; final-year candidates can apply subject to the current CAT conditions. Always confirm the exact age cut-off, qualification, category relaxation and post-specific conditions in the linked official notice.
What syllabus should I cover for CAT mock test practice?
The mapped paper areas are Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude. The syllabus section above is generated from the pattern currently mapped to TMock and should be cross-checked with the current authority notification if a new cycle or corrigendum is issued.
How many Common Admission Test (CAT) mock tests are available on TMock?
The current library exposes 23 published tests, with 1 free test. The mapped stages include Full CAT Mock. Counts can change as tests are added or reviewed.
How should I use Common Admission Test (CAT) mock-test results?
First review wrong and slow questions, then practise the weakest subject or chapter before taking another fresh full mock. Use accuracy, time use, mistake patterns and saved attempts to decide the next study block instead of repeating tests without correcting the reason for the previous errors.
After you submit
Review incorrect answers and questions you guessed correctly. Try them again before opening the solution, record what went wrong, then choose a fresh set that tests the same weak area.
Official notices and corrections
Use these official sources for notices, corrections, results, admit cards or admission updates. TMock practice does not replace the conducting authority’s notice.