CAT 2026 · 3 Sections · 2 Hours

Free CAT Mock Test — Practice the Official IIM Pattern with Sectional Timers

MockSetu gives you a fully-free CAT mock test that mirrors the IIM Computer-Based pattern: 3 sections (VARC, DILR, QA), 40 minutes per section, sectional auto-lock, on-screen calculator and scratchpad, and percentile-based scoring. Whether you're targeting IIM-ABC or the new IIMs, our analytics show you exactly where each percentile point is being lost — by section, by question type, by time-per-question.

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CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Conducting bodyIndian Institutes of Management (IIM, rotational)
ModeComputer-Based Test (CBT)
SectionsVARC, DILR, QA
Section duration40 minutes each (sectional auto-lock)
Total questions66 (24 VARC + 20 DILR + 22 QA, varies by year)
Question typesMCQ (4 options) + TITA (Type-In-The-Answer / non-MCQ)
Marking scheme+3 correct, −1 incorrect (MCQ only), 0 for TITA negative
Total marks198
Total duration2 hours (40 min × 3 sections)
OutputSectional percentile + overall percentile (not raw score)

Why CAT mock tests are non-negotiable for IIM-level percentile

CAT is fundamentally a percentile exam — your raw score doesn't matter, only your rank relative to ~3 lakh other aspirants. That means the only way to genuinely prepare is to take mocks repeatedly and watch your percentile graph move. Every 99-plus percentile candidate has taken at least 25 full mocks; most have taken 40+. MockSetu's CAT simulator lets you take unlimited free full-length mocks with sectional locks, the official calculator and scratchpad, and a percentile estimate after every attempt.

How to use MockSetu for your CAT preparation

From July to September: one mock per week, focus on building section accuracy, ignore percentile. October: switch to two mocks per week, start tracking percentile movement. November: three mocks per week in the 8:30 AM or 2:30 PM slot (whichever matches your real CAT shift). The week before CAT: take only 2 light mocks — rest matters more than reps. After every mock, the single most valuable hour you'll spend is reviewing the questions you skipped: were they actually un-solvable, or did you panic-skip them?

  • Always honour the 40-minute sectional lock — practising without it is worthless
  • Use the on-screen calculator only in DILR and QA, never in VARC
  • Track your section-wise percentile trend, not raw score
  • Practise TITA questions specifically — they have no negative marking
  • VARC is the most coachable section; if your VARC percentile is below 90, mock count is your fix

CAT Syllabus 2026

VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension)

  • Reading Comprehension (4 long passages, ~16 questions)
  • Para Jumbles (4–5 sentence reordering)
  • Para Summary (one-line summary MCQs)
  • Odd-One-Out / Para Completion
  • Critical Reasoning (sparingly tested)

DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning)

  • DI: Tables, Bar/Pie charts, Caselets, Mixed graphs
  • LR: Arrangements (linear, circular), Puzzles, Distribution, Tournaments, Set theory
  • Games & Tournaments, Routes & Networks
  • Selection criteria & Decision making

QA (Quantitative Aptitude)

  • Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit-Loss, Ratios, Averages, TSD, Time & Work)
  • Algebra (Equations, Functions, Logarithms, Inequalities)
  • Number System (Divisibility, Remainders, HCF/LCM)
  • Geometry & Mensuration (Triangles, Circles, 3D)
  • Modern Math (P&C, Probability, Set theory)

CAT Mock Test — FAQs

Is MockSetu's CAT mock test free?

Yes — every CAT mock test on MockSetu is completely free with unlimited attempts. No subscription, no card.

Does MockSetu's CAT mock have sectional time-locks?

Yes. Each section has its own 40-minute timer that auto-locks at the end, exactly like the real IIM CAT. You cannot jump between sections.

How many CAT mocks should I take?

99+ percentile candidates typically take 25–40 full-length CAT mock tests. The first 10 calibrate your baseline; the next 15 build percentile growth; the last 10 are about peaking on exam day.

Does MockSetu show CAT percentile?

Yes. After each mock you get a sectional percentile estimate (VARC / DILR / QA) plus an overall percentile, benchmarked against other MockSetu users who took the same mock.

Are TITA questions included in MockSetu CAT mocks?

Yes. Both MCQ and TITA (Type-In-The-Answer / non-MCQ) questions are included with the official scoring rule — TITA has no negative marking.

Can MockSetu CAT mocks be taken on mobile?

Sectional mocks work on mobile, but we strongly recommend taking the full 2-hour CAT mock on a laptop with the on-screen calculator and scratchpad for realistic conditions.

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