Free CAT 2026 Mock Test

Full-Length 120 Minute IIM Practice Simulation

CAT 2026 Registration

Register for free to attempt the CAT 2026 full-length mock test.

40m / Section

Experience the actual CAT pressure with strictly timed 40-minute windows for VARC, DILR, and Quant.

99+ Percentile AI

Get an immediate estimation of your percentile relative to 2.5 lakh+ annual CAT aspirants.

IIM Target Benchmarking

Know exactly which IIMs you can get based on your sectional accuracy and overall raw score.

CAT 2026 Score vs Percentile Chart & Projections

Based on historical data from IIM Lucknow (2023) and IIM Calcutta (2024), here is the projected raw score required (out of 198) to hit your dream percentile.

99.9+ %ile

105+

IIM A/B/C

99+ %ile

85+

Top 7 IIMs

95+ %ile

65+

IIM K/I/S

90+ %ile

50+

New IIMs

85+ %ile

40+

Baby IIMs

80+ %ile

30+

Private MBA

70+ %ile

20+

State Uni

60+ %ile

15+

Improvement

Top IIMs & Expected Cutoffs for CAT 2026

Target InstituteExpected Cutoff
IIM Ahmedabad99.5+ %ile
IIM Bangalore99.2+ %ile
IIM Calcutta99+ %ile
FMS Delhi98.5+ %ile
SPJIMR Mumbai95+ %ile
MDI Gurgaon94+ %ile

Section-wise Prep Strategy: VARC, DILR, and QA

VARC

24 Questions | 40 Minutes

  • Focus on 4 RC Passages (16 Questions)
  • Verbal Logic (Para-jumbles, Odd-one-out)
  • Accuracy over speed matters here.

DILR

20 Questions | 40 Minutes

  • Aim to crack 2 Full Sets (8-10 Questions)
  • Pick the logically straightforward sets first
  • Varies from Games to Numerical Puzzle Logic.

QA

22 Questions | 40 Minutes

  • Master Arithmetic (8-10 Questions)
  • Focus on Geometry and Algebra basics
  • Solve TITA first (No Negative Marking).

The BLUEPRINT for IIMs

CAT score is only 50-60% of the selection criteria for top IIMs. You also need a strong profile to get those dream calls.

1

Sectional Cutoffs

Must clear minimum 70-80 %ile in all three sections to be considered.

2

Academic profile

10th, 12th, and Graduation marks play a huge role in the final shortlist.

3

Work experience

Candidates with 24-36 months of work-ex often get the highest preference.

Target IIM Admissions

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CAT Mock Test 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

QIs this CAT 2026 Mock Test completely free?

Yes, this full-length CAT 2026 mock test is completely free. It provides a real exam interface experience with 66 questions to be solved in 120 minutes.

QWhat is the pattern of the CAT Mock Test?

The mock test strictly follows the latest CAT pattern: 24 questions in VARC, 20 in DILR, and 22 in Quantitative Ability (QA). The total duration is 120 minutes with a sectional time limit of 40 minutes each.

QAre the questions similar to the actual CAT exam?

Our experts actively analyze past CAT papers. The difficulty level of this mock test is curated by IIM alumni to closely match the actual exam difficulty, ranging from moderate to tough.

QDo I get detailed solutions after the test?

Absolutely! Upon submission, you will receive an instant score sheet along with detailed text solutions and analytical breakdowns for every question.

CAT 2026 Mock Test vs. Legacy Test Series

When preparing for CAT, aspirants frequently compare leading national test series like TIME's AIMCAT, IMS's SimCAT, and Career Launcher's (CL) CDC. Below is a realistic breakdown of how our free online practice simulator compares to these legacy offerings:

Legacy Test Series (AIMCAT / SimCAT / CDC)

  • Target: Large-scale national bench-marking with high percentile scaling.
  • Toughness: Often deliberately harder than the actual exam to build resistance.
  • Price: Highly premium (ranges between ₹5,000 to ₹10,000+).
  • Analytics: General score percentiles but lacking dynamic personalized study roadmaps.

Our Free CAT Mock Simulation Tool

  • Target: Realistic toughness level matching recent IIM papers (2023 & 2024).
  • Toughness: Curated moderate-to-tough balance that reflects the actual exam structure.
  • Price: 100% Free - no subscription or credit card details required.
  • Analytics: Dynamic score calculation, instant percentile prediction, and profile evaluation.

*While legacy test series are crucial for final benchmarking, our free simulator is the perfect daily utility tool to evaluate your prep level, practice sectional timings, and get instant admissions profiling without any cost.