CAT 2025 Mock Test has been released on the official website on November 12, 2025. The mock is made available by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for registered candidates across India ahead of the CAT 2025 Exam scheduled for November 30 2025.
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What the CAT 2025 Mock Test Includes?
The Free CAT Mock Test is designed to familiarise candidates with the exact exam interface, navigation, section sequence and question types. According to the media release, the mock test will appear on the official site at the same login portal used for candidate credentials. Given below are the key features of CAT Mock Test:
- Access begins November 12 2025.
- It is available on the official website of CAT (i.e., iimcat.ac.in).
- The test mirrors the actual exam’s sections (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude) and the computer-based interface.
- It is free of cost for registered candidates.
Why Attempt the Official Mock Test?
Attempting the CAT 2025 Official Mock Test helps candidates in several critical ways:
- It allows one to experience the real exam environment, including section timers, interface layout and navigation flow.
- It reveals the actual sequence of sections and how the software locks sections or enables review functions. Know this avoids surprises on exam day.
- It helps in building exam-day stamina by simulating the full duration and uninterrupted format under timed conditions.
- It aids in managing anxiety and familiarising oneself with how question types appear (MCQs vs non-MCQs), helping one refine strategy accordingly.
Read More: CAT 2025 Exam Pattern
How to Access the CAT 2025 Mock Test?
Candidates should follow the steps below to access the CAT 2025 Official Mock Test:
- Go to the official CAT website (iimcat.ac.in).
- Log in using the same candidate credentials used during registration.
- Navigate to the “Mock Test” or similar tab.
- Read the instructions, accept the terms and conditions and click the “I am ready to begin” or equivalent prompt.
- Start the test and aim to complete all sections in one sitting, adhering to the time limits.
Best Practices for Using the Official Mock Test
When using the CAT Mock Test, candidates should observe the following disciplined approach:
- Attempt the full duration of the mock without breaks to simulate the actual exam scenario.
- Follow the exact section sequence and sectional time limits as given in the actual test: typically, forty minutes per section for CAT.
- After completion, review which questions were answered, skipped or marked for review, note time spent per question.
- Analyse areas where accuracy was low or time was high; then adjust strategy accordingly for subsequent practice.
- Use the official mock as a baseline, then incorporate more full-length mocks (preferably from credible sources) to build consistency and speed.
Check: CAT Question Papers
What the Official Mock Test Does Not Provide?
It is important to note a few limitations of the official mock test:
- It may not reflect slight changes or surprises in the question-type mix or difficulty that appear in the actual CAT 2025 exam. The media release expressly states that IIMs reserve the right to modify test date/time or format if warranted.
- The mock test may use a smaller number of questions or a slightly simplified version compared to the actual exam.
- It does not guarantee percentile or rank, and should therefore be treated as a familiarisation tool, not an ultimate benchmark.
Key Dates Related to CAT 2025 & the Mock Test
CAT 2025 Official Mock Test is released on November 12, 2025. Students can check out the CAT 2025 Dates in the table shown below:
Conclusion
With the CAT 2025 official mock test now live as of November 12 2025, candidates must use this opportunity to fully familiarise themselves with the format, timing and navigation. Attempting the mock under real-exam conditions will reduce surprises on exam day and help sharpen strategy for each section. Once the official mock is attempted, candidates should continue rigorous full-length mock testing to refine speed, accuracy and section-wise strategy ahead of November 30 2025.
