CAT Official Mock Test 2026: Release Date, Direct Link at iimcat.ac.in, Interface, How to Attempt, Benefits

Official CAT Mock Test is released by IIMs every year before the CAT exam day. It contains selected questions from previous years' Common Admission Test (CAT) papers. The objective of Official CAT Mock Test is to familiarize the candidates with different types of questions generally asked in CAT (MCQs/ Non-MCQs) and the exam interface. 

Candidates can access CAT 2026 Official Mock Test directly from these links:

• CAT 2026 Mock Test Link: To be released
• Link - For PwD Candidates: To be released
• Link - For PwD Candidates (Blindness and Low Vision): To be released

CAT 2025 Mock Test Direct Link
For reference, candidates can access CAT Official Mock Test 2025 from these links:

• CAT 2025 Mock Test Link: https://cdn4.digialm.com//OnlineAssessment/index.html?32842@@M214 CAT 2025 Mock Test 

• Link - For PwD Candidates: https://cdn4.digialm.com//OnlineAssessment/index.html?32842@@M215 CAT 2025 Mock Test 

• Link - For PwD Candidates (Blindness and Low Vision): https://cdn4.digialm.com//OnlineAssessment/index.html?32842@@M216

CAT Official Mock Test 2026 will be same as the CAT 2026 exam pattern. Check expected CAT official mock test pattern in the table below.

No, it is not necessary that CAT exam pattern is same as Official CAT Mock Test pattern. Clarifying this point, CAT website iimcat.ac.in website last year said: “The objective of this Mock Test is not to disclose the exam pattern for CAT 2026 and the number, type and pattern of questions, as well as sequence and timing of sections in the Mock Exam are only indicative and these are subject to variations from year to year as decided by the CAT authorities.” 

Follow these simple steps to take CAT Official Mock Test.

1. Click on this official CAT Mock Test direct link
2. Click on “Sign In” Button
3. Read Test Instructions and click on “Next” button
4. Read more instruction, click on “Terms and conditions” check box and then click on “I am ready to begin”
5. Start taking the CAT Mock Test

No registration is required for taking CAT official mock test.

CAT 2026 Official Mock Test is expected to be released on November 10, 2026. The objective of CAT official mock test is only to familiarize the candidates with types of questions asked, and the exam interface. CAT official mock test 2026 PDF free download link is given below. You can download CAT Official Mock Test PDF from the link below. 

CAT Mock Test Navigation Guide is released by conducting IIM and includes following information: 

Overview of Mock Test Navigation Guide

Section A: Steps to Navigate to CAT Mock Test Link

1. Click on Mock Test Link available on CAT official website
2. Post login, click F11 button read through the “General Instructions for Candidate”
3. Click on NEXT to move to the next page
4. Read through “Other Important Instructions for Candidate:”
5. Click on the disclaimer check box on “Other Important Instructions for Candidate:”
6. Click on “I am ready to begin” to begin your Mock Test…
7. Candidates will see the first question of the first section and the CAT Mock Test starts.

Section B: General guide on various features on Candidate Mock Test Screen.

1. Calculator
2. Timer:
3. Question Palette.
4. Expand the question area:
5. Scrolling
6. Answering a question
7. Changing the response.
8. Navigating through sections.
9. Zoom Option (Screen magnification)

The official CAT Mock test is a good guide about the forthcoming CAT exam pattern and CAT syllabus, type and number of questions in real CAT exam. All questions are based on previous year CAT question papers. However, there is only 1 official CAT Mock Test that is released by IIMs. CAT Official Mock Test also does not have answers and solutions. 

Indeed, CAT Mock Tests are best preparation tool for CAT exam preparation. According to CAT Toppers, you should take at least 20-30 Mocks to improve your question solving skills. But IIMs release only 1 mock test, and good mock tests by coaching companies are paid.

To help MBA aspirants to take free mock tests, MBAUniverse.com CAT Mock Tests are live. These are totally free and can be taken online now. Also check sample papers and previous year’s question paper: 

• CAT Mock Tests 2026
• CAT Sample Tests 2026
• CAT Previous Years Question Papers 

In summary, CAT 2026 Official Mock Test will be released in November 2026. The objective of Official CAT Mock Test is to familiarize the candidates with different types of questions generally asked in CAT (MCQs/ Non-MCQs) and the exam interface. Also download CAT Mock Test PDF.