The official CAT 2025 mock test will be available online from November 12, 2025, at the IIMCAT website. Candidates can use this mock test to familiarise themselves with the exam interface, question format, and timing before the actual CAT 2025 exam on November 30, 2025.
IIM authorities have stated that the mock test provides a real-exam experience to help candidates feel comfortable on exam day. Although many students practice through third-party mock tests, attempting the official mock test is recommended at least once.
How to Take Official CAT 2025 Mock Test
Candidates can follow these steps to attempt the CAT 2025 official mock test:
Visit the official website iimcat.ac.in
Click on the mock test link
Enter the username and password
Read all instructions carefully
Start the test and attempt questions as per the guidelines
The mock test will remain accessible until November 30, 2025, the day of the exam.
CAT 2025 Mock Test Key Highlights
The official CAT 2025 mock test is designed to mirror the actual exam in structure and timing:
- Total duration: 120 minutes with sectional time limit of 40 minutes per section
- Section order: VARC – DILR – Quantitative Aptitude
- Answer options: Candidates can select from four given options
- Review option: Answers can be saved for later review before the section ends
- Automatic section shift: The test moves to the next section after 40 minutes
- Test end: The test ends automatically after 120 minutes
- Result: Displayed at the end of the mock test for reference only
Candidates are advised to use this official mock test to understand exam navigation, timing, and question pattern to boost confidence before CAT 2025.
