The model used in our full mocks
68 questions in 120 minutes: VARC (24), DILR (22) and QA (22), in that order. Each section has 40 minutes. You can move within the current section; an earlier section closes when its clock expires. Our mocks do not unlock later sections early.
| Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension | 24 | 40 minutes |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | 22 | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Ability | 22 | 40 minutes |
Marking and typed answers
A correct answer scores +3. An incorrect MCQ scores −1. Incorrect TITA and unanswered questions score 0. TITA questions have no options; enter the answer requested in the stem, including a digit sequence for paragraph ordering. The question mix in our mocks follows a recent model with 23 TITA questions. Future CAT papers may vary.
Your result
We report your raw score, correct, incorrect and unanswered questions, and section accuracy. We do not turn a small sample into a claimed CAT percentile or admission probability. CAT’s official scaling and percentile calculations are performed by the examining authority.
Official dates and applications
The CAT 2026 notification gives 29 November 2026 as the examination date. Always check the official CAT website for updates, deadlines, eligibility, accommodations and applications. The registration deadline shown in the published notice has passed; check the official portal for current services.
Visit the official CAT website ↗Sources checked on 13 October 2026
- CAT 2026 advertisement published by IIM Calcutta
- IMS’s first-hand analysis of the CAT 2025 question mix
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