Common Admission Test (CAT) Mock Test 2026
How to practice for Common Admission Test (CAT)?
What is the Common Admission Test (CAT) Exam Pattern?
Written Examination
written • Weightage: 100
VARC
Questions
24
Duration
40 Min
Marks
72
Negative
-1
DILR
Questions
22
Duration
40 Min
Marks
66
Negative
-1
Quantitative Ability
Questions
22
Duration
40 Min
Marks
66
Negative
-1
Important Guideline
Total Duration is 120 Minutes with 68 Questions.* Negative marking rules are strictly applicable. Avoid guessing.
Practice Common Admission Test (CAT) Topics by Round
Section-wise topic practice links mapped to the actual stages and rounds of Common Admission Test (CAT). This keeps revision aligned with the latest exam pattern and makes it easier to jump directly into the high-weight sections aspirants usually search for.
Written Examination · Quantitative Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
Common Admission Test (CAT) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
What is the Common Admission Test (CAT) syllabus for 2026?
The Common Admission Test (CAT) syllabus covers 3 subjects: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability. The exam has 68 questions across 3 sections in 120 minutes, with negative marking.
Common Admission Test (CAT) Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| VARC | 24 | 40 min | −0.33 per wrong |
| DILR | 22 | 40 min | −0.33 per wrong |
| QA | 22 | 40 min | −0.33 per wrong |
| Total | 68 | 120 min |
Marking scheme: +3 correct · -1 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-07-21.
Subjects in the Common Admission Test (CAT) Syllabus
- Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Ability
Drill individual topics with free topic-wise practice tests before attempting full-length papers.
Is there negative marking in Common Admission Test (CAT)?
Yes. Common Admission Test (CAT) deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.33 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.
Frequently Asked Questions — Common Admission Test (CAT)
The CAT exam is a 120-minute computer-based test with 66 questions divided into three sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC - 24 questions, 40 mins), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR - 20 questions, 40 mins), and Quantitative Ability (QA - 22 questions, 40 mins).
Yes, there is negative marking of -1 mark (0.33 ratio) for incorrect multiple-choice questions (MCQs). However, there is no negative marking for non-MCQ questions (Type in the Answer or TITA questions).
The CAT syllabus covers VARC (comprehension, grammar, verbal reasoning), DILR (puzzles, charts, logical arrangements), and Quantitative Ability (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, modern math).
The CAT exam is considered one of the hardest MBA entrance exams in India, requiring high logical skills, reading speed, and quantitative agility.
YourMockTest provides simulated CAT mock tests with strict 40-minute sectional timers, enabling you to practice transitioning between sections and analyze your topic-wise accuracy instantly.
