Question 1

Is the CAT mock test on TestCrux really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every CAT mock test on TestCrux is 100% free — no paywall, no trial expiry, and no credit-card required. Sign up with your phone number or email to save attempts, view topic-wise analytics, and track your percentile across cycles.

Question 2

What is the CAT exam pattern for 2026?

Accepted Answer

CAT (Common Admission Test) 2026 is a computer-based test (cbt) with mandatory sectional time limit test with 66 questions for a total of 198 marks, conducted over 2 hours. The paper is divided into 3 sections — Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), Quantitative Ability (QA). Marking scheme: +3 for correct, -1 for wrong (MCQ); +3 / 0 for TITA (non-MCQ).

Question 3

Is there negative marking in CAT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, CAT has negative marking. Exact scheme: +3 for correct, -1 for wrong (MCQ); +3 / 0 for TITA (non-MCQ). Our mock tests apply the same penalty so your score and percentile reflect the real exam.

Question 4

What is the educational qualification required for CAT?

Accepted Answer

To appear for CAT (Common Admission Test), a candidate typically needs: Bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). Final-year students are usually allowed to appear provisionally — refer to the official Indian Institutes of Management (rotating) for the exact cut-off.

Question 5

When will CAT 2026 be conducted?

Accepted Answer

The next CAT exam is scheduled for 29 Nov 2026. Indian Institutes of Management (rotating) publishes the detailed date sheet in the official notification. TestCrux updates this page as soon as the schedule is revised — bookmark it to stay current.

Question 6

What is the CAT application fee?

Accepted Answer

The CAT application fee for the general category is ₹2,500. Rs. 1250 for SC/ST/PwD

Question 7

How should I prepare for CAT with TestCrux?

Accepted Answer

Start with one full-length CAT mock test on TestCrux to get a baseline score and percentile. Review the topic-wise heatmap to find your weakest chapters, then take 10-15 sectional tests focused on those topics. Finish with 3-4 more full-length mocks in the two weeks before the exam to build stamina. Every attempt gives you time-per-question analytics so you can fix pacing issues before the real exam.

Question 8

Who conducts CAT?

Accepted Answer

CAT (Common Admission Test) is conducted by Indian Institutes of Management (rotating). The official notification, answer keys and result are published on https://iimcat.ac.in. TestCrux builds its mock tests against the latest official pattern from Indian Institutes of Management (rotating) so your practice always matches what you'll see on exam day.

Section	Qs	Marks	Time
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)	24	72	40 min
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)	20	60	40 min
Quantitative Ability (QA)	22	66	40 min

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