CAT 2025: When is the right time to start taking full-length mock tests?

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is more than just another entrance exam — it serves as the gateway to India’s premier Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and several of the country’s top-performing B-schools. Every year, lakhs of aspirants compete, making it one of the most challenging and competitive examinations in the nation.

In the previous cycle, CAT recorded over 3.3 lakh registrations, with nearly 3 lakh candidates appearing for the test. Similarly, CAT 2023 witnessed close to 3.3 lakh registrations and about 2.9 lakh test-takers. With these rising numbers, one persistent question troubles aspirants: When should you begin practicing full-length mock tests?