CAT 2026 · Quantitative Ability
Free CAT Quant Mock Test — 22 Questions, 40 Minutes
A CAT Quantitative Ability mock test is a 40-minute sectional paper of 22 questions covering arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number systems and modern maths, marked +3 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong MCQ. Recent CAT papers have leaned heavily on arithmetic and algebra, so those two areas carry most of the marks.
- 22
- Questions
- 66
- Marks
- 40 min
- Time
- +3 / -1
- Marking
What comes in CAT QA
- Arithmetic and algebra dominate — together they usually account for well over half the section.
- Geometry and mensuration appear in smaller numbers but are high-yield if prepared.
- Number systems and modern maths (permutations, probability, progressions) fill the remainder.
- A meaningful share of questions are TITA, carrying no negative marking.
What is a good CAT QA score?
| Sectional score | Approximate percentile |
|---|---|
| 10 marks | ~60 percentile |
| 30–32 marks | ~99 percentile |
Percentile anchors are indicative, taken from published CAT 2025 slot analyses. They move a long way with paper difficulty — the 99th percentile in DILR needed close to 38 marks in CAT 2024 but around 30 in CAT 2025. Treat these as a direction of travel, not a target.
How to attempt CAT QA
Arithmetic first, always
Arithmetic carries the largest share of the section and needs the least theory. Clearing arithmetic reliably is the fastest route from a 70 percentile QA to a 90.
Attempt every TITA question
TITA questions carry no negative marking. Even a considered guess has positive expected value, and most aspirants leave several unattempted out of habit.
Two passes, not one
Take a first pass picking off everything you can solve in under 90 seconds, then return. Solving in paper order is the most common reason strong quant students run out of clock.
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CAT QA mock tests — common questions
- What is a CAT Quant mock test?
- A CAT Quant mock test is a 40-minute sectional test of 22 questions covering arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number systems and modern maths, marked +3 for correct and −1 for a wrong MCQ, matching the third section of the real CAT.
- What is a good QA score in CAT?
- Roughly 30–32 marks in Quantitative Ability reaches the 99th percentile, while about 10 marks sits near the 60th. QA rewards steady accuracy more than volume — the jump from 60th to 99th is only about 20 marks, or seven more correct answers.
- Which topics matter most in CAT Quant?
- Arithmetic and algebra carry the most marks in recent CAT papers, together making up well over half the section. Geometry, number systems and modern maths share the rest.
- Can a non-engineer score well in CAT Quant?
- Yes. CAT Quant tests school-level mathematics applied under time pressure, not advanced engineering maths. Non-engineers usually need more drilling on arithmetic and algebra speed, but the syllabus itself carries no advantage for an engineering background.
- How many Quant sectionals should I take?
- Two to three Quant sectionals a week works well alongside full mocks. Use sectionals to build topic accuracy and full mocks to practise leaving questions behind when the clock demands it.
- What is a sectional mock test in CAT?
- A sectional mock is a 40-minute test covering one CAT section only — VARC, DILR or QA — instead of the full 68-question paper. It is used to fix accuracy and strategy inside a single section without spending two hours on a full mock.
- Are these CAT sectional tests really free?
- Yes. Every CAT sectional test on MockTestZone is free with no payment at any stage. A free account unlocks saved results, AI explanations and percentile tracking across attempts.
- How many CAT mocks should I take in total?
- Most aspirants take 30 to 40 full-length mocks before CAT, with 20 to 25 being a workable minimum if you are starting late. Aiming past 99 percentile usually means 50 or more. Analysis quality matters more than the count — an unanalysed mock teaches almost nothing.
- When should I start taking CAT mocks?
- Start full-length mocks about four to five months before the exam, once you have covered roughly half the syllabus. Sectional tests can start earlier, as soon as you have finished a topic.
- How long should I spend analysing a CAT mock?
- Spend two to three hours analysing each full mock. Categorise every wrong answer as a concept gap, a silly error or a selection mistake, then track which category is costing you the most across mocks.
Practise the other CAT sections
The full CAT paper is 68 questions in 120 minutes, with a strict 40-minute lock on each section. Sectionals fix one section at a time; full mocks train the switch between them.