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CAT Previous Year Questions (PYQ) with Chapter-Wise Practice & Video Solutions — Free
If you are preparing for CAT 2026 or any top MBA entrance exam, solving CAT previous year questions (PYQs) is the single most effective thing you can do right now. Not reading theory. Not watching lectures passively. Solving real questions — the same ones that have appeared in the actual CAT exam.
At CatMock, we have built the most complete and interactive PYQ practice platform for CAT and four other major MBA entrance exams — completely free. Every question comes with a detailed written solution and a step-by-step video explanation by expert educators, so you never get stuck wondering "why is this the right answer?"
Quick Summary: CatMock offers chapter-wise and year-wise PYQ practice for CAT, SNAP, XAT, NMAT, and CMAT — with video solutions, progress tracking, bookmarks, and a built-in study timer. 100% free. No login needed to browse.
Why Solving CAT PYQs Is the Best Preparation Strategy
Every experienced CAT mentor — and every IIM alumni — will tell you the same thing: there is no substitute for practicing with actual past questions. Here is why that advice stands up to scrutiny.
The CAT exam pattern is consistent over time.
While the number of questions shifted from 100 to 68 after 2021, the core topics in VARC, DILR, and QA have remained stable for a decade. When you solve PYQs chapter-wise, you learn exactly which concepts appear repeatedly, and you stop wasting time on low-priority topics.
PYQs calibrate your speed and accuracy
CAT is not just about knowing answers — it is about knowing them fast enough. Practicing with timed PYQs under real exam conditions trains your brain to work at the speed the exam demands. Our built-in study timer helps you do exactly that.
They reveal your weakest areas with precision
After solving a batch of chapter-wise questions on, say, Arithmetic or Reading Comprehension, you will quickly identify where your performance drops. Our instant correct/incorrect feedback highlights these gaps in real time, so you can course-correct fast.
What Makes CatMock Different from Other PYQ Platforms?
There are several websites offering CAT previous year papers. Most of them give you a PDF to download. Some offer online tests. Very few offer video solutions for every single question. None of them cover five major MBA exams on one platform — for free.
Video explanation for every question
Not just a text answer key. You watch an expert solve it live, step by step.
Chapter-wise and year-wise modes
Focus on weak topics or attempt a full paper, whichever suits your study plan.
Five exams in one place
CAT, SNAP, XAT, NMAT, and CMAT. Perfect for students applying to multiple MBA colleges.
Bookmarks
Save any question you want to revisit, creating your own personalized revision set.
Progress tracking
See exactly how many questions you have solved and how your accuracy is improving.
Built-in study timer
Simulate real exam pressure while practicing at home.
Free access
No subscription, no paywalls, no surprise charges.
How to Use CatMock PYQs Effectively
A week-by-week plan that separates the 99 percentilers from the rest.
Chapter-Wise Foundation
Start with chapter-wise practice on your weakest section. If QA is your weak spot, begin with Arithmetic, then Algebra, then Geometry. Spend 45 minutes per session solving 20–25 questions from one chapter only. After every session, watch the video solutions for every question you got wrong — not just the ones you could not attempt.
Section-Wise Timed Practice
Start with chapter-wise practice on your weakest section. If QA is your weak spot, begin with Arithmetic, then Algebra, then Geometry. Spend 45 minutes per session solving 20–25 questions from one chapter only. After every session, watch the video solutions for every question you got wrong — not just the ones you could not attempt.
Full-Length Year-Wise Papers
Attempt full previous year CAT papers from 2020 onwards in one sitting, under strict time conditions. Start with older papers (2019–2021) that had 100 questions to build endurance. Then shift to recent papers (2022–2025) that reflect the current 68-question format. After each paper, review every mistake using the video explanations before moving on.
Chapter-Wise Breakdown: What the CAT Actually Tests
Quantitative Ability (QA)
Arithmetic consistently accounts for the largest share of QA questions — roughly 35–40% of the section. This includes percentages, profit and loss, time-speed-distance, and ratios. Algebra comes second, followed by Geometry and Number Systems. Modern Math topics like P&C and Probability appear occasionally but carry lower frequency.
VARC — Verbal Ability & RC
Reading Comprehension dominates this section, typically making up 65–70% of the questions across three or four long passages. Para-jumbles, Para-summary, and Odd Sentence Out form the remaining verbal ability questions. Practicing RC passages from our PYQ bank trains you to read at the speed and depth CAT demands.
DILR — Data Interpretation & LR
DILR is the most volatile section in terms of difficulty. CAT 2025 DILR was widely considered the hardest section of the paper. The section typically has four sets of 4–5 questions each, mixing bar charts, tables, and complex logical arrangements. Practicing real DILR sets from previous years — with video walkthroughs — is the only reliable way to build the set-reading skills this section demands.
Preparing for SNAP, XAT, NMAT, and CMAT? We Have You Covered
Most MBA aspirants do not apply only to IIMs. If you are targeting SIBM, SCMHRD, XLRI, NMIMS, or JBIMS, you need to prepare for SNAP, XAT, NMAT, and CMAT respectively. CatMock is the only free platform where you can practice PYQs for all five exams in one place, chapter-wise, with video solutions. This saves you time, keeps your preparation organized, and means you never have to juggle five different apps or websites during what is already an intense preparation period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about practicing CAT PYQs on CatMock.
Are all CAT PYQs on CatMock completely free?
Yes. Every question, written solution, and video explanation on CatMock is free to access. You can browse and practice without creating an account, though creating a free account lets you save progress and bookmark questions.
How far back do the CAT PYQs go?
CatMock covers CAT questions from recent years going up to and including CAT 2025. We organize them both year-wise and chapter-wise so you can approach your practice either way.
Can I practice CAT PYQs section-wise (VARC, DILR, QA separately)?
Yes. Our chapter-wise mode lets you practice any specific topic or section independently. This is ideal for the first few months of preparation when you want to build section-specific strength before attempting full papers.
Does CatMock cover exams other than CAT?
Yes. CatMock covers five MBA entrance exams: CAT, SNAP, XAT, NMAT, and CMAT — all with chapter-wise PYQ practice and video solutions. It is the most comprehensive multi-exam PYQ platform available for free.
How are the video solutions different from just reading a text solution?
Video solutions show you how an expert thinks through a problem in real time — including which shortcuts they use, which traps they avoid, and how they manage time. This is especially valuable for DILR sets and RC-based questions where the approach matters as much as the answer.
Is CatMock suitable for beginners or only for advanced students?
Both. Beginners can start with chapter-wise practice on individual topics to build foundational understanding. Advanced students can attempt full-year papers under timed conditions. The platform adapts to wherever you are in your preparation journey.