How Many Mocks to Attempt in the Last Month Before CAT 2025?

With CAT 2025 less than a month away, one of the most common questions people ask as aspirants is: "How many mocks should I take in the last month to optimise my CAT 2025 score. For most aspirants, 10-15 mocks with in-depth analysis is ideal.  The idea is to come into the exam hall confident, relaxed, and ready to adjust, rather than psychologically exhausted from excessive practice.

Why Mock Tests Matter in the Last Month

Mock tests serve two essential functions in the last month before CAT:

1. Simulating Exam Conditions - Mock tests reiterate the actual CAT exam pattern and assist with managing time and pressure.
2. Identifying weak areas - Mocks will highlight other errors of omission, whether due to a gap in accuracy, decreased speed or lack of conceptual clarity.

You could walk into the actual exam poorly prepared if you do not have sufficient mocks in mind as part of your strategy, and taking too many mocks can mean you are fatigued, burnt out, or no longer learning anything useful from the individual tests.

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What is the Ideal Frequency of Mock Tests? 

So, how many CAT mock tests should you complete in the last month? The question is partly a subjective one, as the amount you should practice will depend on where you are in your preparation: 

• If you've established a good level of preparation and regularity, A good target is 12–15 mocks in the final month, working towards 3–4 per week. This should allow you to get back into the exam rhythm without pushing yourself too much.
• If you know you still have work to do in some key sections, A good target is 8–10 mocks (2–3 a week) and giving yourself extra time for targeted revision during the interim stages.
• If you've only just started doing serious mock practice: To start with, you should be doing 1 or 2 mocks a week, and probably ramping up numbers in the last two weeks as you find your comfort.
• Ultimately, it is more important to look at how you are doing your mocks rather than just the number of mocks. 

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The Golden Rule: Quality vs Quantity 

A lot of aspirants fall into the pattern of just moving from one mock to another without sufficient analysis. In the last month of your preparation, the analysis should take you at least twice as long as trying to attempt the mock! Here is a way to analyse mocks: 

• Go through every question you mentioned you got wrong or did not attempt.
• Be clear as to whether you made errors based on a gap in knowledge, calculation, or a time mismanagement issue.
• Be mindful of the common problem areas you note and fix them via short bursts of practice.
• If you don't follow this step, doing 20 mocks won't be as valuable as doing 10 mocks and doing proper analysis and focused practice."

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Conclusion

There’s no one magic number of mocks to focus on in the final month leading up to CAT 2025, as it’s about balancing practice and rest. Most aspirants will find a good number of mocks to be 10–15 mocks, coupled with deep analysis. The goal is to go into the exam hall confidently, calmly and be ready for change, rather than exhausted from over-practice.
 
So, make sure you stage your mocks well, stay light, strong and prepare well for the day.