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Generally, the official mock tests are available on the official website of CAT which is https./iimcat.ac.in. The examination is conducted by Indian Institutes of Management. Check out the below steps to know how get official CAT mock tests online:

• Aspirants are requested to visit the official website of CAT (https./iimcat.ac.in)
• Login in through the CAT credentials.
• Click on the "mock test" button on the left side of screen. 
• Official CAT mock test is available for practise to candidates who have registered for exam.
• After that, the screen will display the instructions.
• After reading the instructions carefully, click on 'I am ready to begin' tab and start writing the exam.

Please keep checking the official website of CAT to have up-to-date information. 

To know the paper pattern and ATMA question paper, ATMA mock test is being conducted before the ATMA exam. The mock test will be available on the ATMA official website at least two days before the exam date. Candidates must know that it is mandatory for the registered candidates planning to appear for the ATMA exam to take the ATMA mock test. To know how to appear for the ATMA mock test follow the steps mentioned below: 1. Visit the official website of ATMA AIMS 2. In the topmost bar, click on Mock Test button 3. Candidates will be redirected to a new webpage 3. Login using the email ID and password which the candidates used to register themselves for the ATMA exam 4. After login, candidates will be redirected to a new window where they will have a set of instructions that they need to follow 5. Click on the tab indicating Mock Test 1 after reading the instructions carefully and take the test.

Common Admission Test or CAT is a national-level management aptitude test conducted by IIM for admission to MBA. Each year, over 2.3 Lacs candidates take the CAT exam, which is accepted by the IIMs and top MBA colleges in India. It is important to apply strict selection criteria to identify the top candidates among them. That's why, the CAT exam is tougher than other MBA entrance exams. Even though the syllabus of CAT is the same as that of other MBA entrance exams, the question paper set by the IIM faculty always has tough questions. Moreover, CAT has a sectional time limit for each section which is not there in any other exam except XAT.

Common Admission Test, commonly know as CAT is conducted by Indian Institute of Management in the month of November. It's important for CAT aspirants to have sheer knowledge of each topic and subject to have a clear preparation strategy. CAT syllabus includes Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) and Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR). As per the last few year's exam patterns, CAT usually gives more emphasis to QA making up to 34% weightage followed by VARC, 34% and DILR which has 32% of the test. Please have a look at the subject/section weighatge in CAT exam:

• Verbal Ability - 10% 
• Reading Comprehension - 24%
• Data Interpretation - 16%
• Logical Reasoning - 16%
• Quantitative Apitude - 34%

It's important to note that the above are general trends. It is possible that the exam-taking committee may make amendments in the coming year. Visit the official website of CAT for the most accurate and up-to-date information on CAT exam. 

Solving the ATMA question paper is very important from preparation point of view. Since ATMA is a speed based test where candidates have to read long passages, tables and charts, do multiple calculations and solve tricky puzzles, one needs to have prior practice of the same. The ATMA mock tests serve this purpose. However, to know what type of passages and puzzles are there in the ATMA exam, you need to attempt previous years' question papers. Some of the benefits of solving last years' ATMA question paper are: 1. With the help of previous year's ATMA question paper, you can understand the latest ATMA exam pattern and marking scheme 2. Practicing ATMA question papers improves speed and accuracy in solving the questions 3. Practicing ATMA question papers improves time management skills as you would get to know which type of questions take how much time. 4. When you practice ATMA question papers, you gain confidence that you can solve all types of ATMA questions. This confidence helps in performing better in the exam.

The ideal time to start giving the CAT mock test series depends on one's preparation level. It is important to first complete the CAT syallbus and get a familiarity with the exam pattern. Many experts suggest that one should start taking the CAT mock test series atleast 3 months prior to the exam. Generally, every year, the Common Admission Test (CAT) is held in November. The initial preparation should include understanding the exam pattern, syllabus and marking scheme. For this, students must talk to CAT successful candidates. It's important to have a string grasp on subjects. Before solving the Mock tests, students should focus on conceptual understanding of key topics. Try to solve as many questions as possible of different types to reinforce the learning. Once you are done with both the stages, start taking mock test and get an actual exam environment.  It is advisable to take atleast one mock test every week and gradually increase the frequency of mock tests taken. These tests will help students to identify their strengths and weaknesses and learn from them.