diff --git a/tests/behat/features/adminSettings.feature b/tests/behat/features/adminSettings.feature
index 4d35d01bcc..5eb75b9b44 100644
--- a/tests/behat/features/adminSettings.feature
+++ b/tests/behat/features/adminSettings.feature
@@ -18,4 +18,11 @@ Feature: Settings update
     And I am on "/main/admin/settings.php"
     And I check the "allow_registration" radio button with "true" value
     And I press "Save settings"
+    Then I should see "Update successful"
+
+  Scenario: Update 'allow_group_categories' setting
+    Given I am a platform administrator
+    And I am on "/main/admin/settings.php?search_field=allow_group_categories&category=search_setting"
+    And I check the "allow_group_categories" radio button with "true" value
+    And I press "Save settings"
     Then I should see "Update successful"
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