Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 registration opens August 3. Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Indore will administer the CAT 2026 exam on November 29, 2026. Applicants must register online to take the management entrance exam. The registration period runs from August 3 to September 15, 2026. Candidates can access the registration portal on the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
CAT 2026 Exam Schedule
The CAT 2026 examination is scheduled for November 29, 2026 . Registration begins at 10:00 AM on August 3, 2026 . The application window closes at 5:00 PM on September 15, 2026 . Admit cards will be available for download starting November 5, 2026 . Exam results are expected between December 2026 and January 2027 .
| Event | Date |
| Registration Starts | August 3, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Registration Ends | September 15, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Admit Card Download | November 5, 2026 |
| Exam Date | November 29, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | December 2026 - January 2027 |
Documents Required for Registration
Online registration for CAT 2026 requires specific documents. Candidates need a valid email ID and mobile number. Applicants must also upload scanned copies of academic and personal records. Ensure these are ready before starting the application.
Academic Records
- Class 10 and 12 marksheets and passing certificates.
- All completed graduation marksheets.
- Graduation degree certificate. Final-year students need a principal's bona fide certificate.
Personal Identification and Photographs
- A government-issued photo ID like Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, or passport.
- A recent, color passport-size photograph with a white background (JPG/JPEG, under 80KB).
- A signature scanned from a black pen on white paper (JPG/JPEG, under 80KB).
Category Certificates
- SC, ST, or NC-OBC caste certificate in the government format.
- EWS certificate valid for the 2026-27 financial year.
- PwD/DA medical certificate and relevant scribe affidavits if applicable.
Work Experience
- Work experience certificates or employer letters are needed if claiming prior work history.
Registration Fee Payment
The registration fee is payable online. Candidates can use credit/debit cards, net banking, or UPI. The fee for SC/ST and PwBD candidates is Rs. 1350 . Candidates from other categories will pay Rs. 2700 .
