Registration for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 opens tomorrow, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The online application process is for candidates seeking admission to MBA and other postgraduate management programs at the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top business schools. IIM Indore is organizing CAT 2026.
The registration window closes on September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The CAT 2026 examination is scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026. The exam will be conducted in three sessions across multiple test cities nationwide.
CAT 2026 Registration Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Registration Begins | August 3, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | November 4, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date | November 29, 2026 |
| Result Announcement | Expected First Week of January 2027 |
How to Register
Prospective candidates should visit the official website, iimcat.ac.in , to register. The process involves creating a new account using a valid email ID and mobile number. After logging in, applicants must complete personal, academic, and communication details.
Candidates need to upload required documents in the specified format. They will also select their preferred test cities and pay the application fee online. A confirmation page should be downloaded and saved for future reference.
A direct link for registration will be active on the website.
Application Fees
The CAT 2026 application fee structure is as follows:
- General, EWS, and NC-OBC: Rs 2,700
- SC, ST, and PwD: Rs 1,350
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks. This requirement is 45% for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories. Final-year undergraduate students are also eligible to apply. There is no age limit to appear for the CAT examination.
Required Documents
Candidates will need the following documents for registration:
- Valid email ID and mobile number
- Passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Graduation marksheets and academic details
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Valid identity proof
- Online payment details for fee submission
Exam Pattern
The CAT 2026 exam will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The exam is expected to cover three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). The exam is scheduled across three shifts on November 29, 2026.
