CAT 2026 Registration Ongoing: Application Last Date; Fees & Important InstructionsCAT 2026 Registration: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has officially opened the online registration window for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. Candidates seeking admission into postgraduate management programmes across the 22 IIMs and over 1,000 top B-schools in India, including FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, MDI Gurgaon, and the IITs, can now fill out their applications on the official portal at iimcat.ac.in . The application window will remain active until September 15 , 2026, at 5 PM. The computer-based entrance examination is scheduled to be held on Sunday, November 29, 2026, across three sessions in nearly 170 test cities nationwide.
CAT 2026: Important Dates
The CAT 2026 schedule below highlights all key dates to help candidates plan their preparation and application process effectively.
Event Stage | Important Dates |
|---|---|
Online Registration Start Date | On going |
Registration Closing Date | September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Form Correction Window (Expected) | September 24 to 27, 2026 |
Admit Card Download Starts | November 4, 2026 |
CAT 2026 Examination Date | November 29, 2026 (3 Shifts) |
Declaration of Results | First Week of January 2027 |
Category-Wise Application Fees
The registration fee must be paid online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI. The fee covers application to all participating IIM programmes without any additional charge.
Candidate Category | Application Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
General / EWS / NC-OBC | Rs. 2,700 | Non-refundable |
SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 1,350 | Valid category certificate required |
Eligibility Criteria at a Glance
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates).
- Candidates currently in the final year of their Bachelor's degree or awaiting results are eligible to apply provisionally.
- There is no upper age limit or restriction on the number of attempts.
Important Guidelines for Candidates
Candidates should keep the following points in mind while filling out the CAT 2026 application form:
- Fill the form well before the deadline, which is 15th September (5 PM).
- Use a valid email ID and mobile number, as all communication in future will be made using these.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph and signature.
- Enter the data accurately, as otherwise your application might get rejected due to any error in your data.
- While filling the form, select the test cities according to your preference.
- Do verify all the details before finally submitting the application form.
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