CAT 2026 Registration is currently open on the official IIM CAT website, iimcat.ac.in. This year, the CAT exam will be conducted by IIM Indore. Eligible Candidates are advised to fill the application form asap as the last date i.e September 15, 2026 is approaching soon and . As on the last date, the website may slow down or face issues due to high traffic. The CAT exam will be conducted on November 29, 2026 to offer admission in top IIM’s across the country and other top B schools. Scroll the article to get more details.
CAT 2026: Important Dates
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Dates
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Registration Starts
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August 3, 2026
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CAT Exam 2026 Registration Last Date
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September 15, 2026
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Admit card Release Date
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November 4, 2026
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Exam Date
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November 29, 2026
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CAT Result
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1st week of January 2027
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Steps to Fill CAT Application Form 2026?
- Visit the official website at iimcat.ac.in and click on registration under new candidate registration tab
- Enter your basic details and complete OTP verification
- Use the user id and password received on mail to log in
- Enter your class 10, 12, bachelor's degree details along with achievements
- Add your eligible full time work experience completed till July 31, 2026
- Select your preferred IIM programmes and interview cities
- Choose at least 5 test centres in order of preference
- Upload your recent coloured photograph, signature and other important documents
- Preview and ensure every filled details is correct
- Pay the CAT application fee online
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page for further use
Direct link to Apply for IIM CAT 2026 Registration (Link Active)
CAT 2026 Registration Fees
Applicants can check the table given below to know the current fees for IIM CAT registration form 2026.
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Details
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CAT Registration Fees
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Rs. 2,700 (for General EWS and NC-OBC candidates)
Rs. 1,350 (for SC ST and PwBD candidates)
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Payment Method
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UPI Net Banking Credit Card Debit Card or Wallet
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Refund Status
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Non Refundable
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CAT Form Correction 2026
IIM Indore will activate the link to make corrections in the CAT form after the registration process ends. Candidates will be able to correct only a few editable fields such as their photograph, signature and exam city preferences. Apart from these, no other details can be edited.
CAT Exam Date 2026
IIM Indore will conduct the CAT exam on November 29, 2026 in computer based mode. This MBA entrance test for top IIMs and other participating B-schools will be held across 170 test cities in India in 3 different shifts. Candidates will find their allotted exam centre and shift details on their CAT admit card 2026 which will be released on November 4, 2026.
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