CAT 2026 New Registration Closes; Fee Payment Deadline Extended to September 24 at iimcat.ac.in
CAT 2026 new registration window has closed, but IIM Indore has extended the fee payment deadline to September 24 at iimcat.ac.in. Check key dates, fee details, and step-by-step payment instructions here.
The Indian Institute of Management, IIM Indore has officially closed the new registration active window for the Common Admission Test, CAT 2026. IIM Indore announced a two-day extension for the application fee payment window, allowing candidates who successfully completed their profile registration by September 22 to pay their exam fees until September 24, 2026 (5:00 PM). No new candidate registrations will be accepted during this extended window. CAT 2026 will be conducted on November 29, 2026. IIM Indore will conduct the exam in three sessions across designated test centres.
CAT 2026 Key Dates & Event Summary
Check out the table below for important date and deadline along with the event
| Event | Date & Timeline |
| Conducting Institute | IIM Indore |
| New Candidate Registration Deadline | Closed on September 22, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Extended Fee Payment Deadline | September 24, 2026 (till 5:00 PM) |
| Expected Form Correction Window | Late September / Early October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | November 4, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Examination Date | Sunday, November 29, 2026 (3 Slots) |
| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
Also Read: CAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
CAT 2026 Registration Fee Details
- General / EWS / NC-OBC Candidates: ₹2,700
- SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: ₹1,350
(Fee payment can be completed online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI on the candidate login portal.)
How to Make the Payment for CAT 2026
- Visit the official website IIM CAT
- Log in using candidates User ID and Password.
- Go to the Application Form and Payment section.
- Preview your details and accept the Declaration.
- Click Submit and Pay to open the payment gateway.
- Choose a payment mode (UPI, Credit/Debit Card, or Net Banking). (Note: UPI is generally free of extra transaction charges, whereas Net Banking or cards may attract gateway fees.)
- Complete the transaction
- Download and save the payment receipt and confirmation page for future use
CAT 2026 Upcoming Form Correction Window
Following the closure of the fee payment portal on September 24, IIM Indore will open the online CAT 2026 Form Correction Window. Successfully registered and paid candidates will be allowed to modify select fields at no additional cost:
- Passport-size Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Test City Preferences (5 choices)
IIM Indore has not yet announced the confirmed dates for the CAT 2026 application correction window. Candidates should check the official CAT website regularly for the correction schedule.
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