CAT 2026 Registration Last Date Extended LIVE: IIM CAT Application Deadline Extended, Check New Date, Fee, Eligibility & Document Details

1. Passport Size Photograph 
2. Scanned Signatures 
3. Class 10, 12 and graduation marksheet 
4. Degree certificate such as FIAI, CA, ICWA (CMA), CS, etc. if applicable 
5. Category Certificate
6. Work experience certificate (if applicable)  
7. PwD certificate (if applicable) 

After the registration window closes, candidates will be allowed to use the edit window to make changes in their photograph, signature and test city preferences. 

The IIMs have extended the CAT 2026 registration deadline to September 22, 2026. According to the offiicial notice, candidates can apply for up to five preferred test cities. 

Read more here- CAT 2026 Revised Schedule

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or educational institution.
General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates must have at least 50 percent marks or equivalent CGPA in their bachelor's degree
SC, ST and PwD candidates must have at least 45% marks or equivalent CGPA
Candidates appearing for their final year of graduation can apply for the CAT 2026
Candidates must complete their graduation requirements within the specified admission timeline
There is no age limit for appearing in CAT 2026
Candidates with professional degrees such as CA, CS, or ICWA can also apply if they meet the prescribed eligibility requirements

Eligibility for CAT 2026 management programs requires applicants to possess a bachelor's degree with at least a 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA, with a relaxed criterion of 45% for SC, ST, and PwD applicants. Candidates currently completing their final year of undergraduate studies are also welcome to apply, contingent upon the stipulations specified in the official information bulletin.

Recent passport-size photograph
Scanned signature
Academic details and certificates
Category certificate, wherever applicable
PwD certificate, wherever applicable
Final-year certificate for eligible final-year students

• Exam Date & Authority: IIM Indore is set to administer the CAT 2026 exam on November 29, 2026.

• Test Format: The exam will be a computer-based test (CBT) held across 170 cities in India.

• Admit Card Release: Candidates with successfully submitted applications can download their admit cards starting November 4, 2026.

• Purpose: CAT scores act as the gateway for admissions into the IIMs as well as various other participating management schools.

Candidates need to pay the CAT 2026 application fee online while submitting the registration from. The fee varies according to the candidate's category. So an applicant should select their category carefully before making the payment. Candidates must note that this CAT application fee is non refundable under any circumstances.

The CAT 2026 registration will close on September 15. Candidates are advised to register for the examination right now, in order to avoid delays and glitches during the end-time registration. 

Candidates who are preparing for the CAT exam must refer to the topics for different subjects to keep their exam preparation on track.

All the applicants applying for the CAT Exam 2026 must complete the fee payment at the time of registration. Only those candidates who complete the registration will be able to download the IIM CAT Admit Card online. 

Candidates can check the table below to know the number of questions, questions types and number of sections asked in the CAT exam.

• Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or educational institution. 
• General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates must have at least 50 percent marks or equivalent CGPA in their bachelor's degree
• SC, ST and PwD candidates must have at least 45% marks or equivalent CGPA
• Candidates appearing for their final year of graduation can apply for the CAT 2026 
• Candidates must complete their graduation requirements within the specified admission timeline
• There is no age limit for appearing in CAT 2026 
• Candidates with professional degrees such as CA, CS, or ICWA can also apply if they meet the prescribed eligibility requirements

Candidates can check the list of top IIMs offering admission on the basis of CAT scores. This list includes top IIMs, Baby IIIMs and New IIMs. 

IIM Indore will conduct the CAT 2026 exam on November 29, 2026 (Sunday) in three sessions. The examination will be held in computer based test mode at designated test centres across India. Candidates who complete the registration process successfully will be able to download their admit card from November 4, 2026.

IIM Indore will release the CAT Admit Card on November 4, 2026 i.e Wednesday. The admit card window will remain active until November 29, 2026. Candidates must download and carry a printed copy of the admit card to the allotted test centre on the exam day.

Common Aptitude Test 2026 Application Link will conclude on September 15, 2026. Candidates are required to submit their applications till 5 PM. IIM Indore will conduct the CAT 2026 exam to offer admissions to IIMs and other top Business Schools across India.