CAT 2026 Exam: Registration, Eligibility, Admit Card, Exam Date & Latest Updates

CAT 2026 Notification Released: Apply Online for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have officially released the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 notification for admission to MBA and other postgraduate management programmes offered by IIMs and several participating institutions across India. The CAT 2026 examination will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) on 29 November 2026 in three sessions. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official CAT website within the prescribed registration period.

CAT 2026 - Quick Overview

Participating IIMs

CAT 2026 scores will be accepted by the following Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs):

• IIM Ahmedabad
• IIM Amritsar
• IIM Bangalore
• IIM Bodh Gaya
• IIM Calcutta
• IIM Guwahati
• IIM Indore
• IIM Jammu
• IIM Kashipur
• IIM Kozhikode
• IIM Lucknow
• IIM Mumbai
• IIM Nagpur
• IIM Raipur
• IIM Ranchi
• IIM Rohtak
• IIM Sambalpur
• IIM Shillong
• IIM Sirmaur
• IIM Tiruchirappalli
• IIM Udaipur
• IIM Visakhapatnam
• Apart from the IIMs, several non-IIM institutions also use CAT scores for admission to their management programmes.

Important Dates

CAT 2026 Eligibility

• Any Graduate

Registration Fee

CAT 2026 Test Centres

• CAT 2026 will be conducted in test centres across approximately 170 cities in India.
• Candidates can choose up to five preferred test cities while filling out the application form.
• The list of test cities may be revised at the discretion of the CAT authorities.

How to Apply for CAT 2026

1. Visit the official CAT website.
2. Complete the online registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in the application form carefully.
4. Upload the required documents.
5. Pay the applicable registration fee online.
6. Submit the application and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Important Web Links To Apply

Important Instructions

• Candidates must use a valid and unique email address and mobile number throughout the admission process.
• All admission-related announcements and updates will be available on the official CAT website.
• Any dispute relating to CAT 2026 shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts within the territorial jurisdiction of Indore City only.

FAQs

Q1. When will CAT 2026 registration begin?

Ans: Online registration will begin on 3 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for CAT 2026?

Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 15 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Q3. When will the CAT 2026 exam be conducted?

Ans: CAT 2026 will be held on 29 November 2026.

Q4. What is the registration fee for General category candidates?

Ans: The application fee is ₹2,700 for all candidates except SC, ST and PwBD.

Q5. How many cities can candidates choose for the exam centre?

Ans: Candidates can select up to five preferred test cities while submitting the application form.

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