CAT Exam 2026 Registration: Common Admission Test (CAT) Official Notification 2026 is expected to release soon in the last week of July 2026 at iimcat.ac.in.
The exam will be conducted on November 29, 2026. IIM Indore is likely responsible for conducting CAT Exam this year. CAT Exam is national level management exam conducted for admission in top business schools.
It is primary gateway for admission in IIMs to pursue MBA and PGDM courses. CAT score is used for admission in 22 IIMs & 1600+ management institutions across India. Students can use CAT scorecard for admission in academic session following the year one takes exam.
CAT 2026 Registration Start Date – To Be Released Shortly
According to the sources, IIM Indore is likely to organise CAT Exam 2026 this year. It will soon release release the advertisement on the website as well as in several newspapers in various languages. However, information posted on the online website should be considered as final.
CAT Registration 2026 is likely to begin on 1st August 2026 (Expected start date). However, final date is yet to be confirmed by officials. By the time, students are advised to be prepared with complete documents and verify eligibility criteria.
What is the last date for CAT registration?
Looking back to previous year trends, CAT 2025 registration started on August 1, 2025 and ended on September 20, 2025. The application portal remained open for almost one and a half month.
Therefore, the registration portal will remain open till third week of September 2026 (Expected last date: September 20). Candidates must confirm complete dates and events when notified on the CAT website.
How to fill CAT 2026-27 Application?
- Visit online website – iimcat.ac.in
- Click on the ‘Register‘ option provided.
- Go through instructions and confirm to generate login.
- Fill application, upload scanned images and submit details.
- Pay application fee (2600 for General/ EWS/ NC-OBC & ₹1300 for ST/ SC/ PWD).
- Print application form.
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Who are Eligible for CAT 2026?
Candidates who have Bachelors degree from recognised university with minimum 50% marks are eligible. For ST/ SC, minimum marks are 45%. Those appearing in last year are also eligible.
Those holding professional qualification such as CA from ICAI/ CS from ICSI or CMA from ICMAI are also eligible.
Documents Required for CAT 2926 Registration
Students planning to register for CAT 2026 exam for first time must know what documents are required during application process.
- Scanned copies of recent photographs
- Scanned copy of signature
- Marksheet (10/12/ UG)
- Category Certificate (if required)
- Govt. Photo Id proof (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
- Work experience proof
During uploading process at the time of registration, students must check specifications. The application will get rejected in case of mistakes in the form.
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