CAT Exam 2026 Registration: Common Admission Test (CAT) Registration Link is active now at iimcat.ac.in. Official Notification 2026 was announced on 21st July 2026.
CAT 2026 exam will be conducted on November 29, 2026. IIM Indore is 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.
Still Confused? Comment Your Query Here.
CAT 2026 Registration Start Date – Apply Link Active
IIM Indore is organising CAT Exam 2026 online via CBT mode. The advertisement is provided 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 has been started on 3rd August 2026. Official dates are 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?
The registration portal will remain open till 15th September 2026. Candidates must confirm complete dates and events when notified on the CAT website.
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.
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 (2,600 for General/ EWS/ NC-OBC & ₹1,300 for ST/ SC/ PWD).
- Print application form.
For complete CAT step-by-step procedure to apply: Click here
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 get rejected in case of mistakes in the form.
If you have any doubt regarding CAT Exam 2026 Registration Date, feel free to ask us in the comments section provided below.