CAT 2026 registration will begin on 3 August at iimcat.ac.in. Check the registration dates, eligibility, application fee, exam date, admit card release date, and complete application process.
CAT 2026 Registration Schedule Announced by IIM
Big news for students preparing for the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) for admission to MBA programmes. IIM has activated the website iimcat.ac.in for CAT 2026 and released the schedule. Registration for CAT 2026 will commence on 3 August 2026 and will remain open until 5 pm on the prescribed final date of 15 September 2026.
CAT 2026 Admit Card to Be Released on 4 November
According to the information provided on the website, the CAT 2026 exam will be conducted on 29 November 2026. The admit cards for applicants to take the exam will be made available for download on 4 November.
Eligibility and Criteria
- Candidates from the General, EWS and NC-OBC categories must have passed their graduation with 50 per cent marks.
- SC/ST/PwBD candidates must have passed their graduation with 45 per cent marks.
- Must have completed a professional degree (CA/ CS/ ICWA (CMA)/ Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI)) with the required percentage.
- Candidates in their final year of a bachelor's degree may also apply.
- Candidates from SC and ST categories must pay a fee of ₹1,350 to apply for this examination. All other categories must pay ₹2,700. The fee can be paid online.
How to fill in the form
- To fill in the CAT 2026 application form, you must first go to iimcat.ac.in.
- On the website's home page, you will need to register by clicking the “New Candidate Registration” link and filling in the required information.
- Once registered, candidates must click on “Registered Candidate Login” and fill in the remaining details.
- You must now pay the prescribed application fee and submit the form.
- Candidates should ensure they take a printout of the fully completed form.
Author : Krishan Jaswal
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