CAT 2026: Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Exam Pattern

CAT 2026 registration start in the first week of August 2026 at iimcat.ac.in. The IIM Indore will conduct CAT exam 2026 on 29 November 2026 in computer-based test mode.

CAT 2026

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the most prestigious MBA entrance exam conducted every year by Indian Institute of Management (IIM). This year IIM Indore will going to conduct CAT 2026 exam. The CAT registration 2026 will start in first week of August 2026 on the official website at iimcat.ac.in. The CAT 2026 registration is last week of September. IIM Indore has announced to conduct CAT exam 2026 on 29 November 2026 in Computer Based test mode. Candidates seeking admission in IIMs and more than 1200 MBA and PGDM program can apply for common admission test.

CAT exam is one of the toughest MBA entrance exam in India conducted by top 6 IIM on rotational basis. The CAT syllabus includes verbal ability, logical reasoning, data interpretation, and quantitative aptitude. Candidate whose dream is to get admission in the top 21 IIMs, including FMS Delhi, IIFT Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, MDI Gurgaon, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and hundreds of Top B schools in India must speed up their preparation as the CAT exam date has been announced.

IIM CAT 2026 Notification

The official notification for the Common Admission Test (CAT) will be expected to release in the last week of July 2026. The CAT notification 2026 will release along with the complete details like CAT 2026 registration date, last date, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. Candidate are advised to start their preparation by understanding the complete syllabus and exam pattern.

CAT Exam Overview

CAT 2026 Exam Date

The CAT exam date 2026 has announced to be conducted on 29 November 2026 by IIM Indore. The Examination will be conducted to check candidates knowledge in VARC, DIRC, and QA for 120 minutes. CAT is India’s toughest exam so candidate must achieve the prestigious institution with proper planning, consistent practice and strategic preparation approach. Those candidate who will achieve high percentile will secure admission to their dream Business School.

CAT Exam Eligibility Criteria

The candidate who wants to participate in CAT exam 2026 needs to meet the eligibility criteria set by Indian Institute of Management. The eligibility criteria includes candidates education qualification and age limit. Said the details below.

• The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from recognised University with 50% marks.
• The candidate who belongs to SC/ST/PWD need to score a minimum of 45% marks in their graduation.
• Candidate who are in final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for CAT 2026.
• The candidates who have a professional degree such as ICAI CA/ICSI CS/CMA/ICWAI are also eligible to apply for CAT exam 2026.
• There is no age limit to apply for CAT exam.

CAT 2026 Registration

The IIM Indore will start the Common Admission Test (CAT) registration 2026 in the first week of August 2026 all the official website. The CAT application form 2026 is only available through online mode through the official website at iimcat.ac.in. The last date to fill out CAT online application form is third week of September 2026. Firstly the new candidate needs to register then fill out their application form and pay the application fees. The direct link to apply for common admission test is given below.

CAT EXAM 2026 – DIRECT LINK

CAT 2026 Registration Fees

All candidates need to pay the CAT registration fees. Candidate who fail to submit the application fees there CAT registration form will be rejected. The application fees for general/EWS/OBC is Rs 2600 while the fees for Reserve category candidate is Rs 1300 check the application fees details mention below.

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CSIR NET 2026 Notification
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CAT 2026 Registration Process

The CAT notification 2026 will release in the last Sunday of July 2026 according to the last year Trend. After the release of notification the registration will start from 1 August 2026 on the official website. Interested candidates can fill out the CAT application form through the steps given below.

• Visit the official website of IIM CAT at iimcat.ac.in
• On the homepage click on ‘new registration’.
• Now enter your contact number, , email ID, name, and other basic details to login.
• A OTP will sent on your registered mobile number and email ID to verify the details.
• Afterwards fill out the CAT application form 2026 with personal details and academic details.
• Upload the passport-size photograph and signature.
• Now choose cities, your dream IIM, and the course you want to pursue.
• Pay the application fees. Application fees is mandatory for all candidates through debit card/credit card/net banking.
• Lastly submit the application form and take a print out for future reference.

CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

IIM Indore will conduct the CAT 2026 in a computer-based test mode. The exam will be conducted for 120 minutes in multiple-choice questions and TITA format. Check the detail the exam pattern below.

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