CAT 2026 Registration Begins at iimcat.ac.in; Apply Online by September 15

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has announced the CAT 2026 registration today, August 3. Eligible students can apply for CAT 2026 using the application form available at the official site iimcat.ac.in.

CAT exam is conducted for admissions in the MBA and other management courses provided by Indian Institutes of Management. Scores of the CAT are also considered for admission into some leading business colleges in India.

👉 Direct Link: CAT 2026 Registration

The CAT 2026 registration portal will stay open until 5 pm on September 15. Students are advised to apply before the deadline to prevent any possible technological issues at the last moment.

CAT 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on November 29, 2026 (Sunday). The computer-based test will take place in three shifts in almost 170 cities in India. IIM Indore will conduct the CAT exam this time.

CAT 2026 Important Dates

CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates need to have a bachelor's degree with a certain percentage as mentioned in the CAT 2026 information brochure officially released.

Also, candidates who are appearing for their last year of bachelor's degree can apply. The eligibility of these candidates will depend upon the conditions mentioned by the examination authority.

The candidates having professional degrees like Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretary, and Cost and Management Accountancy are also eligible to appear in CAT 2026.

The applicants need to make sure that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria while applying.

CAT 2026 Application Fee

There has been a change in the CAT 2026 Application Fee. The application fee should be paid online by the candidates along with their application forms.

Application fees are usually non-refundable. Before making any payments, candidates should verify the details entered in the form.

How to Apply for CAT 2026

Here are the steps that can be taken by candidates to successfully register for CAT 2026:

• Go to the CAT website, which is iimcat.ac.in.
• Choose the “New Candidate Registration” option.
• Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Login using the created User ID and password.
• Fill in personal details, educational details, and communication details.
• Fill in work experience, if any.
• Upload photograph, signature, and certificates as required.
• Select your desired CAT 2026 test cities according to preference order.
• Make the necessary payment of the application fee using available online options.
• Verify the entered data and submit the application form.
• Download the confirmation page.

Documents Required for CAT 2026 Registration

Following documents need to be kept ready by the candidates before starting the application process:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature scanned copy
• Details of class 10th & class 12th education
• Details of bachelor’s degree or graduation
• Category certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Details of work experience, if applicable

These documents should fulfill the required size and format as specified on the official registration website.

It is recommended that candidates don’t wait till the last day for filling the CAT 2026 application form. Candidates should go through their name, date of birth, educational details, category, test city preferences, and uploaded documents before submitting the form.

For more details, candidates should refer to the CAT 2026 information bulletin.

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