CAT 2026 registration begins August 3, exam scheduled for November 29
CAT 2026 notification is out, with registration beginning August 3. IIMs will conduct the exam on November 29 across 170 cities. Candidates can check eligibility, important dates, application fees, and other details online.

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 notification has been released on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will conduct the entrance exam on Sunday, November 29, 2026, across approximately 170 test cities in three sessions.
The CAT 2026 registration process will begin at 10 am on August 3, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications until September 15, 2026, by 5 pm. The exam is the gateway to admission at 21 IIMs and several leading business schools, including FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, IITs and IIFT.
The detailed CAT 2026 notification PDF is available on the official website for candidates. The admit cards will be released on November 4, 2026, and can be downloaded until the exam date. The CAT 2026 results are expected to be announced in the first week of January 2027. Candidates should note that CAT 2026 scores will remain valid until December 31, 2027.
CAT 2026: IMPORTANT DATES
Candidates can check important dates regarding CAT 2026 here:
- CAT 2026 registration: August 3, 2026
- Last date to apply: September 15, 2026
- CAT 2026 admit card release date: November 4, 2026
- CAT 2026 exam date: November 29, 2026
Click here to read the official notice.
CAT 2026 ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates) from a recognised university or institution. Final-year undergraduate students and those awaiting results can also apply, subject to fulfilling the required conditions.
Candidates with completed Bachelor’s degrees, professional qualifications such as CA/CS/ICWA (CMA)/FIAI, or those in the final year of graduation with the required marks are eligible to appear for CAT 2026.
CAT 2026 REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee for the CAT 2026 is Rs. 2,700 for General category candidates and Rs. 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD category candidates.
Candidates are advised to visit the official webiste of CAT for more details.
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 notification has been released on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will conduct the entrance exam on Sunday, November 29, 2026, across approximately 170 test cities in three sessions.
The CAT 2026 registration process will begin at 10 am on August 3, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications until September 15, 2026, by 5 pm. The exam is the gateway to admission at 21 IIMs and several leading business schools, including FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, IITs and IIFT.
The detailed CAT 2026 notification PDF is available on the official website for candidates. The admit cards will be released on November 4, 2026, and can be downloaded until the exam date. The CAT 2026 results are expected to be announced in the first week of January 2027. Candidates should note that CAT 2026 scores will remain valid until December 31, 2027.
CAT 2026: IMPORTANT DATES
Candidates can check important dates regarding CAT 2026 here:
- CAT 2026 registration: August 3, 2026
- Last date to apply: September 15, 2026
- CAT 2026 admit card release date: November 4, 2026
- CAT 2026 exam date: November 29, 2026
Click here to read the official notice.
CAT 2026 ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates) from a recognised university or institution. Final-year undergraduate students and those awaiting results can also apply, subject to fulfilling the required conditions.
Candidates with completed Bachelor’s degrees, professional qualifications such as CA/CS/ICWA (CMA)/FIAI, or those in the final year of graduation with the required marks are eligible to appear for CAT 2026.
CAT 2026 REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee for the CAT 2026 is Rs. 2,700 for General category candidates and Rs. 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD category candidates.
Candidates are advised to visit the official webiste of CAT for more details.
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 notification has been released on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will conduct the entrance exam on Sunday, November 29, 2026, across approximately 170 test cities in three sessions.
The CAT 2026 registration process will begin at 10 am on August 3, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications until September 15, 2026, by 5 pm. The exam is the gateway to admission at 21 IIMs and several leading business schools, including FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, IITs and IIFT.
The detailed CAT 2026 notification PDF is available on the official website for candidates. The admit cards will be released on November 4, 2026, and can be downloaded until the exam date. The CAT 2026 results are expected to be announced in the first week of January 2027. Candidates should note that CAT 2026 scores will remain valid until December 31, 2027.
CAT 2026: IMPORTANT DATES
Candidates can check important dates regarding CAT 2026 here:
- CAT 2026 registration: August 3, 2026
- Last date to apply: September 15, 2026
- CAT 2026 admit card release date: November 4, 2026
- CAT 2026 exam date: November 29, 2026
Click here to read the official notice.
CAT 2026 ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates) from a recognised university or institution. Final-year undergraduate students and those awaiting results can also apply, subject to fulfilling the required conditions.
Candidates with completed Bachelor’s degrees, professional qualifications such as CA/CS/ICWA (CMA)/FIAI, or those in the final year of graduation with the required marks are eligible to appear for CAT 2026.
CAT 2026 REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee for the CAT 2026 is Rs. 2,700 for General category candidates and Rs. 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD category candidates.
Candidates are advised to visit the official webiste of CAT for more details.