Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have started IIM CAT 2026 Admission Online Form for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. CAT 2026 is being conducted by IIM Indore for admission to various Post Graduate, MBA-equivalent and Fellow / Doctoral programmes offered by participating IIMs and other eligible management institutes. Online registration started on 03 August 2026 and candidates can apply up to 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM. CAT 2026 will be conducted on 29 November 2026. Candidates can check complete information including eligibility, application fee, important dates, exam pattern and official links below.
Application Status
Active
Last Date
15 September 2026
CAT Exam Date
29 November 2026
IIM CAT 2026 Latest Update
CAT 2026 online registration is currently active.
Eligible candidates can submit the CAT 2026 application form through
the official IIM CAT portal up to
15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
CAT 2026 will be held on
29 November 2026 in three sessions.
IIM CAT 2026 Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
- CAT 2026 Notification: 25 July 2026
- Online Registration Start: 03 August 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Last Date to Apply: 15 September 2026
- Registration Closing Time: 5:00 PM
- Admit Card Available From: 04 November 2026
- CAT 2026 Exam Date: 29 November 2026
- Result: First Week of January 2027 Tentative
- CAT 2026 Score Validity: Up to 31 December 2027
Application Fee
- General / EWS / NC-OBC: ₹2,700/-
- SC / ST: ₹1,350/-
- PwD: ₹1,350/-
- Payment Mode: Online
A candidate needs to pay the CAT registration fee only once,
irrespective of the number of participating IIM programmes selected.
Registration fee once paid is non-refundable.
IIM CAT 2026 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: No Specific Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit: No Upper Age Limit
- Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification and other CAT 2026 eligibility requirements.
IIM CAT 2026 Educational Qualification
| Category | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / NC-OBC | Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University / educational institution. |
| SC / ST / PwD | Bachelor’s Degree with at least 45% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized University / educational institution. |
| Final Year Graduation Students | Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s Degree or awaiting results can also apply subject to fulfilling the prescribed conditions at the time of admission. |
| Professional Qualification | Candidates possessing eligible professional qualifications such as CA / CS / ICWA / CMA may apply subject to the CAT 2026 eligibility conditions. |
CAT 2026 Admission Details
CAT 2026 is a national-level management entrance examination. CAT scores are used by participating Indian Institutes of Management for admission to their Post Graduate and Fellow / Doctoral programmes. CAT scores may also be used by listed non-IIM member institutions according to their respective admission policies.
- MBA / PGP and other Post Graduate Management Programmes
- Fellow / Doctoral Management Programmes
- Participating IIM programmes
- Eligible Non-IIM CAT participating institutes
Qualifying CAT does not automatically guarantee admission.
Each IIM follows its own admission, shortlisting and final selection policy.
IIM CAT 2026 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 24 | 40 Minutes |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 22 | 40 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 22 | 40 Minutes |
| Total | 68 | 120 Minutes |
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Correct Answer: +3 Marks |
Wrong MCQ: -1 Mark.
Type-In-The-Answer questions generally do not carry negative marking.
CAT 2026 Exam Sections
- VARC: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.
- DILR: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning.
- QA: Quantitative Aptitude.
CAT is conducted with separate sectional time limits.
Candidates cannot freely switch between sections during the
allotted sectional time.
CAT 2026 Exam Centre Details
- CAT 2026 will be conducted at test centres spread across approximately 170 cities.
- Candidates can select up to 5 preferred test cities while filling the application form.
- Test city allotment will be subject to availability.
- Exact test centre, reporting time and session details will be mentioned on the CAT Admit Card.
- CAT 2026 will be conducted in three sessions on 29 November 2026.
IIM CAT 2026 Admission Selection Process
- Appear in CAT 2026 Computer Based Test.
- Obtain the required overall and sectional percentile according to the concerned IIM’s admission policy.
- Shortlisting by individual IIMs based on CAT score, academics and other prescribed parameters.
- Written Ability Test / Personal Interview or other selection stages, wherever prescribed by the concerned IIM.
- Preparation of institute-wise final admission merit list.
- Document verification and final admission.
Each participating IIM independently decides its admission criteria,
CAT cut-off, academic weightage and final selection process.
Documents Required for IIM CAT 2026 Online Form
- Valid and active Email ID.
- Active Mobile Number.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Scanned signature.
- Class 10 academic details.
- Class 12 / Diploma academic details.
- Bachelor’s Degree marks and qualification details.
- Master’s / Professional Degree details, if applicable.
- Work experience details, if applicable.
- SC / ST certificate, if applicable.
- NC-OBC / EWS certificate, if applicable.
- PwD certificate, if applicable.
How to Apply Online for IIM CAT 2026
- Visit the official CAT 2026 website at iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on New Candidate Registration and complete registration using your valid email address and mobile number.
- Login using the generated User ID / registration credentials.
- Fill personal details, communication address, academic qualifications and work experience details.
- Select eligible IIM programmes and preferred interview / programme options as available in the application.
- Select up to five preferred CAT test cities.
- Upload photograph, signature and applicable category / PwD certificates.
- Review the complete application carefully and pay the prescribed registration fee online.
- Submit the CAT 2026 application before 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Download and save the final application confirmation for future reference.
IIM CAT 2026 Important Instructions
- CAT 2026 registration closes on 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- Candidates should carefully verify all information before final submission and payment.
- Registration fee is payable only once irrespective of the number of IIM programmes selected.
- SC, ST and PwD candidates must upload their applicable category / disability certificate during registration.
- Candidates should maintain a valid and unique email address and active mobile number throughout the admission process.
- CAT 2026 Admit Card will be available from 04 November 2026.
- CAT 2026 will be conducted on 29 November 2026.
- CAT score alone does not guarantee admission to any IIM. Candidates must satisfy the institute-specific admission criteria.
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