CAT 2026 Registration LIVE: Last Date September 15, Direct Apply Link
CAT 2026 registration is open till September 15. Candidates must apply before the dates passes by.
College Vidya News Team
09 Sept 2026, 12:55 pm| 4 mins read| 1121 Reads
IIM Indore opened the Common Admission Test registration dashboard back on August 3, and with the window closing on September 15, the countdown is now well and truly on. Whether you haven't started your form yet or are stuck midway, this live blog tracks every update, deadline reminder, and form-filling clarification as it comes, so you don't miss a single detail before submitting.
Direct link to register
CAT 2026: Full Exam Timeline
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Event |
Date |
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Notification released |
July 26, 2026 |
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Registration opens |
August 3, 2026, 10:00 AM |
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Registration closes |
September 15, 2026, 5:00 PM |
|
Admit card release |
November 4–29, 2026 |
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CAT 2026 exam date |
November 29, 2026 (Sunday) |
|
Result (expected) |
First week of January 2027 |
|
Score validity |
Till December 31, 2027 |
How to Fill the CAT 2026 Application Form
- Visit the CAT website and click "Register" under New Candidate Registration
- Enter your name, date of birth, email address, country, and mobile number, then verify via OTP
- Retrieve the system-generated User ID and Password sent to your email and mobile
- Log back in under Registered Candidate Login and click "GO TO APPLICATION."
- Fill in personal details, emergency contact numbers, and communication address.
- Enter your academic record, such as Class 10, Class 12, and Bachelor's degree marks, plus any higher qualifications
- Add post-graduation full-time work experience completed up to July 31, 2026, if applicable
- Select your preferred IIM programmes and the corresponding interview city for each
- Choose five distinct test-city preferences, ranked by priority
- Upload all necessary documents
- Click "Preview," verify every field, tick the confirmation checkbox, and accept the payment declaration
- Pay the fee and then, submit
CAT 2026 Application Fee
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Category |
Fee |
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General, EWS, NC-OBC |
₹2,700 |
|
SC, ST, PwBD |
₹1,350 |
Basic Eligibility for CAT 2026
- A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, with at least 50% marks
- Final-year graduation students can also apply, provided they complete their degree with the required percentage before admission
- There's no upper age limit to appear for CAT
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