Archive · 15 Sep 2026
CAT 2026 Registration Ends September 15; Exam November 29
CAT is an entrance exam for students who want to apply to participating management institutes.
IIM Indore is accepting applications until September 15, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Students must complete the form and pay the fee before the deadline.
They can choose up to five preferred test cities, but cannot change the centre after it is assigned.
Some applicants may later correct their photograph, signature or city preferences.
The exam will take place on November 29, 2026, in about 170 cities.
It will last 120 minutes and cover verbal ability and reading comprehension, data interpretation and logical reasoning, and quantitative ability.
General, EWS and NC-OBC applicants need at least 50% in a bachelor’s degree, while SC, ST and PwBD applicants need 45%.
Final-year students and some applicants awaiting degree results may also apply.
IIM Indore will close CAT 2026 registration on September 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. through iimcat.ac.in.
Eligible applicants can edit only their photograph, signature and test-city preferences during a brief correction window.
The exam will be held on November 29, 2026, in three sessions across approximately 170 cities.
Applicants may select up to five preferred cities, but cannot request a centre change after allotment.
Fees are ₹2,700 for most applicants and ₹1,350 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates; final-year students may also apply.
- Who
- IIM Indore is conducting CAT 2026 for applicants seeking admission to participating management institutes.
- What
- Registration for CAT 2026 is closing, followed by a limited application-correction window for candidates who registered and paid on time.
- When
- Registration closes on September 15, 2026, at 5 p.m.; the exam is scheduled for November 29, 2026, and admit cards are available from November 4, 2026.
- Where
- Applications are submitted at iimcat.ac.in, and the exam will be conducted in approximately 170 cities.
- Why
- Candidates must submit the application and pay the fee before the deadline to be eligible for the exam.
- Registration deadline
- September 15, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Exam date and duration
- November 29, 2026; 120 minutes
- Exam locations
- Approximately 170 cities; applicants may indicate up to five city preferences
- Application fee
- ₹2,700 for most applicants; ₹1,350 for SC, ST and PwBD applicants
- Correction window
- Photograph, signature and test-city preferences only
- Required documents
- Class 10 and 12 marksheets, graduation records, applicable category certificates, photograph and signature
- Result and score validity
- Result expected in the first week of January 2027; score stated as valid until December 31, 2027
