Archive · 26 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 Registration Begins August 3
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will start accepting registrations for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 on August 3, 2026.
The exam will be held on November 29, 2026, in three sessions across approximately 170 cities.
Candidates need to meet specific eligibility criteria, such as having a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
The registration fee is ₹1,350 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates and ₹2,700 for all other candidates.
The CAT 2026 score will be valid until December 31, 2027, and is used for admission to various management programmes at IIMs and other participating institutions.
Candidates should carefully follow the registration process and ensure they meet all the requirements.
CAT 2026 registration begins on August 3, 2026, and ends on September 15, 2026.
The exam will be conducted on November 29, 2026, in three sessions across approximately 170 cities.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA to be eligible.
Registration fee is ₹1,350 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates and ₹2,700 for all other candidates.
CAT 2026 scores will be valid until December 31, 2027, and are used for admission to management programmes at IIMs and other participating institutions.
- Who
- Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
- What
- Registration for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026
- When
- Registration begins on August 3, 2026, and ends on September 15, 2026. Exam on November 29, 2026.
- Where
- Approximately 170 cities
- Why
- For admission to management programmes at IIMs and other participating institutions
Eligibility Criteria
Registration Process
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognized university or educational institution. Candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PwBD categories must have secured at least 45% marks or equivalent CGPA.
Registration Process
Candidates who have completed a professional degree such as CA, CS, ICWA (CMA), or FIAI with the required percentage can also apply. Students appearing for the final year of their bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification can apply.
Registration Fee
Eligibility Criteria
SC, ST, and PwBD candidates: ₹1,350
Registration Process
All other candidates: ₹2,700
- Registration Begins
- August 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM
- Registration Deadline
- September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM
- Admit Card Download
- November 4 to November 29, 2026
- CAT 2026 Exam Date
- November 29, 2026 (Sunday)
- Exam Sessions
- Three sessions
- Expected Result
- First week of January 2027
- CAT 2026 Score Validity
- Until December 31, 2027
- Test Cities
- Approximately 170 cities
Sources
CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria Explained: Registration Starts On August 3
CAT 2026 Notification Out: Registration Begins On August 3, Exam Scheduled For November 29
CAT 2026 Notification issued at iimcat.ac.in; registrations start from August 3
