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  • Updated July 27, 2026 09:44 AM
  • by K Sangeetha
  • The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have released the official CAT 2026 Information Bulletin, confirming the exam date, registration window, eligibility criteria, and other key details for the Common Admission Test 2026. CAT 2026 is the mandatory entrance test for admission to PGP, MBA, and other management programmes at 21 IIMs across India, and its score is also accepted by several non-IIM institutions.
  • Direct Link to Download CAT 2026 Notification PDF Here

CAT 2026 Quick Overview

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameCommon Admission Test (CAT) 2026
Conducting BodyIndian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
Exam ModeComputer-based Test (CBT)
Exam DateSunday, November 29, 2026
Number of SessionsThree
PurposeAdmission to PGP/MBA and other management programmes at IIMs
Number of Test CitiesApproximately 170
Official Websitehttps://iimcat.ac.in

CAT 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Registration Window Opens10:00 a.m., August 3, 2026
Registration Window Closes5:00 p.m., September 15, 2026
Admit Card Download StartsNovember 4, 2026
Admit Card Download EndsNovember 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam DateNovember 29, 2026
Result Declaration (Expected)First week of January 2027
Score ValidityTill December 31, 2027

CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates), from a university incorporated by an Act of Parliament/State legislature or deemed under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
  • Candidates in the final year of their Bachelor's degree, or those awaiting results after completing degree requirements, can also apply.
  • Such provisional candidates, if selected, must submit a certificate from their Principal/Registrar (by the date specified by the respective IIM) confirming completion of all degree requirements.
  • Candidates must fulfil any one of the following:
  • Completed Bachelor's degree with the required percentage of marks.
  • Completed a professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA (CMA)/Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI)) with the required percentage.
  • Currently in the final year of a Bachelor's degree with the required percentage.
  • SC/ST/PwBD candidates require a minimum of 45%; General, EWS, and NC-OBC candidates require a minimum of 50%.

CAT 2026 Application Fee

CategoryRegistration Fee
SC, ST, and PwBD candidates₹1,350
All other candidates₹2,700
  • The fee is paid only once, regardless of the number of IIMs/programmes a candidate applies to. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates must upload their category certificates at the time of registration. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.

How to Apply for CAT 2026

  • Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on August 3, 2026, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on September 15, 2026, on the official website https://iimcat.ac.in.
  • At the time of registration, candidates must select five preferred test cities from a drop-down menu.
  • After registration closes, candidates will be allotted one of their five preferred cities, subject to availability. In rare cases, a nearby city may be allotted instead.
  • Admit cards can be downloaded from November 4, 2026, until November 29, 2026.
  • Full step-by-step details will be available in the official CAT 2026 registration guide.

CAT 2026 Admission Process

  • Each IIM independently sets its own eligibility criteria, academic cut-offs, and relative weightage, and follows its own selection process. CAT 2026 performance is an important component, but IIMs may also consider prior academic performance, relevant work experience, and other inputs at various shortlisting stages. Candidates should refer to the individual admission policies published on each IIM's website.

Important Instructions for CAT 2026 Candidates

  • Any incorrect information or process violation detected at any stage will lead to immediate disqualification, and the candidate will not be allowed to appear for CAT in future.
  • If such violations go undetected during the current process but are discovered later, disqualification will apply with retrospective effect.
  • Candidates must retain the Information Bulletin for future reference.
  • Any dispute concerning CAT 2026 is subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts within Indore only.
  • Candidates must declare and maintain a valid, unique email account and mobile number throughout the selection process.

CAT 2026 Important Links

ResourceLink
Official NotificationClick Here
Official CAT Websitehttps://iimcat.ac.in
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Q3. What is the CAT 2026 application fee?

  • The fee is ₹1,350 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, and ₹2,700 for all other candidates.

Q4. What is the minimum eligibility for CAT 2026?

  • Candidates need a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates), or must be in the final year of their Bachelor's degree meeting the same criteria.
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