The Indian Institutes of Management issue the CAT 2026 notification and announce the complete examination schedule. Online registration begins at 10 am on August 3, 2026, through the official CAT portal.
Eligible candidates submit their applications until 5 pm on September 15. The registration process requires applicants to provide personal information, academic qualifications, work experience, programme preferences and preferred examination cities. Candidates also upload the required photograph, signature and category documents before paying the application fee.
CAT 2026 takes place on November 29 in three sessions across approximately 170 test cities. The admit card becomes available on November 4. Candidates should check the eligibility conditions and document requirements before starting the application to avoid errors.
The Common Admission Test supports admission to postgraduate and doctoral management programmes offered by participating Indian Institutes of Management. Several other management institutions also use CAT scores during their admission processes. Applicants should rely on the official portal for schedules, application instructions and announcements.
Key highlights
- CAT 2026 registration begins on August 3.
- Applications close on September 15.
- Admit cards become available on November 4.
- The examination takes place on November 29.
- CAT is conducted in three sessions across India.
Visit the official CAT website to read the notification and complete registration when the application window opens. The portal provides eligibility rules, important dates and examination instructions.