The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore will close CAT 2026 registration at 5 PM on September 22, 2026. Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications can complete the registration process through the official CAT website before the extended deadline.
CAT 2026 will be conducted on November 29, 2026, in three sessions across around 170 test cities. Candidates can select up to five preferred test cities while completing the application form. The registration fee is Rs. 1,350 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates and Rs. 2,700 for candidates from other categories.
The CAT 2026 admit card will be available from November 4, 2026, to November 29, 2026. The examination will be conducted in computer-based test mode and will include Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude.
CAT scores are used for admission to management programmes offered by the IIMs and several other participating business schools. Candidates completing the application process should carefully review their details and ensure that the registration fee is paid before the deadline.
Key highlights:
- CAT 2026 registration closes at 5 PM on September 22, 2026.
- IIM Indore will conduct CAT 2026 on November 29, 2026.
- The examination will be held in three sessions across around 170 test cities.
- CAT 2026 admit cards will be available from November 4, 2026, to November 29, 2026.
- The application fee is Rs. 1,350 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates and Rs. 2,700 for others.
Candidates can use the official CAT portal to complete registration, check application-related instructions, and access the admit card when it becomes available. The portal also provides examination details, test-city information, and other updates related to CAT 2026.