CAT 2026 Registration Ends September 15; Apply Before 5 PM

The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 registration process will close on September 15, 2026, at 5 PM. Candidates planning to appear for the MBA entrance examination are advised to complete their application well before the deadline through the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in.

CAT 2026 Registration: Key Highlights

CAT 2026 Registration Closes on September 15

IIM Indore will close the CAT 2026 application window on September 15 at 5 PM. Eligible candidates who have not yet registered should submit their application forms before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

The CAT 2026 registration process started on August 3, 2026. Candidates must complete registration, enter their personal and academic details, upload the required documents, select preferred test cities and pay the application fee before final submission.

CAT 2026 Important Dates

How to Apply for CAT 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the CAT 2026 application:

1. Visit the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.
2. Click on the CAT 2026 registration link.
3. Register using a valid email address and mobile number.
4. Log in using the generated credentials.
5. Enter personal, academic and other required details.
6. Select preferred IIM programmes and examination cities.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates.
8. Pay the CAT 2026 application fee.
9. Submit the form and save the confirmation page.

CAT 2026 Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the application fee only once, irrespective of the number of IIM programmes they select.

CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with the required minimum marks. Final-year undergraduate students can also apply.

Candidates appearing in the final year of their bachelor’s degree or awaiting final results are also eligible to apply, subject to meeting the prescribed admission requirements.

CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

CAT 2026 will be conducted in computer-based mode. The examination will include three major sections.

Candidates will get a total of 120 minutes to complete the examination, with a fixed time allotted to each section.

Candidates Advised Not to Wait Until the Last Day

Candidates who have not yet completed their CAT 2026 registration should apply before September 15 at 5 PM. Applicants should carefully review all details entered in the application form before final submission.

Candidates are also advised to use only the official CAT website for registration, uploading documents and paying the application fee.