CAT 2026 Notification
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has announced the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026, one of India's most prestigious national-level entrance examinations for MBA and other postgraduate management programmes. CAT 2026 scores will be accepted by all IIMs as well as numerous leading business schools across the country. Eligible candidates can complete the online registration process from 03 August 2026 to 15 September 2026 through the official CAT website.
CAT 2026 Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Exam Name |
Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 |
| Conducting Institute |
IIM Indore |
| Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Courses |
MBA/PGP/Doctoral Programmes |
| Test Cities |
Around 170 Cities |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Registration Starts |
03 August 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply |
15 September 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Download |
04 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date |
29 November 2026 |
| Result (Tentative) |
January 2027 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- CA/CMA/CS/FIAI qualified candidates are also eligible.
- Final-year Bachelor's Degree students can also apply.
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General/EWS/NC-OBC |
₹2,700 |
| SC/ST/PwBD |
₹1,350 |
Reservation
- SC – 15%
- ST – 7.5%
- NC-OBC – 27%
- EWS – 10%
- PwBD – 5%
Exam Pattern
| Section |
Duration |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
40 Minutes |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
40 Minutes |
| Quantitative Ability (QA) |
40 Minutes |
| Total Duration |
120 Minutes |
Selection Process
- CAT 2026 Computer-Based Test.
- Shortlisting by participating institutes.
- Written Ability Test (WAT)/Group Discussion (if applicable).
- Personal Interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official CAT website.
- Complete New Candidate Registration.
- Fill in personal, academic and work experience details.
- Select preferred programmes and test cities.
- Upload photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and save the confirmation page.
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