CAT 2026 Registration: Exam Dates, Fees, and Application Guide

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will soon kick off the application cycle for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. The official brochure with details will be published on the official IIM CAT website. 

Online registration is tentatively scheduled to open on August 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Students can officially check all exam details, download notifications, and apply online on the official IIM CAT website.

CAT 2026 Exam Dates & Timeline

Stay ahead of the deadlines. Track the complete schedule for the upcoming CAT examination below:

• Official Notification Release: July 26, 2026

• Registration Start Date: August 1, 2026 (10:00 AM)

• Registration Deadline: September 20, 2026 (5:00 PM)

• Application Correction Window: September 24-27, 2026

• Admit Card Download Availability: November 12, 2026

• CAT 2026 Exam Date: November 29, 2026

CAT 2026 Registration Fee Structure

Candidates must pay the application fee online during registration. The fee is non-refundable:

• General / EWS / NC-OBC Categories: INR 2,600

• SC / ST / PwD Categories: INR 1,300

Required Documents for CAT 2026 Registration

Keep your academic records and scanned files ready before the registration portal opens to ensure a smooth application process:

• Academic Transcripts: Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets.

• Graduation Certificates: Degree certificates or final year semester transcripts.

• Passport Photograph: Recent scanned colour photo with a white background.

• Signature: Scanned copy of your signature on plain white paper.

• Category Certificates: Valid SC, ST, PwD, or NC-OBC/EWS certificates (if applicable).