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Apply for Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) Common Admission Test (CAT) Recruitment 2026. Check eligibility, key dates, and vacancy details below.
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will conduct the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 on November 29, 2026, as a prerequisite for admission to various Post Graduate and Fellow Programmes in Management.
| Application Start Date | August 3, 2026 10:00 a.m. |
| Application Last Date | September 15, 2026 5:00 p.m. |
| Admit Card Download Start Date | November 4, 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Last Date | November 29, 2026 |
Visit the official CAT website (https://iimcat.ac.in) for online registration.
Register online between August 3, 2026 (10:00 a.m.) and September 15, 2026 (5:00 p.m.).
Pay the registration fee: Rs. 1350 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates; Rs. 2700 for all other candidates.
Upload copies of SC/ST/PwBD certificates if applicable at the time of registration.
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The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 is a computer-based entrance examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission to various Post Graduate and Fellow Programmes in Management offered by IIMs and other participating institutions.
CAT 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, November 29, 2026, in three sessions.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/PwBD categories). Those in the final year of their Bachelor's degree or awaiting results can also apply provisionally. Professional degrees like CA/CS/ICWA/FIAI with the required percentage are also accepted.
The registration fee for CAT 2026 is Rs. 1350 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, and Rs. 2700 for all other candidates. Fees once paid are non-refundable.
The CAT 2026 registration window opens at 10:00 a.m. on August 3, 2026, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on September 15, 2026.
Candidates can download their admit cards from November 04, 2026, until November 29, 2026.
The CAT 2026 results are likely to be declared by the first week of January 2027. The CAT 2026 score is valid only till December 31, 2027.
Performance in CAT 2026 is a key component. Individual IIMs will shortlist candidates based on CAT scores, academic performance, work experience, and other inputs. Each IIM has its own independent selection process, which may include interviews and other stages. Candidates should refer to individual IIM websites for specific admission policies.
Yes, reservations are provided as per government norms: 15% for Scheduled Caste (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribe (ST), 27% for Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC), up to 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and 5% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates.
Candidates can select any five test cities as per their preference during registration. CAT 2026 will be conducted in approximately 170 test cities across India.
| Exam Date | November 29, 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | First week of January, 2027 |
| SC, ST, PwBD | ₹ 1350 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹ 2700 |
The detailed exam pattern, including subjects, number of questions, marks, and duration for CAT 2026, is not provided in this information bulletin. Candidates are advised to refer to the official CAT website for updates.
Detailed topic-wise syllabus for CAT 2026 is not provided in this information bulletin. Candidates are advised to refer to the official CAT website for updates.
Select any five preferred test cities from the drop-down menu during registration.
For NC-OBC/EWS candidates applying for a new certificate, upload the 'Undertaking for NC-OBC/EWS Certificate', the older certificate (if any), and proof of application for a new certificate in a single PDF.