The CAT 2026 registration last date has been announced by IIM Indore on August 3 and will close on September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Candidates aiming for MBA/PGDM admission to the IIMs and other top B-schools must complete their application on the official site, iimcat.ac.in, before this deadline, as the exam conducting body has not historically granted extensions in every cycle.
CAT 2026 Registration Last Date
IIM Indore released the official notification on 26 July 2026, confirming it as this year’s conducting institute. The exam itself is scheduled for 29 November 2026 (Sunday), to be held across roughly 170 test cities in three sessions. Candidates who miss the September 15 window will not get another chance to apply, since a separate late window is not typically offered. Admit cards are expected in the last week of October, ahead of the exam.
Application Fee and Eligibility
The application fee is Rs 2,700 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates, and Rs 1,350 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates — an increase of Rs 100 over last year. To be eligible, applicants need a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) from a recognised university, or an equivalent CGPA. Final-year graduation students can also apply, provided they complete their degree requirements within the timeline specified in the notification. Candidates holding professional qualifications such as CA, CS, CMA/ICWA, or Fellowship of the Institute of Actuaries of India are equally eligible.
How to Apply Before the Deadline
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the process of CAT 2026 Registration Last Date
- Visit the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the registration link and complete the initial sign-up with your name, email ID, and phone number.
- Log in with the credentials generated and fill in personal, academic, and work-experience details.
- Select your preferred programmes and test cities, and upload the required documents.
- Pay the fee online and submit the form; a confirmation page will be generated for reference.
