CAT Exam Fees 2026 for General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates

CAT exam fees 2026 is INR 2700. MBA aspirants who plan to appear for CAT 2026 must apply for it and pay the fee before the deadline to ensure eligibility Read this article for detailed breakdown of CAT fees.

Check how much do you have to pay for CAT 2026

CAT 2026 exam fees is INR 2700 for General candidates and INR 1350 for Reserved categories candidates. CAT registration 2026 has started from today. Candidates have to pay the amount while submitting the CAT application form 2026. Fee payment is a mandatory step of CAT 2026 registration. Candidates can pay the fee until the last date of form submission, which is September 15. In this article, we have shared all that you need to know about CAT fees. 

CAT Exam Fees 2026 Increase

The CAT exam fee has been increased yet again this year. IIMCAT increases the fee amount every year, by INR 100 for Unreserved category and INR 50 for Reserved category students. Check the below table for CAT exam fee amount in the last five years.

 

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CAT Exam Fees 2026 for General, EWS, OBC

The CAT fee amount for General, EWS, OBC category candidates is higher than other categories. Given below is the table indicating the amount male and female candidates belonging to these categories have to pay at the time of application submission.

CAT Exam Fees 2026 for SC, ST, and PwD

The CAT fee amount for SC, ST, and PwD category candidates is lower than Unreserved categories. Given below is the table indicating the amount male and female candidates belonging to these categories have to pay while submitting the CAT 2026 application form.

CAT Application Fees for IIMs

Unlike XAT or SNAP, there is no extra amount to be paid for IIM campus or courses. CAT2 2026 aspirants can select as many IIMs and as many courses as they want to apply for, in the CAT application form 2026. Their PT shortlisting will be based on the IIM campuses they select. Candidates must keep in mind that, there is no option to apply for IIMs separately later on.

CAT Registration Fee 2026: Payment Modes

CAT registration fee can be paid in online mode only. There is no option to pay the fee in cash or through demand draft. At the time of CAT 2026 form submission, candidates can select any of the following options to pay the fee:

• Debit/Credit card
• Net Banking
• UPI

CAT Registration and Application Fee Payment

Here’s a brief explanation of CAT 2026 registration and application fee payment process:

• Visit the IIMCAT website
• Click on ‘candidate registration’ tab
• Enter name, DOB, nationality, state, phone number and email ID to create a login
• Use the CAT user ID and password shared in email to login
• Enter academic and personal details in CAT application form 2026
• Upload a recent passport size photo and signature
• Select test cities and IIM campuses/courses
• Move to fee payment window and select a mode
• Pay the fee and save acknowledgement slip

Important Points About CAT Exam Fees

CAT 2026 aspirants must keep in mind the following regarding the CAT fee while filling the exam application form:

• CAT application cost is on the higher side, so candidates must not make mistakes in the application form as the amount is non-refundable.
• CAT form correction window will allow edit option in test city, photo and signature, so if you make errors in the form you will have to fill the form again and pay the fee too.
• You can fill the CAT application form 2026 first and pay the fee later. However, it is mandatory to submit CAT fees before the last date of registration.
• Non-payment of CAT registration fee will result in non-submission of the form.
• After making the CAT fee payment, make sure the acknowledgement slip is generated, before you close the payment window.
• In case of CAT fee related issue you should contact examination helpdesk at 1-800-210-0175 (Toll Free)