Documents Required for CAT Registration 2026
Common Admission Test 2026 ( CAT )
CAT 2026 application start date
3 Aug '26
IIM Indore started CAT 2026 registration. Candidates filling CAT application form must keep a few documents handy to fill the registration details without any errors. Check complete details on documents required for CAT 2026 registration.
Documents Required for CAT 2026 Registration
Documents Required for CAT Registration 2026: IIM Indore has started CAT 2026 registration online. All candidates filling the application form for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 must keep few documents handy to ensure all details are filled without errors. CAT 2026 registration has six sections, which includes candidates to provide personal details, academic information, and other details. Errors in any of the fields of CAT application form may lead to disqualification from the IIM admission process.
Check complete details on documents required for CAT 2026 registration, including documents to upload, and documents to refer for online application.
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- List of Documents Required for CAT Registration
- Category Certificates Required for CAT Registration 2026
- PwBD Certificates Required for CAT 2026 Registration
- Academic Documents Required while Filling CAT Application Form
- Work Experience Documents Required for IIM CAT Registration 2026
List of Documents Required for CAT Registration
Candidates must gather specific CAT registration documents before filling out the CAT application form. Below is the list of documents and details specified in the official registration guide and FAQs:
| Document / Information |
Purpose |
Mandatory / If Applicable |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Size Photograph |
Uploading in personal details section |
Mandatory for all candidates |
| Scanned Signature |
Uploading in personal details section |
Mandatory for all candidates |
| Category Certificate (SC / ST / NC-OBC / EWS) |
Proving reservation category status for candidate fee and selection |
Mandatory for SC, ST, NC-OBC, and EWS candidates |
| NC-OBC / EWS Undertaking & Application Copy |
Applying under reserved category if certificate was issued before April 1, 2026 |
If applicable |
| Disability Certificate (PwD) |
Claiming reservation and special exam assistance |
Mandatory for PwD category applicants |
| Scribe Affidavit Form |
Requesting a scribe for the examination |
Mandatory if using a scribe |
| Educational Mark Sheets (10th, 12th/Diploma, Degree) |
Entering marks and calculating aggregate percentage |
Mandatory details for reference |
| CGPA Conversion Certificate |
Specifying board or university conversion formula to percentage |
Mandatory if grade sheet lacks percentage scheme |
| Work Experience Details |
Entering full-time employment days |
Optional / If applicable |
Also Check: CAT 2026 Photo & Signature Specifications, Upload Guidelines
Category Certificates Required for CAT Registration 2026
Candidates applying under reserved categories must upload a valid CAT registration certificate scanned as a PDF document.
| Category |
Certificate Requirements & Conditions |
|---|---|
| SC / ST |
Issued by a competent authority showing caste name, caste number, and Ministry resolution/order number in English or Hindi. |
| NC-OBC |
Must be issued on or after April 1, 2026 by a competent authority. Must mention caste name, caste number, state/UT, Ministry resolution, and state non-creamy layer status in English or Hindi. |
| EWS |
Must be issued on or after April 1, 2026 for the validity year 2026–27. Must confirm gross annual family income is below ₹8 lakh and family does not exceed asset limits. |
NOTE: If an NC-OBC or EWS candidate holds a certificate issued before April 1, 2026, and cannot get it renewed in time, they may upload the old certificate along with an official undertaking form and proof of renewal application.
PwBD Certificates Required for CAT 2026 Registration
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) must upload a scanned PDF copy of their valid Disability Certificate issued by a notified Medical Authority. During registration, PwD candidates must enter:
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Disability Measurable status (Yes/No).
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Percentage of Disability.
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PwD UDID Number.
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PwBD Category.
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Wheelchair Support requirement.
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Scribe Requirement.
Candidates who require a scribe must arrange the scribe themselves and upload the completed Scribe Affidavit form available on the official website.
Academic Documents Required while Filling CAT Application Form
Candidates need their educational certificates to fill in details accurately across academic sections. The required academic information includes:
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10th / SSC Details: Board name, month/year of passing, and aggregate percentage for all subjects on the mark sheet.
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12th / Diploma Details: Stream, board/institute name, course type, and aggregate percentage for all subjects.
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Bachelor’s Degree Details: Degree status, university name, institute name, state, degree name, discipline, month/year of joining and completion, and aggregate percentage calculated as per university rules. Final-year students enter aggregate percentage up to the latest mark sheet received.
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Master’s / Professional Degree Details: Type of professional degree (CA, CS, ICWA/CMA, FIAI), status, and aggregate percentage if applicable.
If a university awards grades/CGPA without a conversion formula, candidates must obtain an official equivalence certificate specifying the conversion method to calculate the percentage.
Work Experience Documents Required for IIM CAT Registration 2026
Candidates with work experience must calculate and enter their total full-time work experience in days as of July 31, 2026.
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Only full-time experience gained after graduation is counted.
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Part-time work, project work, internships, articleship, and pre-graduation experience must not be entered.
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Candidates must report any break in experience in days.
Besides the documents above, candidates must keep personal details handy while filling the CAT exam form. These details will include email ID, mobile number, emergency contact number, permanent and communication address, along with other details.
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