CAT 2026 Notification (OUT) LIVE: Registration Begins on (Aug 3), Exam on Nov 29, Eligibility & Fees

To be eligible for CAT 2026, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50 per cnet marks or an equivalent CGPA. This requirement applies to General, EWS, and NC-OBC applicants. However, candidates from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories require a minimum of 45 per cent marks. The degree must be awarded by a university incorporated by an Act of Parliament, State legislature, or an institution deemed to be a university.

All official information, documents, and the registration portal for CAT 2026 are hosted on the designated website: iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can use this portal for submitting applications, downloading admit cards, and checking scorecards. IIM Indore has also provided a dedicated help desk number, 1800 210 0175, for candidates requiring assistance during the registration process.

The application window for CAT 2026 will remain open for more than a month. The deadline to submit the registration form is set for September 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Candidates must complete their fee payment and document uploads before this cutoff time. No category changes will be entertained after the CAT registration is completed, so applicants must pay close attention while filling out their forms. Further details regarding the application steps will be available in the registration guide.

Aspirants can apply for the IIM CAT starting next week. The CAT 2026 registration window officially opens on August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. All applications are to be submitted online. Candidates are advised to review the specific eligibility criteria before they initiate the registration process.

With the release of exam details, IIM Indore has notified CAT admit card release date. CAT 2026 admit card will be issued to all candidates on November 4. CAT admit card is to be carried on the exam day on November 29. No candidate will be allowed inside the CAT test centre if he/she fails to carry the admit card.

As per the CAT information bulletin, CAT 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, November 29, 2026. The CBT exam will take place in three separate slots on a single day. Performance in this exam is an important component in the shortlisting and selection process for admission into various management programmes across IIMs nationwide.

NOTE: IIM Indore reserve the right to change the test time and date if necessary at their discretion.

IIM Indore has officially released the Information Bulletin for the CAT 2026 exam. The entrance exam is a prerequisite for admission to various management programmes, including PGP, MBA, and PhD courses across all 22 IIMs.

Candidates planning to pursue PG management courses can access the detailed eligibility criteria, reservation policies, and registration guidelines. This live blog will provide sequential updates regarding the newly released guidelines and key instructions for all applicants.

IIM Indore will conduct the CAT 2026 exam in three slots on November 29.

IIM Indore released CAT 2026 notification. A hike in the exam fee has been recorded from INR 2600 to INR 2700 for unreserved categories. No ither change has been notified with the CAT exam notification 2026.

A total of 22 IIMs will accept CAT exam for PGP admissions. This includes IIM Guwahati as well.

As per the legal requirements, 15% of the seats are reserved for SC candidates, 7.5% for ST candidates, 27% for NC-OBC, up to 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates and 5% for PwBD.

Candidates aspiring for CAT 2026 exam need a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for SC/ST/PwD). Final year students are also eligible for the CAT 2026.

CAT exam notification indicates an increase in fee to INR 2700 for General / EWS / NC-OBC. Candidates belonging to SC / ST / PwD categories have to pay INR 1,350.

CAT 2026 exam registration opens from August 03, 2026 (Monday).

CAT 2026 exam will be conducted across 170 test cities. Candidates will be allowed to choose up to five test city preferences.

IIM CAT 2026 registration fee has seen an increase from INR 2600 to INR 2700.

IIM Indore has updated CAT 2026 website, registration will remain active from August 3 to September 15.

Every year, the CAT exam is conducted on the last Sunday of November. Based on the historical trends, CAT 2026 exam date will be November 29. The exam date will be notified in the CAT notification 2026.

CAT exam notification releases every year on the last Sunday of July, with registration starting in the first week of July. Following the trends, CAT 2026 notification is expected tomorrow, July 26.

Candidates aspiring for IIM admissions in India can expect CAT 2026 notification tomorrow, July 26.