CAT 2026 Registration @iimcat.ac.in LIVE; Exam Fees, IIMCAT Link & How to Apply
IIM Indore will start CAT 2026 registration tomorrow, August 3. Candidates can apply for CAT 2026 exam online at iimcat.ac.in. Catch live updates on CAT 2026 registration link, application dees, dates and more.
CAT 2026 Registration: Live Updates on Exam Fees, Official Link, How to Apply, and Dates
IIM CAT 2026 Registration Live Updates: IIM Indore, the conducting body of CAT 2026, will start the exam registration tomorrow, August 3. Candidates will find the CAT 2026 registration link from 10 AM on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. Candidates aspiring for admission in any of the 22 IIMs must fill CAT application form 2026 online. As per the CAT 2026 registration date, the last date to apply is September 15. CAT registration fee 2026 for candidates belonging to unreserved categories is set as INR 2700. Reserved category candidates have to pay INR 1350 as the CAT application fee 2026.
All candidates applying for the CAT exam 2026 before the last date will have to appear for the test on November 29. All applicants will be issued CAT admit card on November 4, mentioning the test centre address and slot timing. Read on for real-time updates on CAT 2026 registration, including how to apply for CAT, exam fees. IIM CAT link, dates, and more.
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Eligibility to Apply for CAT Exam 2026
Before filling the CAT application form, candidates must meet the eligibility conditions. CAT eligibility criteria 2026 is as follows:
- Qualifying Exam: Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an equivalent professional qualification such as CA, CS, or ICWA.
- Minimum Score in Qualifying Exam: General, EWS, and OBC categories must have secured at least 50 per cent aggregate marks. Reserved category candidates need a minimum aggregate score of 45 per cent.
- Age and Attempt Limits: There is no minimum age or attempt limit for CAT 2026 exam.
CAT Registration Dates 2026
Find CAT 2026 registration dates and timeline below:
| CAT Registration 2026 | CAT Application Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Start Date | 03-Aug-2026 | 10 AM |
| Last Date to Apply | 15-Sep-2026 | 5 PM |
Documents Required for CAT 2026 Registration
Candidates are required to upload the following documents while filling CAT 2026 application form.
- Scanned copy of photograph
- Scanned copy of signature
- Valid EWS/NC-OBC/SC/ST certificate (if applicable)
- Valid PwBD certificate (if applicable)
Note: These documents involve certain specifications. Candidates need to meet these specifications to complete CAT form filling without mistakes.
LIVE UPDATE
Live Updates on CAT 2026 Registration
- 4:27 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
CAT 2026 Exam Fees for Reserved & Unreserved Categories
Candidates filling CAT exam form are required to pay the online application fee. CAT registration fee for reserved category candidates is INR 1350 and for unreserved category candidates is INR 2700. Fee paid once is non refundable, therefore, candidates must check all eligibility conditions before proceeding to apply for CAT exam.
- 4:17 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
CAT 2026 Dates for Registration, Admit Card, and Exam
The CAT registration window runs from August 3, 2026, to September 15, 2026. All applicants will be issued CAT admit card on November 4. Candidates will find the CAT slot timings in their admit card. IIM Indore will conduct CAT exam 2026 on November 29, 2026
- 4:05 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
What is the CAT exam website for online registration?
CAT registration process 2026 will be made available on the official exam website, iimcat.ac.in. No other website will host the CAT 2026 registration process.
- 3:59 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
CAT Registration Dates 2026
As per the CAT exam notification, the online registration process will start on August 3, at 10 AM. Candidates will be able to fill the CAT exam form 2026 until september 15, 5 PM. IIM Indore may not extend the CAT registration, therefore, candidates must not wasit for the last date to apply.
- 3:39 PM IST• 2 Aug 2026
CAT 2026 Registration Starts Tomorrow
IIM Indore is all set to start CAT 2026 registration tomorrow, August 3. Candidates will find the CAT 2026 registration link active at 10 AM.
- A recent passport size photo (color against white background)
- Scanned signature with black pen on white paper
- Any photo ID card like PAN card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Graduation marksheet
- Permanent address proof
- Work experience documents Reserved category students need to upload Category Certificate along with the CAT application form. The Certificate is available on the CAT website. Candidates can download, fill it, get it attested by competent authority and upload it as PDF with the CAT application form.
- The PwD category students also have to fill the PwD form and Scribe affidavit along with the exam application form. This is necessary for getting scribe facility and PwD facility at the test centre. The CAT application form is same for students from all categories. Those belonging to a particular category (SC/ST/PwD) will be required to mention it in the relevant field of the CAT form.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates need the following documents while filling the CAT application form:
CAT application fee is INR 2700 for General candidates and INR 1350 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The fee amount is to be paid online at the time of application form submission.
Yes, you are eligible to appear for the exam provided your score in the first two years of the degree course is above 50% (or equivalent). In case you belong to SSC/ST/PwD categories, the minimum aggregate should be 45%. Candidates planning to pursue MBA must make sure that they score minimum of 50 per cent in aggregate in every year of their Bachelor's degree programme, so that overall average too is 50 per cent. Those, in the final year of graduation must take care that if they do not have a minimum of 50 per cent in first two years, they need to score much higher in the final year so that their overall score meets the minimum requirement. To have a better chance of being selected by the Iims, candidates must aim for high scores in graduation and not just 50 per cent as academic record is a significant contributor in shortlisting of candidates for admission.
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