CAT 2026 Registration Last Date Live Updates; Apply Before Deadline

IIM Indore will close CAT 2026 registration on September 15. Candidates aspiring for MBA admission via the CAT exam must fill and submit the CAT application form before the deadline. Find real-time updates on CAT 2026 registration last date, including any possibility of extension, image upload specifications, common mistakes to avoid and more. 

Live Updates on CAT 2026 Registration Last Date

CAT 2026 Registration Last Date Live: IIM Indore is set to close the CAT registration window 2026 on September 15. Candidates can fill the CAT application form until 5 PM by visiting the official exam website, iimcat.ac.in. No candidate will be allowed to fill the exam form after CAT registration last date 2026. To apply for the exam, candidates need to pay INR 2700; candidates from reserved categories need to pay INR 1350 to submit the IIMCAT form. While filling the CAT exam form, candidates need to choose a total of five test city preferences. IIM Indore will allocate CAT test centre within any of these five test cities.

IIM Indore may or may not extend the CAT registration last date 2026. Therefore, candidates must not wait for the last hours to fill and submit the online application form. Catch live updates on CAT registration 2026, including any possibility of an extension, exam form fees, how to apply, direct link and more.

CAT Registration 2026: Direct Link to Apply

Candidates can use the CAT registration links below to apply for the exam:

• CAT 2026 New Registration: https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/32842/101262/Registration.html 
• CAT 2026 Candidate Login: https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/32842/101262/login.html

How to Fill CAT 2026 Application Form?

Candidates must follow the steps below to apply for CAT 2026:

1. Register on the Official Website: Visit iimcat.ac.in and select Register under New Candidate Registration.
2. Generate Login Credentials: Enter your full name, date of birth, email address, nationality, and mobile number. Complete the OTP verification to receive your system-generated User ID and Password via email and SMS.
3. Log In to the Portal: Return to the homepage, click on Registered Candidate Login, enter your credentials, and select GO TO APPLICATION.
4. Provide Personal and Contact Details: Enter your personal information, emergency contact numbers, and communication address.
5. Enter Academic Details: Enter your educational records, including Class 10, Class 12 or Diploma, Bachelor's degree marks, and any higher qualification details.
6. Input Work Experience: Add full-time, post-graduation work experience completed up to July 31, 2026, if applicable.
7. Select Programs and Interview Cities: Choose your preferred IIM programs and select your preferred interview cities for each program.
8. Choose Test Cities: Select five distinct test cities in order of priority.
9. Upload Required Documents: Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and category or disability certificates, if applicable.
10. Review the Application: Click on PREVIEW to verify all entered details, check the confirmation box, and accept the payment declaration.
11. Pay the Application Fee: Complete the online payment through BillDesk using UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or Wallet:
    • INR 1,350: SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
    • INR 2,700: General, EWS, and NC-OBC candidates.
12. Submit and Download Confirmation: Submit the application form, record the transaction reference number, and download the confirmation page from your dashboard.

CAT 2026 Photo & Signature Upload Specifications

Candidates must meet the image upload guidelines while filling the CAT application form. Check CAT 2026 photo & signature upload specifications below:

Stay tuned to this page for real-time updates on CAT registration last date to apply