CAT 2026 Registration Last Date Sep 15: Direct Link to Apply, Exam City Allotment Rules

CAT 2026 registration window will close on September 15, 2026. Candidates need to choose a total of five test city preferences while filling the form. The preferred CAT exam city is allotted based on availability.

Things to Know Before CAT 2026 Registration Last Date

CAT registration 2026 is ongoing. The last date to apply for the CAT 2026 exam is September 15. Candidates must fill and submit the CAT application form by 5 PM. Candidates who fail to fill the CAT exam form before the last date are not allowed to appear for the exam. While filling the CAT application form, candidates have to choose a total of 5 test city preferences. IIM Indore will allocate a test centre in any of the five cities based on availability. CAT 2026 test city and exam slot is allocated on first come first serve basis.

How CAT Exam City Allotment Work Across 5 Preferences?

Candidates have to fill the online application form by visiting the CAT website, iimcat.ac.in. While filling the form, candidates have to choose five different test cities from the drop-down in order of preference. CAT application form does not allow candidates to choose same test city more than once. 

Allotment of the test city, test centre, and session slot is carried out after the registration deadline closes, subject to availability. In rare cases where an applicant cannot be allotted to any of the five preferred test cities, the candidate will be allotted to a nearby test city.

CAT test city and centre allotment is strictly subject to availability. An applicant will be assigned one of their preferred test cities only if capacity permits, or assigned a nearby test city if preferences cannot be accommodated. Before submitting the form, candidates must verify their test city choices and ensure the correct order of preference. Applicants should also review all personal data, contact details, and academic entries before they submit the form.

Personal details, including candidate name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number, cannot be edited after the registration process is completed.