CAT 2026 registration last date is today. Candidates must submit their CAT application form 2026 by 5:00 pm. Once the window closes, there will be no option to apply for the exam. Check on this page direct link for CAT registration and how to fill the CAT application form.
CAT 2026 Registration Last Date; Apply Now at iimcat.ac.in
CAT 2026 registration window will close today at 5 pm. Candidates must apply before the last date of CAT registration 2026 to be eligible for the exam. The CAT application form 2026 can be filled at iimcat.ac.in website. Candidates can create a CAT login and fill the CAT form. Those who have already registered but not filled the form or paid the fee must do it be tonight. Those who have register and filled the application form but not paid the CAT exam fees, must do so before the deadline. Fee payment is a mandatory step. The CAT application form will not be accepted without fee.
CAT 2026 exam is scheduled on November 29, 2026. Admit card for the exam will be issued on November 4, 2026.
CAT 2026 Registration Process
Aspirants have to fill the CAT registration form as per the steps defined by IIM Indore, the conducting IIM. Check below key steps to apply for the CAT exam 2026.
- Go to CAT website: iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on Register tab under ‘New Candidate Registration’
- Enter basic details like name, DOB, email ID, phone number, etc.
- Validate OTP received in both email and on phone number
- Log in to fill the CAT 2026 application form with credentials shared by IIMCAT
- Enter personal, academic, and professional details.
- Upload scanned copies of passport-size photograph and signature.
- Select six test city preferences
- Select IIMs and their respective courses
- Pay the CAT 2026 application fee.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
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CAT Exam Fees 2026
The CAT 2026 registration fee varies depending on the candidate's category. Payment must be done online by 5:00 pm today.
| Category |
CAT registration fees |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, and NC-OBC |
INR 2,700 |
| SC, ST, and PwD |
INR 1,350 |
CAT registration last date 2026 may be extended by a week, however, candidates must now wait for that and submit their forms today before the deadline.
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Commonly asked questions
Yes CAT syllabus is difficult to crack if you do not have enough time. There are three subjects in CAT- VARC, DILR and Quantitative Aptitude. Most of candidates find RC passages tough to crack. In Quants, Arithmetic, Algebra and Geometry pose significant challenge during preparation. In DILR, Reasoning questions often turnout to be tricky and confusion.
The digital copy of the CAT admit card will not be accepted at the test centres as a valid document, thus you cannot show it, to gain entry. As per the official guidelines, only the colour print out of the admit card on A4 size sheet will be accepted as valid. Candidates must also affix a passport size photo, preferably the same as uploaded in the CAT application form.
The examination authority does not accept digital admit card as valid document as it is to be signed and stamped by the test centre staff for proof of candidate’s attendance. One copy of the CAT admit card of every candidate is also retained by the authorities, thus the need for the print out.
Yes, you can crack CAT through self study but it will require a lot of discipline and consistency on daily basis. You will need the most recommended books, best mock test series and online practice sessions. Join YouTube channels for online tutorial. Give yourself 9 months and study for 8 hours daily.
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