CAT 2026 Registration Ongoing; Common Mistakes to Avoid while Filling IIMCAT Exam Form

CAT 2026 registration will conclude on September 15. Candidates have less than a month to fill and submit the CAT application form. Check mistakes to avoid during CAT 2026 registration below.

CAT 2026 Registration Last Date to Apply

Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) registration window is set to close on September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Eligible candidates seeking admission into PG management courses across the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) must complete their registration and submit the CAT application form online. The official website, iimcat.ac.in, hosts the direct link to apply for the CAT exam. All applicants will be issued the CAT admit card on November 4, for the exam on November 29.

CAT 2026 Overview

• Official Portal: iimcat.ac.in
• Registration Deadline: September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
• Exam Date & Mode: Sunday, November 29, 2026 (Computer-based test across three sessions: Forenoon, Afternoon, and Evening)
• Application Fee:
  • INR 1,350 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates
  • INR 2,700 for General, EWS, and NC-OBC candidates
• Admit Card Release: November 4, 2026 (5:00 PM onwards)

Direct Link for CAT Registration: https://cdn.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/32842/101262/Registration.html

Common Mistakes to Avoid during CAT Registration 2026

Most details submitted in the CAT 2026 application form will not be available for modification. Some of the common mistakes to avoid during CAT registration are mentioned below:

1. Mismatch in personal details
2. Invalid Category & EWS Certificates (NC-OBC and EWS certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2026)
3. Incorrect photo and signature uploads (Photographs must have a plain white background)
4. Graduation percentage errors (Aggregate marks must be calculated following the university's conversion norms).
5. Work experience errors (Only full-time paid work experience completed up to July 31, 2026, is valid).

Candidates can save their details in sections and preview the full form before they proceed to submit the same. Once the declaration is accepted, fee payment must be completed via BillDesk using Credit/Debit cards, NetBanking, UPI, or Wallets. After successful payment, download and print the final confirmation application form for reference.