IIM Indore will close CAT 2026 registration window today at 5 PM. Candidates failing to apply for the CAT exam 2026 will miss their chance to apply for IIM admission under batch 2027-29.
CAT Registration Last Date 2026
CAT 2026 registration will conclude today, September 22. Candidates must fill and submit the CAT exam form on or before 5 PM, IST, today. The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 is mandatory for IIM admission 2027-29. Candidates who have not yet submitted their application forms must complete their registration, document uploads, and fee payments before the online portal closes this evening.
CAT Registration Last Date 2026 and Application Deadline
The CAT 2026 registration process was initially scheduled to close on Sep 15, which was later extended to today (Sep 22). The online application form is accessible via the exam website, iimcat.ac.in. Candidates can still submit their forms and complete payments until the 5:00 PM deadline. Official CAT guidelines state that late registration is not permitted, and there is no provision to submit forms with a late fee.
CAT 2026 Registration: What Candidates Must Check Before Submitting
Before completing the CAT exam form submission, candidates should carefully verify every section of the application:
- Personal and Contact Details
- Documents Required for CAT Registration
- IIM course preferences
- Test city preferences
- Application Fee Payment
- Preview and Submission
What After CAT 2026 Registration?
After successful payment and submission, applicants can log in to view and download their completed application summary for future reference. No modifications or edits are permitted after final submission. An official form correction window will open tentatively in the first week of October 2026. Candidates will be able to use the CAT form correction facility to update specific details such as photographs, signatures, or test city preferences. Primary personal details cannot be edited using CAT application correction facility. Registered applicants will receive the CAT 2026 admit cards on November 4, 2026.
Candidates aiming for IIM admissions must log in to iimcat.ac.in and complete their submission before the 5:00 PM deadline today.
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