CAT Application Form

The following steps are involved in filling CAT application form:

·       Registration and creating a login

·       Filling basic details

·       Filling academic details

·       Filling work experience

·       Uploading image and signature

·       Selecting IIMs and courses

·       Selecting test cities

·       Fee payment

There is no option to pay the fee of CAT 2026 application form in cash. The only mode of fee payment is online which includes debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI.

CAT 2026 registration and application link will be available at iimcat.ac.in website. Candidates will have to apply for the exam by visiting the exam website. 

CAT 2026 application form will be released in the first week of August 2026. CAT 2026 registration dates will be announced in the last week of July through an official notification.

There is no age limit to appear for CAT. Any graduate or working professional can appear in the exam.

CAT application fee is INR 2600 for General candidates and INR 1300 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The fee amount is to be paid online at the time of application form submission.

Candidates can select up to 21 IIMs in CAT application form for PI shortlist and admission. There is no cap on selecting campuses. Candidates must however, make an informed choice but first checking CAT cut off, course specialisation and fee of all IIMs and basis that select campuses in the CAT application form. It is best to choose a combination of top IIMs and newer IIMs so that you have wider options for admission.

Unlike other MBA entrance exams such as SNAP and XAT, there is no extra charge for selecting IIMs in the CAT application form. For overall CAT application form you will need to pay only INR 2500 (INR 1250 for SC/ST/PWD candidates). You can select as many IIM campuses, and courses as you want to.

Once the CAT application form has been submitted, an acknowledgement slip will be generated and mailed to the registered email ID. If the acknowledgement is not received within 24 hours of CAT application form submission, candidates must check the status of application by calling at the CAT helpdesk and check the status of fee payment with their bank.

To change your programme in the CAT application form, you need to log in to the official CAT website using your credentials. Once logged in, look for the option to modify your application details. Depending on the stage of the application process, you may be able to update your preferences for the programme or test centers. However, changes to the programme selection may not be allowed after the final submission or after the correction window closes. Be sure to carefully check the guidelines provided by CAT, and make any changes as early as possible to avoid issues later.