The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) has released an official notification for admission to various Post Graduate and Fellow/Doctorate programmes through Common Admission Test 2026 (CAT 2026). All eligible and interested Indian nationals can apply online at IIM CAT official website at iimcat.ac.in from 03rd August 2026 to till the application last date 22nd September 2026 for Common Admission Test CAT 2026.
Get an instant breakdown of eligibility, category-wise vacancy distribution, syllabus highlights, and preparation strategy tailored for this notice.
The CAT 2026 registration window is relatively short; do not wait until September 15th, as server traffic often spikes on the final day. Beyond meeting the 50% graduation criteria, ensure your digital photograph and signature meet the exact pixel specifications listed in the information brochure, as improper uploads are the most frequent cause for application rejection. Remember that this exam is the gateway not just for IIMs, but for several other premier B-schools across India that accept CAT scores.
The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disability (PwD) categories] or possess an equivalent qualification.
Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply.
Candidates applying for CAT 2026 should fulfill any one of the following conditions: Completed Bachelor's degree with the required percentage of marks*. Completed professional degree (CA/ CS/ ICWA/ Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI)) with required percentage* Should be in the final year of Bachelor's degree with required percentage*. SC/ST/PwD candidates should have a minimum 45%. For General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates, the minimum is 50%.
Completed Bachelor's degree with the required percentage of marks*.
Completed professional degree (CA/ CS/ ICWA/ Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI)) with required percentage*
Should be in the final year of Bachelor's degree with required percentage*. SC/ST/PwD candidates should have a minimum 45%. For General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates, the minimum is 50%.
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