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CAT 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online at iimcat.ac.in
IIMsIndian Institutes of Management🕐 Updated: 03/08/2026 - 11:32 AM
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 15th September 2026 for Common Admission Test CAT 2026.
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Start Date: 03-08-2026
- Registration Last Date: 15-09-2026
- Admit Card Issue Date: 04-11-2026
- Test Date: 29-11-2026
- Result Declaration Date: 1st Week of January 2027
💳 Application Fee
- For SC/ ST/ PwD Candidates: Rs.1350/-
- For All Other Candidates: Rs.2700/-
- Fee can be paid through online using Debit/ Credit Card/ Internet Banking and UPI/ wallets.
CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
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%.
📋 Application Steps
Follow these verified steps to fill out the Indian Institutes of Management online form:
1Click on the verified "Apply Online" link in the official links section below.
2Complete registration on the official portal with your active email and mobile number.
3Log in using your generated Registration ID and Password.
4Fill in personal, category, and academic qualification details carefully.
5Upload scanned passport-size photograph, signature, and educational marksheets.
6Preview all entered details thoroughly before final confirmation.
7Pay the online application fee (if applicable) and download the submission receipt.
📁 Required Documents
Ensure you have the following ready before applying:
✓Photo IdentityValid Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport
✓Academic CertificatesClass 10th, 12th & Graduation/Diploma Marksheets
✓Category ProofValid SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate (if claiming quota)
✓Passport PhotographRecent color photo in JPG format (under 50 KB)
✓Candidate SignatureClear signature on white paper with dark ink
✓Contact InformationActive mobile number & email ID for OTP verification
🔗 Official Apply Online Links
Download Eligibility Criteria Download Information Bulletin ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for CAT 2025?
The last date to submit the online application for CAT 2025 is 13th September 2025.
What is the application fee for the CAT 2025 exam?
The application fee is Rs. 1300 for SC/ST/PwD candidates and Rs. 2600 for all other categories.
What are the eligibility criteria for CAT 2025?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) or be in the final year of their degree.
When will the CAT 2025 exam be conducted?
The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on 30th November 2025.
When will the CAT 2025 results be declared?
The results for the CAT 2025 examination are expected to be declared in the first week of January 2026.
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