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CAT 2026 – Common Admission Test
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), All India
Vacancy & eligibility summary: The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will conduct the Computer-Based Common Admission Test 2026 (CAT 2026) on 29 November 2026 in three sessions. CAT 2026 is a prerequisite for admission to various Post Graduate and Fellow/Doctorate programmes of IIMs.
Organisation details
| Organisation | Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) |
| Total vacancies | 0 |
| Application fee | ₹1,350 – SC, ST and PwBD candidates ₹2,700 – All other categories Fee is payable only once, irrespective of the number of IIMs applied to. Fee once paid cannot be refunded. |
| Mode of application | Online |
Eligibility
- Candidates must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed for CAT 2026.
- Candidates should refer to the detailed notification on the CAT website for complete eligibility requirements.
- Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting by IIMs.
Qualifications
- Refer to the detailed CAT 2026 notification/official website for the prescribed educational qualification and eligibility criteria.
Important dates
| Registration opens | 3 August 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Registration closes | 15 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Admit card download | 4–29 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 test date | 29 November 2026 |
| Result declaration | First week of January 2027 (Tentative) |
How to apply
- 1Visit the official CAT website.
- 2Register for CAT 2026.
- 3Provide the required personal and academic details.
- 4Select the preferred test cities.
- 5Upload the required documents.
- 6Pay the applicable registration fee.
- 7Submit the application before 15 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
- 8Maintain a valid and unique email ID and mobile number throughout the selection process.