CAT Registration 2026 (Ongoing): IIM CAT Application Form, Fees, Steps to Apply

CAT Registration 2026: The Common Admission Test (CAT) registration process for the year 2026 commenced on August 3, 2026, by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore. Aspirants who wish to apply for the CAT 2026 exam must fill out their application form by September 15, 2026 (5 PM), which is the last date to apply for CAT 2026. To fill out the application form, candidates need to visit the official website, iimcat.ac.in, and complete the process. The CAT is a national-level MBA entrance examination held each year for admission to MBA/PGP courses at the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other CAT-accepting B-schools in India.  

Candidates must note that the CAT application form 2026 must be filled out correctly. Only the applications that are correctly filled out will be accepted by the conducting body. Students will receive the CAT admit card 2026 on November 04, 2026. The CAT 2026 exam will be conducted on November 29, 2026.

Every year, over 2 lakh candidates register for the CAT examination, seeking admission to approximately 5000 seats in IIMs and IITs. CAT scores are accepted by over 200 B-schools in India. Scores secured by Candidates in the CAT exam are valid for 1 year.

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CAT Registration 2026: Highlights

Candidates appearing for the CAT 2026 exam can check details about the application process in the table below:

CAT Registration 2026 Dates

In the table below, candidates can find the key timeline for the CAT 2026 exam.

CAT Application Form 2026: How to apply?

Candidates are advised to follow the steps outlined below to complete the application process, from registration to payment. 

CAT Registration 2026: Steps to Apply

Step 1: Candidates must first visit the CAT 2026 official website: iimcat.ac.in.

Step 2: Next, on the right side of the CAT 2026 official website, click the "New Candidate Registration" button.

Step 3: It will take the applicant to the "CAT 2026 registration" page. Candidates will be required to enter the following personal information, which includes: 

• Name of the Candidate
• Date of Birth
• Email Address
• Country
• Mobile Number and
• Captcha

Step 4: After entering all of the required information, click the "Generate OTP" button. The OTP will be delivered to the applicant's registered email address. Candidates must complete the CAT 2026 registration process by using the OTP.

Step 5: After successfully registering for the CAT examination, log in to the candidate's dashboard and fill out the CAT Exam Application Form 2026 with the necessary information, such as:

• Personal Information
• Address for Communication
• Contact Information in Case of Emergency
• Documents should be uploaded (in a prescribed format and size)

Step 6: Enter your academic/ qualification information for SSC/Class 10, HSC/Class 12, Bachelor's Degree Details, Master's Degree Details, and Other Professional Degree Details.

Step 7: After completing the preceding steps, applicants must enter any work experience details.

Step 8: Enter any additional personal information, communication information, and emergency contact information, and upload all required documents in the prescribed format.

Step 9: Next, choose your work experience (if any), IIM programmes, and interview locations. Select up to six preferred CAT 2024 test cities.

Step 10: The final step in the CAT 2026 application process is to pay the application fee, which must be done online. The following are the application fee details for the CAT 2026 exam:

• Candidates from the General Category: Rs 2400/- 
• Candidates from the SC/ ST/ PWD: Rs 1200/-

Mistakes to Avoid During CAT Application Form 2026

• After submitting the CAT 2026 form, candidates can't make changes to their personal information, such as:
  • Candidate's Name
  • Date of Birth of the Candidate (DOB)
  • Mobile Phone Number 
  • Email Address
• If they enter incorrect information, they must re-register with a new email address.
• In such a case, the information entered in the most recent CAT exam registration 2026 will be considered. For that, a CAT Admit Card 2026 will be issued.
• In such cases, failure to re-register may result in the cancellation of the candidature.

CAT Registration 2026: Previous Year Statistics

In the table below, candidates can check the details regarding the year-wise application registration done for the CAT examination. These stats will help understand the competitiveness of the CAT examination