CAT 2026 Notification Released LIVE: Check Registration Dates, Exam Schedule, and Detailed Notification at iimcat.ac.in

All administrative activities for CAT 2026 will be conducted solely on iimcat.ac.in, including registration, the download of admit cards, the publication of response sheets, and scorecards. Candidates are advised not to use unofficial registration links or third-party portals that purport to receive registration fees on behalf of IIMs or submit CAT applications.

The CAT 2026 registration window will close at 5:00 PM IST on September 15, 2026. Before the deadline, candidates must fill out forms, upload the necessary files, and pay the fees. The authorities stress that incomplete or late forms will not be accepted when the registration portal closes.

• The CAT website offers EWS, NC-OBC, and SC/ST certificates for download.
• Verify the necessary dimensions and self-test the PDF.
• The certificate should be uploaded with your CAT application.
• Before submitting, verify the caste or tribal name on the NCBC website.

In order to register for the CAT, candidates must upload the following documents. Therefore, before the online registration begins, make sure you have the documents listed below.

• Passport-size photo: 1200 x 1200 pixels, <80 KB, 150 ppi, .jpg/.jpeg.
• Signature: <80 KB, 150 pixels, 80 x 35 mm,.jpg/.jpeg.
• NC-OBC/SC/ST certification, if relevant.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50 cnet points or an equivalent CGPA in order to be eligible for CAT 2026. Applicants who are General, EWS, or NC-OBC must meet this criteria. However, applicants from the Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) groups must receive at least 45% of the possible points. A university established by a state legislature, an Act of Parliament, or an organization recognised as a university must provide the degree.

For over a month, the CAT 2026 application window will be available. The registration form must be submitted by September 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Before this deadline, candidates must finish paying their fees and uploading their supporting documentation. After the CAT registration is finished, no category modifications will be accepted, therefore candidates must be careful when completing their forms. The registration guide will contain further information about the application process.

Applications for the IIM CAT will be accepted starting next week. On August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the CAT 2026 registration window formally opens. Online submission is required for all applications. Before beginning the registration procedure, candidates are encouraged to review the specific qualifying requirements.

The Information Bulletin for the CAT 2026 exam has been formally released by IIM Indore. Admission to a number of management programs, such as PGP, MBA, and PhD courses at all 22 IIMs, requires passing the entrance exam.

The comprehensive eligibility requirements, reservation procedures, and registration guidelines are available to candidates who intend to enrol in postgraduate management courses. All candidates will receive sequential updates on the recently published criteria and important instructions through this live blog.