CAT Exam 2026 Registration Last Date LIVE: Fees, Documents Required, How to Apply at iimcat.ac.in

CAT 2026 Registration: The last date to register for CAT 2026 is September 15, 2026. Eligible Candidates who want to appear for the Common Aptitude Test are advised to complete the registration process till tomorrow 5 PM by visiting the official website at iimcat.ac.in. This year, The CAT exam will be conducted by IIM Indore for admission to top management programmes at IIMs and other top B schools across the country. CAT 2026 is scheduled to be held on November 29, 2026 in computer based mode in around 170 test cities in India. Candidates applying for the exam can select their preferred test cities while filling out the application form. Those who have not yet completed the CAT 2026 registrations should submit the application form and pay the application fee before the link becomes inactive. 

CAT Exam 2026: Overview 

Candidates appearing for CAT 2026 should check the key exam details, including the registration deadline, exam date, mode, sections and test centres. The table below provides a quick overview of the CAT 2026 exam.

Steps to fill CAT 2026 Application Form 

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below in order to register for CAT exam online.

1. Visit the official IIM CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.
2. Click on the CAT 2026 Registration Link and create a new account using the required details 
3. Fill in personal, academic and other required details in the application form
4. Enter the details of your work experience, if applicable
5. Select the preferred test cities for CAT 2026
6. Upload the photograph, signature and other supporting documents in the prescribed format
7. Review all the details entered in the application form carefully
8. Pay the CAT 2026 application fee through the available payment option
9. Submit the application form and download confirmation page for future reference

Direct Link to Apply for CAT 2026 (Link Active)

CAT 2026 Application Fee

Candidates need to pay the CAT 2026 application fee online while submitting the registration from. The fee varies according to the candidate's category. So an applicant should select their category carefully before making the payment. Candidates must note that this CAT application fee is non refundable under any circumstances.