The IIM CAT registration date 2026 has been extended, the candidates who wish to apply for CAT can do so on the official website - iimcat.ac.in till September 22. CAT registration link will be closed at 5 pm on next Tuesday. CAT application process was earlier scheduled to be closed today, September 15. CAT is scheduled to be held on November 29, the admit card will be released on November 4.
How to apply for CAT 2026
- Visit the official website: Go to the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in
- Registration: Click on the registration link available on the homepage
- Fill in the application form: After registering, complete the application form with the necessary details
- Submit: Once the form is filled, submit it online
- Download the confirmation page: After submitting the application, download the confirmation page for future reference
- Take a Printout: Finally, take a printout of the completed application form for your records.
CAT application fee
The application fees for IIM CAT 2026 has been increased, this year, the application fees for General, EWS, and NC-OBC categories will be Rs 2,700 compared to Rs 2,600 last year. The application fee has been revised from Rs 1,300 to Rs 1,350 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from any recognized university or institution with at least 50 per cent marks (or equivalent CGPA). For candidates from the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) categories, the minimum required percentage is 45 per cent.
CAT paper pattern 2026
CAT exam is designed to assess a candidate's verbal, logical and quantitative aptitude through three sections. Based on the previous academic cycle, the paper is expected to comprise the following sections
Section I: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
Section II: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
Section III: Quantitative Ability (QA)
The exam duration is expected to remain 120 minutes. Candidates will be allotted exactly 40 minutes for each section and will not be allowed to switch between sections while attempting the paper. This sectional time limit makes time management a crucial aspect of the examination strategy.
For details on CAT 2026, please visit the official website - iimcat.ac.in.
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