CAT 2026 Registration Begins Today: Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online
New Delhi, 3rd August 2026: The online registration process for the Common Admission Test (IIM CAT 2026) has started from today, August 3. Those MBA or Post Graduate Programme aspirants who want to take admission in Indian Institute of Management (IIM) can register again on the official website. For CAT 2026 Registration, the official website is iimcat.ac.in. Please note that the last date to submit the application form is September 15.
Highlights
Common Admission Test 2026 registration has started today.
The last date to fill the form is September 15.
Important Dates
Last date for registration to start: August 3, 2026
Last date to submit online application: September 15, 2026
Last date to admit card: November 4, 2026
Exam date: November 29, 2026
What is the CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria?
General, EWS, and NC-OBC category candidates must have scored 50 percent marks in their graduation degree. SC, ST, PwBD category candidates must have scored 45 percent marks in their graduation degree with professional degree holders such as CA, CS, ICWA (CMA), or Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) also being eligible to apply. Even candidates appearing in their final year bachelor’s degree exams can also apply.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for CAT 2026
To fill the application form, first visit the official website iimcat.ac.in.
On the home page, click on your registration link.
Fill in the required information carefully.
After that, fill in the details in the form accurately.
According to your category, the required fee will have to be paid.
After the form is submitted, keep a printout of it safe.
CAT 2026 Online Form
Application Fee
Along with the application, all other candidates appearing in the CAT exam will have to pay the examination fee of Rs. 2,700. The examination fee for SC and ST category candidates has been fixed at Rs. 1,350. The fee can be paid through online payment mode.
