Overview CAT : CAT 2026 Exam Highlights - 2026

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Common Admission Test, popularly known as ‘CAT’

Who Conducts CAT Exam?

One of 6 old IIMs conducts CAT every year

Who is conducting CAT 2026?

IIM Indore 

What is the date of the CAT exam in 2026?

Sunday, November 29, 2026

What is CAT exam timing? 

Slot 1: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM; Slot 2: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM; Slot 3: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

How many questions will appear in CAT 2026?

68 Questions (expected)

How many sections will appear in CAT 2026 paper?

Three Sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Ability

What is the Scoring Pattern for CAT 2026 exam?

CAT marking scheme is +3 for every correct and -1 for incorrect. There was no negative marking for TITA Questions.

What was the duration of CAT 2026 Exam?

CAT 2025 exam duration is 2 hours

What is the Testing Mode of CAT 2026?

CAT 2026 will be held as Computer based exam at test centres across the country.

What is CAT 2026 Notification Release date?

CAT 2026 Notification will be released on Sunday, July 26, 2026 

Which are top MBA Colleges accepting CAT 2026?

Top MBA colleges accepting CAT 2026 are 21 IIMs, FMS, IIFT, MDI, SPJIMR, IIT Delhi, IIT Mumbai

What is the age limit for CAT exam 2026?

There is no age limit for taking CAT exam 2026 

How to Apply for CAT 2026?

Candidates can apply for CAT online on CAT official website iimcat.ac.in.

What is CAT 2026 exam fees?

CAT 2026 exam fees is expected to be Rs. 2600 for general candidates, and Rs. 1300 for reserved category candidates.  

What is CAT 2026 Official Website for CAT Form Filling?

CAT official website 2026 is iimcat.ac.in

How many candidates are expected to appear in CAT 2026 exam?

About 2.75 Lakh candidates are expected to appear in CAT 2026 exam

What is CAT 2026 result release date? 

December 21, 2026 (expected)