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CAT 2026 registration starts on August 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM and closes on September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The official CAT 2026 notification was released on July 26, 2026.

As soon as the CAT Notification is released on July 26, check and confirm the exam date, registration opening date, and eligibility criteria. Verify your eligibility, keep all required documents ready, and register as early as possible after August 3. Early registration can improve your chances of getting your preferred test city.

CAT 2026 Notification PDF is available for download on the official CAT website iimcat.ac.in from July 26, 2026. MBAUniverse.com has also publish the direct PDF download link.

IIM Indore will conduct CAT 2026. The convening IIM was officially confirmed in the CAT notification released on the last Sunday of July (July 26, 2026).

The CAT Notification confirms all key details including the CAT 2026 exam date, registration start and last date, registration fees, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and duration, list of participating IIMs and their programmes, test cities and choice options, and the official CAT website for registration. Check complete details on MBAUniverse.com.

CAT Notification was released on Sunday, July 26, 2026. This followed the established pattern of IIMs releasing the CAT notification on the last Sunday of July every year. It was published simultaneously on the official CAT website iimcat.ac.in, MBAUniverse.com and as advertisements in major national newspapers including The Hindu and Times of India.

Yes. Many CAT toppers have cracked CAT without formal coaching by following a structured self-study plan using books like Arun Sharma's QA and VARC series, Nishit K. Sinha's DILR book, and free resources like YouTube channels (Rodha, 2IIM, Cracku). The key requirements for self-preparation are: a clear day-wise study schedule, regular mock tests, thorough error analysis, and daily reading from The Hindu, Business Standard, and Aeon Essays for VARC practice. Take Free CAT mock tests available on MBAUniverse.com.

The best CAT preparation strategy 2026 for 99 percentile combines three pillars: concept clarity, mock test discipline, and a personalised test-taking approach. Prioritise high-weightage topics — Arithmetic and Algebra in QA (72% of the section), Reading Comprehension in VARC (67% of the section), and Logic-Based DI sets in DILR. Take 25–30 mock tests and spend 2x mock duration on analysis. At 99 percentile, accuracy and set-selection under time pressure matter more than knowledge.