CAT

CAT 2026 application form opens on August 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM on the official CAT website iimcat.ac.in. The last date to submit the CAT 2026 application form is September 15, 2026. Candidates are advised to register early to secure their preferred test city, as city allotment is subject to availability.

Registering early does improve your chances of getting your preferred test city, as city allotment is based on availability. This is the only practical advantage of early registration. But early registration has no impact on your CAT percentile or IIM shortlisting.

Yes, but only within the CAT Application Form Correction Window, which is expected to open in late September. Corrections are permitted only for photograph, signature, and test city preferences. Personal details, academic marks, and work experience cannot be changed after submission. There is no fee for corrections during this window.

Documents required for CAT Admission Form include Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, graduation marksheets or certificate, date of birth certificate, address proof, passport size photograph, scanned signature, caste category certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate (if applicable), and credit/debit card or net banking credentials for fee payment. Final year students also need a certificate from their Principal, HoD, or Director.

To be eligible for CAT 2026, a candidate must have a minimum of 50% marks in graduation (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). Final year graduation students are also eligible to apply. There is no age limit for CAT registration. Candidates should note that individual IIMs have their own additional eligibility criteria for MBA admissions beyond the basic CAT eligibility requirement.

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).