CAT 2026 Fee Payment Last Date Extended! Check Now

CAT 2026 Fee Payment Last Date Extended!

To all CAT 2026 aspirants, IIM Indore has extended the CAT application fee payment window to 24 September 2026, 5:00 PM. If you have filled the form but have not paid the CAT Form application fee, this is a great opportunity. Don’t miss this deadline. For new applicants Sep 22, 2026 5:00 PM is the deadline to fill out the CAT application form. Hurry up and register for CAT to start your MBA journey.

What is the Extended CAT 2026 Fee Payment Window

The CAT 2026 fee payment window has been extended by two days i.e. 24th September 2026, 5:00 PM. The extension applies only to candidates who completed their registration by September 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

The earlier CAT 2026 registration Last Date was September 15, 2026, after which IIM Indore extended the application window to September 22. The latest update does not provide another opportunity to create or submit a new registration. Instead, it gives already registered candidates additional time to complete the fee payment.

The key point is simple: registration and fee payment now have different closing dates. If your registration was completed by September 22, you have until September 24 to finish payment.

The CAT 2026 application fee remains same:

• ₹2,700 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates and
• ₹1,350 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.

Is CAT 2026 Registration Last Date Extended?

Yes, the CAT 2026 registration last date was extended earlier from September 15 to September 22. However, the latest announcement does not extend registration beyond September 22.

Therefore, candidates who did not complete registration by 5:00 PM on September 22 cannot use the fee payment extension to submit a fresh application.

The distinction matters because registering on the CAT portal and paying the application fee are connected application steps. A candidate cannot begin a new CAT 2026 registration after the registration deadline simply because the payment window remains active.

The official CAT website has also advised candidates to keep checking iimcat.ac.in for updates issued by IIMs and relevant authorities.

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CAT 2026 Registration vs Fee Payment Deadline

The CAT 2026 registration deadline and CAT 2026 fee payment deadline should not be treated as the same date now. The registration process closes on September 22, while eligible registered candidates received additional time for payment.

This means the CAT 2026 fee payment extension is a limited relief window rather than another registration extension.

If you completed your application details but payment remains pending, check your CAT dashboard immediately. Moreover, verify whether the application shows a successful payment or an incomplete status.

Candidates should avoid assuming that an attempted transaction automatically means successful payment. A confirmed payment status or application confirmation is safer evidence that the process has been completed.

Note: Only candidates with successful fee payments are allowed to do any CAT form corrections when the correction window opens.

Also Read: CAT 2026 Registration Date Extended, Official Updated PDF

How to Complete CAT 2026 Fee Payment

Candidates eligible for the extended CAT 2026 fee payment window should complete the payment before September 24. Waiting until the final minutes could create problems if payment gateways, internet connectivity, or banking services become unavailable.

Follow these steps to complete the CAT 2026 fee payment:

1. Visit the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.
2. Log in using your registered CAT 2026 credentials.
3. Open your submitted CAT 2026 application dashboard.
4. Check whether the application shows payment as pending.
5. Verify your category and applicable CAT 2026 application fee.
6. Select the available online payment method shown on the portal.
7. Complete the transaction through the payment gateway.
8. Wait for the payment confirmation before closing the page.
9. Check your application status after successful payment.
10. Save the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.

The fee is payable only once, irrespective of the number of IIM programmes selected through the CAT application. The application fee is also non-refundable under the CAT rules.

Also Read: How to fill CAT 2026 Form: Last Date, Eligibility & Documents

CAT 2026 Fee Payment: What Should You Verify?

If money has been debited but the portal does not show successful payment, avoid making another payment immediately. First, check the transaction status and official CAT dashboard for an update.

What If You Miss the CAT 2026 Fee Payment Deadline?

If you completed CAT 2026 registration by September 22 but fail to complete payment by September 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the extended payment window will close.

The current announcement does not mention another fee payment extension. Therefore, candidates should not assume that an additional grace period will follow.

CAT 2026 Fee Payment Last Date Extended: Conclusion

The last date to pay CAT 2026 fees is important because the new application deadline for CAT registration ends on September 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Only those who have successfully completed the CAT fee payment are allowed to make changes in the CAT correction window.

According to the latest information, CAT 2026 will be conducted on 29 November, 2026, while the admit cards will be issued starting from 4 November. Students who have registered and paid can start preparing for the test. The latest update regarding CAT 2026 will give a short window to pay for those candidates who have already registered. It is recommended to check the status of your application, pay the fee by 24 September and save the receipt.