When will CAT 2026 registration start?

The CAT 2026 registration process will begin on August 3, 2026 (10:00 AM) and will close on September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM).

What is the last date to apply for CAT 2026?

The last date to submit the CAT 2026 application form is September 15, 2026.

When will the CAT 2026 result be announced?

The CAT 2026 result is expected to be declared in the first week of January 2027 on the official CAT website.

CAT Exam Date 2026 Announced, Check Official Dates & Timings

Q: What is the CAT Exam Date 2026?

The CAT Exam 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, November 29, 2026, in three sessions across approximately 170 test cities in India.

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CAT Exam Date 2026 Announced, Check Official Dates & Timings

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The CAT Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). According to the official CAT 2026 Information Bulletin, the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, November 29, 2026, in three sessions across approximately 170 test cities in India. CAT is the gateway to admission into the 21 IIMs and more than 1,000 leading MBA colleges across the country.

This article covers the CAT Exam Date 2026, registration schedule, admit card date, result date, application process, and other important events candidates should know before applying.

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CAT Exam Date 2026

Parameters	Official Details
Conducting Body	Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
CAT Exam Date	November 29, 2026 (Sunday)
Registration Fee	₹2,700 (General/EWS/NC-OBC) ₹1,350 (SC/ST/PwBD)
Exam Duration	120 Minutes
Number of Sessions	Three
Test Cities	Approximately 170
Courses	MBA/PGP & Other Management Programmes
Eligibility	Graduation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD)

Also Read, CAT 2026 Notification PDF Officially Out at @iimcat.ac.in

CAT Exam Calendar 2026

Event	Official Date
Notification Release	July 25, 2026
Registration Starts	August 3, 2026
Registration Ends	September 15, 2026
Admit Card Release	November 4, 2026
Admit Card Download Ends	November 29, 2026
CAT Exam Date	November 29, 2026
Result	Likely First Week of January 2027

CAT Registration Dates

The CAT 2026 registration process will begin on August 3, 2026 (10:00 AM) and continue until September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM). Candidates must complete the online registration within the prescribed dates through the official CAT website. During registration, applicants can choose five preferred test cities, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee online. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last day to avoid server-related issues.

Previous Year Trends

Year	Registration Start	Registration End
CAT 2023	August 2, 2023	September 21, 2023
CAT 2024	August 1, 2024	September 20, 2024
CAT 2025	August 1, 2025	September 13, 2025
CAT 2026	August 3, 2026 (10:00 AM)	September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM)

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CAT Application Form Dates

The CAT 2026 application form will be available from August 3, 2026. Candidates need to fill in their personal details, academic qualifications, work experience (if any), upload a passport-size photograph, signature, and relevant certificates, and submit the application fee before September 15, 2026.

Unlike previous years, the official CAT 2026 Information Bulletin has not announced any application correction window. Therefore, candidates should verify every detail before submitting the application form.

Previous Year Trends

Year	Application Starts	Last Date
CAT 2023	August 2, 2023	September 21, 2023
CAT 2024	August 1, 2024	September 20, 2024
CAT 2025	August 1, 2025	September 13, 2025
CAT 2026	August 3, 2026	September 15, 2026

CAT Admit Card Release Date

The CAT 2026 admit card will be available for download from November 4, 2026, and candidates can download it until the day of the examination, November 29, 2026. The admit card will contain important details such as the candidate's name, registration number, allotted exam centre, reporting time, and exam session.

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre.

Previous Year Trends

Year	Admit Card Release	Exam Date
CAT 2023	October 25, 2023	November 26, 2023
CAT 2024	November 5, 2024	November 24, 2024
CAT 2025	November 5, 2025	November 30, 2025
CAT 2026	November 4, 2026	November 29, 2026

CAT Result Release Date

The CAT 2026 result is expected to be announced in the first week of January 2027. After the declaration of results, candidates can download their scorecards from the official CAT website using their login credentials. The CAT 2026 score will remain valid until December 31, 2027 for admissions to participating institutes.

Previous Year Trends

Year	Result Date
CAT 2023	December 21, 2023
CAT 2024	December 19, 2024
CAT 2025	December 20, 2025
CAT 2026	Likely First Week of January 2027

CAT Exam Schedule 2026

CAT 2026 will be conducted in three sessions on Sunday, November 29, 2026.

Session	Timing
Morning	8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Afternoon	12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Evening	4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Candidates should report to the examination centre well before the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. Late entry will not be permitted.

CAT Exam Date 2026: Conclusion

The CAT Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced, with the exam scheduled for November 29, 2026. Candidates can complete their registration from August 3 to September 15, 2026, while admit cards will be available from November 4, 2026. Aspirants should stay updated with the official CAT website, complete the application process before the deadline, and begin their preparation early to maximise their chances of securing admission to the IIMs and other top MBA colleges.

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