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MBA Colleges to Apply After CAT 2026
Have you checked which MBA colleges still accept applications after CAT 2026? CAT 2026 is scheduled for November 29, 2026, but your MBA application journey does not end there. Several IIMs, IITs and private B-schools follow separate admission processes. A few colleges also keep their forms open until December or January. Therefore, checking application windows after the CAT exam can prevent missed opportunities. This guide covers 22 IIMs, 10 IITs and other CAT-accepting B-schools. It also separates colleges that require an application before CAT from those you can apply to later.
Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT 2026 Scores
The following sections highlight colleges worth tracking around the CAT 2026 admission cycle. The application timeline indicates when you should watch their forms.
IIMs Requiring Separate Registration or Institute-Level Application
This is where checking the individual IIM portal becomes important after CAT. A few IIM institutes have an additional form or registration step beyond the CAT application.
IIM | Application / Form Details | Past Application Deadline | Application Fee |
IIM Mumbai | Separate institute-level application | January–February 2027 | ₹2,000 |
IIM Nagpur | Separate institute-level application | January–February 2027 | ₹2,000 |
IIM Rohtak | Separate IIM Rohtak application | January–February 2027 | ₹2,000 |
IIM Visakhapatnam | Separate institute-level application | January–February 2027 | ₹1,000 |
IIM Sambalpur | Institute-level application process | January–February 2027 | ₹1,000 |
For reservation candidates, the application fee is half the amount mentioned above. Do check it while you fill the form.
IIMs Under CAP and JAP
CAP and JAP work through a common registration process for participating IIMs. So, after CAT, you need to look at the respective common admission portal for registration.
Common Process / IIM | Application / Form Details | Past Application Deadline | Application Fee |
CAP – IIM Jammu | CAP registration | January–February 2027 | ₹2,000 |
CAP – IIM Bodh Gaya | CAP registration | January–February 2027 | ₹2,000 |
CAP – IIM Sirmaur | CAP registration | January–February 2027 | ₹2,000 |
JAP – IIM Ranchi | JAP registration | January–February 2027 | No fee |
JAP – IIM Raipur | JAP registration | January–February 2027 | No fee |
JAP – IIM Tiruchirappalli | JAP registration | January–February 2027 | No fee |
JAP – IIM Kashipur | JAP registration | January–February 2027 | No fee |
For reservation candidates, the application fee is half the amount mentioned above. Do check it while you fill the form.
Also Read: IIM Separate Form 2027: Expected Dates, Fees & Details
IIT MBA Colleges Requiring Separate Applications
Unlike the CAT-only IIM process, IIT MBA programmes use their own application portals. However, the forms do not all open at exactly the same time after CAT results.
IIT MBA College | Application / Form Details | Past Application Deadline | Application Fee |
IIT Bombay – SJMSOM | Separate IIT Bombay MBA form | January–February 2027 | ₹1,600 |
IIT Delhi – DMS | Separate DMS application | January–February 2027 | ₹1,600 |
IIT Kharagpur – VGSoM | Separate VGSoM application | January–February 2027 | ₹1,600 |
IIT Madras – DoMS | Separate DoMS application | January–February 2027 | ₹1,600 |
IIT Roorkee – DoMS | Separate IIT Roorkee MBA application | January–February 2027 | ₹1,600 |
IIT Kanpur – DoMS | Separate DoMS MBA application | December 2026–February 2027 | ₹2,000 |
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad – DoMS | Separate MBA application | January–February 2027 | ₹1,600 |
IIT Mandi – School of Management | Separate MBA application | January–February 2027 | ₹2,400 |
IIT Jodhpur – School of Management & Entrepreneurship | Separate MBA application | January–February 2027 | ₹1,200 |
IIT Guwahati – School of Business | Separate MBA application | January–February 2027 | ₹1,500 |
For reservation candidates, the application fee is half the amount mentioned above. Do check it while you fill out the form.
Also Read: MBA Form 2027: IIT, IIM & Non-IIMs Application Form Dates
Top Government MBA Colleges to Apply After CAT 2026
These public institutions give you additional CAT-based options beyond IIMs and IITs. Their previous application windows show why keeping an eye on the portals after CAT can help.
Government/Public MBA College | Application / Form Details | Past Application Deadline | Application Fee |
DFS, University of Delhi | Separate DFS application using CAT score | January–February 2027 | ₹2,000 |
DSE MBA, University of Delhi | Separate DSE application using CAT score | January–February 2027 | ₹2,000 |
UBS Chandigarh | Separate UBS application | January–February 2027 | ₹3,250 |
NIT Trichy | Separate NIT MBA application | February–March 2026 | ₹1,000 |
NIT Warangal | Separate NIT Warangal MBA application | April–June 2027 | ₹1,000 |
NIT Calicut | Separate NIT Calicut MBA application | April–June 2027 | ₹1,000 |
MNNIT Allahabad | Separate MBA application | April–June 2027 | ₹1,200 |
FMS BHU (Varanasi) | Separate MBA application | January 2027 | ₹2,000 |
University of Hyderabad | Separate MBA application | January to Feb 2027 | ₹600 |
For reservation candidates, the application fee is half the amount mentioned above. Do check it while you fill the form.
Also Read: Non-IIM MBA Colleges Accepting Separate Application Form
The Best Private B-Schools to Apply After CAT 2026
A few private B-schools keep applications open after the CAT exam. You can also find later rounds at a few institutes, giving you another chance to apply.
Private B-School / Programme | Application / Form Details | Application Deadline / Round | Application Fee |
ISB– PGP YL | Separate ISB application; CAT 2026 accepted; for candidates with 0–2 years of work experience | Round 1: December 20, 2026; | ₹5,000 |
MICA Ahmedabad | Separate MBA application | Round 2: January to February 2027 | ₹2,500 |
XIMB, Bhubaneswar | Separate XIM University application; CAT 2026 accepted | December 15, 2026 | ₹1,800 |
GIM Goa | Separate GIM application; CAT 2026 accepted; multiple deadlines | December to January 2027 | ₹2,000 |
Great Lakes Institute of Management | Separate application; CAT 2025/2026 accepted; four application cycles | April 2027 | ₹2,200 |
IRMA Anand | Separate IRMA application; CAT 2026 accepted | December 2026–January 2027* | ₹2,000 |
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management | Separate institute application; CAT 2026 accepted | January 20, 2027 | ₹3,000 |
NIBM Pune | Separate NIBM application; CAT accepted; PGDM in Banking & Financial Services | November 2026–March 2027 | ₹2,500 |
Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai | Separate MBA application | January to Mid-February 2027 | ₹3,000 |
BITSoM | Separate MBA application | Round 2: November 2026-Mid January 2027 | ₹3,000 |
LIBA Chennai | Separate LIBA application; CAT/XAT accepted | December 2026–January 2027 | ₹1,750 |
LBSIM Delhi | Separate LBSIM application; CAT 2026 accepted | December 31, 2026 | ₹1,500 |
FORE School of Management, New Delhi | Separate MBA application | January to Mid-February 2027 | ₹2,500 |
Also Read: Top MBA Colleges That Require a Separate Application Form
How to Choose MBA Colleges After CAT 2026?
Keep a few colleges across different percentile ranges, so one result does not decide your entire admission journey.
Check the application deadline before CAT results, especially when the form closes in December or January.
Compare fees, location, programme structure and placement reports while checking your shortlist.
Read the category-wise criteria carefully, because qualifying cutoffs can differ sharply across institutes.
Track every separate form after CAT, since your CAT registration does not automatically apply everywhere.
Also Read: CAT Percentile Wise Best MBA Colleges 2026: 70 to 99+ %ile
Conclusion
As you can see, among the 22 IIMs, there are different shortlisting procedures, and a few require a separate application. Once the CAT 2026 exam is done, check your CAT score and the required CAT cut-offs for the colleges you are interested in. Keep checking their official websites and apply when the application form opens. Save these dates in your calendar so you can check the application deadlines during those months. Stay tuned for more information on CAT MBA colleges.
