| Recruiting Authority: | Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Post: | Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 |
| Advertisement No.: | Not Mentioned |
| About Recruiting Agency: | Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are premier management institutions of India. They conduct the Common Admission Test (CAT) every year for admission to various Post Graduate and Doctoral Management Programmes offered by the participating IIMs. |
| About Recruitment: | Online applications are invited for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. CAT 2026 is a computer-based entrance examination conducted for admission to various Post Graduate and Doctoral Management Programmes offered by the participating Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). |
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Application Started: 03 Aug 2026 (10:00 AM) • Last Date: 15 Sep 2026 (05:00PM) • Extended Last Date: 22 Sep 2026 • Payment Last Date: 01 Sep 2026 • Admit Card: 04 Nov 2026 • Exam Date: 29 Nov 2026 • Result Date: Available Soon | • General / EWS / NC-OBC: ₹2700/- • SC / ST / PwBD: ₹1350/- Fee can be paid online through Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI. |
| Age Limit |
| Admission Name | Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 | All Categories | No Age Limit Mentioned in the Official Information Bulletin. |
| Total Vacant Posts – |
| Programme Name | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Essential Educational Qualification |
| Admission Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 | • Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC / ST / PwBD candidates) from a recognized University or Institution. |
| • Candidates appearing in the final year of Bachelor’s Degree or awaiting results are also eligible to apply. | |
| • Candidates possessing a Professional Degree (CA / CS / ICWA (CMA) / FIAI) with the required percentage are also eligible. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • Recent Passport Size Photograph (JPG/JPEG) • Candidate’s Signature (JPG/JPEG) • Bachelor’s Degree / Final Year Educational Details • Valid Mobile Number • Valid E-mail ID • Category Certificate (SC / ST / NC-OBC / EWS, If Applicable) • PwBD / Disability Certificate (If Applicable) • Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI (For Fee Payment) • Choice of Five Test Cities |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment |
| Particulars | Special Comment |
|---|---|
| Photograph: | • Recent passport-size photograph. • Upload in JPG/JPEG format. • Photograph should be clear and recent. |
| Candidate’s Signature: | • Upload signature in JPG/JPEG format. • Signature should be clear. |
| Category Certificate: | • Upload valid SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS certificate, if applicable. • PwBD candidates should upload PwBD Certificate / UDID Card, if applicable. |
| Contact Details: | • Keep a valid mobile number and unique e-mail ID active throughout the admission process. |
| Test Cities: | • Select any five preferred test cities carefully during registration. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Admission Name | Salary / Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 | Not Applicable (Admission Notification – No Salary / Pay Scale Mentioned in the Official Notification) |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit the Official CAT 2026 Website (iimcat.ac.in). • Read the CAT 2026 Information Bulletin carefully. • Click on the CAT 2026 Online Registration link. • Complete the online registration with the required personal and academic details. • Select any five preferred test cities during registration. • Upload the required Photograph, Signature and Category/PwBD Certificate (if applicable). • Pay the prescribed registration fee through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. • Review all details carefully before final submission. • Submit the online application form successfully. • Download and keep a printout of the Application Confirmation Page for future reference. |