The CAT 2026 application is a single online form on iimcat.ac.in. You create a login, fill in your personal and academic details, upload a photo and signature, choose test cities and IIM programmes, and pay the fee. This page is the starting point for everything related to applying.
Registration for CAT 2026 ran from August 3 to September 22, 2026 and is now closed. Use the links below to see the detail you need, from eligibility and documents to the application fee and form correction.
CAT 2026 registration at a glance
How to fill the CAT 2026 application form
- 1Open iimcat.ac.in and click the registration link.
- 2Create a login using your name, email ID and mobile number.
- 3Enter personal, academic and work-experience details.
- 4Upload a recent passport-size photo and your signature.
- 5Choose up to 3 test cities in order of preference.
- 6Select the IIM programmes you wish to apply to.
- 7Pay the fee online and submit the form. Keep a copy of the confirmation.
Important dates for the application
- July 25-26, 2026Official notificationJuly 25-26, 2026Out
- August 3, 2026Registration opensAugust 3, 2026Over
- September 22, 2026, 5:00 PMRegistration closes (extended)September 22, 2026, 5:00 PMOver
- September 24, 2026, 5:00 PMFee payment closesSeptember 24, 2026, 5:00 PMOver
- November 4, 2026Admit card releaseNovember 4, 2026NextUpcoming
- November 29, 2026 (Sunday)CAT 2026 examNovember 29, 2026 (Sunday)Upcoming
- First week of December 2026Provisional answer keyFirst week of December 2026Expected
- Second week of December 2026Answer key objection windowSecond week of December 2026Expected
- Second week of January 2027Result declarationSecond week of January 2027Expected
More on CAT 2026
CAT 2026 Registration Process FAQs
Is CAT 2026 registration still open?+
No. Registration closed on September 22, 2026. Candidates who missed it can prepare for CAT 2027, which normally opens in August.
Where do I apply for CAT?+
Only on the official website iimcat.ac.in. There is no offline form.
Source & Disclaimer
Official source: iimcat.ac.in
Information on this page is compiled from the official CAT notification at iimcat.ac.in and trends from earlier cycles. Dates marked Expected are estimates, not official announcements. Please confirm all details on the official website.