The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have officially released the notification for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. Candidates seeking admission to Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP/MBA) and other management courses offered by IIMs and participating institutes can submit their online applications from 03 August 2026 to 15 September 2026.
The CAT 2026 Exam is scheduled to be conducted on 29 November 2026, while the admit card will be available for download from 04 November 2026.
Key Highlights
Details
Information
Exam Name
Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026
Conducting Body
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
Course
Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP/MBA) & Other Management Programmes
Application Mode
Online
Registration Starts
03 August 2026
Last Date to Apply
15 September 2026
Exam Date
29 November 2026
Admit Card Release
04 November 2026
Official Website
iimcat.ac.in
IIM CAT 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Released
July 2026
Online Application Starts
03 August 2026
Last Date to Apply
15 September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
15 September 2026
Admit Card Available
04 November 2026
CAT 2026 Exam Date
29 November 2026
Result Declaration
To Be Announced
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS
₹2,700
SC / ST / PwD
₹1,350
Payment Mode
Candidates can pay the application fee through:
• Debit Card • Credit Card • Internet Banking • IMPS • Mobile Wallet / Cash Card
Age Limit
Criteria
Details
Minimum Age
No Age Limit
Maximum Age
No Age Limit
IIM CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Programme
Eligibility
Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP/MBA)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) from a recognized university or institution.
Final Year Students
Candidates appearing in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree or awaiting results are also eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling the admission requirements of the respective IIM.
Fellowship Programmes (FPM/PhD)
Eligible candidates can apply as per the admission criteria specified by the participating IIMs.
Participating IIMs
The CAT 2026 score will be accepted by the following IIMs:
When will the IIM CAT 2026 application process begin?
Online registration will start on 03 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply for CAT 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 15 September 2026.
When will CAT 2026 be conducted?
The examination is scheduled for 29 November 2026.
Who is eligible to apply for CAT 2026?
Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree having at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) or final-year students are eligible to apply.
Disclaimer
Information
This article is for informational purposes only and is based on the official CAT 2026 notification. Candidates are advised to read the official information bulletin carefully before submitting the application form.
