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The online application process for the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) has commenced today, August 3. Students wishing to seek admission to MBA/Postgraduate programs and Fellow/Doctorate programs at the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) can complete the application process to appear for this exam. Registration (CAT 2026 Registration) can be done by visiting the official website, iimcat.ac.in. Please note that the deadline for applications is September 15, 2026.

Important Dates
CAT registration start date: August 3, 2026
Last date for online application: September 15, 2026
Admit card release date: November 4, 2026
Exam date: November 29, 2026

What are the CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria?
Candidates belonging to General, EWS, and NC-OBC categories must have passed graduation with 50% marks. SC/ST/PwBD candidates must have passed graduation with 45% marks. Candidates must have completed a professional degree (CA/CS/ICWA (CMA)/Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI)) with the prescribed percentage. Candidates currently in the final year of their bachelor's degree program are also eligible to apply.

How to apply for CAT 2026: A step-by-step guide
To fill out the CAT application form, first visit the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
Click on the registration link available on the home page.
Register by providing the required information.
Complete the form by filling in the remaining details.
Pay the prescribed fee according to your category.
Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Application Fee
Candidates belonging to all other categories must pay an examination fee of ₹2,700 to apply for the CAT exam. The application fee for SC/ST candidates is set at ₹1,350. The fee can be paid online.

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