CAT 2026: Registration Closed, Edit Window 5 to 6 October, Exam on 29 November
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Registration for CAT 2026 closed on 22 September, with fee payment allowed until 24 September. A limited edit window for photo, signature and city preferences is open from 10 am on 5 October to 5 pm on 6 October. The test is on 29 November 2026.
At a glance
| Organisation | Indian Institutes of Management (IIM Indore for CAT 2026) |
|---|---|
| Last date | 06 October 2026 |
| Status | Registration closed |
| Registration fee | ₹1,350 for SC, ST and PwBD; ₹2,700 for all others |
| Editable fields | Photograph, signature, test state or city preferences |
| Conducting institute | IIM Indore |
Important dates
| Registration opened | 3 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration closed | 22 September 2026 (5 pm) |
| Fee payment extended to | 24 September 2026 (5 pm), only for those already registered |
| Edit window | 5 October 2026 (10 am) to 6 October 2026 (5 pm) |
| Admit card download begins | 4 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 | 29 November 2026 (Sunday), three sessions |
Details
The IIMs admit students to their management programmes through CAT, and many other business schools accept the score as well. Use only iimcat.ac.in for anything to do with CAT. The IIMs say no other website is genuine and ask you to tell the helpdesk about any copycat site you come across.
The IIMs extended only the fee payment window, by two days to 24 September at 5 pm, for candidates who had already registered by the 22 September deadline; the registration deadline itself was not extended. The media release of 29 September opens a limited edit window for three fields only: the photograph, the signature and the test state or city preferences.
The test is held on Sunday 29 November 2026 in three sessions, and the admit card download begins on 4 November. The registration fee, paid once whatever the number of programmes, is ₹1,350 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates and ₹2,700 for everyone else.
Always confirm the final details on the official CAT website.
How to apply
- Log in to the CAT 2026 candidate login on iimcat.ac.in.
- Open the edit window between 10 am on 5 October and 5 pm on 6 October.
- Correct the photograph, signature or city preferences if needed.
- Save and keep the confirmation.
- Download the admit card when it opens on 4 November.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still register for CAT 2026?
No. Registration closed on 22 September 2026 and the IIMs said the deadline was not extended.
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This post is a plain-language summary prepared by Pratiyogita Kosh from public information. We are not the conducting body. Please verify all dates, eligibility and fees on the official website before you apply.