• MBA
• PGDM
• PGP
• Executive Management Programmes (Participating Institutes)

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• General / EWS / OBC candidates must have minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
• SC / ST / PwD candidates must have minimum 45% marks.
• Final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply.

• Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 120 Minutes

• Sections:
• Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
• Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)
• Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

• Total Questions: 68
• Section-wise Questions:
• VARC: 24
• DILR: 22
• QA: 22

• Marking Scheme:
• Correct Answer: +3 Marks
• Incorrect MCQ: -1 Mark
• No Negative Marking for TITA Questions.

• CAT 2026 Written Examination
• Shortlisting by Individual IIMs/B-Schools
• Written Ability Test (WAT) (where applicable)
• Group Discussion (GD) (where applicable)
• Personal Interview (PI)
• Final Merit List. 

• Passport Size Photograph
• Signature
• Graduation Marksheet/Certificate
• Category Certificate (If Applicable)
• PwD Certificate (If Applicable)
• Valid ID Proof
• Work Experience Certificate (If Applicable)

1. Visit the official CAT website.
2. Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
3. Verify your account using OTP.
4. Fill personal, academic and communication details.
5. Select preferred test cities.
6. Upload photograph and signature.
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and print the confirmation page.

Apply Link 

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Download Notification 

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Official Website 

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Q1. What is CAT 2026?
CAT is a national-level entrance examination for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes in IIMs and other top B-Schools.

Q2. Who is conducting CAT 2026?
IIM Indore is the conducting institute for CAT 2026. 

Q3. What is the last date to apply?
15 September 2026 (05:00 PM). 

Q4. Can final-year students apply?
Yes, final-year graduation students are eligible.

Q5. Is there any age limit?
No, there is no age limit.

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have released the official notification for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. CAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM and other postgraduate management programmes offered by the 21 IIMs and more than 1,000 participating B-Schools across India. IIM Indore is the conducting institute for CAT 2026. The online registration process starts on 03 August 2026 (10:00 AM) and will remain open until 15 September 2026 (05:00 PM). The examination will be conducted on 29 November 2026 in three sessions across approximately 170 test cities in India. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before filling out the online application form.