CAT 2026 Notification - Common Admission Test Details & Registration
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The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 is open for registration, essential for admission to PGP and MBA programs at 21 prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). Candidates can register from August 3 to September 15, 2026.
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CAT 2026 Notification - Common Admission Test Details & Registration – Overview
| Organization | CAT |
|---|---|
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | N/A |
| Official Website | https://iimcat.ac.in/ |
| Job Location | All India |
Key Dates for CAT 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Window Opens | 10:00 a.m., August 3, 2026 |
| Registration Window Closes | 5:00 p.m., September 15, 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Starts | November 4, 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Ends | November 29, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date | November 29, 2026 |
| Result Declaration (Expected) | First week of January 2027 |
| Score Validity | Till December 31, 2027 |
Participating IIMs for MBA Programs
| Website | Institute | Programmes |
|---|---|---|
| www.iima.ac.in | IIM Ahmedabad | PGP, PGP-FABM, MBA-BPGP: BA & AI |
| www.iimamritsar.ac.in | IIM Amritsar | MBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM, Executive MBA, M.Sc. in Data Science and Management (MSDSM) |
| www.iimb.ac.in | IIM Bangalore | PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA, PGPPM |
| www.iimbg.ac.in | IIM Bodh Gaya | MBA, MBA (Digital Business and AI), MBA (Hospital and Healthcare Management), Executive MBA |
| www.iimcal.ac.in | IIM Calcutta | MBA |
| www.iimg.ac.in | IIM Guwahati | MBA |
| www.iimidr.ac.in | IIM Indore | PGP, PGP-HRM, MSDSM, PGPMX |
| www.iimj.ac.in | IIM Jammu | MBA, MBA (Healthcare), MBA (AI & Business Analytics), Executive MBA |
| www.iimkashipur.ac.in | IIM Kashipur | MBA, MBA (Analytics), EMBA, EMBA (Analytics) |
| www.iimk.ac.in | IIM Kozhikode | PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-Finance, PGP-LSM, EPGP-IL, EPGP Kochi |
| www.iiml.ac.in | IIM Lucknow | MBA, MBA-ABM, MBA-SM, PGPWE, Blended MBA, Tech-MBA |
| www.iimmumbai.ac.in | IIM Mumbai | MBA, MBA (Operations and Supply Chain Management), MBA (Sustainability Management) |
| www.iimnagpur.ac.in | IIM Nagpur | MBA, E-MBA, BMWP, EMBA-EM |
| www.iimraipur.ac.in | IIM Raipur | MBA, Executive MBA, MBA in Public Policy and Governance (only for Chhattisgarh State domicile) |
| www.iimranchi.ac.in | IIM Ranchi | MBA, MBA-HRM, MBA (Business Analytics) |
| www.iimrohtak.ac.in | IIM Rohtak | PGP, EPGDSM, PGPx |
| www.iimsambalpur.ac.in | IIM Sambalpur | MBA, MBA-BA, MBA for Working Professionals |
| www.iimshillong.ac.in | IIM Shillong | PGP, PGPEX, PGP(WE) |
| www.iimsirmaur.ac.in | IIM Sirmaur | MBA, MBA (Tourism Management), MBA (Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management), PGPEX-LSM, ExMBA (Artificial Intelligence) |
| www.iimtrichy.ac.in | IIM Tiruchirappalli | PGPM (MBA), PGPM-HR, PGPBM (for Working Executives in Chennai) |
| www.iimu.ac.in | IIM Udaipur | MBA, MBA-DEM, MBA-GSCM, Executive MBA (Online) |
| www.iimv.ac.in | IIM Visakhapatnam | PGP (MBA), EMBA, PGPMCI, PGDMEx, MBA-AI & Innovation |
Doctoral Programs Offered by IIMs
| Institute | Programme |
|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | Doctoral Programme in Management |
| IIM Amritsar | PhD |
| IIM Bangalore | PhD |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | PhD |
| IIM Calcutta | Doctoral Programme (PhD) |
| IIM Indore | Doctoral Programme in Management |
| IIM Jammu | PhD, PhD (Working Professionals) |
| IIM Kashipur | PhD, Executive PhD |
| IIM Kozhikode | DPM, DPM (Teaching Track), DPM (Practice Track) |
| IIM Lucknow | PhD |
| IIM Mumbai | PhD, PhD (Executive) |
| IIM Nagpur | PhD, E-PhD |
| IIM Raipur | PhD, PhD (Practice Track) |
| IIM Ranchi | PhD, EPhD |
| IIM Rohtak | PhD |
| IIM Sambalpur | PhD, Executive PhD |
| IIM Shillong | Doctoral Program, Doctoral Program (WP) |
| IIM Sirmaur | PhD, PhD (Executive) |
| IIM Tiruchirappalli | PhD, Executive PhD |
| IIM Udaipur | PhD, Executive PhD |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | Doctoral Program (PhD), Executive PhD Program |
Reservation Criteria for CAT 2026
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC) | 27% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | Up to 10% |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 5% |
Important Links
| Direct Link to Download CAT 2026 Notification PDF Here | Click Here ↗ |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Notification | Click Here ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for CAT 2026?
Eligibility criteria for CAT 2026 include a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA. Candidates must check the specific requirements of the IIMs they are interested in.
Q: What is the last date to apply for CAT 2026?
The registration for CAT 2026 will close at 5:00 p.m. on September 15, 2026.
Q: How many test cities are there for CAT 2026?
Approximately 170 test cities will be available for CAT 2026.
Q: What is the application fee for CAT 2026?
The application fee is ₹1,350 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, and ₹2,700 for all other candidates.
Q: When will the CAT 2026 results be declared?
The results for CAT 2026 are expected to be declared in the first week of January 2027.