CAT 2026 Registration : The Indian Institutes of Management Indore (IIM Indore) have extended the registration deadline for the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026). Candidates who have not yet applied for the national-level management entrance examination can now complete their application form on the official website: iimcat.ac.in.
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Key Highlights & Revised Schedule
- Revised Registration Deadline: September 22, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
- Mode of Application: Online via iimcat.ac.in
- Admit Card Download Date: November 4, 2026
- CAT Exam Date: November 29, 2026 (Sunday)
- Organising IIM: IIM Indore
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Important Instructions for Applicants
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Final Extension: Authorities have clarified that this is a one-time extension and no further extensions will be granted past September 22, 5:00 PM.
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Avoid Last-Minute Technical Snags: Candidates are advised to complete their form submission and payment well in advance to prevent system congestion on the last day.
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Application Form Edit Window: After the registration closes, a brief correction window will open only for candidates who successfully registered and paid the fee. Editable fields will be restricted to:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Test City Preferences
How to Apply for CAT Exam 2026
- Visit the official portal: iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on “New Candidate Registration” to generate your User ID and Password.
- Log in using your credentials under “Registered Candidate Login”.
- Fill out personal details, academic qualifications, work experience, and choose up to 5 preferred test cities.
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, and category certificates if applicable).
- Pay the registration fee online and submit your application form.
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Exam Pattern Overview
- Duration: 120 minutes (40 minutes per section)
- Test Format: Computer-Based Test (CBT) across 3 sessions.
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Sections:
- Section I: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Section II: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Section III: Quantitative Ability (QA)
