CAT 2026 Application Last Date Extended: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has extended the last date for registering for CAT 2026. According to the latest notification, now students can register themselves on CAT 2026 till 5 PM on September 22, 2026. Earlier, the last date was set to be September 15, 2026.
This is an important notification for MBA aspirants who failed to register themselves by the previous last date. Aspirants for admission into the IIMs and other participating institutions can do so by visiting the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.
CAT 2026 Registration Last Date Extended
CAT 2026 registrations were officially opened on August 3, 2026, at 10 AM. IIM Indore, the organizing institute for CAT 2026, had first set the deadline for application forms as September 15, 2026.
The revised deadline for completing the CAT 2026 registration and applying for admission has been set as September 22, 2026. The candidates have to submit the CAT 2026 registration, application form and relevant fees before the revised deadline.
As per the scheduled CAT 2026 admission process, September 22, 2026, is the last deadline for aspirants who have not yet applied for admission. It is advised that candidates do not wait till the last minute since problems can arise due to technicalities, payment delays and heavy traffic on the website.
CAT 2026 Exam Date and Important Dates
CAT 2026 is planned to be held on November 29, 2026, in three slots. The IIM Indore will conduct the exam in about 170 cities in India.
A total of five cities can be selected by the candidates while applying for CAT 2026. But the allotment of the test center would depend upon various factors.
CAT 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| CAT 2026 registration starts | August 3, 2026 |
| Previous registration last date | September 15, 2026 |
| Extended CAT 2026 registration deadline | September 22, 2026, 5 PM |
| CAT 2026 admit card release | November 4, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 exam date | November 29, 2026 |
Candidates should check the official CAT 2026 notification for any changes to the admission schedule.
CAT 2026 Registration Link: How to Apply Online
Eligible applicants can take the following steps for their CAT 2026 online application:
1. Go to the website https://iimcat.ac.in/.
2. Access the CAT 2026 registration or application link.
3. Register with the necessary personal data, mobile phone and email ID.
4. Confirm your registration details and login into the applicant’s portal.
5. Input the information about academic qualification, personal details and work experience, if any.
6. Specify the preferred CAT 2026 examination cities up to five.
7. Attach the prescribed photograph, signature and other supporting documents.
8. CAT 2026 application fee should be paid using the available online payment mode.
9. Check your CAT 2026 application form.
10. Submit your application form and keep a copy of the confirmation page.
Applicants should make sure that the information provided in the CAT application form is correct.
CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
CAT 2026 is a national level management entrance exam, which is conducted for admission in MBA/PGDM and other postgraduate management courses at the various participating institutions.
According to the CAT 2026 standard eligibility criteria, candidates normally require a valid bachelor’s degree with the minimum required percentage/CGPA. Students in their final year and waiting for their results can also qualify based on the relevant admission policy.
Eligibility criteria can differ according to the category of aspirant and institute. Candidates are advised to read the CAT 2026 information brochure before filling out the application form.
CAT 2026 Exam Pattern
CAT 2026 will consist of the following three sections:
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
• Quantitative Ability (QA)
The test duration is 120 minutes as per the information available. Aspirants are advised to look up the latest CAT 2026 notification for detailed section-wise information.
CAT 2026 Application Form Correction Window
Following the CAT 2026 registration, the examining body is expected to give some application edit time to those candidates who are eligible for CAT registration and have completed the payment of the respective fees.
The mentioned application editing time will enable editing of a few of the following data fields:
• Photograph
• Signature
• Test city preferences
It is advisable for the applicants to remember that application editing time is not meant for editing all the fields of the CAT application form.
CAT 2026 Admission: What Aspirants Should Know
The CAT scores are taken into consideration as one of the admission requirements of the IIMs and other management institutes that are participating in this test. Some institutes may require shortlisted candidates to go through additional selection rounds including tests or interviews conducted by those institutes.
Passing CAT 2026 alone does not ensure admission to an IIM or any other business school. This is because each business school has its own criteria for admission.
With CAT 2026 registration deadline being extended up to September 22, it is important for all eligible candidates to apply at least before the last date of submission.
For more updates regarding CAT 2026 registration, exam notification, application form, etc., you can refer to the official website - iimcat.ac.in.
