Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) conduct the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) for admission into Post Graduate Programmes in Management (MBA / PGDM / Fellow Programmes) across all 21 IIMs and premier Business Schools in India (FMS, SPJIMR, MDI, IIT DoMS).
| CAT Registration Start Date | August 2026 |
| CAT Registration Last Date | September 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Date | November 2026 |
| CAT Examination Date | November 2026 (Last Sunday) |
| Result Declaration Date | January 2027 |
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | ₹1,250/- |
| All Other Candidates (General / OBC / EWS) | ₹2,500/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI) |
| Section | Section Description | Questions & Time |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 24 Questions | 40 Minutes |
| Section II | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 20 Questions | 40 Minutes |
| Section III | Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 22 Questions | 40 Minutes |
| Total Exam Duration & Marking (+3 Marks, -1 for MCQ) | 66 Questions | 120 Minutes | |
| Link Description | Action / Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (IIM CAT Portal) | Click Here |
| CAT Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |