IIM Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) Online Application Form

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Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)
Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) Official Registration

Short Information :

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).

Important Dates
CAT Registration Start DateAugust 2026
CAT Registration Last DateSeptember 2026
Admit Card Download DateNovember 2026
CAT Examination DateNovember 2026 (Last Sunday)
Result Declaration DateJanuary 2027
Application Fee
SC / ST / PwD Candidates₹1,250/-
All Other Candidates (General / OBC / EWS)₹2,500/-
Payment ModeOnline (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
Age Limit Details
  • Age Limit: NO Age Limit for CAT Examination
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria Total : MBA / PGDM Seats across 21 IIMs & 100+ Top B-Schools
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
  • Computer Based Test (CAT CBT) -> Shortlisting based on Percentile -> Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI) by individual IIMs.
How to Fill Online Application Form
  1. Visit the official portal: iimcat.ac.in.
  2. Click on 'New Candidate Registration' and generate user ID & password.
  3. Fill academic details (10th, 12th, Bachelor's marks) and work experience.
  4. Select IIM programs and interview cities.
  5. Pay the registration fee online and download application summary.
Some Useful Important Links
Link Description Action / Direct Link
Apply Online (IIM CAT Portal) Click Here
CAT Official Website iimcat.ac.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the minimum qualification for IIM CAT?
Ans. Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).