CAT 2026 Notification: IIM Indore Convener, Exam Nov 29, Registration Opens Aug 1

IIM Indore is expected to release the CAT 2026 notification around Last week of July. The CAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 29 2026 and there will be three CBT slots for MBA admission at IIMs and other participating B schools.

• CAT 2026 registration is expected to begin on August 1 and continue till mid September 2026.
• IIM Indore is expected to be the convening institute.for CAT 2026.
• The eligibilty for CAT 2026 is Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks for General and 45% for reserved categories or an equivalent professional degree.
• The examination will have a 120 minute duration across three sections.
• CAT 2026 scores will be accepted by all 21 IIMs and 1,200+ B-schools across India.

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Key Summary

• MCQs carry +3/-1 marking, while TITA questions have no negative marking, making them important scoring opportunities.
• Candidates cannot switch between sections, so managing the 40-minute sectional time limit is crucial for a balanced performance.
• Registration credentials should be kept safely, as they are required for downloading the admit card, checking the result, and accessing the scorecard.
• Final-year graduation students can apply for CAT 2026, provided they fulfil the prescribed eligibility requirements at the time of admission.

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CAT 2026 Notification Highlights

The official CAT 2026 notification is expected to be released in ^th last week of July 2026 by IIM Indore. Here is a quick reference to the most important expected details:

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CAT 2026 Important Dates

The expected CAT 2026 schedule is based on previous years' trends and the latest available updates.

• Candidates should plan their preparation according to the expected timeline and regularly check iimcat.ac.in for the official notification and further announcements.

Note: The registration closing date, admit card release date, and result declaration date will be published by IIM Indore on iimcat.ac.in. Bookmark the site and check back regularly.

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IIM Indore as Convening Body for CAT 2026

IIM Indore is the convening body for CAT 2026 and will conduct the examination on behalf of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).

• The CAT 2026 process includes the official notification, online registration, exam conduct, score normalisation, result declaration, and scorecard release.
• Established in 1996, IIM Indore is a member of the IIM Council and has previously served as the CAT convening institute.
• CAT receives nearly three lakh registrations every year, making it one of India's largest management entrance examinations.
• All official CAT 2026 updates, including registration confirmation, admit card, answer key, result, and scorecard, will be published only on iimcat.ac.in. Candidates should rely only on the official website for exam-related announcements.

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How to Register for CAT 2026

CAT 2026 registration is expected to begin on 1 August 2026 at iimcat.ac.in.

• Candidates must complete the application process before the expected mid-September 2026 deadline to appear for the 29 November 2026 examination.
• Eligibility: A Bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
• Final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply for CAT 2026.

Step-By-Step Registration Process:

1. Visit the official CAT 2026 portal at iimcat.ac.in.
2. Click on New Registration and create an account using a valid email ID and active mobile number.
3. Log in with the credentials sent to your registered email.
4. Candidates should fill the application form with their personal, academic, and work experience details.
5. Upload scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format and dimensions (specified in the notification).
6. Candidates need to select their preferred exam cities (usually up to 5–6 cities) from the list.
7. Pay the application fee online. The fee for CAT 2026 will be confirmed in the official notification (expected around ₹2,600 for General/EWS/NC-OBC and ₹1,300 for SC/ST/PwD).
8. Submit the application and download/save the confirmation page and registration number.

Important Tip: Candidates need to keep their registration number and login credentials safe which is required for admit card download, checking results, and accessing the scorecard. Do not share them with anyone.

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CAT 2026 Exam Pattern Overview

CAT 2026 will have three sections, with a 40-minute sectional time limit for each. The expected pattern is based on the CAT 2024 and CAT 2025 examination formats.

• MCQs: +3 marks for every correct answer and -1 mark for every incorrect answer.
• TITA questions: +3 marks for every correct answer with no negative marking.
• Unattempted questions do not attract any marks or penalty.
• The expected maximum score is 204 marks.
• Candidates cannot switch between sections during the examination.
• CAT 2026 is expected to be conducted in three sessions on the same day.

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CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Quora Discussion

• According to a Reddit discussion, CAT 2026 requires a bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) or final-year graduation status and there is no upper age limit, work experience is optional, and reservation rules apply as per category.

Source: Quora

• In another Reddit discussion, they discused that final-year students were considered eligible to appear for CAT 2026, even if they have an uncleared backlog and clearing the backlog before graduation was considered sufficient to remain eligible for admission.

Source: Reddit

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