CAT 2026 Notification LIVE Updates: CAT 2026 Registration Date, Expected PDF Release & Latest News

• Download the submitted application form.
• Keep the payment receipt safely.
• Continue CAT preparation without waiting for the admit card.
• Regularly check the official website for updates on admit cards and exam-related announcements.
• Prepare a revision plan and start taking full-length mock tests.

• Register using an active email ID and mobile number.
• Double-check spelling of your name and academic details.
• Upload documents in the prescribed format.
• Complete fee payment before leaving the portal.
• Download and save the confirmation page after submission.

• CAT 2026 is expected to be conducted in three shifts.
• Every candidate will be allotted only one exam slot.
• The difficulty level is normalized through score scaling.
• Final percentile is calculated after normalization

• CAT 2026 admit card is expected to be released in October 2026.
• Candidates will be able to download it using their login credentials.
• The admit card will contain exam date, reporting time, and test centre details.
• Carrying the admit card to the exam centre will be mandatory.

• A correction window is expected after the registration process closes.
• Candidates may be allowed to edit selected fields in their application form.
• Not every detail can be modified during the correction period.
• Applicants should verify all information before final submission.

• Candidates with strong academics and quality work experience have a competitive profile for top B-schools.
• Several users said the candidate could receive calls from IIM BLACKI if they score around the 95+ percentile, though a higher percentile would improve conversion chances.
• One user advised focusing on maximizing the CAT score, as the final selection depends on both the percentile and subsequent interview rounds.
• Another Reddit user described the profile as "excellent", highlighting the candidate's academic record and professional experience.

• Candidates can choose preferred exam cities while filling the application form.
• Test centres are allotted based on availability and candidate preferences.
• Early registration may improve the chances of getting the preferred city.
• The final allotment will be mentioned on the admit card.

Many final-year students are asking whether they can apply for CAT 2026 if they have an uncleared backlog.

A recent discussion on Reddit highlighted a candidate's concern about having an odd-semester backlog while applying for CAT 2026. The student wanted to know whether clearing the backlog before completing graduation would still make them eligible.

• Passport-size photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Graduation marks and certificates.
• Class 10 and 12 details.
• Category or PwD certificate (if applicable).
• Valid email ID and mobile number.
• Work experience details (if applicable)

• Registration is expected to begin in early August 2026.
• The application window is likely to close in September 2026.
• Candidates are advised not to wait until the final day to complete registration.
• Heavy website traffic is common during the last few days of registration

• CAT 2026 notification will be released on iimcat.ac.in.
• Candidates can download the Information Bulletin in PDF format.
• The PDF will include eligibility, important dates, exam pattern, and registration guidelines.
• Aspirants should avoid relying on unofficial sources for application-related information

• IIM Indore is expected to be the conducting institute for CAT 2026.
• The official confirmation will be available in the CAT 2026 notification.
• The conducting IIM will release the information bulletin, registration form, and admit card schedule.

The CAT 2026 notification PDF is expected to contain:

• Registration schedule
• Eligibility criteria
• Reservation policy
• Exam pattern
• Syllabus
• Test city list
• Admit card schedule
• Result process
• Important dates
• Instructions for candidates

• 21+ IIMs
• FMS Delhi
• SPJIMR Mumbai
• MDI Gurgaon
• IIT Delhi
• IIT Bombay
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIT Madras
• IIT Roorkee
• IIFT Delhi
• Great Lakes Institute of Management

• IIM Indore is expected to conduct CAT 2026.
• The official confirmation will be available in the CAT 2026 notification on iimcat.ac.in.

• Visit iimcat.ac.in.
• Click on CAT 2026 Notification/Information Bulletin.
• Open the PDF.
• Download and save it for future reference.

The CAT 2026 Information Bulletin is expected to include:

• Registration schedule
• Eligibility criteria
• Exam pattern
• Syllabus
• Reservation policy
• Test city selection
• Application fee
• Important dates
• Admit card instructions
• Result process
• IIM admission guidelines

Candidates can apply if they:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• Are in the final year of graduation (subject to fulfilling eligibility conditions).
• There is no upper age limit for CAT.

• CAT 2026 registration is expected to begin on August 1, 2026.
• Candidates will be able to apply online through iimcat.ac.in after completing the registration process.
• The registration window is expected to remain open until September 2026.

• The CAT 2026 notification will be released only on iimcat.ac.in.
• Candidates should use the official website for:
  • Registration
  • Admit card download
  • Answer key
  • Result
  • Official announcements

• Check the latest eligibility criteria.
• Keep all documents scanned and ready.
• Prepare a list of preferred test cities.
• Start attempting CAT mock tests regularly.
• Revise the complete CAT syllabus before registration begins.

• Candidates can select their preferred test cities while filling out the application form.
• Test centres will be allotted based on availability and preferences.
• Requests for changing the allotted test city are generally not entertained.

The CAT 2026 information bulletin is expected to include:

• Registration dates
• Eligibility criteria
• Reservation policy
• Application fee
• Exam pattern
• Syllabus
• Test city list
• Admit card schedule
• Answer key and result dates
• IIM admission process

Keep these documents ready before registration:

• Passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Class 10 and 12 marks details
• Graduation marks/details
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Valid email ID and mobile number

• General/EWS/NC-OBC: ₹2,600 (Expected)
• SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,300 (Expected)
• The fee can be paid through online payment modes.

• Candidates with a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university can apply.
• Final-year graduation students are also eligible.
• General category candidates need 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
• There is no upper age limit for CAT.

• CAT 2026 is expected to be held on November 29, 2026 (Sunday).
• The exam will be conducted in three sessions across various test centres in India.
• The official exam schedule will be announced with the notification.

• CAT 2026 registration is expected to begin on August 1, 2026.
• Candidates must complete the application process online.
• The registration window is likely to remain open until September 2026.

• CAT 2026 notification is expected to be released in the last week of July 2026.
• The official notification PDF will be available on iimcat.ac.in.
• It will contain the complete exam schedule, eligibility, registration process, and exam guidelines.

CAT is suitable for candidates seeking admission to:

• MBA
• PGDM
• Executive management programmes (at institutions that accept CAT scores)
• Management programmes offered by IIMs and other participating B-schools

The CAT 2026 notification PDF is expected to contain:

• Registration schedule
• Eligibility criteria
• Reservation policy
• Exam pattern
• Syllabus
• Test city list
• Admit card schedule
• Result process
• Important dates
• Instructions for candidates

• Candidates are expected to choose five preferred test cities.
• The exam authority will try to allot one of the preferred cities based on availability.
• Requests for change of test city after allotment are generally not accepted

• The CAT 2026 application window is expected to remain open until September 2026.
• Candidates should avoid waiting until the last day due to heavy website traffic and payment issues.

• IIM Indore is expected to conduct CAT 2026.
• The official confirmation will be available in the CAT 2026 notification on iimcat.ac.in

• The CAT 2026 notification has not been released yet.
• Based on previous years' trends, the notification is expected in the last week of July 2026, with registration likely to begin in early August

• Review the eligibility criteria.
• Keep all required documents ready.
• Shortlist preferred test cities.
• Prepare a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Start revising the CAT syllabus and attempt mock tests before registration open

The CAT 2026 Information Bulletin is expected to include:

• Registration schedule
• Eligibility criteria
• Exam pattern
• Syllabus
• Reservation policy
• Test city selection
• Application fee
• Important dates
• Admit card instructions
• Result process
• IIM admission guidelines

The official CAT 2026 website is iimcat.ac.in.

Candidates can use the portal to:

• Download the CAT notification PDF
• Complete registration
• Download admit card
• Check answer key
• View results
• Access official announcements