IIM Indore to Release CAT 2026 Notification Soon at iimcat.ac.in; Check Expected Registration Date

The Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) is set to release the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 notification shortly on the official portal at iimcat.ac.in. The notification will include the complete exam schedule, eligibility criteria, application fee, registration process, and exam pattern for the 2026 admission cycle.

IIM Indore is the convening institute for CAT 2026. In recent years, the CAT notification has generally been released on the last Sunday of July. Therefore, the CAT 2026 notification is expected to be released around July 26, 2026.

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CAT 2026 Key Details at a Glance

The table below lists the expected schedule and important details for CAT 2026. The final dates will be confirmed only after the official notification is released.

CAT 2026 Application Fee

The CAT 2026 application fee is expected to remain similar to the previous admission cycle. Candidates will be able to pay the fee only through online payment modes available on the official CAT portal.

The application fee is generally non-refundable. Candidates should carefully check all the information entered in the application form before making the final payment.

Who Is Eligible to Apply for CAT 2026?

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least 50 percent marks or an equivalent CGPA from a recognised university.

For candidates belonging to the SC, ST and PwD categories, the minimum required marks are 45 percent.

Final-year graduation students may also apply for CAT 2026 on a provisional basis. Such candidates will be required to submit proof of completing their degree within the deadline specified by the respective IIM.

There is no upper age limit for appearing in CAT 2026.

Candidates holding professional qualifications such as CA, CS or ICWA are also eligible under the degree-equivalence rule.

Candidates holding a foreign degree must obtain an approved equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

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What Is the CAT 2026 Exam Pattern?

CAT 2026 will be conducted as a computer-based test in three shifts across different examination centres in India.

The paper will contain three sections, with a strict sectional time limit of 40 minutes for each section.

Each correct answer will carry 3 marks.

For every incorrect multiple-choice question, 1 mark will be deducted.

There will be no negative marking for non-MCQ or TITA questions.

The final number of questions and section-wise distribution will be confirmed through the official CAT 2026 notification and mock test.

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CAT Convening IIM Over the Last Five Years

The responsibility of conducting CAT generally rotates among the older Indian Institutes of Management. The table below shows the CAT convening institutes over the last five years.

How to Apply for CAT 2026?

CAT 2026 applications will be accepted only through the official website at iimcat.ac.in. The registration window generally remains open for around seven weeks.

• Visit the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.
• Click on the CAT 2026 New Registration link.
• Enter the required details, including name, email address, mobile number and date of birth.
• Note down the user ID and password sent to the registered email address and mobile number.
• Log in again and enter the required personal, academic, work-experience and category details.
• Upload the scanned copies of the photograph, signature and category certificates, wherever applicable.
• Select the preferred CAT test cities and IIM programmes.
• Pay the CAT 2026 application fee through an available online payment mode.
• Review all the details and submit the application form.
• Download and save the CAT 2026 application confirmation page for future reference.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Bookmark iimcat.ac.in and check it daily from July 20, 2026.
2. Keep a scanned photo and signature in the required format ready.
3. Arrange your Class 10, Class 12, and degree marksheets in soft copy.
4. Keep a valid category or PwD certificate if you plan to claim reservation.
5. Ensure your debit card, credit card, or net banking is active for the fee.
6. Shortlist your preferred test cities and IIM programmes in advance.

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