CAT 2026 Registration last date is September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore is conducting CAT 2026 on November 29, 2026, in three sessions.
Registration started on August 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM, giving candidates a defined window to complete the application, upload documents, select test cities and pay the applicable fee.
Learn more about the CAT registration last date and other relevant details on this page.
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CAT 2026 Registration Last Date
Here are the key details of the CAT 2026 registration last date shared below:
| CAT 2026 Events | Dates |
| CAT 2026 Notification | July 25, 2026 |
| Registration Starts | August 3, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Registration Last Date | September 15, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Admit Card Release | November 4, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam | November 29, 2026 |
| Exam Duration | 120 minutes |
CAT Registration Last Date 2026
Candidates must complete their CAT 2026 registration and fee payment by September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Creating an account or filling out part of the application does not complete the registration process. The application must be successfully submitted within the prescribed deadline.
The CAT 2026 registration fee is ₹1,350 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates and ₹2,700 for all other candidates. The fee is payable only once, irrespective of the number of institutes selected in the application. Once paid, the registration fee is non-refundable.
SC, ST and PwBD applicants must also upload the applicable certificate during registration.
How to Register for CAT 2026?
Candidates should review every section before final submission because the correction facility will not cover every field in the application. The CAT 2026 registration process can be completed in five basic steps:
- Create an account: Register using the required personal details and generate your login credentials.
- Fill the application form: Enter academic, personal and other required information carefully.
- Upload documents: Add the photograph, signature and certificates wherever applicable in the prescribed format.
- Select test cities: Choose your preferred CAT 2026 test cities from the available options.
- Pay and submit: Pay the applicable registration fee, review the complete form and submit it before September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
CAT 2026 Application Correction Window
After registration closes, IIM Indore will provide a short application edit window for candidates who have successfully registered and paid the applicable fee within the deadline.
The correction facility is limited. Eligible candidates will be able to edit the following fields, if required:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Test City Preferences
The CAT application correction window is available only to candidates who have successfully completed registration and paid the registration fee within the specified deadline.
Therefore, candidates should not assume that the correction window provides another opportunity to submit a fresh application after September 15.
Since the edit window will be available for a very short period, registered candidates should check the CAT portal and make permitted corrections as soon as the facility opens.
What If You Miss the CAT 2026 Registration Deadline?
Missing the September 15, 2026, 5:00 PM deadline can affect your eligibility to appear for CAT 2026.
The correction window should not be treated as an extension of the registration period. It is meant for limited edits by candidates who have already registered successfully.
If you have not submitted the application and paid the fee by the deadline, you should monitor official CAT 2026 updates for any announcement regarding the registration process. Do not depend on the correction window to submit a completely new application.
For candidates who successfully register, the next major milestone is the CAT 2026 admit card release on November 4, 2026.
CAT 2026 Exam Pattern and Preparation Timeline
CAT 2026 will be conducted on November 29, 2026, with a total test duration of 120 minutes. The paper will contain three sections:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Ability
Candidates will receive 40 minutes for each section and cannot move to another section while attempting the current one.
With registration ending on September 15 and the examination scheduled for November 29, candidates have a limited preparation window after registration.
Regular sectional practice, full-length mocks and analysis of mistakes can help candidates use this period more effectively.
A CAT mock is particularly useful for understanding the three-section structure and the 40-minute sectional time limit. Until the official mock is available, candidates can use MBA Karo CAT Online mocks to practise under a similar time-bound format and evaluate their performance.
Conclusion
For candidates preparing for CAT 2026 after completing registration, MBA Karo CAT Online Coaching can provide a structured preparation route through online classes, practice and mock-based preparation.
Candidates can use mocks to identify weak areas, improve time management and become familiar with the pressure of completing three sections within fixed time limits.
