The CAT Registration 2026 last date has been extended, giving MBA aspirants additional time to complete the CAT 2026 application form.
The Indian Institutes of Management have extended the registration deadline from September 15, 2026, to September 22, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.
Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications can use this additional window to complete the registration, upload the required documents and pay the application fee.
The CAT 2026 exam will be conducted by IIM Indore on November 29, 2026, in three sessions.
Therefore, candidates should use the extended registration window carefully rather than waiting until the final hours.
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CAT Registration 2026 Last Date Extended: What Is the New Deadline?
The revised CAT registration last date 2026 is September 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
The registration process originally opened on August 3, 2026, and was scheduled to close on September 15.
The extension provides aspirants with an additional week to submit their applications.
| CAT 2026 Event | Date |
| CAT Registration Begins | August 3, 2026 |
| Original Registration Last Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Extended CAT Registration Last Date | September 22, 2026 |
| Registration Closing Time | 5:00 PM |
| CAT Admit Card Release | November 4, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date | November 29, 2026 |
| Expected CAT Result | January 2027 |
How to Complete CAT Registration 2026
Candidates can check out the detailed steps below to complete the online CAT registration 2026:
- Visit the Official CAT Website: Go to the official CAT 2026 registration portal and click on the registration link.
- Create Your CAT Login: Register using your basic details, valid email ID and mobile number to generate your CAT login credentials.
- Enter Personal Details: Fill in your name, date of birth, category, gender and other required personal information carefully.
- Add Academic Details: Enter your Class 10, Class 12, graduation and other applicable academic qualifications and marks.
- Provide Work Experience: Candidates with work experience should enter the required details, including organisation, duration and type of experience.
- Select Programmes and Test Cities: Choose the IIM programmes you wish to apply for and select your preferred CAT 2026 test cities.
- Upload Required Documents: Upload your photograph, signature and other applicable documents according to the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the CAT Registration Fee: Pay the applicable fee online. The fee is ₹2,700 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates and ₹1,350 for eligible SC, ST and PwD candidates.
- Review the Application Form: Carefully check your personal information, category, academic marks, programme preferences and test-city choices before submitting the form.
- Submit and Save the Confirmation: Submit the completed CAT application form 2026 and download or save the confirmation page and application details for future reference.
CAT 2026 Registration Extension: What Should Candidates Do Now?
The extension is particularly useful for students who had not completed their application because of missing documents, payment issues or uncertainty about their test-city preferences.
However, candidates should not wait until September 22 to submit the form.
Aspirants should complete their CAT registration 2026 as early as possible, save the confirmation details and verify that the application has been successfully submitted.
After that, they can concentrate fully on mock tests, sectional practice, previous-year CAT questions and revision.
With the CAT registration last date extended to September 22, 2026, candidates now have one additional opportunity to enter the CAT 2026 examination cycle.
Once you complete your CAT registration 2026, the next step is to follow a structured preparation plan. MBA Karo offers a CAT online course with recorded lectures, allowing aspirants to study at their own pace and revisit important concepts whenever required.
The recorded classes can be especially useful for students balancing college, work or other commitments, as they provide flexibility in planning daily preparation.
