Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) has released the notification for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from 03 August 2026 to 15 September 2026 for admission to various Post Graduate and Fellowship programmes offered by IIMs across India. The examination is scheduled to be held on 29 November 2026.
| CAT 2026 is a national-level entrance examination conducted by IIMs for admission to MBA / PGDM and other management programmes. Candidates who have completed or are appearing in their Bachelor’s degree can apply online through the official CAT website. |
Indian Institutes of Management (IIM)IIM CAT 2026 Online Form |
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| Important Dates | |
| Application Start : 03/08/2026 Last Date to Apply : 15/09/2026 Last Date to Pay Fee : 15/09/2026 Admit Card : 04/11/2026 Exam Date : 29/11/2026 Result : January 2027 |
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| Application Fee | |
| General / OBC / EWS : Rs. 2700/- SC / ST / PwD : Rs. 1350/- Payment Mode : Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or E-Challan |
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| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC / ST / PwD candidates). Candidates appearing in the final year of Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to apply. |
| How to Apply IIM CAT 2026 Online Form | |
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| Some Useful Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here (Activate on 03/08/2026) |
| Download Information Brochure | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Note: Candidates are advised to carefully read the official CAT 2026 Information Brochure before applying and regularly visit the official website for updates regarding admit card, exam centres and results.