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- Exam date
- 29th November 2026 (Sunday)
- Registration opens
- 3rd August 2026 at 10:00 AM (IST)
- Registration closes
- 22nd September 2026 at 5:00 PM (IST)
- Conducting body
- IIM Indore
Always confirm dates on the official site: iimcat.ac.in
CAT 2026 Exam Guide
Dates, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, score vs percentile, and cutoffs — all in one place.
CAT 2026 Overview
CAT Notification Out! The CAT 2026 Exam will be conducted on 29th November 2026. Applications start from 3rd August 2026 at 10:00 AM (IST) and the registration ends on 22nd September 2026 at 5:00 PM (IST). The Admit Card can be downloaded from 4th November to 29th November 2026 via the official CAT website.
Candidates preparing for CAT 2026 must know all exam-related details such as important dates, syllabus, eligibility, exam pattern, and previous year question papers.
The Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of India's most prestigious management entrance exams for admission into IIMs and other top MBA institutes.
📌 CAT 2026 Highlights
Key details about the CAT 2026 exam at a glance.
📘 Name of Exam
CAT (Common Admission Test)
🏫 Conducting Body
IIM Indore
🌐 Official Website
https://iimcat.ac.in
📅 Frequency
Once every year
📝 Application Process
Online
💸 Application Fees
INR 2700 (General/EWS/OBC-NCL)
INR 1350 (SC/ST/PwD)
🎓 Eligibility
50% (General)
45% (Reserved) in Graduation
⏱️ Duration
2 hours
🧩 Sections
QA, VARC, DILR
❓ Questions
≈66 (varies)
🗣️ Medium
English (CBT)
🏛️ Admission
IIMs + B-Schools
🎯 Courses Offered
MBA / PGDM
📞 Helpdesk (as per previous years)
cat2026_helpdesk@iimidr.ac.in
1800-2090-830
📢 CAT 2026 Notification
IIM Indore will conduct the CAT 2026 exam on 29th November 2026. Registrations will open on 3rd August 2026 at 10:00 AM (IST).
🕒 Exam Structure
The duration of CAT 2026 will be 2 hours, divided into 3 sections:
- VARC: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
- DILR: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
- QA: Quantitative Ability
📚 Know More About CAT 2026:
CAT 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
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