IIM CAT Notification 2026 — Overview

• Exam Name: Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026
• Conducting Body: Indian Institutes of Management (IIM)
• Exam Conducting IIM: IIM Indore
• Exam Date: November 29th, 2026
• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Application Mode: Online
• Exam Duration: 2 Hours
• Total Marks: 204 marks
• Total Questions: 68
• Participating Institutes: All IIMs and other participating institutes

Eligibility Criteria for IIM CAT Examination 2026

There is no age limit for candidates applying for CAT 2026. The source does not mention any upper or lower age restriction, which means eligible candidates can apply regardless of age, provided they meet the prescribed educational qualification requirements.

Candidates belonging to different categories must satisfy the required minimum educational marks. The source specifies separate minimum percentage requirements for SC, ST and PwBD candidates and for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates. No domicile requirement or category-wise age relaxation has been specified in the source.

Educational Qualification for IIM CAT 2026

Applicants for CAT 2026 must satisfy any one of the prescribed educational conditions.

Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply.

Those who have completed a recognised professional qualification such as CA, CS, ICWA (CMA), Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of India (FIAI) can also apply.

Candidates currently studying in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree are also eligible. SC, ST and PwBD candidates must have at least 45% marks, while General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates must have at least 50% marks.

Application Fees for IIM CAT Notification 2026

Candidates belonging to the General/OBC/Others category must pay a registration fee of Rs. 2700/-, while SC/ST/PwD candidates are required to pay Rs. 1350/-.

The registration fee can be paid online through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI.

How to Apply for IIM CAT Notification 2026

1. Scroll down and visit the Important Links section below.
2. Click on the Online Application Form link.
3. Complete the registration process by selecting New User? Register Now.
4. Log in using the required credentials and open the Online Application Form.
5. Enter all required personal and educational information carefully.
6. Upload the necessary documents as required in the application form.
7. Pay the registration fee according to your category and submit the completed application.
8. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Dates for IIM CAT 2026

• Starting Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment: August 3rd, 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment: September 15th, 2026 (5:00 PM)
• CAT 2026 Admit Card Download Period: November 4th, 2026 to November 29th, 2026
• CAT 2026 Exam Date: November 29th, 2026

Important Links for IIM CAT Notification 2026

Participating IIMs

The source lists the following participating Indian Institutes of Management for CAT 2026:

1. IIM Ahmedabad
2. IIM Amritsar
3. IIM Bangalore
4. IIM Bodh Gaya
5. IIM Calcutta
6. IIM Guwahati
7. IIM Indore
8. IIM Jammu
9. IIM Kashipur
10. IIM Kozhikode
11. IIM Lucknow
12. IIM Mumbai
13. IIM Nagpur
14. IIM Raipur
15. IIM Ranchi
16. IIM Rohtak
17. IIM Sambalpur
18. IIM Shillong
19. IIM Sirmaur
20. IIM Tiruchirappalli
21. IIM Udaipur
22. IIM Visakhapatnam

Exam Details

• Exam Duration: 2 Hours
• Total Marks: 204 marks
• Total Number of Questions: 68
• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test
• Exam Sessions: Three sessions
• Exam Date: Sunday, November 29th, 2026

Contact Details

Candidates can use the following helpline details provided for CAT 2026:

• Helpline Number: 1800 210 0175
• Email: cathelpdesk@iimcat.co.in

FAQ for IIM CAT Notification 2026