CAT 2026 Fee Payment Ends Today (September 24) at 5 PM: Who Can Pay, Fee and How to Pay
Published 24 Sept 20263 min read
The CAT 2026 registration fee payment window closes today, September 24, 2026, at 5 PM. Candidates who completed registration by September 22, 5 PM, can pay the fee until then. New registration is closed. The fee is ₹2,700 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates and ₹1,350 for SC, ST and PwD candidates.
Today at a glance
- Deadline: September 24, 2026, 5 PM
- Who can pay: candidates who completed the CAT 2026 registration by September 22, 5 PM
- Fee: ₹2,700 (General, EWS, NC-OBC) or ₹1,350 (SC, ST, PwD)
- Where: candidate login on iimcat.ac.in
- New registration: closed
- CAT 2026 exam: November 29, 2026, in three sessions
Who can pay the CAT 2026 fee today?
Only candidates who have already completed their CAT 2026 registration can use the window. The extension cannot be used to submit a fresh application.
IIM Indore runs two separate links. New registration and fee payment sit in different places, and fee payment goes through the candidate login.
CAT 2026 registration fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS and NC-OBC | ₹2,700 |
| SC, ST and PwD | ₹1,350 |
Check your category before paying. The fee is non-refundable [VERIFY against the CAT 2026 information bulletin].
How to pay the CAT 2026 fee
- Go to iimcat.ac.in and use the candidate login link, not the New Registration link.
- Log in with the credentials you created at registration.
- Open your application and go to fee payment [VERIFY exact menu labels].
- Pay the fee for your category online. The payment options listed are debit card, credit card, UPI and e-wallet [VERIFY modes; net banking not mentioned].
- Save your payment confirmation and a copy of your completed application.
What happens if you miss the deadline?
An application without the prescribed fee is not treated as a completed CAT 2026 application. New registration is closed, and IIM Indore has said there will be no late-fee registration facility.
CAT 2026 registration timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opened | August 3, 2026 |
| Registration closed | September 22, 2026, 5 PM (extended from September 15) |
| Fee payment closes | September 24, 2026, 5 PM |
| Admit card | November 4, 2026 [VERIFY] |
| CAT 2026 exam | November 29, 2026 (Sunday), three sessions |
CAT 2026 registration started on August 3. The exam is scheduled for November 29 and the admit card for November 4.
What to do after payment
- Keep the completed application and payment confirmation.
- Watch iimcat.ac.in for a correction-window announcement. IIM Indore is expected to open a correction facility, but the dates and editable fields are not confirmed [VERIFY].
- Download the admit card when it is released. Candidates are advised to carry a printed copy along with a valid photo ID.
Official website
CAT 2026 official website: iimcat.ac.in
FAQ's
1. What is the last date to pay the CAT 2026 registration fee?
September 24, 2026, at 5 PM.
2. Who can use the fee payment window?
Candidates who completed their CAT 2026 registration by September 22, 2026, 5 PM.
3. Can I register for CAT 2026 now?
No. New registration closed on September 22. IIM Indore has said there is no late-fee registration facility.
4. How much is the CAT 2026 fee?
₹2,700 for General, EWS and NC-OBC, and ₹1,350 for SC, ST and PwD.
5. Which link do I use to pay?
The candidate login link on iimcat.ac.in, not the New Registration link.
6. What if I don't pay by 5 PM?
The application is not treated as complete. Whether IIM Indore will extend the window again has not been announced.
7. Will there be a correction window?
IIM Indore is expected to announce one, but dates are unconfirmed. [VERIFY]
8. When are the admit card and exam?
The admit card is scheduled for November 4 [VERIFY]. The exam is on November 29, 2026, in three sessions. Carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID.