CAT 2026 Registration Live: IIM Indore Closes Application Window on September 15 at 5 PM
Published 12 Sept 20264 min read
IIM Indore opened the CAT 2026 registration window on August 3, 2026. The application process requires candidates to enter their personal and academic information, select IIM programs, choose interview cities where applicable, provide test-city preferences and upload the required documents.
Candidates are advised to review the complete application carefully before making the payment. The supplied information states that most application details become locked after submission, with only specified fields available for subsequent editing.
CAT 2026 Registration Last Date
The CAT 2026 registration deadline is September 15, 2026, at 5 PM IST. Candidates must complete the application, confirmation and online fee-payment process before the deadline.
The source specifically advises candidates not to wait until the final hours because an incomplete application or unsuccessful payment will prevent final submission.
CAT 2026 Application Fee
According to the supplied registration information, the CAT 2026 application fee is:
| Candidate category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| SC, ST and PwBD | ₹1,350 |
| General, EWS and NC-OBC | ₹2,700 |
Candidates should verify the applicable fee on the official CAT portal before payment.
How to Fill CAT 2026 Application Form
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the CAT 2026 registration process:
- Visit the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in, and select New Candidate Registration.
- Enter the required details, including name, date of birth, email address, country and mobile number.
- Complete OTP verification.
- Use the User ID and Password generated and sent to the registered contact details.
- Log in through Registered Candidate Login and select GO TO APPLICATION.
- Enter personal details, emergency contact information and communication address.
- Enter Class 10, Class 12 or Diploma, bachelor's degree and other higher-qualification details.
- Add applicable full-time postgraduate work experience completed up to July 31, 2026.
- Select preferred IIM programs and corresponding interview cities.
- Choose five distinct test-city preferences in order of priority.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and applicable category or disability certificates.
- Preview the application and verify all information.
- Accept the declaration and pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application, save the transaction reference number and download the confirmation page.
Documents Required for CAT 2026 Registration
Candidates should keep the required documents and information ready before beginning the application process. The supplied registration instructions specifically mention:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Disability certificate, where applicable
- Class 10 academic details
- Class 12/Diploma details
- Bachelor's degree marks
- Higher-qualification details, where applicable
- Work-experience information, where applicable
Candidates should ensure that uploaded certificates and entered information are accurate before submitting the form.
CAT 2026 Exam Date and Timings
The supplied CAT 2026 schedule lists the examination on November 29, 2026. The source states that the examination will be conducted in three sessions:
| Session | Timing |
|---|---|
| Morning | 8:30 AM–10:30 AM |
| Afternoon | 12:30 PM–2:30 PM |
| Evening | 4:30 PM–6:30 PM |
The source also states that CAT 2026 will be conducted across 170 test cities.
CAT 2026 Admit Card Date
According to the supplied schedule, CAT 2026 admit cards are scheduled to be released on November 4, 2026. Candidates will be able to download the admit card through the official CAT website.
Can CAT 2026 Application Form Be Edited After Submission?
The supplied information states that after submission, candidates can edit only photograph, signature and test-city preferences during the applicable editing period. Other personal and academic information becomes locked after submission.
The source also mentions a tentative form-correction window in the first week of October 2026. Since this is described as tentative, candidates should wait for an official confirmation before relying on these dates.
CAT 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Registration begins | August 3, 2026 | 10 AM |
| Registration closes | September 15, 2026 | 5 PM |
| Expected correction window | First week of October 2026 | To be confirmed |
| Admit card release | November 4, 2026 | To be confirmed |
| CAT 2026 exam | November 29, 2026 | Three sessions |
The correction-window timing remains tentative in the supplied source and should be independently verified before publication.
CAT 2026 Registration: Important Points
Candidates should keep the following points in mind while completing the application:
- Do not leave mandatory fields incomplete.
- Verify personal and academic information before payment.
- Carefully select all five test-city preferences.
- Check uploaded photograph and signature files before submission.
- Upload valid category or disability certificates wherever applicable.
- Complete the payment successfully.
- Save the transaction reference number.
- Download and retain the application confirmation page.
The supplied source also advises candidates to use a supported browser, clear cache if required and use the Preview facility to identify missing information before submitting the form.
Will CAT 2026 Registration Deadline Be Extended?
No official extension should be assumed at this stage. The supplied live update notes that a seven-day extension is possible based on previous-year trends, but it also clearly states that no official extension announcement has been made. Candidates should therefore treat September 15, 2026, at 5 PM as the deadline unless IIM Indore officially announces otherwise.
Official CAT Website
Candidates should use the official CAT portal for registration, payment and subsequent updates: