CAT Application 2026: According to official information, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have extended the registration deadline for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 to September 22, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied for the exam can now complete the CAT 2026 application process by 5:00 PM on September 22.
IIM Indore commenced CAT Application 2026 at 10:00 AM on August 3, with the initial deadline set for September 15. This date has now been extended to provide candidates with a final opportunity to complete their applications. This year, CAT 2026 will be conducted by IIM Indore on Sunday, November 29, across three sessions.
CAT Application 2026, Exam Dates & Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2026 Notification Release Date | July 26, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Registration Start Date | August 03, 2026 (10:00 am) |
| CAT 2026 Registration Last Date (Extended) | September 22, 2026 (5:00 pm) |
| CAT 2026 Form Correction Window | September 24-27, 2026 (Expected) |
| CAT 2026 Admit Card Release Date | November 4, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date | November 29, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| CAT 2026 Answer Key Release Date | December 3, 2026 (Expected) |
| CAT 2026 Result Release Date | December 23, 2026 (Expected) |
The CAT 2026 examination will be held in approximately 170 cities. Authorities have stated that candidates can select five test cities of their choice during registration, and efforts will be made to allot a center from among the chosen locations.
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