
CAT 2026 dates are out on the official website at iimcat. ac.in. IIM Indore released dates for various events of CAT 2026 along with the official notification on 26 July 2026.
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IIM Indore released the CAT notification on the official website on 26 July 2026. The notification included CAT registration dates, eligibility criteria, and other information related to the CAT 2026 examination.
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| CAT 2026 Important Dates | Events | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | CAT Registration Start Date | To be started |
| 15 September 2026 | CAT Registration End Date | To be closed |
| First Week of October 2026 | CAT Form Correction Date | To be started |
| 4 November 2026 | CAT Admit Card Release Date | To be released |
| 29 November 2026 | CAT 2026 Exam Date | To be conducted |
| First Week of December 2026 | CAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheet Date | To be released |
| 3rd Week of December 2026 | CAT 2026 Final Answer Key | To be released |
| First Week of January 2027 | CAT 2026 Result Date | To be released |

Source: CAT Official Website
Registration for CAT 2026 will begin on 3 August 2026 on the official website. Students can register for CAT 2026 at iimcat.ac.in. CAT registration window will be available for a total of 44 days and will close on 15 September 2026.
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 2026 Registration Starts | 3 August 2026 | 10:00 AM |
| CAT 2026 Registration Ends | 15 September 2026 | 05:00 PM |

Source: CAT 2026 Official Notification by IIM Indore
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Ques. Does the registration deadline (Sep 15) also cover late/last-minute fee payment?
Ans. Yes, the registration deadline (Sep 15) is the deadline for the CAT application fee payment also. Students should pay the fee before 15 September 2026 to avoid last minute rush or rejection of application form.
CAT form edit window is usually opened after around 15-20 days of CAT registration last date. You can expect CAT registration window to be available for around 4-5 days.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT Form Edit Start Date | 4 or 5 October 2026 |
| CAT Form Edit Last Date | 7 or 8 October 2026 |
Ques. Is there a CAT 2026 form correction/edit window?
Ans. Yes, IIM Indore will provide students with CAT form correction window likely in the first week of October 2026. You can edit your Photograph, Signature, and Test City preference during the CAT 2026 form edit window.
CAT 2026 admit card date has been mentioned on the CAT official notification by IIM Indore. As per the official notification, CAT 2026 admit card will be released on 4 November 2026. You can download your CAT admit card 2026 till 29 November 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2026 Admit Card Download Begins | 4 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Admit Card Download Last Date | 29 November 2026 |
In a Reddit Post, a user asked if his score was 82 in 2024 and wants to know if he can score 97+ in the next 4 months. Users suggested studying 4-6 hours daily and consulting a teacher/mentor for the preparation to make it doable. With less than 4 months available for the CAT exam, you should pace up your preparation, take mock tests, and strengthen weak areas to make improving from 82 to 97 possible in less than 4 months.

Source: Reddit
CAT 2026 exam date is also published on the official website. As per the official website of CAT 2026, CAT 2026 exam is scheduled on 29 November 2026. IIM Indore will conduct the CAT 2026 exam in 3 slots on the exam day.
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| CAT Exam 2026 | 29 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Slots 1 Exam | 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| CAT 2026 Slot 2 Exam | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
| CAT 2026 Slot 3 Exam | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
IIM Indore will release CAT 2026 provisional answer key after around 15-20 days of CAT exam 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of CAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key | First Week of December 2026 |
| Release of CAT 2026 Response Sheet | First Week of December 2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge | 2nd Week of December 2026 |
| Release of CAT Final Answer Key | 3rd Week of December 2026 |
Ques. When is the CAT answer key released, and can I raise objections?
Ans. CAT answer key 2026 will be released by IIM Indore after around 15-20 days of CAT examination. You can expect IIM Indore to release CAT answer key 2026 on first week of December 2026. Students can raise objections against CAT provisional answer key in the first week of December 2026.
Exact date for the release of CAT result 2026 is not yet specified by IIM Indore. However, official notification mentions that the CAT result 2026 will be released in the first week of January 2027. You can use your CAT 2026 scores till 31 December 2026 for admission purposes.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of CAT 2026 Result | First Week of January 2027 |
| Validity of CAT 2026 Result | 31 December 2026 |

CAT 2026 counselling dates aill be available after the release of CAT result 2026. Counselling dates for CAT 2026 will be released by the counselling authority not the exam conducting authority.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| IIM Shortlist Release | 2nd week of January 2027 |
| CAP Registration 2026 | 3rd week of January 2027 |
| WAT-PI Rounds | March/April 2027 |
| Final Admission Process | April-May 2026 |
Ques. When should I start taking CAT mock tests relative to the exam?
Ans. Students should start taking mock tests as early as possible. In August, students should take 3-4 mock tests for core concepts. Candidates should take sectional mock tests in September 2026 and 2-3 full length mock tests in October 2026.
Ques. Is CAT 2026 registration a fresh process even for repeat candidates?
Ans. Yes, CAT 2026 registration should be done by all students whether they have appeared for the exam before or not. Those who wish to appear for CAT exam again in 2026 should register and pay the prescribed registration fee.
Ques. When does the CAT 2026 syllabus get officially released relative to other dates?
Ans. CAT syllabus is released on the same date of the release of CAT notification. This year, IIM Indore released CAT syllabus on 26 July 2026 on the official website.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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