CAT Exam Notification 2026: Notification Out in July, Check Dates for Registration, Admit Card, Examination
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Content Curator | Updated On - Aug 19, 2026
CAT 2026 notification was released by IIM Indore on 26 July 2026. You can check the detailed CAT 2026 notification on the official website at iimcat.ac.in.
- As per the CAT 2026 notification, registration began on 3 August 2026.
- Last date for CAT 2026 registration is 15 September 2026.
- CAT 2026 examination will be conducted on 29 September 2026.
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What is in CAT Exam Notification?
CAT Exam notification 2026 was released on the IIM CAT official website. IIM Indore's official X (formerly Twitter) handle tweeted about the notification’s release on July 26. The notification contained important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, reservation criteria, and test center details. You can also check the official media release PDF on iimcat.ac.in.
The official CAT Exam Dates have been released in the notification. Here is the list of dates mentioned in the official notification:
| Particulars | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Starting Date and Time | August 3, 2026 from 10:00 AM |
| Registration Closing Date and Time | September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Application Form Edit Window | To Be Released Soon |
| Admit Card Download Date | November 4 - November 29, 2026 |
| Exam Date | November 29, 2026 |
CAT Exam 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
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| Name of Exam | Common Admission Test |
| Frequency | Once a Year |
| Exam Date | November 29, 2026 (Sunday) |
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Will CAT Exam Application Fee Increase in 2026?
There has been a trend of increases in application fees over the years, and this year there is an increase of INR 100 for the unreserved categories and INR 50 for the reserved categories. The rise in fees for the unreserved categories is comparatively more than the surge in reserved categories. You can check the surge in application fees over the years. Check the CAT Application Fees 2026:
| Year | GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL (INR) | ST/SC/PwD (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,700 | 1,350 |
Will CAT Exam Registrations Increase in 2026
CAT 2023 saw the highest number of registrations, with 3 lakh-plus registrations and 2.8 Lakh candidates appearing. Experts expect the registrations to increase even more this year. We have compiled data on registrations and appearances from 2020 to 2023:
| CAT Year | Total Registrations | Total Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Details to Be Added Soon | Details to Be Added Soon |
| 2025 | Details to Be Added Soon | Details to Be Added Soon |
| 2023 | 328,000 | 288,000 |
| 2022 | 255,501 | 222,184 |
| 2021 | 229,969 | 191,660 |
| 2020 | 227,835 | 190,144 |
| 2022 | 255,501 | 222,184 |
| 2023 | 328,000 | 288,000 |
When will CAT Admit Card 2026 released?
The Admit card fpr CAT 2026 will be released on November 4, 2026. The last date to download the admit card is November 29. You will have a window of 20 days to download your admit card.
FAQ
Ques: Will CAT Exam notification be released in a newspaper?
Ans: Yes! The advertisement for CAT Exam 2026 is present in the major newspapers of India such as Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, etc. You can access the notification details on the official website at iimcat.ac.in 2026.
Ques: Can I follow the CAT exam notification on social media?
Ans: You can be made aware of the CAT exam notification 2026 provided you follow the correct accounts on social media. Follow the #catexam hashtags on X (Formerly Twitter) regularly to check tweets by official institutions such as the IIMs, or join subreddits dedicated to the exam, such as r/catprep, for updates. IIM Calcutta’s official X (Formerly Twitter) handle released a tweet with the CAT Exam notification 2026 on July 26.
Ques: Should I Register for the CAT Exam 2026?
Ans: The Common Admission Test is one of the most prestigious examinations in the country for admission to MBA degrees in IIMs, IITs, FMS, and more. The exam is popular because it is a gateway to high salary packages and placements in FAANG companies. The difficulty level of the exam varies from moderate to hard and experts predict the exam in 2026 to also be of moderately hard difficulty. Since IIM Calcutta is considered a Quants-based institute hence there are speculations that the Quants section may be tough this year. You should register for the exam and also keep in mind that the application process for Non-IIMs is separate.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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