CAT 2026 notification has been released on the official website at iimcat.ac.in. IIM Indore released CAT notification 2026 on 26 July 2026. CAT 2026 notification confirmed the dates for CAT registration, admit card, and examination.
As per the CAT 2026 information bulletin, the CAT 2026 exam will be conducted on 29 November 2026 in 3 sessions.
- Registration for CAT 2026 will begin on 3 August 2026 (10:00 AM) and will end on 15 September 2026.
- Application fee for CAT 2026 is INR 2700 for General, EWS, and OBC candidates and INR 1350 for SC, ST, and PWD candidates.
CAT 2026 Notification Key Points
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | CAT (Common Admission Test) |
| CAT 2026 Conducted By | IIM Indore |
| Notification Date | Out on 26 July 2026 |
| Registration Begins on | 3 August 2026 |
| Registration Ends on | 15 September 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date | 29 November 2026 |
| Mode of CAT Exam | CBT (Computer-Based Test) |
| Application Fee |
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| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
Key Changes in CAT Exam 2026
This year, some changes have been introduced in CAT exam 2026, which include changes in exam fee, dates, and so on.
- CAT 2026 is being conducted by IIM Indore and last year, it was conducted by IIM Kozhikode.
- Registration for CAT 2026 is set to begin on 3 August, and last year, it began on 1 August 2025.
- Registration for CAT 2026 will conclude after 43 days on 15 September 2026, and last year it concluded after 50 Days on 20 September 2025.
- This year, the application fee has increased to 2700 for Gen/OBC/EWS students and 1350 for SC/ST/PWD students, which was 2600 for Gen/OBC/EWS students and 1300 for SC/ST/PWD students last year.
- The syllabus and exam pattern for CAT 2026 have remained unchanged.
| Particulars | Changes if Any |
| Conducting Body | Changed to IIM Indore |
| Application Fee for Gen/OBC/EWS | Increased to 2700 |
| Application Fee for SC/ST/PWD | Increased to 1350 |
| Exam Pattern | No Changes |
| Syllabus | No Changes |
