CAT 2026 Registration Deadline Closes Today

Registration Details

The extended registration window for the Common Admission Test 2026 closes today, September 22, 2026. Eligible applicants can apply through the official website at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50 percent marks, or 45 percent for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Persons with Benchmark Disability categories.

Exam Schedule And Format

Registered candidates can download their admit cards starting November 4. The exam will take place on November 29, 2026. The test features 68 questions spanning Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. The exam lasts for two hours, awarding three marks for each correct answer and deducting one mark for each incorrect answer.

Application Correction

A brief edit window will open after registration closes. Successfully registered applicants who have paid their fees can modify their photograph, signature, and test city preferences during this period.