IIM CAT 2026 Notification: The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have officially released the advertisement notice for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. This national-level entrance exam is conducted for admission into various Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP/MBA) and Doctoral Programmes (PhD/FPM) across all 21 participating IIMs and other registered non-IIM institutions. The IIM CAT 2026 Notification has been released on July 26, 2026. Candidates can submit their online registration form from August 3, 2026 (10:00 AM onwards) until September 15, 2026 (till 5:00 PM).
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) is a computer-based examination scheduled to be held in three sessions on Sunday, November 29, 2026, across approximately 170 test cities nationwide. Interested candidates holding a recognized Bachelor’s degree or those currently appearing in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply. Ensure you thoroughly verify all academic and category certificate requirements prior to beginning your registration process.
IIM CAT 2026 Notification Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) |
| Exam Name | Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 |
| Advt. No. | IIM CAT 2026 |
| Exam Type | Admission Test (Various Seats across IIMs) |
| Category | IIM CAT 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | 03 August 2026 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Closing Date of Application | 15 September 2026 (till 05:00 PM) |
| Examination Schedule | Will Be Provided Below |
| Admit Card Download Date | 04 November 2026 to 29 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Result Declaration Date | First week of January 2027 (Tentative) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| General / / OBC / EWS | ₹ 2700/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD (Divyang) | ₹ 1350/- |
| Accepted Payment Options | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, UPI, Cash Card, and Mobile Wallet. |
IIM CAT 2026 Age Limit
Age Limit: Calculate Age from Date of Birth :- Click Here . The age limit for IIM CAT 2026 is No Age Limit. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is Not Applicable. Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
IIM CAT 2026 Notification Post Details
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 | Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) or Final Year appearing. |
| Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP) | Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons With Disability (PWD) categories], awarded by any University or educational institution as incorporated by an Act of the Parliament or State legislature in India or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. |
| Fellowship Programmes in Management (FPM) / (PHD) | Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. However, it may be noted that such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally, only if they submit a certificate from the Principal / Registrar of their University/institution (issued on or before the date as stipulated by the respective IIM) stating that they have completed all the requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of the issue of the certificate. |
IIM CAT 2026 Bharti Selection Process
The selection process for IIM CAT 2026 involves the following steps:
- Computer Based Test (CBT Exam)
- Shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) / Written Ability Test (WAT)
- Group Discussion (GD) / Personal Interview (PI)
- Final Merit List & Document Verification
How to Apply for IIM CAT 2026 Online Form
- Check the eligibility from the IIM CAT 2026 official notification pdf
- Fill out the application form or visit the Official site
- Upload the required documents
- Pay Fees
- Print the Application Form
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| IIM CAT 2026 Eligibility Notice | Eligibility Notice |
| IIM CAT 2026 Information Bulletin | Information Bulletin |
| CAT 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online Link Activate On 03 August 2026 |
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What is the Start Date of the IIM (Indian Institutes of Management) CAT 2026
03 August 2026 (10:00 AM onwards)
What is the Last Date of The IIM (Indian Institutes of Management) CAT 2026
15 September 2026 (till 05:00 PM)