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CAT 2026 registration ends today, September 22, 2026, at 5 PM. IIM Indore had extended the CAT 2026 application deadline from September 15 to September 22. The CAT 2026 application fee is Rs. 2,700 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates and Rs. 1,350 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The CAT 2026 fee-payment deadline is September 24, according to the update cited in the article.
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The CAT 2026 registration deadline has been extended by IIM Indore. As per the latest communication, the last date to pay the CAT 2026 registration fee is September 24, 2026. Candidates can now pay the CAT 2026 application fee for the CAT 2026 exam on the official website before 5 PM on the given date. The CAT application link was released on August 03, 2026, at iimcat.ac.in.
The CAT 2026 registration fee payment last date has been extended by two days. The latest CAT registration fee submission date is September 24, 2026, as per the official notification released by IIM Indore on the official IIM CAT 2026 website.
CAT 2026 Important Events | CAT 2026 Important Dates |
CAT 2026 Notification Date | July 25, 2026 |
CAT Registration 2026 Start Date | August 03, 2026 |
CAT Registration 2026 Extended Last Date | September 22, 2026 till 5 PM |
| CAT Registration Fee Payment Last Date | September 24, 2026 |
November 04, 2026 | |
CAT 2026 Exam Date | November 29, 2026 |
CAT Result 2026 | First Week of January 2027 |
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Earlier, the CAT 2026 last date to register was extended to September 22, 2026. Candidates who wish to appear for the CAT 2026 exam on November 29, 2026 must fill out the registration form before the deadline. The CAT 2026 application last date extension has been announced on the official website by IIM Indore.
To complete the CAT 2026 registration before the extended deadline, candidates can follow the simple steps given below.
Register on the CAT 2026 official website using your name, mobile number, and email ID.
Verify the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and email.
Fill in personal details such as date of birth, gender, nationality, and category.
Enter academic details including Class 10, Class 12, graduation, and other qualifications.
Add work experience details, if applicable.
Select CAT 2026 exam cities according to your preference.
Select preferred IIM programmes and other applicable options.
Upload documents such as a photograph, signature, and category/PwD certificate, if applicable.
Pay the CAT application fee online using the available payment options.
Review and submit the application form and download/save the confirmation page for future reference.
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CAT 2026 application form is available on the website for one more week. Candidates filling out the CAT registration 2026 form at the last minute must check out the eligibility criteria before completing the CAT 2026 application.
Candidates who have completed their bachelor’s degree.
Students in their final year of graduation can also apply.
CAT 2026 Minimum marks for general/EWS/NC-OBC are 50%.
The minimum marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates are 45%.
There is no upper age limit for appearing in the CAT 2026 exam.
Prior work experience is not mandatory for MBA via CAT 2026.
IIM Indore has increased the CAT 2026 application fee by Rs. 100 and Rs. 50. Candidates filling out the CAT 2026 application form can take a look at the table below to know the CAT 2026 application fee as per their category. Aspirants must note that the CAT 2026 registration fee is non-refundable.
CAT 2026 Categories | CAT 2026 Application Fee |
General Candidates | Rs. 2700 |
SC/ST/PWD Candidates | Rs. 1350 |
Before submitting:
Personal details verified
Academic details checked
Category selected correctly
Work experience entered accurately
Exam city preferences selected
IIM/programme preferences checked
Photograph uploaded
Signature uploaded
Category/PwD certificate uploaded where applicable
Fee paid
Confirmation page saved
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