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    CAT 2026 Registration Date Extended to September 22: Apply by 5 PM, Fee & Eligibility
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    CAT 2026 Registration Date Extended to September 22: Apply by 5 PM, Fee & Eligibility

    Gursimran KaurUpdated on 15 Sep 2026, 01:09 PM IST

    The CAT 2026 registration date has been extended. The CAT 2026 registration last date is September 22, 2026. MBA aspirants now have one more week to register fo the CAT 2026 exam if they have not already completed the registration. Candidates can apply fo the CAT 2026 exam at iimcat.ac.in or use the direct link below. The CAT 2026 registration fee for general category candidates is Rs. 2700, while for SC/ST category students the application fee is Rs. 1350. MBA aspirants must check the eligibility criteria before filling out the CAT 2026 application form. Check out the extended CAT 2026 registration date and other information in the article.
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    1. CAT 2026 Registration Extended Link
    2. CAT 2026 Registration: Extended Application Date
    3. CAT 2026 Application Date Extended: Last date to apply?
    4. CAT 2026 Registration Last Date Extended: Complete the Application Form
    5. CAT 2026 Deadline Extended: Eligibility for Application
    6. CAT 2026 Registration Fees
    CAT 2026 Registration Date Extended to September 22: Apply by 5 PM, Fee & Eligibility
    CAT 2026 Registration Date Extended

    CAT 2026 Registration Extended Link

    The CAT 2026 registration deadline has been extended by IIM Indore. As per the latest communication, the CAT 2026 last date of registration is September 22, 2026. Candidates can now register 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.

    CAT 2026 Registration: Extended Application Date

    The CAT 2026 registration last date has been extended by a week. The latest CAT 2026 registration end date is September 22, 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 2026 Registration Date

    August 03, 2026

    CAT Registration 2026 Extended Last Date

    September 22, 2026 till 5 PM

    CAT 2026 Admit Card

    November 04, 2026

    CAT 2026 Exam Date

    November 29, 2026

    CAT Result 2026

    First Week of January 2027

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    CAT 2026 Application Date Extended: Last date to apply?

    The CAT 2026 last date to register has been extended to September 22, 2026. The CAT 2026 registration will close at 5 PM. 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.

    CAT 2026 Registration Last Date Extended: Complete the Application Form

    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 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 Deadline Extended: Eligibility for Application

    CAT 2026 application form is available on the website for one more week. Candidates filling out the CAT 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.

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    CAT 2026 Registration Fees

    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

    CAT 2026 Last-Minute Registration Checklist

    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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