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    CAT 2026 Notification Out: Registration Starts August 3 at iimcat.ac.in; Exam on November 29

    Gursimran KaurUpdated on 29 Jul 2026, 12:50 PM IST

    The CAT 2026 notification was released on July 25, 2026, through a leading national newspaper. IIM Indore is conducting the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. The notification confirms the CAT 2026 registration schedule, official website, exam date, participating IIMs, and other key admission details. As per the official notification, CAT 2026 registration will begin on August 3, 2026, and the CAT 2026 exam date will be held on November 29, 2026 (Sunday). Candidates can check the complete article for the CAT notification details, registration dates, and past trends.

    This Story also Contains

    1. CAT 2026 Notification Released: Key Dates
    2. What Does the CAT 2026 Notification Include?
    3. CAT Exam Notification Release Date Trends of Past 5 Years
    4. CAT 2026 Registration Date
    5. Which IIM Will Conduct CAT 2026?
    CAT 2026 Notification Out: Registration Starts August 3 at iimcat.ac.in; Exam on November 29
    Will CAT 2026 Notification Be Released on July 26? CAT Registration, CAT Exam Date & What to Expect

    CAT 2026 Notification Released: Key Dates

    Based on the CAT dates release pattern, the CAT 2026 notification is expected on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with CAT 2026 registration likely to begin on Saturday, August 1, 2026, subject to the official announcement.

    CAT Exam Year

    Conducting IIM

    Notification Date

    Day

    Registration Start Date

    Day

    CAT 2026

    IIM Indore

    July 25, 2026

    Saturday

    3 August 2026

    Monday

    What Does the CAT 2026 Notification Include?

    The CAT 2026 notification confirms the following details:

    • Conducting Institute: IIM Indore

    • CAT 2026 exam date: November 29, 2026 (Sunday)

    • CAT 2026 registration dates: August 3, 2026 onwards

    • Official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in

    • Eligibility criteria

    • Application Fees

    • Exam Pattern

    • Test Cities

    • Participating IIMs and programme details

    • Important instructions for applicants

    CAT Exam Notification Release Date Trends of Past 5 Years

    The CAT notification has been released on a Sunday for the past 5 years, with the CAT registration being opened 3-4 days after the notification release. Here are the past 5-year date trends based on which our team has predicted the CAT 2026 notification and registration start dates.

    CAT Exam Year

    Conducting IIM

    Notification Date

    Day

    Registration Start Date

    Day

    CAT 2025

    IIM Kozhikode

    27 July 2025

    Sunday

    1 August 2025

    Friday

    CAT 2024

    IIM Calcutta

    28 July 2024

    Sunday

    1 August 2024

    Thursday

    CAT 2023

    IIM Lucknow

    30 July 2023

    Sunday

    2 August 2023

    Wednesday

    CAT 2022

    IIM Bangalore

    31 July 2022

    Sunday

    3 August 2022

    Wednesday

    CAT 2021

    IIM Ahmedabad

    1 August 2021

    Sunday

    4 August 2021

    Wednesday

    CAT 2026 Registration Date

    The CAT 2026 registration process will begin on August 3, 2026, through the official website iimcat.ac.in. Candidates will be able to complete the online application form after the registration link is activated.

    The registration window will remain open until September 15, 2026, unless revised by IIM Indore.

    The CAT 2026 examination will be conducted on November 29, 2026, in three sessions at test centres across India.

    Which IIM Will Conduct CAT 2026?

    IIM Indore is the official conducting institute for CAT 2026. As per the rotational policy followed by the Indian Institutes of Management, a different IIM conducts the examination each year.
    The conducting IIM is responsible for releasing the notification, opening registrations, conducting the examination, publishing answer keys, and declaring the CAT result.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Where is the CAT 2026 notification released?
    A:

    The CAT 2026 notification will be out in a leading newspaper first. The CAT 2026 notification will be out on the official website a day later. 

    Q: Will there be any changes in the CAT 2026 application fee?
    A:

    It is expected that the CAT 2026 application fee might be increased slightly; it will be confirmed once the CAT 2026 notification is out.  

    Q: What documents should candidates keep ready before CAT 2026 registration?
    A:

    Candidates must keep the below-mentioned documents ready before the CAT 2026 registration starts on August 01, 2026.

    • Passport-size photograph
    • Signature (scanned)
    • Graduation details and marksheets
    • Valid email ID and mobile number
    • Category/PwD certificate (if applicable)
    Q: How many times will the CAT 2026 exam be conducted?
    A:

    The CAT 2026 exam will be conducted in three sessions on a single day, November 29, 2026. 

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