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).
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) |
| Apply Start Date | 03.08.2026 |
| Category | IIM CAT 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 26.07.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03.08.2026 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15.09.2026 (till 05:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Download Date | 04.11.2026 to 29.11.2026 |
| Exam Date | 29.11.2026 (Sunday) |
| Result Declaration Date | First week of January 2027 (Tentative) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 2700/- |
| SC / ST / PWD | Rs. 1350/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for IIM CAT 2026 is No Age Limit. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is Not Applicable.
| Exam Name | Qualification |
| Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 | Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) or Final Year appearing |
IIM CAT 2026 Admission Process
The admission process through IIM CAT 2026 NOTIFICATION includes the following stages:
- 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
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How to Apply for IIM CAT 2026
Follow these steps to apply for IIM CAT 2026:
- Visit the official portal at iimcat.ac.in.
- Register as a new user by generating your user ID and password using a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in and fill in all required personal, academic, and work experience details in the application form.
- Select 5 preferred test cities from the drop-down menu.
- Upload required documents including your photograph, signature, and SC/ ST/ NC-OBC/ EWS/ PwBD certificates (if applicable).
- Pay the registration fee online according to your category.
- Submit the application form and print a copy for future reference.
IMPORTANT LINKS
| IIM CAT 2026 Information Bulletin/ Notification PDF | Notification |
| CAT 2026 Online Form Link (From 03.08.2026) | Apply Online |
| Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) CAT 2026 Official Website | IIM CAT |
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