The CAT 2026 will take place on November 29, 2026, in online mode across 170 cities. Its scores will be accepted by 21 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools across India for admission into postgraduate management programs. The official notification will be released somewhere in July end, with registration starting from August first week (tentative). The notification will provide key details, including the exam date, registration schedule, admit card release, and result announcement, enabling candidates to plan their preparations and complete all exam-related steps on time.
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CAT Registration Process
Candidates have the opportunity to rectify limited errors in their applications, which could only be edited once, and this facility was available from 1st August 2025. The registration for CAT 2025 will concluded by 13th September 2025.
The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled for November 30, 2025. In addition to the 21 IIMs, the CAT scores will be accepted by the top seven IITs, FMS Delhi, IIFT, SPJIMR, and numerous other leading MBA colleges in India.
Latest Updates:
- Editable Mistakes: Errors in exam city preference, photo, and signature could be corrected.
- Registration Statistics: CAT is the largest MBA entrance exam, offering over 50,000 seats across top B-schools in India. Last year, 3.30 lakh candidates registered.
Key Dates for CAT 2025:
| CAT 2025 Important Dates | |
| CAT 2025 Events | CAT 2025 Dates |
| CAT 2025 notification | 27th July 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Registration | 1st August 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Registration Last Date | 13th September 2025 |
| Release of CAT 2025 admit card | First week of November 2025 |
| CAT 2025 exam date | 30th November 2025 |
| CAT 2025 result date | First week of January 2026 |
Registration Process:
- Create a Profile: Visit iimcat.ac.in and register as a new user to receive your user ID and password.
- Fill Application Form: Complete personal details, academic history, work experience, preferred IIM programs, and exam cities.
- Payment: Pay the registration fee of Rs. 2600 (Rs. 1300 for SC/ST/PWD candidates) through online methods like credit/debit cards or net banking.
Important Guidelines for Document Upload:
- Photograph: 1200 x 1200 pixels, maximum size 1 MB, must have a white background, and be recent (within 6 months).
- Signature: JPEG format, maximum size 80 KB.
Eligibility Criteria:
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks for general candidates (45% for reserved categories) or appearing in the final year of graduation.