CAT 2026 Application Form has been released by IIM Calcuttae. All interested students can fill CAT application form to appear in Common Admission Test. If you plan to participate in the Common Admission Test (CAT), you can find information on the release date, deadline, fees, application process, and more here. It is essential to provide accurate information in the CAT application form and attach the necessary documents following the guidelines of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. Once you have successfully applied for the CAT exam through the official website iimcat.ac.in, be sure to keep your login details secure.

CAT 2026 application form has been released. Scroll down to apply online.

CAT 2026 Application Form

CAT 2025 Application Form Direct Link to Apply – Click here to fill the application form of CAT 2024.

CAT 2026 Application Form Date

EventsDates
Application Form Releases OnAugust 3, 2026 (10:00 AM IST)
Last Date For CAT Application Form 2026September 15, 2026 (5:00 PM IST)
CAT 2025 Application Form Date

Registration Fees

CategoryApplication Fee
General / EWS / NC-OBC₹2,700
SC / ST / PwD₹1,350

Payment can be completed online via Credit/Debit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI. Fee is non-refundable.

Documents Needed

Keep the following scanned copies ready before starting your registration:

  • Passport-size Photograph: White background, recent photo (.jpg/.jpeg, up to 1200 x 1200 pixels).
  • Signature: On a plain white sheet with black ink (.jpg/.jpeg, 80mm x 35mm).
  • Category Certificate: (SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS) in PDF format, if applicable.
  • PwD Certificate: In PDF format, if applying under the PwD category.
  • Academic Details: Mark sheets/certificates for 10th, 12th, and Graduation.
  • Work Experience Details: Joining/exit dates and company details, if applicable.

Steps to Apply

1.Create Candidate Account:Required to generate User ID and Password.

Go to iimcat.ac.in, click New Candidate Registration, and fill in your Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number.

2.Verify OTP & Credentials:Do not lose your login details.

Submit the OTP received on your mobile/email. Your system-generated User ID and Password will be sent via SMS and email.

3.Fill Personal & Academic Details:Name must match 10th standard certificate exactly.

Log in using your User ID and Password. Enter personal information, academic qualifications (10th, 12th, Bachelor's degree), and any eligible full-time work experience.

4.Select IIM Programs & Test Cities:Choose preferred test locations.

Select the IIM courses/programs you wish to apply for and choose up to 6 preferred test cities in order of preference.

5.Upload Documents & Pay Fee:Verify details before final payment.

Upload your passport photo, signature, and category certificates. Review all fields carefully, make the payment, and download the application confirmation PDF.

CAT

CAT (Common Admission Test) is the premier all India level management entrance exam conducted by IIMs (Indian Institute of Management). CAT Entrance exam shortlist applicants for admission in 19 IIM’s located at Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Bodh Gaya, Calcutta, Indore, Kashipur, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Rohtak, Sambalpur, Shillong, Sirmaur, Tiruchirappalli, Udaipur and Visakhapatnam. Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of the competitive entrance examinations for pursuing postgraduate programmes in Business Administration.

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CAT Application Form – An Overview

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ExamCAT
Full Name of ExamCommon Admission Test
Details or Event HereApplication Form / Registration of CAT
More Information About This ExamCAT
Similar Exams and Their RegistrationMBA Entrance Exams
States or Regions of Score Accepting CollegesIndia
Official Body That Issues Application FormIIM Calcutta
Full Form of OrganizationIndian Institute of Management Lucknow
Official Website for Registration Detailsiimcat.ac.in
Programs Where Admission Is Through This ExamMBA, PGDM
Colleges and Universities Where Admission Is Through This ExamIIMs, and other B-Schools, MBA colleges in India accepting CAT scores
CAT Application Form – An Overview