The registration window for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 is set to close on September 15, 2026, bringing the application process to its final stage. Candidates seeking admission to management programmes at the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other participating institutions can complete their applications through the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
The registration process began on August 3. Importantly, the deadline is 5 PM on September 15, so candidates should not wait until late evening on the final day to complete payment or submit the form.
With the deadline approaching, candidates should carefully verify their:
Personal and academic details
Category information and applicable certificate
Test-city preferences
Photograph and signature
Programme-related selections
Application fee payment and final submission status
The CAT authorities have also cautioned candidates about unofficial and fraudulent websites. Aspirants should use only iimcat.ac.in for registration and other official CAT-related activities.
The application fee is Rs 2,700 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates, while SC, ST and PwD candidates have to pay Rs 1,350.
For candidates who have already registered, the focus now shifts from paperwork to preparation. With the exam scheduled for November 29, the coming weeks will be crucial for mock tests, sectional practice, revision and improving time management.