IIM CAT 2026 Admission Online Application Form
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) has issued the notification for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 for admission to management programmes offered by participating IIMs.
Eligible candidates can submit the online application from 03 August 2026 to 15 September 2026. Applicants should read the information brochure carefully before applying and ensure they meet the eligibility and other requirements.
Application Start
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
Last Date To Apply
Tue, 15 Sept 2026
Notification Overview
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Start Date | 03/08/2026 |
Last Date | 15/09/2026 |
Last Date for Fee Payment | 15/09/2026 |
Admit Card Release Date | 04/11/2026 |
Exam Date | 29/11/2026 |
Result Declared Date | January 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 2700/- |
SC / ST / PH | Rs. 1350/- |
Payment Mode | Online Payment |
Age Limit
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Age as on | NA |
Minimum Age | NA |
Maximum Age | NA |
Age Relaxation | Kindly read the notification |
CAT 2026 Eligibility Details
| Exam Name | Conducted By | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
IIM CAT | Indian Institute of Management |
|
Participating IIMs
- Ahmedabad
- Amritsar
- Bangalore
- Bodh Gaya
- Calcutta
- Guwahati
- Indore
- Jammu
- Kashipur
- Kozhikode
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Raipur
- Ranchi
- Rohtak
- Sambalpur
- Shillong
- Sirmaur
- Tiruchirappalli
- Udaipur
- Visakhapatnam
Courses Offered Through CAT 2026
- Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP)
- Fellowship Programmes in Management (FPM) / PhD
How to Apply for IIM CAT 2026
- IIM has released the information brochure and invited online applications for CAT Admission 2026.
- Candidates can apply online from 03 August 2026 to 15 September 2026.
- Read the official notification before filling the admission application form.
- Keep eligibility documents, ID proof, address details and basic details ready.
- Prepare scanned documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof and other required files.
- Before final submission, check the preview and verify every column carefully.
- If an application fee is required, pay it online; the form will not be treated as complete without the required fee.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form.
Important Note
The details above are a short summary of the notification. Candidates should read the complete official information brochure before submitting the CAT 2026 application form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the CAT 2026 online application start?
The online application process starts on 03 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply for IIM CAT 2026?
The last date to submit the CAT 2026 application form is 15 September 2026.
What is the application fee for CAT 2026?
The fee is Rs. 2700/- for General / OBC / EWS candidates and Rs. 1350/- for SC / ST / PH candidates.
What is the minimum educational qualification for CAT 2026?
Candidates need a bachelor degree in any stream with at least 50% marks. For SC / ST candidates, the required marks are 45%.
When is the CAT 2026 exam scheduled?
The CAT 2026 exam date given in the notification is 29 November 2026.
When will the CAT 2026 admit card be released?
The admit card release date mentioned in the source is 04 November 2026.