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Older news (39)
CAT 2026 Exam Pattern Remains Unchanged
18 Aug 2026The CAT 2026 exam will continue as a 2-hour computer-based test with approximately 68 questions including MCQs and TITA questions. The exam will be conducted in three slots: 8:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 4:30 PM.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
CAT 2026 Admit Card Release Date Confirmed
18 Aug 2026As per the official notification, CAT 2026 admit cards will be available for download from November 4, 2026 onwards at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates must carry the printed admit card along with valid photo ID on exam day.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
IIM Indore has activated the CAT 2026 registration portal from August 3, 2026. Candidates can apply until September 15, 2026, 5:00 PM. The application fee has been revised to INR 2,700 for unreserved categories and INR 1,350 for reserved categories.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
Online registration for CAT 2026 begins today at 10:00 AM and will continue until September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates can apply through the official portal with required documents and payment.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
CAT 2026 will be held in three slots on November 29: Slot 1 (8:30 AM - 10:30 AM), Slot 2 (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM), and Slot 3 (4:30 PM - 6:30 PM). The exam comprises 68 questions across VARC, DILR, and QA sections.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The official CAT 2026 notification and bulletin was released on July 26, 2026. Prof. Aditya Billore of IIM Indore is the CAT 2026 Convener. The exam is confirmed for November 29, 2026 in three shifts across approximately 170 cities.
Read full notice →Archived 2 Sept 2026
The application fee for General, EWS, and NC-OBC candidates has been raised from ₹2,600 to ₹2,700. SC, ST, and PwD candidates will now pay ₹1,350 instead of ₹1,300.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
IIM Indore has released the CAT 2026 notification on July 25, 2026. The exam will be conducted on November 29, 2026 across 170 test cities in three sessions. Registration opens today, August 3, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
Based on consistent past-year trends, the official CAT 2026 notification is expected to be released on July 26, 2026 (last Sunday of July) on iimcat.ac.in. The notification will detail exam dates, registration schedule, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Aug 2026
Following the rotational pattern among top IIMs, IIM Indore is widely expected to organize CAT 2026 on the last Sunday of November. The official confirmation will be announced through the notification release.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Aug 2026
The registration portal for CAT 2026 is expected to open on August 1, 2026 and remain active until September 20, 2026. The application fee is anticipated to be ₹2,600 for General/EWS/NC-OBC candidates and ₹1,300 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Aug 2026
IIM Guwahati is now the 22nd IIM of the country, and its PGDP has been added to CAT 2026. Aspirants now have the opportunity to apply for one more IIM through the CAT exam.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jul 2026
Following the established pattern of releasing CAT notifications on the last Sunday of July, the official CAT 2026 notification is expected on July 26, 2026. The notification will confirm exam dates, registration schedule, fees, and eligibility criteria.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jul 2026
CAT 2025 conducted by IIM Kozhikode on November 30, 2025 saw 2.58 lakh candidates appear out of 2.95 lakh registered, marking an 87% attendance rate. This year's exam is expected to maintain similar competitiveness across 170+ test cities.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Aug 2026
IIM Indore has been confirmed as the conducting body for CAT 2026, scheduled for November 29, 2026. The exam will be held in three sessions across 170+ cities nationwide. Registration is expected to open in early August 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jul 2026
Based on past trends, CAT 2026 registration is expected to begin on August 1, 2026 and close on September 20, 2026. The application fee remains Rs 2,600 for General/EWS/NC-OBC candidates and Rs 1,300 for SC/ST/PwD categories.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jul 2026
Approximately 2.95 lakh candidates registered for CAT 2025, marking a noticeable 10% decrease from the previous year's 3.29 lakh registrations. Around 2.58 lakh students appeared for the exam, resulting in an attendance rate of roughly 87%.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jul 2026
IIM Indore is expected to conduct CAT 2026 following the rotational pattern among top IIMs. The official notification confirming all exam details will be released in the last week of July 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, November 29, 2026, following the traditional last-Sunday-of-November schedule. The exam will be held in three sessions across 170+ cities at over 300 test centres nationwide.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jul 2026
Following the established pattern of IIMs releasing CAT notifications on the last Sunday of July, CAT 2026 notification is expected on July 26, 2026. The notification will confirm exam dates, registration windows, fees, and eligibility criteria.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jul 2026
The application fee is expected to remain Rs 2,600 for General/EWS/OBC candidates and Rs 1,300 for SC/ST/PwD categories. Fee payment must be completed online during the registration window for the application to be considered valid.
Read full notice →Archived 3 Jul 2026
Following the established pattern of releasing notifications on the last Sunday of July, the official CAT 2026 notification is expected on July 26, 2026, on iimcat.ac.in.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Jun 2026
Most IIMs including IIM Calcutta released final admission results in late April 2026. IIM Guwahati is expected to announce its result on June 6, 2026, completing the admission cycle for the 2026-28 batch.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Jun 2026
The CAT 2026 registration window is expected to start from August 1, 2026 and remain open till September 20, 2026, allowing candidates approximately 50 days to complete their online applications.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Jun 2026
IIM Indore will conduct CAT 2026 on Sunday, November 29, 2026, following the traditional pattern of holding the exam on the last Sunday of November. The official notification is expected in the last week of July 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jun 2026
Candidates who appeared for CAT 2025 can download their scorecards until December 31, 2026. The scorecard is required for admission processes at IIMs and other participating B-schools across India.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jun 2026
Following established patterns, the CAT 2026 official notification will be released on Sunday, July 26, 2026, on iimcat.ac.in. The notification will confirm exam dates, registration schedules, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern details.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jun 2026
IIM Indore will conduct CAT 2026 on November 29, 2026, following the rotational cycle among top IIMs. The exam will be held across 170+ test cities in India.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Jun 2026
The previous edition conducted by IIM Kozhikode on November 30, 2025, witnessed strong participation. CAT 2026 aspirants can expect similar competition levels this cycle.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Jun 2026
IIM Indore is expected to conduct CAT 2026 with the official notification scheduled for release on the last Sunday of July (July 26, 2026), following the established pattern of previous years.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Jun 2026
The CAT 2026 registration fee is expected to be ₹2,600 for General/EWS/NC-OBC candidates and ₹1,300 for SC/ST/PwD categories, consistent with previous years. Payment will be accepted through credit card, debit card, net banking, and UPI.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jun 2026
CAT 2026 registration to open from August 1
29 May 2026CAT 2026 registration is expected to begin on August 1, 2026, and continue until September 20, 2026. Application fee remains Rs 2,600 for General/EWS/OBC and Rs 1,300 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Read full notice →Archived 26 Jun 2026
CAT 2026 registration is expected to start on August 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM and close on September 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates are advised to register early to avoid last-minute server issues and secure preferred test city allocation.
Read full notice →Archived 12 Jun 2026
IIM Common Admission Process (CAP) 2026 interview shortlist was announced on January 21, 2026 for IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, and IIM Sirmaur, with personal interviews conducted from mid-February to late March 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 19 Jun 2026
IIM Indore is anticipated to administer CAT 2026 following the rotational pattern among top IIMs. The exam is expected on the last Sunday of November, with the official notification awaited in late July.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jun 2026
Besides 22 IIMs, CAT scores will be accepted by more than 1,600 management institutes across India including FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, MDI Gurgaon, and IIT-DoMs for their MBA programmes.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jun 2026
CAT 2026 registration is expected to begin on August 1, 2026 and continue until September 20, 2026. Candidates should complete registration early to avoid last-minute technical issues during peak traffic periods.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jun 2026
Based on past trends, the official CAT 2026 notification will be released on July 26 or 27, 2026. The notification will confirm exam dates, registration schedule, eligibility criteria, and application fees on iimcat.ac.in.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jun 2026
The CAT 2026 registration fee is expected to be Rs 2,600 for General/EWS/NC-OBC candidates and Rs 1,300 for SC/ST/PwD categories, payable online only through the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jun 2026
Older dates (71)
Score validity expires
Fri, 31 Dec, 2027CAT 2026 scores valid until December 31, 2027
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CAT 2026 Result (expected)
Wed, 23 Dec, 2026Official bulletin states 'first week of January 2027' but results typically come in late December based on previous years
Archived 2 Sept 2026
CAT 2026 result declaration
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Results expected in first week of January 2027
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CAT 2026 result declaration
Mon, 21 Dec, 2026Score and percentile announced in third week of December; scorecard download begins
Archived 19 Jun 2026
Result and scorecard declaration
Mon, 21 Dec, 2026Expected in third week of December 2026
Archived 3 Aug 2026
CAT 2026 result announcement
Mon, 21 Dec, 2026Scorecards with sectional and overall percentiles available at iimcat.ac.in
Archived 12 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 result declaration
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026Scorecard with sectional and overall percentiles available for download
Archived 12 Jun 2026
CAT result declaration
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026Expected December 21, 2026 or first week of January 2027; scorecard with percentiles available on portal
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Result announcement
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026CAT 2026 scorecard with percentile and sectional scores
Archived 26 Jun 2026
Result declaration
Sun, 20 Dec, 2026Scorecards with sectional and overall percentiles available for download
Archived 3 Jul 2026
Answer key release
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026Expected in early December 2026
Archived 3 Aug 2026
CAT 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet (expected)
Sat, 5 Dec, 2026Expected early December 2026 based on past trends
Archived 2 Sept 2026
Answer key and response sheet release
Thu, 3 Dec, 2026Provisional answer key published; objection window opens for candidates
Archived 3 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 answer key release
Thu, 3 Dec, 2026Official answer key and response sheet available for download
Archived 12 Jul 2026
Provisional answer key and response sheet release
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Candidates can check responses and raise objections if needed
Archived 12 Jun 2026
Provisional answer key release
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Expected December 3, 2026; candidates can challenge answers during objection window
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Answer key and response sheet release
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Provisional answer key published 2-3 days after exam for self-evaluation
Archived 19 Jun 2026
Answer key release expected
Wed, 2 Dec, 2026Provisional answer key typically released 3-4 days post exam
Archived 23 Aug 2026
📈CAT 2026 exam day
Sun, 29 Nov, 2026Three slots: 8:30-10:30 AM, 12:30-2:30 PM, 4:30-6:30 PM across 170+ cities
Archived 12 Jun 2026
📈CAT 2026 exam date (Tier 1)
Sun, 29 Nov, 2026November 29, 2026 (Sunday); three slots: 8:30-10:30 AM, 12:30-2:30 PM, 4:30-6:30 PM
Archived 5 Jun 2026
📈CAT 2026 exam day
Sun, 29 Nov, 2026Computer-based test in 3 slots: 8:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM across 170+ cities
Archived 19 Jun 2026
📈CAT 2026 exam day
Sun, 29 Nov, 2026Computer-based test conducted in three slots across 170+ cities
Archived 26 Jun 2026
📈CAT 2026 exam day
Sun, 29 Nov, 2026November 29, 2026 - Three slots: 8:30-10:30 AM, 12:30-2:30 PM, 4:30-6:30 PM
Archived 3 Aug 2026
📈CAT 2026 exam day
Sun, 29 Nov, 2026Three slots: 8:30-10:30 AM, 12:30-2:30 PM, 4:30-6:30 PM across India
Archived 3 Jul 2026
📈CAT 2026 exam day
Sun, 29 Nov, 2026Computer-based test in 3 slots: 8:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM; 120 minutes duration
Archived 12 Jul 2026
📈CAT 2026 Exam
Sun, 29 Nov, 2026Computer-based test in 3 slots (8:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM) across 170 cities
Archived 2 Sept 2026
📈CAT 2026 Exam Day
Sat, 28 Nov, 2026Exam conducted in 3 slots across 170 test cities
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Admit card download begins
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Expected around November 12-15, 2026
Archived 3 Aug 2026
Admit card release date
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Download from iimcat.ac.in using registered credentials; check all details carefully
Archived 12 Jun 2026
Admit card release date
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026November 12, 2026; download from iimcat.ac.in using login credentials
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Admit card release
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Download CAT 2026 hall ticket from official website approximately 17 days before exam
Archived 19 Jun 2026
Admit card release
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Download CAT 2026 admit card from official website
Archived 26 Jun 2026
Admit card download begins
Thu, 12 Nov, 2026Hall tickets available on official portal; verify all details immediately
Archived 3 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 admit card release
Wed, 11 Nov, 2026Hall tickets available for download approximately 15 days before exam
Archived 12 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 Admit Card Download
Wed, 4 Nov, 2026Available from November 4, 2026 as per official notification
Archived 2 Sept 2026
Admit card download begins
Tue, 3 Nov, 2026CAT 2026 admit cards available from November 4, 2026
Archived 23 Aug 2026
Application correction window closes
Sun, 27 Sept, 2026Last opportunity to make limited changes to submitted application
Archived 12 Jun 2026
Application correction window opens
Sun, 27 Sept, 2026Limited fields editable (photo, signature, test city)
Archived 3 Aug 2026
Application correction window opens
Thu, 24 Sept, 20263-4 day window to edit photograph, signature, and test city preferences only
Archived 12 Jun 2026
Application form correction window
Thu, 24 Sept, 2026September 24-27, 2026; limited fields can be edited during this 3-4 day period
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Application correction window
Thu, 24 Sept, 2026Limited 3-4 day window to edit select fields in submitted applications
Archived 19 Jun 2026
Application correction window
Thu, 24 Sept, 20263-4 day window to edit photograph, signature, and test city preferences
Archived 26 Jun 2026
Application correction window
Thu, 24 Sept, 2026Limited 3-4 day window to edit photo, signature, and test city preferences
Archived 3 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 form correction window
Thu, 24 Sept, 20263-4 day window to edit photograph, signature, and test city preferences
Archived 12 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 Form Correction Window (expected)
Thu, 24 Sept, 2026Expected Sep 24-27 based on past cycles; allows edits to photo, signature, and test city preferences only
Archived 2 Sept 2026
Registration deadline (last date to apply)
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Final date at 5:00 PM; no extensions typically granted
Archived 12 Jun 2026
Registration closes (last date)
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026September 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM; no extensions typically granted
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Last date to register
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Final deadline to complete CAT 2026 application and fee payment at 5:00 PM
Archived 19 Jun 2026
Registration last date
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Final day to submit CAT 2026 application form
Archived 26 Jun 2026
Last date to submit application form
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Registration closes September 20, 2026
Archived 3 Aug 2026
Registration last date
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Final deadline at 5 PM; complete form submission and fee payment required
Archived 3 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 registration closes
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Last date to submit application and pay fees; 5:00 PM deadline
Archived 12 Jul 2026
Last date to submit application
Tue, 15 Sept, 2026Registration closes on September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CAT 2026 Registration Last Date
Tue, 15 Sept, 2026Registration closes at 5:00 PM
Archived 2 Sept 2026
Registration portal opens
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026Online registration begins at 10:00 AM IST at iimcat.ac.in
Archived 23 Aug 2026
CAT 2026 Registration Start
Mon, 3 Aug, 2026Registration opened at 10:00 AM
Archived 2 Sept 2026
Registration portal opens
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Start of 50-day application window; early registration recommended
Archived 12 Jun 2026
Registration portal opens
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026August 1, 2026; candidates can begin online application on official CAT website
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Registration portal opens
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Online application window begins on iimcat.ac.in
Archived 19 Jun 2026
Registration portal opens
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Online application begins at iimcat.ac.in
Archived 26 Jun 2026
Application portal opens for CAT 2026
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Registration expected to begin August 1, 2026
Archived 3 Aug 2026
Registration window opens
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Online application portal goes live on iimcat.ac.in
Archived 3 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 registration opens
Sat, 1 Aug, 2026Application portal goes live at iimcat.ac.in
Archived 12 Jul 2026
Official notification release
Mon, 27 Jul, 2026Expected on July 26-27, 2026 on iimcat.ac.in; will confirm exam date, fees, and eligibility
Archived 5 Jun 2026
Official notification release by IIM Indore
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Complete details on eligibility, exam pattern, and registration will be published at iimcat.ac.in
Archived 12 Jun 2026
CAT 2026 notification release
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Official notification by IIM Indore on last Sunday of July with exam date, syllabus, and eligibility details
Archived 19 Jun 2026
Official notification release
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026CAT 2026 notification expected on last Sunday of July (July 26) on iimcat.ac.in
Archived 26 Jun 2026
Official notification release on iimcat.ac.in
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Expected on last Sunday of July (July 26, 2026)
Archived 3 Aug 2026
Official notification release
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Expected last Sunday of July; confirms exam date, eligibility, and fees
Archived 3 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 official notification release
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Expected on last Sunday of July; confirms exam date, fees, and registration schedule
Archived 12 Jul 2026
CAT 2026 Notification Released
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Official bulletin released by IIM Indore
Archived 2 Sept 2026
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