The CAT 2026 notification has been officially released, marking the beginning of the admission process for MBA programmes offered by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). Candidates planning to appear for the exam should now begin tracking the registration dates, eligibility criteria, application process, and important deadlines.
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CAT 2026 Notification and Latest Updates
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 notification was officially released by IIM Indore on July 26, 2026. Check all the key updates announced, including exam dates, registration schedule, test city allotment, admit card timeline, and eligibility criteria for a more focused preparation.
| Update | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | November 29, 2026 (Sunday), conducted in three sessions |
| Test Duration | 120 minutes total |
| Exam Sections | Section I: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension; Section II: Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning |
| Sectional Timing | Exactly 40 minutes per section; switching between sections is not allowed |
| Registration Window | Opens 10:00 a.m., August 3, 2026 and closes 5:00 p.m., September 15, 2026 |
| City Allotment | After the last date of registration, one of the five preferred cities is allotted, subject to availability; if none of the preferred cities can be allotted, a nearby city is assigned instead |
| Admit Card | Downloadable from November 4, 2026 until November 29, 2026 |
| Official Website | https://iimcat.ac.in |
| Eligibility β Academic Qualification | Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates), awarded by a recognised University or educational institution |
| Eligibility β Final Year Candidates | Candidates in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree, with the required percentage, are also eligible to apply |
| Percentage/CGPA Calculation | Percentage of marks is calculated as per the practice followed by the candidate’s University/Institution; where grades/CGPA are awarded, conversion to percentage follows the procedure certified by that University/Institution |
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