The official website for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 has been launched at iimcat.ac.in by IIM Indore. Check important dates, fee updates, exam schedule, and pattern details.
IIM Indore is the conducting institute for the national-level management entrance exam, CAT 2026. The registration process is scheduled to begin on August 3 and will remain open until September 15. Candidates aiming for admission to MBA and postgraduate management programs across participating institutions can complete their online applications through the portal.
Alongside the schedule, the conducting body announced a revision to the registration fee, increasing it to INR 2,700 for General, EWS, and NC-OBC candidates, while fees for SC, ST, and PwD categories have also been updated to INR 1350. The computer-based test is officially scheduled for November 29.
While the application fee has increased, the exam pattern and syllabus remain entirely unchanged from previous years. Candidates will face a total of 68 questions across three sections to be completed within a 120-minute timeframe, with a strict 40-minute individual time limit assigned to each section.
CAT 2026 Key Highlights and Schedule
Check the highlights for this year's CAT exam:
Parameter
Details
Conducting Institute
IIM Indore
Registration Dates
August 3 to September 15, 2026
Admit Card Release Date
November 4, 2026
Exam Date
November 29, 2026 (conducted in three slots)
Exam Cities
170+ cities across India
Result Declaration
First week of January 2027 (Tentative)
Score Validity
Valid until December 31, 2027
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
68 questions, 120 minutes with 40-minute sectional limits
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted in four rounds, allocating 85% state quota seats based on choices, NEET scores, and reservations.
The remaining 15% All India Quota seats will be managed by MCC.
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in.
You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you
must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission
is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to
take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.
LIVE UPDATES
01:05 pm IST • 11 Nov, 2025
What to Do If JEE Main 2026 Registration Fails?
If your JEE Main 2026 registration fails, act quickly and identify the issue.
Ensure your Name, DOB & Father's Name match documents.
Re-upload your photo and signature as per NTA rules.
Wait 24–48 hours if payment is deducted but form unconfirmed.
Contact NTA for ongoing technical issues.
10:11 am IST • 10 Nov, 2025
New Rules for JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre Selection
Candidates can select up to four exam cities based on preference.
New rule: Cities must be from your Permanent or Present Address state.
NTA will allot the nearest available centres based on Permanent Address.
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