About the Examination
Important Dates for CAT 2026
The official notification and exact dates for CAT 2026 will be released by the conducting IIM around July 2026. Based on previous years and reliable estimates, here’s the tentative timeline:
Event Tentative Dates
Official Notification Release Last week of July 2026
Registration Starts 1st week of August 2026
Registration Ends Mid to late September 2026
Application Correction Window Late September 2026
Admit Card Release Late October – Early November 2026
CAT 2026 Exam Date Sunday, 29 November 2026 (most likely)
Answer Key Early December 2026
Result Declaration December 2026 / January 2027.
Registration Fees (Expected)
General/OBC/EWS: ₹2,600
SC/ST/PwD: ₹1,300
(Prices may vary slightly depending on year/notification.)
