CAT 2026 Registration Deadline Today: Final Call for MBA Aspirants

Candidates aspiring to appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 have until 5:00 pm today to complete their registration process. The official application window, hosted on the website iimcat.ac.in, is set to close this evening, marking the final opportunity for prospective MBA students to submit their details for this year's examination cycle.

It is essential for applicants to ensure that their registration is fully processed, which includes both the submission of the application form and the successful payment of the examination fee. Authorities have clarified that incomplete applications or those lacking the mandatory fee payment will not be accepted. Candidates who have already initiated the registration process but have not yet finalized their forms or cleared the payment are advised to complete these steps before the designated deadline.

Application Requirements and Fee Structure

The application process requires candidates to create a unique CAT login to access and fill out the necessary forms. The registration fees are structured based on the candidate's category: applicants under the General, EWS, and NC-OBC categories are required to pay a fee of INR 2,700, while candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and PwD categories must pay INR 1,350. All payments must be processed online through the official portal before the 5:00 pm cutoff.

While there has been some speculation regarding a potential extension of the registration deadline, officials have emphasized that candidates should not rely on such possibilities. Aspirants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications today to avoid any last-minute technical issues or potential disqualification from the examination process.

Upcoming Exam Schedule

Following the conclusion of the registration phase, the next significant milestone for candidates is the release of the admit cards. According to the official schedule, the admit cards for CAT 2026 are slated to be issued on November 4, 2026. The examination itself is scheduled to be conducted on November 29, 2026. Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials secure, as they will be required for accessing the admit card and future examination-related updates provided by IIM Indore, the conducting body for this year's test.