CAT 2026 registration window closing today: IIM Indore warns no further extension, check fee, documents and application steps

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) will close the registration window for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 today, September 22, 2026, at 5 PM. Candidates who are yet to submit their applications for admission to MBA and other postgraduate management programmes at IIMs and participating business schools must complete the registration process before the deadline.IIM Indore, which is conducting CAT 2026, has stated that the September 22 deadline will not be extended further. Candidates should therefore complete both the application form and fee payment well before the closing time to avoid last-minute technical issues.CAT 2026 registration deadline and exam dateCAT 2026 registration will remain open until September 22, 2026, at 5 PM. The examination is scheduled to be conducted on Sunday, November 29, 2026, in three sessions.The admit cards are scheduled to be released on November 4, 2026. An application form edit window is expected to be made available in late September.EventDate/TimeCAT 2026 registration deadlineSeptember 22, 2026, till 5 PMApplication form edit windowExpected in late September 2026CAT 2026 admit cardNovember 4, 2026CAT 2026 examinationNovember 29, 2026Exam sessionsThreeConducting instituteIIM IndoreOfficial websiteiimcat.ac.inCAT 2026: Steps to applyCandidates can follow the steps elucidated here to apply for the CAT 2026 exam:Go to the official website of CAT, the homepage, click on “New Candidate Registration” and generate and generate a User ID and password.Log in using the credentials and enter personal, academic, and other required information. Provide work experience details, wherever required. Select the preferred IIM programmes and preferred test cities. Upload the required photograph, signature, and category certificate, if applicable. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference. Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for the CAT 2026 admission process.CAT 2026: Application feesCandidates have to pay the CAT 2026 application fee online while submitting the registration form. The fee is ₹2,700 for General, EWS, and NC-OBC candidates, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates have to pay ₹1,350. The payment can be made through Net Banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. Candidates must ensure that the fee payment is completed before the 5 PM deadline on September 22, 2026.Get the latest Education News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.