CAT 2026 registration window closing tomorrow: Check direct link and other details to apply

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore will close the registration window for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 exam. The registration window will close tomorrow, September 15, 2026, at 5 PM. Candidates who have not submitted their applications must complete the registration and fee payment before the deadline. There is no reason for eligible candidates to wait until the final hours. The application process is entirely online, and any issue with document uploads, payment, or portal traffic could leave candidates struggling to complete the form on time.Candidates must use the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in, for registration, entering personal details, and making the examination fee payment. The institute has advised applicants to use a valid and unique email ID and mobile number and keep them active throughout the selection process.Candidates should also check every detail in the application form before submitting it. Once the form is submitted, errors in personal or academic information can create complications later.The registration deadline is only the first immediate cutoff. The actual CAT 2026 examination will be conducted on November 29, 2026.IIM Indore will conduct the test in computer-based mode across three sessions. Candidates will be allotted an examination centre based on their preferences and availability.The admit card is scheduled to be released on November 4, while the CAT 2026 result is expected in the first week of January 2027.CAT 2026: Important datesCandidates can check the important dates as presented here:EventDateRegistration beganAugust 3, 2026, 10 amRegistration closesSeptember 15, 2026, 5 pmAdmit cardNovember 4, 2026CAT 2026 examNovember 29, 2026ResultExpected in the first week of January 2027CAT 2026 paper will have three sectionsThe CAT 2026 question paper will comprise three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA).The examination will have a total duration of 120 minutes. Candidates will get 40 minutes for each section. The sectional time limit means candidates cannot freely move between sections during the examination.With the exam scheduled for November 29, candidates who complete their registration now will have the remaining preparation period to focus entirely on the test.CAT 2026 application fee: Check category-wise chargesCandidates have to pay the application fee while submitting the CAT 2026 form. The fee is payable once, irrespective of the number of institutes or programmes selected by a candidate.CategoryApplication feeSC, ST and PwBDRs 1,350All other categoriesRs 2,700The application process is not complete merely by entering the required information. Candidates must also complete the fee payment and submit the form within the deadline.Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to check the CAT 2026 application form.Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the CAT 2026 examination.Get the latest Education News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.