CAT 2026 Exam Date: 29 November 2026, Admit Card on 4 November
The official CAT 2026 website lists test day as 29 November 2026 and admit-card downloads beginning 4 November. Registration ended 22 September. Registered candidates should check the official portal for instructions.
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Important dates
| Registration | 3 August–22 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Admit card begins | 4 November 2026 |
| Test day | 29 November 2026 |
Application fee
| General / EWS / NC-OBC | ₹2,700 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹1,350 |
Age limit
- No age limit.
Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
- Final-year students can apply.
Seats / vacancy details
| Exam pattern | 68 questions in 120 minutes — VARC 24, DILR 22, Quantitative Ability 22 (40 minutes per section) |
|---|---|
| Marking | +3 for correct, −1 for a wrong MCQ, no negative marking for type-in answers |
How to apply
- Registration for CAT 2026 is closed.
- Download the admit card from iimcat.ac.in from 4 November 2026 using your user ID and password.
- Check your exam centre, slot and reporting time on the admit card.
CAT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates appearing for CAT 2026 Exam Date: 29 November 2026, Admit Card on 4 November are tested on core high-weightage topics as per the official notification of IIM Indore (for the IIMs):
- Core Exam Subjects: General Awareness & Current Affairs, Reasoning & Mental Ability, Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability, Language (English / Hindi), and Post/Subject-Specific Domain Knowledge (as applicable for the post).
- High-Weightage Rule (70%+ Score): Over 70% of questions are asked from repeated core chapters and the last 5 years' Past Year Question (PYQ) patterns.
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| Stage 3 | Exam Date & Admit Card Download | Exam on 29 Nov 2026 (Admit Card 7–10 days prior) |
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Important Links & Selection Kit
| Apply Online | Click Here ↗ iimcat.ac.in |
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| Official CAT 2026 website | Click Here ↗ iimcat.ac.in |
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Frequently asked questions
When is CAT 2026?
29 November 2026 according to the official CAT website.
When do admit-card downloads begin?
4 November 2026 according to the official schedule.
Where is the official login?
Use the Registered Candidate Login link on iimcat.ac.in.
MBA / PGP admission at IIMs and other B-schools ka form kab aayega aur online apply last date kya hai?
MBA / PGP admission at IIMs and other B-schools online registration window starts from 3 Aug 2026 and the last date to apply online is 22 Sep 2026. The written exam / CBT is scheduled for 29 Nov 2026. Candidates can check the live status and direct apply link in the Important Links table on this page.
MBA / PGP admission at IIMs and other B-schools Age Limit & Date of Birth (DOB) criteria kya hai?
For MBA / PGP admission at IIMs and other B-schools, the official age limit criteria is: No age limit.. Upper age relaxation applies for OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), and PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Government rules.
MBA / PGP admission at IIMs and other B-schools Syllabus, Exam Pattern aur Notes PDF kahan se download karein?
You can check the complete subject-wise MBA / PGP admission at IIMs and other B-schools Syllabus & Exam Pattern in the #syllabus section on this page, download the Free 4-Page Revision Cheatsheet PDF, or unlock the 15-Page Complete Selection E-Book (@ ₹99) with 35 solved PYQs.
Source: Checked official CAT 2026 website on 11 Oct 2026.. Dates and rules can change, so always confirm on the official website before applying.
