CAT 2026 Exam Date: 29 November 2026, Admit Card on 4 November
Short answer
CAT 2026 registration has closed (extended last date: 22 September 2026). The admit card will be available from 4 November 2026 and the exam is on Sunday, 29 November 2026, in three slots. The result is expected in the first week of January 2027.
CAT exam pattern & syllabus
Sections, marks, negative marking and the full chapter-wise syllabus.
Important dates
| Registration | 3 August – 22 September 2026 (extended) |
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| Admit card | 4 November 2026 |
| Exam date | 29 November 2026 (three slots) |
| Result | first week of January 2027 (expected) |
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) |
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| 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.
Important links
| Official website (admit card) | Click here ↗ iimcat.ac.in |
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Frequently asked questions
When is CAT 2026?
Sunday, 29 November 2026.
When will the CAT 2026 admit card come?
From 4 November 2026 on iimcat.ac.in.
Source: Based on the official notice as reported by education news portals; checked 27 Sep 2026. Dates and rules can change, so always confirm on the official website before applying.
