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IIM Common Admission Test CAT Admission Apply Online Form 2026

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Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) has opened admissions for IIM Common Admission Test CAT Admission. Fee: General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹2700 (Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Fee Mode or Pay Through E Challan.).

Organisation:
Indian Institutes of Management (IIM)
Apply from:
03 Aug 2026
Last date:
15/09/2026 upto 05 PM Only.
Exam date:
29 Nov 2026
Fee:
General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹2700 (Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Fee Mode or Pay Through E Challan.)
Mode:
Online

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) have opened online applications for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026, the national-level entrance exam used for admission to management programmes at the IIMs and several other participating institutes.

The application process began on 3 August 2026 and will close on 15 September 2026 by 5 PM, with the exam fee also payable by the same date. The exam is scheduled for 29 November 2026, and the admit card will be released on 4 November 2026. Result status is expected in January 2027. The fee is 2700 rupees for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 1350 rupees for SC, ST and PH candidates, payable through debit card, credit card, net banking or offline e-challan.

Candidates planning to appear for CAT 2026 should complete their registration and fee payment within the given window and keep track of the admit card release date closer to the exam.

Important Dates

Important dates
EventDate
Application Begin
Last Date for Apply Online15/09/2026 upto 05 PM Only.
Last Date Pay Exam Fee
Exam Date
Admit Card Available
Result StatusJanuary 2027

Application Fee

Application fee by category
CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹2,700
SC / ST / PH₹1,350

Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Fee Mode or Pay Through E Challan.

How to Apply

  1. 1Read the official notification carefully before you start, since it covers eligibility, age limit and vacancy details in more depth than any summary can.
  2. 2Open the "Apply Online" link on this page to go to Indian Institutes of Management (IIM)'s own application portal; applications submitted anywhere else won't be valid.
  3. 3Register with a working email address and mobile number, since the portal typically sends your login details and status updates to both.
  4. 4Fill in the form with your personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates. A mismatch here is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected at verification.
  5. 5Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the exact format, dimensions and file size the notification specifies.
  6. 6Pay the application fee. General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹2700 (Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Fee Mode or Pay Through E Challan.).
  7. 7Check every section of the completed form on the preview screen before you submit, since most portals don't allow edits afterward.
  8. 8Download or print the confirmation page once submission is complete; you'll likely need it again at the admit card or document verification stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organization is conducting this recruitment?

This recruitment is being conducted by Indian Institutes of Management (IIM). Refer to the official notification linked on this page for the full details.

Is there an application fee?

General / OBC / EWS candidates pay ₹2700 (Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Fee Mode or Pay Through E Challan.).

What is the eligibility criteria?

Eligibility criteria (educational qualification, category relaxations, etc.) are laid out in the official notification linked on this page; read it before you apply.

How can I apply?

Use the "Apply Online" link on this page to go directly to Indian Institutes of Management (IIM)'s application portal, and follow the steps in the How to Apply section above.

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Organization
Indian Institutes of Management (IIM)
Posted
03 Aug 2026