CAT 2026 Official Notification Released — Exam Date Nov 29, IIM Registration Opens August 1 on iimcat.ac.in
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) ne Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) ka official notification release kar diya hai. CAT 2026 examination November 29, 2026 (Sunday) ko India ke 170+ cities mein conduct hoga. Online registration portal iimcat.ac.in par August 1, 2026 se live hoga. Is article mein exam schedule, eligibility 50%, fee structure, 66 questions pattern breakdown, aur step-by-step registration guide shamil hai.
Official Portal
iimcat.ac.in
Exam Date
Nov 29, 2026
Application Fee
₹2,500 / ₹1,250
Exam Duration
120 Minutes
CAT 2026 Important Dates & Timeline
| Event | Official Date |
|---|---|
| Official Media Advertisement / Notification | July 26, 2026 |
| Online Registration Commencement | August 1, 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Registration Deadline | September 20, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Download Window | November 5 to November 29, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Examination Date | November 29, 2026 (3 Slots) |
| Answer Key & Candidate Response Sheet | 1st Week of December 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Result Declaration | 2nd Week of January 2027 |
CAT 2026 Exam Pattern & Sectional Breakdown
| Section Name | Total Questions | MCQs / TITA | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section I: VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension) | 24 Questions | 16 MCQ + 8 TITA | 40 Minutes |
| Section II: DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning) | 20 Questions | 14 MCQ + 6 TITA | 40 Minutes |
| Section III: QA (Quantitative Aptitude) | 22 Questions | 14 MCQ + 8 TITA | 40 Minutes |
| TOTAL | 66 Questions | 44 MCQ + 22 TITA | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Kya final year graduation students CAT 2026 ke liye apply kar sakte hain?
Haan, jo students apney final year graduation exam mein appear ho rahe hain ya results await kar rahe hain, woh CAT 2026 ke liye fully eligible hain.
CAT 2026 scorecard ki validity kitni hoti hai?
CAT 2026 scorecard 1 saal ke liye valid hota hai (December 31, 2027 tak). Is score se academic session 2027-29 MBA/PGDM programs mein admission hota hai.
