{"id":17700,"date":"2025-09-26T12:10:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17700"},"modified":"2025-09-26T12:10:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:10:30","slug":"documents-required-for-cat-2026-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/documents-required-for-cat-2026-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Documents Required for CAT 2026 Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To have a smooth registration and application process for CAT 2026, the applicants should have all necessary documents in hand prior to the opening of the application period. The documents assist in authenticating your identity, educational qualifications, category, and eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This manual explains the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/career-mantra-admission-guidance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">documents that are required, <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the format specifications, and upload details to fill out your CAT 2026 application precisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/documents-required-for-cat-2026-application\/#List_of_Documents_Required_for_CAT_2026_Registration\" >List of Documents Required for CAT 2026 Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/documents-required-for-cat-2026-application\/#Upload_Specifications_for_CAT_2026_Documents\" >Upload Specifications for CAT 2026 Documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/documents-required-for-cat-2026-application\/#Tips_Before_Uploading\" >Tips Before Uploading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/documents-required-for-cat-2026-application\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_CAT_2026_Document_Requirements\" >FAQs \u2013 CAT 2026 Document Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/documents-required-for-cat-2026-application\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/documents-required-for-cat-2026-application\/#You_Might_Also_Like\" >You Might Also Like:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Documents_Required_for_CAT_2026_Registration\"><\/span><b>List of Documents Required for CAT 2026 Registration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Document<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Required For<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport-size Photograph<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity verification, admit card photo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All candidates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature (Scanned)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital authentication of application<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All candidates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10 &amp; 12 Mark Sheets<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic qualification proof<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All candidates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation Mark Sheets\/Certificate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility validation (50%\/45%)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduates\/Final-year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Year Certificate (Provisional)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For ongoing degree programs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final-year students<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caste\/Category Certificate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reservation claim (SC\/ST\/OBC-NCL)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reserved category only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwD Certificate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability claim (as per Govt. norms)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwD category only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EWS Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income-based reservation claim<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EWS candidates only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo ID Proof<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity confirmation during form fill &amp; exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aadhar\/Passport\/PAN\/Voter ID<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Experience Certificate (optional)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For IIM shortlisting stages<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates with work ex<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upload_Specifications_for_CAT_2026_Documents\"><\/span><b>Upload Specifications for CAT 2026 Documents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Document<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Format<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Size Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photograph<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JPEG\/JPG<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 KB \u2013 80 KB<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent (not older than 6 months), clear<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signature<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JPEG\/JPG<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 KB \u2013 30 KB<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White paper with black\/blue ink<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category Certificates<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDF<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 1 MB<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per latest Govt. format<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwD\/EWS Certificate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDF<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 1 MB<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid certificate issued by authorities<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic Documents<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDF<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 1 MB (each)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear scan of mark sheets\/certificates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_Before_Uploading\"><\/span><b>Tips Before Uploading<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure scanned copies are legible and properly cropped (no borders).<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep multiple backups of each document (in cloud and pen drive).<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Name your files logically (e.g., <\/b><b><i>CAT2026_Photo.jpg<\/i><\/b><b>, <\/b><b><i>CAT2026_Certificate.pdf<\/i><\/b><b>).<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do not wait until the last date\u2014portal traffic may delay uploads.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_CAT_2026_Document_Requirements\"><\/span><b>FAQs \u2013 CAT 2026 Document Requirements<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Can I upload old category certificates?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b> No, certificates must be valid as per the current financial\/academic year.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Do I need to submit original documents?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b> No. Only scanned copies need to be uploaded during registration. Originals will be required during WAT\/PI rounds.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Is a digital signature acceptable?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b> No. You must physically sign on white paper, then scan and upload.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>What if my graduation result is awaited?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b> You can upload a provisional certificate or latest semester mark sheet with a declaration.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Is work experience mandatory?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b> No. But if you have relevant experience, uploading certificates will help during final selection stages.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Being well-prepared with the proper documents guarantees smooth and hassle-free CAT 2026 application process. Take extreme care while keeping file size and format in check, as well as certificate expiry dates. 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