{"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":"

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

This manual explains the <\/span>documents that are required, <\/span><\/a>the format specifications, and upload details to fill out your CAT 2026 application precisely.<\/span><\/p>\n

List of Documents Required for CAT 2026 Registration<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Document<\/b><\/td>\nPurpose<\/b><\/td>\nRequired For<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passport-size Photograph<\/span><\/td>\nIdentity verification, admit card photo<\/span><\/td>\nAll candidates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Signature (Scanned)<\/span><\/td>\nDigital authentication of application<\/span><\/td>\nAll candidates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets<\/span><\/td>\nAcademic qualification proof<\/span><\/td>\nAll candidates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduation Mark Sheets\/Certificate<\/span><\/td>\nEligibility validation (50%\/45%)<\/span><\/td>\nGraduates\/Final-year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Final Year Certificate (Provisional)<\/span><\/td>\nFor ongoing degree programs<\/span><\/td>\nFinal-year students<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caste\/Category Certificate<\/span><\/td>\nReservation claim (SC\/ST\/OBC-NCL)<\/span><\/td>\nReserved category only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PwD Certificate<\/span><\/td>\nDisability claim (as per Govt. norms)<\/span><\/td>\nPwD category only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EWS Certificate (if applicable)<\/span><\/td>\nIncome-based reservation claim<\/span><\/td>\nEWS candidates only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photo ID Proof<\/span><\/td>\nIdentity confirmation during form fill & exam<\/span><\/td>\nAadhar\/Passport\/PAN\/Voter ID<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Work Experience Certificate (optional)<\/span><\/td>\nFor IIM shortlisting stages<\/span><\/td>\nCandidates with work ex<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Upload Specifications for CAT 2026 Documents<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Document<\/b><\/td>\nFormat<\/b><\/td>\nSize Limit<\/b><\/td>\nNotes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photograph<\/span><\/td>\nJPEG\/JPG<\/span><\/td>\n30 KB \u2013 80 KB<\/span><\/td>\nRecent (not older than 6 months), clear<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Signature<\/span><\/td>\nJPEG\/JPG<\/span><\/td>\n10 KB \u2013 30 KB<\/span><\/td>\nWhite paper with black\/blue ink<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Category Certificates<\/span><\/td>\nPDF<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 1 MB<\/span><\/td>\nAs per latest Govt. format<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PwD\/EWS Certificate<\/span><\/td>\nPDF<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 1 MB<\/span><\/td>\nValid certificate issued by authorities<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Documents<\/span><\/td>\nPDF<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 1 MB (each)<\/span><\/td>\nClear scan of mark sheets\/certificates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Tips Before Uploading<\/b><\/b><\/h2>\n