{"id":21958,"date":"2026-09-22T10:16:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T10:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=21958"},"modified":"2026-09-22T10:16:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T10:16:44","slug":"cat-registration-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-registration-process\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT Registration Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the gateway exam for admissions into the prestigious Indian Institutes of\u00a0 Management (IIMs) and numerous other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top-tier business schools across India<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Navigating the registration process\u00a0 accurately is critical to avoid application rejection or technical issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21959\" src=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-03_44_03-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1670\" height=\"942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-03_44_03-PM.png 1670w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-03_44_03-PM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-03_44_03-PM-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-03_44_03-PM-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-03_44_03-PM-1536x866.png 1536w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-03_44_03-PM-1600x903.png 1600w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-03_44_03-PM-1100x620.png 1100w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-03_44_03-PM-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-22-2026-03_44_03-PM-20x11.png 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Official Portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: iimcat.ac.in | Conducting Institute: IIM Indore\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Registration Window<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: August 3 to September 15 | Exam Date: November 29\u00a0\u00a0<\/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\/cat-registration-process\/#Important_Dates_and_Timeline\" >Important Dates and Timeline\u00a0<\/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\/cat-registration-process\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Registration\" >Eligibility Criteria for Registration\u00a0<\/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\/cat-registration-process\/#Documents_Information_Checklist\" >Documents &amp; Information Checklist\u00a0<\/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\/cat-registration-process\/#Step-by-Step_Registration_Application_Process\" >Step-by-Step Registration &amp; Application Process\u00a0<\/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\/cat-registration-process\/#CAT_Application_Fee_Structure\" >CAT Application Fee Structure\u00a0<\/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\/cat-registration-process\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-registration-process\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-registration-process\/#Q1_Can_final-year_graduation_students_apply_for_CAT\" >Q1. Can final-year graduation students apply for CAT?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-registration-process\/#Q2_Can_I_edit_my_CAT_application_form_after_final_submission\" >Q2. Can I edit my CAT application form after final submission?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-registration-process\/#Q3_What_is_the_maximum_age_limit_to_appear_for_CAT\" >Q3. What is the maximum age limit to appear for CAT?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-registration-process\/#Q4_Is_work_experience_mandatory_for_CAT_registration\" >Q4. Is work experience mandatory for CAT registration?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-registration-process\/#Q5_What_should_I_do_if_my_payment_gets_deducted_but_the_registration_is_not_confirmed\" >Q5. What should I do if my payment gets deducted but the registration is not confirmed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Dates_and_Timeline\"><\/span><b>Important Dates and Timeline\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Date \/ Schedule<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT Registration Start Date\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 3 (10:00 AM IST)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT Registration Last Date\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 15 (5:00 PM IST)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admit Card Download\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November 4 onwards<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT Examination Date\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November 29 (Three Sessions)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Result Declaration\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Week of January<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Registration\"><\/span><b>Eligibility Criteria for Registration\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Educational Qualification: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor&#8217;s degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST, and\u00a0 PwD\/DA candidates). Final-year graduation students are also eligible to apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Professional Degrees: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates with professional qualifications like CA, CS, ICWA, or FIAI can also apply if they\u00a0 meet percentage equivalents.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Age and Attempts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no upper or lower age limit, and there is no restriction on the number of attempts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Information_Checklist\"><\/span><b>Documents &amp; Information Checklist\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before initiating the application, keep the following documents and details ready:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor&#8217;s degree mark sheets \/ provisional certificate (or latest semester mark sheet for final-year students). \u2022Valid Category Certificate (SC, ST, NC-OBC, EWS) or PwD certificate, if applicable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work experience documents (offer letters, pay slips, experience letters), if applicable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent passport-size color photograph (white background, taken within the last 6 months, dimensions: 35mm x\u00a0 45mm, size under 80 KB in JPEG\/JPG format).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scanned signature (dimensions: 100mm x 35mm, size under 80 KB in JPEG\/JPG format).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active mobile number and valid email ID for OTP verification and future correspondence.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Registration_Application_Process\"><\/span><b>Step-by-Step Registration &amp; Application Process\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Step 1: New Candidate Registration\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit the official website: www.iimcat.ac.in and click on <\/span><b>&#8220;New Candidate Registration&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enter your Full Name (strictly as per Class 10 certificate), Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile Number, and Nationality. 3. Complete the OTP verification sent to your mobile number and email address.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Upon successful verification, a unique <\/span><b>User ID <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Password <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will be generated and sent via email and SMS.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Step 2: Filling out the Application Form\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in using your credentials and complete the multi-section form:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Personal Details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent names, gender, category, nationality, communication address, and photo ID details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Academic Details: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed marks, grading systems, board\/university names, and passing years for Class 10, Class 12,\u00a0 and Graduation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Work Experience: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment history details (industry type, months of experience, employer name) for working\u00a0 professionals. Freshers can skip this section.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Program Selection: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select preferred IIM campuses and specific postgraduate management programs. Your CAT score\u00a0 will automatically be forwarded to selected programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Test City Preferences: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose up to <\/span><b>5 preferred test cities <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from nearly 170 centers across India in order of priority.\u00a0 Early registration increases the likelihood of securing your primary choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Step 3: Document Uploads\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload your scanned passport-size photograph, signature, and applicable category\/disability certificates in the\u00a0 designated formats and file sizes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Step 4: Fee Payment and Final Submission\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the complete application form thoroughly using the preview option. No major edits are permitted after final\u00a0 submission.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proceed to secure payment gateway. CAT registration fee is non-refundable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Application_Fee_Structure\"><\/span><b>CAT Application Fee Structure\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Candidate Category\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Application Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General \/ EWS \/ NC-OBC\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,700<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC \/ ST \/ PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,350<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Transaction charges\/processing fees may apply depending on the chosen payment mode (Credit Card, Debit Card,\u00a0 Net Banking, or UPI).\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid\"><\/span><b>Common Mistakes to Avoid\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Name Discrepancy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure your name matches your official Class 10 certificate exactly. Avoid using prefixes like Mr.,\u00a0 Ms., or Dr.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Blurry Photograph\/Signature: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uploading low-resolution or mismatched image files can lead to application flags. \u2022 <\/span><b>Incorrect Category Documentation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category certificates must follow prescribed Central\/State formats with valid\u00a0 issue dates.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Delaying Registration: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting until the final days of the registration window risks technical congestion or limited\u00a0 test city availability.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Can_final-year_graduation_students_apply_for_CAT\"><\/span><b>Q1. Can final-year graduation students apply for CAT?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, students appearing for their final-year bachelor&#8217;s degree examinations, as well as those awaiting results, are eligible\u00a0 to apply provisionally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Can_I_edit_my_CAT_application_form_after_final_submission\"><\/span><b>Q2. Can I edit my CAT application form after final submission?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conducting body opens a limited correction window typically in September where specific fields (such as\u00a0 photograph, signature, and test city preferences) can be modified. Personal details like name, email, and mobile number\u00a0 cannot be changed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_maximum_age_limit_to_appear_for_CAT\"><\/span><b>Q3. What is the maximum age limit to appear for CAT?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no age restriction or upper limit for appearing in CAT.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Is_work_experience_mandatory_for_CAT_registration\"><\/span><b>Q4. Is work experience mandatory for CAT registration?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, work experience is not mandatory. Both fresh graduates and working professionals are eligible to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_should_I_do_if_my_payment_gets_deducted_but_the_registration_is_not_confirmed\"><\/span><b>Q5. What should I do if my payment gets deducted but the registration is not confirmed?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the payment is debited and the confirmation page does not generate immediately, wait for 24-48 hours. The\u00a0 transaction status is typically reconciled automatically by the payment gateway, or you can contact the CAT helpdesk.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the gateway exam for admissions into the prestigious Indian Institutes of\u00a0 Management (IIMs) and numerous other top-tier business schools across India. 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