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CAT 2026 Exam dates 2026
CAT 2026MBAExam: onlineApplication: onlinenational level
Application opens3 Aug 2026
Apply by22 Sep 2026
Exam date29 Nov 2026
Result7 Jan 2027
Exam dates
CAT 2026 Important Exam Dates
The CAT 2026 examination schedule has been announced by IIM Indore. Candidates should keep track of the admit card download period, examination date and expected result announcement.
| CAT 2026 Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 25 July 2026 |
| Registration Start Date | 03 August 2026 |
| Registration Last Date (Extended) | 22 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 05–06 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 04 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Download Ends | 29 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date | 29 November 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | To be announced |
| Result Declaration | First week of January 2027 (expected) |
The CAT 2026 examination will be conducted in three sessions on the same day. Candidates should check their admit cards for their individual examination slot, reporting time and test centre address.