CAT 2026 Registration : Avoid These Common Mistakes While Filling IIM CAT Application Form
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• Updated on 18 Aug, 2026, 4:34 PM, by Sahil Negi
CAT 2026 registration is currently underway at iimcat.ac.in, with the deadline set for September 15. Candidates should avoid common application mistakes involving personal details, academic information, documents, category and preferences while filling the CAT 2026 application form.
CAT 2026 Registration: Registration for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 is currently underway, giving MBA aspirants an opportunity to apply for admission to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other participating management institutes. The CAT 2026 application window opened on August 3 and will close on September 15, 2026, at 5 PM.
Candidates are required to complete the CAT 2026 registration online through the official website, iimcat.ac.in. While filling the application form, applicants should carefully enter their personal, academic and category details and upload the required documents in the prescribed format. A mistake in important information can create problems later in the admission process.
The CAT 2026 exam will be conducted by IIM Indore on November 29, 2026. The admit card is scheduled to be issued on November 4.
CAT 2026 Registration: Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of the important CAT 2026 registration dates to avoid missing the application deadline.
The official CAT website confirms that registration started at 10 AM on August 3 and will close at 5 PM on September 15.
CAT 2026 Application Form: Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Entering Incorrect Personal Details
- Uploading Incorrect Photograph or Signature
- Providing Wrong Academic Details Selecting the Wrong Category
- Not Checking IIM and Test City Preferences
CAT 2026 Registration Fee
Candidates are required to pay the applicable CAT 2026 application fee while submitting the form. The fee is Rs 2,700 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates, while SC, ST and PwD candidates have to pay Rs 1,350.
Candidates should ensure that the payment is successfully completed before considering the CAT registration 2026 process finished.
CAT 2026 Application Form: How to Fill?
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the CAT 2026 registration:
- Visit the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the CAT 2026 registration link.
- Complete the registration using the required personal details.
- Generate the login credentials.
- Log in to the CAT 2026 application portal.
- Enter personal and academic information.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Select the required test city and programme preferences.
- Pay the application fee.
- Review the complete application form.
- Submit the CAT 2026 application form.
- Download and save the confirmation page.
Candidates should keep a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.
CAT 2026 Registration FAQs
When is the last date for CAT 2026 registration?
The last date for CAT 2026 registration is September 15, 2026, at 5 PM. Candidates should submit the application before the deadline.
What are the common mistakes to avoid during CAT 2026 registration?
Candidates should avoid entering incorrect personal or academic details, uploading unclear documents, selecting the wrong category or test city and submitting the form without checking all details.
What is the CAT 2026 application fee?
The CAT 2026 application fee is Rs 2,700 for General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates and Rs 1,350 for SC, ST and PwD candidates.
When will CAT 2026 be conducted?
The CAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be conducted on November 29, 2026, by IIM Indore.
Where can I complete CAT 2026 registration?
Candidates can complete CAT 2026 registration through the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in.
When will the CAT 2026 admit card be released?
The CAT 2026 admit card is scheduled to be released on November 4, 2026.
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