Alerts and Updates for CAT

CAT 2026 will be conducted by IIM Indore on Sunday, November 29, 2026. The official notification is expected in the last week of July 2026 on iimcat.ac.in.

CAT 2026 registration is expected to open on August 1, 2026 with the window remaining open for about 45 days. The last date to apply is tentatively in September 2026.

Application fee (based on CAT 2025) is ₹2,600 for General/EWS/OBC and ₹1,300 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The admit card will be available from November 12 to November 29, 2026.

CAT 2026 results are expected to be released between December 19–28, 2026 on iimcat.ac.in. The score is used for admission to 21 IIMs and 1,200+ other MBA institutes.

CAT 2026 will be conducted by an IIM (typically rotated among IIM Calcutta, Bangalore, Lucknow etc.) in a single day across three slots in late November 2026. The notification and application window typically open in July/August 2026 on iimcat.ac.in.

Application forms, admit cards, results and the latest official notifications for CAT are released on the official portal. Candidates are advised to track the portal regularly and avoid third-party sources for date-sensitive updates.

The complete, syllabus-aligned topic list for CAT — including subject-wise weightage and the recommended preparation order — is maintained on ProSyllabus and updated each cycle. Use it to structure your study plan and revision schedule.

Free section-wise practice quizzes with detailed solutions for CAT are available on ProSyllabus. Use them for daily revision and to identify weak topics before the actual attempt.

Common Admission Test (CAT) is India's most prestigious MBA entrance exam, conducted annually by IIMs on a rotational basis. It tests Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. A high CAT percentile is the gateway to IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools across India. Refer to the latest information bulletin and previous year question papers to align your preparation with the current pattern.

Cut-off trends, marking scheme and stage-wise selection details for CAT change every cycle. Cross-check the latest official notification PDF against community discussions and previous year analyses before finalising your strategy.