CAT 2026 Registration Window Closed; Candidates Can Pay Application Fee Until September 24, Check More Details Here

CAT 2026 Registration Last Date:  The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has closed registrations for new applicants. As per the official schedule, the last date to register for CAT 2026 was 22 September 2026. However, candidates who have already filled out their CAT 2026 application form before 22 Sept are provided with some extra time to pay the application fee. The last date for payment of the CAT 2026 application fee has now been extended to 24 September 2026.

Meanwhile, those candidates who have not completed the registration process within the deadline will not be able to submit a new application. As of now, no further extension or late registration facility is expected. Those who have already registered can complete their application fee payment through the official website. The CAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on 29 November 2026. Now that the registration process has come to an end, candidates can expect the CAT 2026 form correction window and other important exam updates soon.

CAT 2026 Important Dates

Candidates who have applied for CAT 2026 can check the table below and keep track of the key dates to avoid missing any important date. The table below highlights the complete CAT 2026 schedule including the registration dates, fee payment deadline, admit card release date and exam date.

CAT 2026 Application Fee: Check Category-Wise Fee Details

Candidates who have completed their registration for CAT exam 2026 have to pay the application fee based on their category. The fee can be paid online using any available payment methods such as UPI, Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. Check the category-wise CAT 2026 application fee details in the table below.

Applicants must note that the CAT application fee is non-refundable. Candidates should also check their payment status after completing the transaction to make sure that the application process is successfully completed or not.

CAT 2026:  What’s the Next Step for Registered Students

As the CAT 2026 registration process is now closed, candidates who have successfully submitted their forms and paid the application fee should wait for the next stages of the exam. 

The CAT 2026 form correction window is expected to open in the first week of October 2026. During this period, candidates will be allowed to make changes to selected fields. Students can make changes to their uploaded photograph, signature and test city preferences. After the correction window, candidates can focus on their exam preparation and wait for the admit card. The CAT 2026 admit card is scheduled to be released on 4 November 2026. Finally, the exam will take place on 29 November 2026.