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    CAT Registration 2026 Begins: Check Application Form Link, Last Date, Fees, Documents and How to Apply

    CAT Registration 2026 Begins: Check Application Form Link, Last Date, Fees, Documents and How to Apply

    Team Careers360Updated on 17 Aug 2026, 12:04 PM IST

    The CAT exam registration 2026 has begun on August 03, 2026, and will remain open till September 15, 2026. The CAT exam registration 2026 will be done through the official portal on the website iimcat.ac.in. To register for the CAT exam 2026, the candidates will require their documents like academic marksheets, work experience letter (if applicable), scanned passport-size photograph, signature etc to register for the CAT exam 2026. To complete the CAT registration 2026, the candidates will be required to pay the expected CAT registration fee amount of Rs.2700 for GEN/OBC/EwS candidates and Rs.1350 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The candidates are advised to register for the CAT exam 2026 as soon as they can, as it allows them to get their desired CAT centre, which they select as the first preference, and also avoids any hassle at the final moment. Read this article further to understand everything related to the CAT exam 2026 registration and mistakes to avoid.
    Latest: CAT 2026 registration link out!

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    1. CAT 2026 Registration Date Released
    2. CAT 2026 Registration Start and Last Date
    3. How To Fill The CAT Registration Form 2026?
    4. Required Document List For CAT 2026 Exam Registration
    5. Photos And Signature Specifics
    6. Common Mistakes to Avoid
    CAT Registration 2026 Begins: Check Application Form Link, Last Date, Fees, Documents and How to Apply
    CAT 2026 Registration Begins August 03 @iimcat.ac.in; Documents List, Photo/Signature Specs, Mistakes to Avoid

    CAT 2026 Registration Date Released

    The CAT notification 2026 will be out around July 25, 2026, with the CAT registration 2026 beginning from August 03, 2026, with the CAT 2026 registration window expected to remain open till September 20, 2026. The candidates must keep checking the official CAT website iimcat.ac.in to stay updated for any further notice to be released by the authorities.

    CAT 2026 Registration Start and Last Date

    Candidates who are planning to appear for the CAT exam 2026 for MBA admissions can check the CAT 2026 Important Dates mentioned below.

    CAT Exam Events

    CAT Event Dates

    CAT 2026 Notification

    July 25, 2026

    CAT Registration 2026 Date

    August 03, 2026

    CAT 2026 Registration Last Date

    September 15, 2026

    CAT Form Correction Window Start Date

    September 27, 2026

    CAT Admit Card Date

    November 04, 2026

    CAT 2026 Exam Date

    November 29, 2026

    How To Fill The CAT Registration Form 2026?

    The steps given below can be followed by the candidates to register for the CAT exam 2026 hassle-free.

    • Visit the CAT registration tab on the official website iimcat.ac.in.

    • Click on the “New Candidate Registration” button.

    • After being located on the “CAT 2026 registration” page, enter the important details like name of the candidate, date of birth, email address, country, mobile number, email id etc.

    • Further, fill in the academic and qualification details along with the work experience details (if applicable).

    • Pay the CAT 2026 registration fees in online mode.

    • Take multiple copies of the CAT application form for further use.

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    Required Document List For CAT 2026 Exam Registration

    Candidates must keep ready the documents given below to avoid any last-minute hassle while registering for the CAT exam 2026.

    • Academic marksheet documents- Class X and XII

    • Graduation marksheet and other related documents

    • Work experience letter and related documents (if applicable)

    • Scanned passport-sized photograph (<80kb)

    • Proof of Identity- Aadhar Card, Driving License, PAN Card, etc

    • Category certificate or reservation certificate, wherever applicable

    • Disability certificate (PwD), if applicable

    • Scanned signature of the candidate

    • Net Banking, UPI, debit card, credit card or other payment facility for registration fee payment.

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    Photos And Signature Specifics

    Candidates will require their recently clicked passport-sized photograph and scanned signature for CAT 2026 registration. On the basis of the official CAT registration guidelines, the photo and signature uploads should meet the following criteria given below.

    • Make sure that the photograph and the signature are in JPG/JPEG format only.

    • The passport-sized photograph should be recent and taken against a white background for better clarity.

    • Make sure that none of the files exceed 80kb size. In case of a larger file size, use file compressors to meet the file size requirements.

    • The signature should be made using dark ink on white paper and needs to be scanned clearly.

    • Even after the CAT registration is complete, candidates must preserve the same photograph used during the registration, as it may be required during later stages of the admission process.

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    Common Mistakes to Avoid

    There are some common mistakes that candidates usually make while filling out the CAT registration form. To avoid any problem while filling the CAT 2026 application form, try avoiding the common mistakes given below.

    • Make sure to register via the official website, iimcat.ac.in.

    • Enter the details correctly. The name, date of birth, and academic details will appear in the official documents; hence, they need to be double-checked before submission.

    • Don’t wait until the last day to register for the CAT exam, as the heavy traffic might slow down the registration process.

    • Make sure to review the completed application before making the final payment, since the details won’t be edited later on.

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