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    Will CAT 2026 Notification Be Released on July 26? CAT Registration, CAT Exam Date & What to Expect

    Will CAT 2026 Notification Be Released on July 26? CAT Registration, CAT Exam Date & What to Expect

    Gursimran KaurUpdated on 23 Jul 2026, 12:36 PM IST

    Will the CAT 2026 notification be out on July 26, 2026? It is expected that the CAT 2026 notification will be released through a leading newspaper on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The CAT 2026 notification will be released online the very next day, i.e., Monday, July 27, 2026. IIM Indore is expected to conduct CAT 2026. The CAT 2026 notification and registration date will be released in the CAT exam notification 2026 by IIM Indore, the CAT 2026 conducting body. The CAT 2026 notification will also consist of the official CAT 2026 website, IIMs and their programme details, CAT 2026 exam date. As per the previous year’s trends, the CAT 2026 exam will be held on the last Sunday of November month. CAT 2026 exam date is November 29, 2026. Check the complete article to know the past trends of the CAT notification and registration start date.

    This Story also Contains

    1. CAT 2026 Notification Out: When?
    2. What to Expect from the CAT 2026 Notification?
    3. CAT Exam Notification Release Date Trends of Past 5 Years
    4. CAT 2026 Registration Date
    5. Which IIM Will Conduct CAT 2026?
    6. What Can Be Different in the CAT 2026 Notification?
    Will CAT 2026 Notification Be Released on July 26? CAT Registration, CAT Exam Date & What to Expect
    Will CAT 2026 Notification Be Released on July 26? CAT Registration, CAT Exam Date & What to Expect

    CAT 2026 Notification Out: When?

    Based on the CAT dates release pattern, the CAT 2026 notification is expected on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with registration likely to begin on Saturday, August 1, 2026, subject to the official announcement.

    CAT Exam Year

    Conducting IIM

    Notification Date

    Day

    Registration Start Date

    Day

    CAT 2026

    IIM Indore

    July 26, 2026

    Sunday

    1 August 2026

    Saturday

    What to Expect from the CAT 2026 Notification?

    If the date trend is believed to be correct and the CAT 2026 notification is released on July 26, 2026, the notification is expected to confirm the below-mentioned details for the MBA aspirants.

    • The CAT 2026 notification will confirm the conducting IIM; it is speculated that it will be IIM Indore. But the CAT 2026 notification will officially confirm it.

    • CAT 2026 exam date: The expected CAT 2026 exam date is November 29, 2026 (Sunday).

    • CAT 2026 registration date window (registration start and last date) for the CAT 2026 examination.

    • Other important CAT 2026 exam details such as the eligibility criteria, CAT 2026 application fee, exam pattern, test cities for CAT 2026, and more.

    CAT Exam Notification Release Date Trends of Past 5 Years

    The CAT notification has been released on a Sunday for the past 5 years, with the CAT registration being opened 3-4 days after the notification release. Here are the past 5-year date trends based on which our team has predicted the CAT 2026 notification and registration start dates.

    CAT Exam Year

    Conducting IIM

    Notification Date

    Day

    Registration Start Date

    Day

    CAT 2025

    IIM Kozhikode

    27 July 2025

    Sunday

    1 August 2025

    Friday

    CAT 2024

    IIM Calcutta

    28 July 2024

    Sunday

    1 August 2024

    Thursday

    CAT 2023

    IIM Lucknow

    30 July 2023

    Sunday

    2 August 2023

    Wednesday

    CAT 2022

    IIM Bangalore

    31 July 2022

    Sunday

    3 August 2022

    Wednesday

    CAT 2021

    IIM Ahmedabad

    1 August 2021

    Sunday

    4 August 2021

    Wednesday

    CAT 2026 Registration Date

    The CAT 2026 registration is expected to start on August 01, 2026, by IIM Indore. The CAT 2026 registration is expected based on past year's date trends. The exact date of the CAT 2026 examination will be officially released with the CAT 2026 notification released in the newspaper as well as online.

    The CAT registration is expected to end on September 20, 2026. The CAT 2026 registration link will be published on the official website @iimcat.ac.in. The CAT 2026 exam will likely be conducted in a single day in three shifts, morning, afternoon and evening.
    Also Check: CAT 2026 Syllabus

    Which IIM Will Conduct CAT 2026?

    The CAT 2026 will likely be conducted on November 29, 2026 by IIM Indore. CAT follows a rotational system in which different IIMS take turns in conducting the CAT exam. The CAT conducting IIM is responsible for handling all the events related to the CAT exam from notification release to result declaration. The CAT 2026 exam difficulty level is also affected by which IIM is conducting the exam that year.

    What Can Be Different in the CAT 2026 Notification?

    Based on past trends, the CAT 2026 exam is expected to remain similar to last year. The CAT 2026 exam pattern is expected to remain unchanged compared to last year. CAT 2026 will likely be held in CBT mode, conducted in three sessions in a single day at the CAT 2026 test centers.

    However, the CAT 2026 application fee is expected to have a small hike compared to last year.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Where is the CAT 2026 notification released?
    A:

    The CAT 2026 notification will be out in a leading newspaper first. The CAT 2026 notification will be out on the official website a day later. 

    Q: Will there be any changes in the CAT 2026 application fee?
    A:

    It is expected that the CAT 2026 application fee might be increased slightly; it will be confirmed once the CAT 2026 notification is out.  

    Q: What documents should candidates keep ready before CAT 2026 registration?
    A:

    Candidates must keep the below-mentioned documents ready before the CAT 2026 registration starts on August 01, 2026.

    • Passport-size photograph
    • Signature (scanned)
    • Graduation details and marksheets
    • Valid email ID and mobile number
    • Category/PwD certificate (if applicable)
    Q: How many times will the CAT 2026 exam be conducted?
    A:

    The CAT 2026 exam will be conducted in three sessions on a single day, November 29, 2026. 

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