CAT 2026 Deadline Tomorrow, Exam in 170 Cities
CAT 2026 Deadline Tomorrow, Exam in 170 Cities
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The deadline extension moved the closing date by one week from the original September 15 cutoff, giving applicants additional time to apply.
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CAT 2026 scores will be used for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes at the IIMs and other leading business schools, making the registration deadline relevant beyond the IIMs alone.
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Applicants who have created a CAT login but have not finished the form, uploaded documents or paid the registration fee do not have a complete application; all of these steps must be completed by the deadline.
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The application process requires candidates to register and verify their contact details, log in with the generated CAT credentials, and upload materials including a photograph, signature and category-related documents.
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Applicants are advised not to wait until the final hours because document-upload or payment problems could delay submission before the portal closes.
The registration window for CAT 2026 closes today, September 22, at 5 p.m. IST, with IIM Indore confirming the deadline will not be extended again. Candidates must complete their application form, upload all required documents, and pay the registration fee before the cutoff to sit for the exam on November 29 across 170 Indian cities.
The one-week extension from the original September 15 deadline gave applicants extra time to apply. CAT scores are required for MBA and PGDM admission to IIMs and other top business schools nationwide, making today's cutoff critical for thousands of test-takers seeking admission to 2027-29 batches.
What You Must Complete Before 5 PM Today
A complete application requires three steps: registering with contact details, logging in with your generated CAT credentials, and uploading required materials. Documents needed include a photograph, signature, and category-related proof if applicable.
Many applicants have created a CAT login but haven't finished all three steps. Kollegeapply warns that simply creating an account does not count as a submitted application. All paperwork must be uploaded and fees paid by the 5 p.m. deadline.
Exam Format Splits 120 Minutes Across Three Sections
CAT 2026 will be held in computer-based format on November 29 across three separate sessions. The total exam duration is 120 minutes, with a strict 40-minute time limit for each of the three sections — no borrowing time between sections is allowed.
Admit cards will be available for download starting November 4. Candidates taking the exam at any of the 170 Indian cities should download their admit cards well in advance and verify all details before test day.
Last-Minute Delays Could Cost You a Spot
Experts urge applicants not to wait until the final hours. Document upload or payment failures in the last minutes could prevent your submission before the portal closes at exactly 5 p.m. IST.
IIM Indore is expected to provide a limited correction window after registration closes for selected application fields. However, this window will not allow new applications — only corrections to already-submitted forms. Submit today to ensure your spot.
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