CAT 2026 Registration: Deadline Verification and Application Guide
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CAT 2026 Registration: Extended Deadline Today
Common Admission Test application window concludes today, 22 September 2026.
Sarkari Chatra Editorial Desk — Updated: 22 September 2026, 08:00 AM IST
FINAL CALL FOR APPLICANTS: As per the reported extension schedule, online registration for CAT 2026 concludes TODAY, 22 September 2026. Candidates seeking admission to IIM MBA/PGDM programmes must verify the active portal cutoff on iimcat.ac.in and complete fee remittance immediately to prevent gateway failure.
CAT 2026 Important Milestones
| Process Stage | Scheduled Detail |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | CLOSES TODAY: 22 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Expected Late October / Early November |
| Examination Date | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Official Portal | iimcat.ac.in |
Critical Verification Before Final Submission
- Verify Portal Cutoff: On previous extension cycles, IIMs have frozen payment gateways at 17:00 IST (5:00 PM) rather than midnight. Candidates should not delay submission until late evening.
- Payment Confirmation: Ensure that your transaction status changes to Successful and an application summary PDF is generated with your CAT Registration ID.
- Test City Choices: Double-check the order of your six preferred test cities; allocations are made based on test center capacity and availability.
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