IIM CAT 2026 Correction Window Link Check Status Online
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have officially released the Information Bulletin for the Common Admission Test 2026 (CAT 2026). CAT 2026 is the mandatory national-level entrance exam for admission to PGP, MBA, and PhD/Doctoral programmes across all 21 IIMs and top B-Schools in India.
Eligible candidates having a Bachelor’s Degree / Professional Qualification can apply online from 03 August 2026 to 22 September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) (Extended) through the official portal iimcat.ac.in. The exam will be held on 29 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Registration Start Date | 03 August 2026 (10:00 AM) |
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| Last Date to Register | 22 September 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) (Extended) |
| Correction window Link open from | 5 October 2026 at 10:00 AM to 6 October 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Admit Card Download Start Date | 04 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Result Declaration (Expected) | First week of January 2027 |
| Score Validity | Up to 31 December 2027 |
Application Fee
| General / EWS / NC-OBC Candidates | Rs. 2,700/- |
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| SC / ST / PwBD Candidates | Rs. 1,350/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI) |
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC/ST/PwBD) from a recognized University.
- Final year Bachelor’s degree students / result awaiting candidates are also eligible provisionally.
- Candidates with Professional degrees (CA / CS / ICWA (CMA) / FIAI) with required percentage are also eligible.
Courses Offered
- Post Graduate Programme (PGP) / MBA
- Executive PGP / PGDM
- PhD / Doctoral Programme in Management (DPM)
Participating Institutions
| All 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs | Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Bodh Gaya, Calcutta, Indore, Jammu, Kashipur, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Rohtak, Sambalpur, Shillong, Sirmaur, Tiruchirappalli, Udaipur, Visakhapatnam) & 100+ Non-IIM B-Schools across India. |
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CAT 2026: Key Schedule & Fee Details
| Event | Date & Time |
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| Online Registration Start Date | 03 August 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Registration Closing Date | 15 September 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Download Window | 04 November to 29 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Entrance Examination | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Result Declaration Date | First week of January 2027 |
How to Apply Online for IIM CAT 2026 Registration
- Visit the official CAT 2026 website - iimcat.ac.in
- Click on “New Candidate Registration” starting from 03 August 2026 (10:00 AM).
- Register by entering your Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number to generate User ID and Password.
- Log in and fill out personal, academic (10th, 12th, Bachelor’s/Master’s/Professional degree marks), and work experience details.
- Select your preferred IIM programmes and interview cities.
- Select 5 preferred test cities from the drop-down menu.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS/PwBD certificates in prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online (Rs. 2,700 for Gen/OBC/EWS and Rs. 1,350 for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Submit the form before 15 September 2026 (05:00 PM) and print out the application confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.