IIM CAT 2026 Admission Form

Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)

Common Admission Test (CAT) | 2026

Admission Form Online 2026 : Apply Now

Official Website: iimcat.ac.in

Important Dates

• Online Apply Start Date : 03/08/2026
• Last Date for Apply Online : 15/09/2026
• Last Date Online Payment : 15/09/2026
• Exam Date : 29/11/2026
• Admit Card Available : 04/11/2026
• Result Declared Date : Will Be Updated Soon

Application Fee

• For General, OBC : ₹ 2700/-
• For SC, ST, PWD : ₹ 1350/-
• Payment Mode (Online):
• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• IMPS
• Cash Card / Mobile Wallet

Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: As per IIM CAT rules, there is no specific upper or lower age limit mentioned for candidates applying to Post Graduate Programmes in Management (PGP) or Fellowship Programmes in Management (FPM/PHD). Candidates are advised to refer to the official information bulletin for any specific age-related guidelines from individual IIMs.
• Educational Qualification (PGP): Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. A relaxation of 5% (i.e., 45% marks) is applicable for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons With Disability (PWD) categories. The degree must be awarded by any University or educational institution incorporated by an Act of the Parliament or State legislature in India, or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
• Educational Qualification (FPM/PHD): Candidates appearing for the final year of their Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification examination, and those who have completed degree requirements and are awaiting results, are also eligible to apply. However, such candidates, if provisionally selected, must submit a certificate from the Principal/Registrar of their University/institution (issued on or before the date stipulated by the respective IIM) confirming that they have completed all requirements for obtaining the Bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification by the certificate issue date.

Selection Process

• Stage 1: Common Admission Test (CAT) Examination: Candidates must appear for and clear the CAT 2026 examination, which assesses their Quantitative Ability (QA), Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) skills.
• Stage 2: Shortlisting by IIMs: Based on the CAT 2026 scores, individual IIMs will shortlist candidates for the next stage of the selection process. Each IIM has its own criteria, including CAT sectional and overall cut-offs, academic record (10th, 12th, graduation), work experience, and gender diversity.
• Stage 3: Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a Written Ability Test (WAT) or Group Discussion (GD) and a Personal Interview (PI) round conducted by the respective IIMs. These rounds evaluate communication skills, leadership potential, general awareness, and suitability for management programs.
• Stage 4: Final Merit List: A final merit list will be prepared by each IIM based on a composite score, which typically includes CAT score, WAT/GD-PI performance, academic profile, and work experience. Selected candidates will then be offered admission to their chosen programs.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates who wish to apply for the IIM CAT 2026 can submit their application online before 15 September 2026.
• The online application link will be activated on 03 August 2026. Candidates should visit the official IIM CAT website to access the application portal.
• Alternatively, use the direct link provided below under the Important Links section once it is active.
• Candidates are required to fill in all personal and academic details accurately, upload scanned copies of photographs and signatures as per specifications, and pay the application fee online.
• Make sure to complete the application process, including fee payment, before the deadline 15 September 2026.
• Note – Candidates are requested to carefully read the Official Notification (Information Bulletin) and Eligibility Criteria PDF before filling the form. Check Last Date, Age Limit & Education Qualification thoroughly.

Important Links

Apply Online (Link Active)

Link Active on 03/08/2026

Download Information Bulletin PDF

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Download Eligibility Notification PDF

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IIM CAT Official Website

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