The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 registration process has officially commenced, allowing eligible candidates to apply for admission to MBA and other postgraduate management programmes offered by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and several other leading business schools across India. 

Candidates can complete their applications through the official CAT portal by registering with a valid email ID, filling in personal and academic details, selecting their preferred test cities, uploading the required documents, and paying the application fee within the prescribed registration period.

CAT is one of India's most competitive management entrance examinations and is accepted by all IIMs, along with numerous government and private management institutes. The examination evaluates candidates on Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA).

Applicants are advised to carefully review the official information bulletin before submitting their forms. They should also ensure that all entered information, uploaded documents, and payment details are accurate to avoid issues during the admission process.

Who Can Apply?

Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria prescribed by the CAT authorities can register for the examination. Before applying, applicants should:

• Verify educational qualifications.
• Keep academic and personal documents ready.
• Prepare a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the required format.
• Ensure they have a valid email ID and mobile number for communication.

How to Register

Candidates can complete the application process by following these steps:

1. Visit the official CAT registration portal.
2. Create a new user account using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in personal, academic, and work experience details (if applicable).
4. Upload the required documents.
5. Select preferred examination cities.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the application and download the confirmation page.

Why CAT Matters

CAT serves as the primary entrance examination for admission to the MBA and postgraduate management programmes offered by the IIMs. In addition, many leading business schools across India also consider CAT scores during their admission process.

A strong CAT score can open opportunities for admission to premier management institutions and improve career prospects in business, consulting, finance, marketing, operations, analytics, and entrepreneurship.

Key Highlights

• CAT 2026 registration has officially started.
• Applications can be submitted online through the official CAT portal.
• CAT scores are accepted by IIMs and numerous other leading management institutes.
• Candidates should complete the registration process before the application deadline.
• Applicants are advised to begin their preparation early while keeping track of all important examination dates.