Exam date · CAT · Posted 26 Jul
CAT 2026 on 29 November, conducted by IIM Indore
IIM Indore is conducting CAT 2026 on Sunday, 29 November 2026, in three sessions in about 170 cities. The 120-minute test has three 40-minute sections; results are likely by the first week of January 2027.
IIM Indore announced on 26 July 2026 that it is conducting CAT 2026 on behalf of the IIMs, with Prof. Aditya Billore as Convener.
Exam details
- Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026, in three sessions
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension; Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning; Quantitative Ability
- Each section has exactly 40 minutes, and candidates cannot switch between sections
- Test cities: about 170
The IIMs said a mock exam explaining the test format would be made available on the CAT website.
Eligibility requires a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates); final-year students could also apply. The registration fee was ₹2,700, or ₹1,350 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
According to the Information Bulletin, results are likely by the first week of January 2027, and CAT 2026 scores remain valid until 31 December 2027. Each IIM sets its own shortlisting criteria, so check the admission policy of every institute you are targeting.
We summarise official notices. Always check the official notice before you act. Source: IIM Indore (CAT 2026 convener).