IIM Indore to Host CAT 2026, Registration Begins August 3

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore will conduct the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026, according to official announcements. Registration for CAT 2026 is scheduled to begin on August 3, 2025, giving management aspirants a firm date to prepare their applications.

IIM Indore Takes Charge of CAT 2026

Each year, the responsibility of conducting CAT rotates among the IIMs. For 2026, IIM Indore has been entrusted with the convening role. The institute will oversee the entire process — from releasing the official notification and managing registrations to conducting the computer-based test and declaring results.

CAT is the primary national-level entrance examination for admission to Post Graduate Programmes (PGP) at all IIMs and hundreds of other top business schools across India. Scores are accepted by over 1,200 institutions, making CAT one of the most competitive management entrance tests in the country.

Key Dates at a Glance

• Registration Opens: August 3, 2025
• Conducting Institute: IIM Indore
• Exam Name: Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026
• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

What Candidates Should Know

Aspirants planning to appear for CAT 2026 should keep the August 3 registration start date marked on their calendars. It is advisable to keep scanned copies of academic documents, a recent photograph, and signature ready before the portal goes live to ensure a smooth application process.

CAT scores are used for admission to flagship MBA and PGDM programmes at all 20 IIMs — including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Kozhikode — as well as leading institutions such as FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, and several NITs offering MBA programmes.

About IIM Indore

IIM Indore, established in 1996, is one of the premier IIMs in India and holds AACSB accreditation. The institute has previously conducted CAT and is well-equipped to manage the national-level examination. Its selection as the convening body for CAT 2026 reflects its administrative capability and academic standing.

For official updates, candidates are advised to regularly check the official CAT website. Further details including the complete schedule, exam pattern, syllabus, and admit card dates are expected to be released closer to the registration opening date.

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Official CAT 2026 Website: iimcat.ac.in