{"id":54681,"date":"2026-07-09T12:16:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T06:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jaipuria.ac.in\/blog\/?p=54681"},"modified":"2026-07-09T12:20:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T06:50:06","slug":"cat-guide-registration-exam-date-syllabus-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jaipuria.ac.in\/blog\/cat-guide-registration-exam-date-syllabus-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT 2026: Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Cut-Offs & Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Table of Contents<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. What is CAT?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. CAT 2026 Key Dates and Highlights<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. CAT 2026 Exam Registration Process<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. CAT 2026 Application Fee<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. CAT Exam 2026 Exam Pattern and Structure<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. CAT 2026 Syllabus<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. CAT 2026 Marking Scheme<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. CAT 2026 Exam Score Validity<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. CAT 2026 Selection Process<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Top Colleges Accepting CAT Scores<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. CAT Exam 2026 Preparation Strategy<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. CAT 2026 Preparation Timeline<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. CAT 2026 Exam Expected Cut-Offs<\/span><\/li>\n
  15. Common Mistakes to Avoid in CAT Preparation<\/span><\/li>\n
  16. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What is CAT?<\/h2>\n

    The Common Admission Test (CAT) is India’s most competitive MBA entrance exam<\/a> and the mandatory gateway for admission into the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). It is conducted annually on a rotational basis by one of the older IIMs. CAT 2026 is expected to be conducted by IIM Indore.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Beyond the IIMs, CAT scores are accepted by several leading MBA and PGDM colleges across India<\/a>, making it one of the most important management entrance examinations<\/a> for aspiring business leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n

    CAT 2026 Key Dates and Highlights<\/h2>\n
    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Particulars<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\nIIM Indore (2026)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\nSunday, November 29, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Notification Release<\/span><\/td>\nJuly 2026 (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Registration Start<\/span><\/td>\nAugust 2026 (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Registration End<\/span><\/td>\nSeptember 2026 (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Exam Mode<\/span><\/td>\nComputer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Duration<\/span><\/td>\n120 Minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Exam Slots<\/span><\/td>\nMorning: 8:30 to 10:30 AM \/ Afternoon: 12:30 to 2:30 PM \/ Evening: 4:30 to 6:30 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\nAround 68 (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Official Website<\/span><\/td>\niimcat.ac.in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Result Declaration<\/span><\/td>\nDecember 2026 (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    \"Download<\/a><\/p>\n

    CAT 2026 Exam Registration Process<\/h3>\n

    Candidates can register for CAT 2026 on the official CAT website once registration opens.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Steps to Register<\/h4>\n
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    1. Visit the official CAT website.<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Create a new account using a valid email ID and mobile number.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Fill in personal, academic, and category details.<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Upload a photograph, signature, and supporting documents.<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Select preferred test cities.<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Pay the application fee online.<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Submit the application form.<\/span><\/li>\n
    8. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n

      To appear for CAT 2026, candidates must:<\/span><\/p>\n