CAT Online Application 2026

The Application for CAT 2026 will be released on the official website for Aspirants who are willing to pursue a Master’s degree in MBA and appear for CAT 2026. The process of filling out the form is completely online.

The Application process is expected to commence in August 2026. Aspirants must fill out the necessary information. The candidate must pay the application fees for further processing.

The following guidelines have to be followed to register for CAT 2026:

• The candidate has to visit the official website.
• Further, the aspirant has to Register as a “New User”.
• The candidate has to fill in some basic details such as Name, e-mail ID, Contact Number, DOB, etc.
• Once the candidate is registered successfully, then they will have to log in again to the official website and complete the overall application.
• The candidate has to fill in all the necessary details which are mentioned.
• The candidate has to upload a passport-size photograph and signature.
• The candidate is required to attach and upload other documents, such as a Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) and PWD/DA certificate.
• The candidate must select the test centre mentioned in the list. They can select only four centres.
• The application fee can be paid using any of the following methods: credit card, Debit card, DD, etc.
• Once the candidate is registered, they will receive a confirmation mail on the registered email.
• Then, the candidate can take a printout of the Application Form and keep that for Future Reference.

CAT 2026 Application Fees

After providing complete details, candidates are required to pay the application fee by Credit card, Debit card, or DD.

The application fee for the General /OBC cadre is Rs 1700, and for the SC/ST /PWD cadre, it is Rs 850. Candidates have been instructed to check the information they have provided in each category. Once the CAT application form 2026 is submitted, there will hardly be any chance to rectify it unless IIMs decide to give candidates the option to correct the wrong information.