CAT 2026 Exam Date OUT, IIM Indore to Conduct on Nov 29

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College Vidya News Team Jul 30, 2026 1K Reads

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have announced the CAT 2026 exam date, offering clarity to MBA aspirants nationwide. Furthermore, the exam will be conducted by IIM Indore in a computer-based format. With over 2.5 lakh expected candidates, CAT remains one of India’s most competitive management entrance exams. Below are the key details all candidates must know.

Particulars	Details
Duration	2 hours (40 minutes per section)
Total Questions	66 (MCQ + Non-MCQ)
Sections	VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension) DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning) QA (Quantitative Ability)
Marking Scheme	+3 for correct answer -1 for incorrect (MCQs only) No negative marking for non-MCQs

CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Must have a Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Marks: General category must score 50%

SC/ST/PwD candidates should score 45%

CAT 2026 Application & Fees

Mode of Application: Online
Application Fee: For General category- ₹2600
- For Reserved Categories- ₹1250

Did You Know?

Out of all registered candidates, around 2,45,000 to 2,93,000 students actually show up on exam day, with an attendance rate of 83% to 89%. That means lakhs are serious about getting in, but not all of them end up making the right choice after the exam. Because the real challenge isn’t just showing up. It’s deciding what to do next. That’s why more than 15% of students today are choosing CollegeVidya to get clear, expert guidance before finalizing their path.

CAT 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	July 25, 2026
Registration Start	August 3, 2026
Registration Last Date	September 15, 2026
Admit Card Release	November 5, 2026
CAT Exam Date	November 29, 2026
Answer Key Release	First week of December 2026
Result Declaration	Last week of Dec 2026 / First week of Jan

CAT 2026 Exam Timing (3 Slots)

Slot	Exam Time	Sectional Time
Slot 1	8:30 AM – 10:30 AM	40 mins
Slot 2	12:30 PM – 2:30 PM	40 mins
Slot 3	4:30 PM – 6:30 PM	40 mins

Preparation Tips

Practice sectional tests daily
Focus on time management because candidates will only get 40 min per section
Solve previous year papers
Attempt mock tests regularly
Analyze weak areas and improve

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