Quick answer
CAT 2026 Exam: 29 Nov 2026, three sessions; admit card around 4 Nov (confirmed). Conducted by IIMs (CAT 2026 by IIM Indore). Last checked 27 October 2026.
Dates and status
CAT 2026 · Exam
Confirmed29 Nov 2026, three sessions; admit card around 4 Nov
- 120 minutes: VARC, DILR and QA, 40 minutes each
- +3/−1 for MCQs; no penalty on typed answers
Practise on the real CAT pattern
3 full mocks with the same sections, timer and marking. The first two are free.
Questions students ask
When is CAT 2026 2026?
CAT 2026 Exam: 29 Nov 2026, three sessions; admit card around 4 Nov (confirmed). Conducted by IIMs (CAT 2026 by IIM Indore). Last checked 27 October 2026.
Who conducts CAT?
IIMs (CAT 2026 by IIM Indore). The official notice is always final.
How often are these dates checked?
Every week, against the official website. Last checked 27 October 2026.