Documents Required for CAT Registration 2026

Documents Required for CAT Registration 2026- The registration for CAT 2026 will tentatively start on August 1, 2026. Aspirants can fill the CAT registration form on the official portal at iimcat.ac.in. The last date for CAT 2026 registration will fall in September 2026. To register for CAT 2026, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate marks in any stream. 

Every year, around 2 to 3 lakh aspirants appear for the CAT exam. In 2026, CAT will be conducted in last week of November 2026. This article covers CAT registration fees, payment modes and documents required for the CAT registration 2026.

CAT 2026 Registration Date

Documents Required for CAT Registration 2026

Aspirants must have the following information ready before filling the CAT Registration form online. They must scan the papers before filling the CAT 2026 form. The following documents needed to complete the CAT form 2026 are detailed below.

• Mobile number
• Email address
• Signature
• Passport Size photograph
• Academic Details
• Personal Details
• Work Experience Certificate (If any)
• Payment Information 

You must ensure that the photo and signature that you submit are given in the specified pattern (.jpg or jpeg) and must not be less than 80 KB in size. The photograph must not be more than 6 months old and should have a white background.

CAT Registration Fees 2026

You need to pay the CAT exam fee too while filling out the application form of CAT. The following table contains the registration fees that you need to pay.

Eligibility Criteria for CAT Registration 2026

Candidates satisfying the provided CAT eligibility are eligible to apply for CAT 2026 examination.

• Aspirants must have passed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and 45% for reserved categories. 
• The final year candidates awaiting their results can also apply for CAT 2026. 
• The degree must be recognized by a college or university authorized by UGC or AICTE. There is no age limit for CAT exam 2026.

How to Register for CAT 2026?- Step-by-Step Procedure

Aspirants willing to appear for the CAT exam 2026 must go through the below points for successful CAT registration 2026.

• Go to the official portal of CAT – iimcat.ac.in.
• Tap on New Candidate Registration below the Register button.
• Mention your personal information like Date of Birth, Name, Email Address, Mobile Number and Nationality.
• Produce OTP and examine it through mobile for registration guarantee.
• Obtain the User ID and password through SMS or email.
• Sign in credentials to finish the CAT application form 2025.
• Fill in academic, personal, work experience and IIM choices.
• Choose preferred exam cities up to 6.
• Then, you have to scan and upload your signature and photograph.
• Now, you have to pay the application fee online through debit/credit card or net banking.
• Lastly, preview and submit your completed CAT application form and download confirmation for further use.

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