When is CAT 2026?
The next CAT sitting is Nov 29, 2026 — expected per IIM (CAT).
The Common Admission Test (CAT) for IIM admissions is held once a year, usually on a Sunday in late November. QuizVerse tracks the tentative and confirmed date and updates this page when the IIM notification lands.
The conducting IIM publishes the exact date, registration window and pattern in its July–August notification. Confirm details on the official site before planning.
Frequently asked questions
- Who conducts CAT?
- CAT is conducted each year by one of the IIMs on a rotating basis, for admission to the IIMs and many other Indian B-schools.
- When is the CAT notification released?
- The official CAT notification — with the exact date and registration window — is usually published around July–August before the November exam.
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Last reviewed 2026-06-05.