The registration window for CAT 2026 closes on September 15 at 5:00 pm, and IIMs ask eligible candidates to complete their applications before the deadline. Candidates are required to register online through the official CAT website.

The exam is scheduled for November 29 and is conducted in three sessions. Admit cards are expected to be released on November 4. Outlets also highlight that candidates need to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements and have the necessary information and documents ready before submitting their forms.

While both reports focus on the same closing time and the online application requirement, one source adds additional exam logistics—such as the three-session structure and the admit-card date—while the other emphasizes eligibility, fees, and documents. Both agree that failing to submit by the stated deadline would affect eligibility for the test.