The CAT 2026 notification is out in the form of a PDF on an official website, iimcat.ac.in. The CAT notification 2026 covered important registration timelines, action plans, CAT eligibility criteria, PGP programmes at IIMs, CAT registration fees and more. But the main question is – are there any major changes in the CAT 2026 notification?
There has been seen a slight change in the CAT 2026 registration fees based on category. The CAT 2026 registration will begin on 03 August 2026 (Monday) at 10:00 AM, and the last date to fill out the form is 15 September 2026 (Tuesday) at 5:00 PM.
This page covers the complete information about the new changes in the CAT registration form fees 2026 based on the official notification.
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CAT Notification 2026: Important Dates
The CAT 2026 notification has already been released on the official website, i.e., iimcat.ac.in. Here are some important dates related to the CAT 2026 exam.
| Particulars about CAT 2026 | Important Date |
| CAT 2026 Registration Start Date | 03 August 2026 (Monday), 10:00 AM |
| CAT 2026 Registration End Date | 15 September 2026 (Tuesday), 5:00 PM |
| CAT 2026 Admit Card Release Date | November 04 – until November 29, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date | 29 November 2026 |
| CAT Result 2026 | December 2026 (Tentative) |
CAT 2026 Registration Fees
The CAT 2026 registration form fee for SC/ ST/PwBD is Rs. 1350, whereas it is Rs. 2700 for all other categories.
| Category of a Candidate | CAT 2026 Registration Fees |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 1350 |
| For other categories | Rs. 2700 |
CAT Notification 2026: Last 10 Year Analysis of CAT Form Fees
| CAT Exam Year | General / EWS / NC-OBC | SC / ST / PwD |
| 2026 | Rs. 2,700 | Rs. 1,350 |
| 2025 | Rs. 2,600 | Rs. 1,300 |
| 2024 | Rs. 2,500 | Rs. 1,250 |
| 2023 | Rs. 2,400 | Rs. 1,200 |
| 2022 | Rs. 2,300 | Rs. 1,150 |
| 2021 | Rs. 2,200 | Rs. 1,100 |
| 2020 | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 1,000 |
| 2019 | Rs. 1,900 | Rs. 950 |
| 2018 | Rs. 1,900 | Rs. 950 |
| 2017 | Rs. 1,800 | Rs. 900 |
| 2016 | Rs. 1,700 | Rs. 850 |
Has CAT 2026 Registration Fees Increased?
Yes, the CAT 2026 registration fees have increased compared to last year’s trends. As per the official notification, Rs. 100 has been increased for the general category, and Rs. 50 has been increased for SC/ST/PwBD category students.
| Category | CAT 2026 | CAT 2025 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 1350 | Rs. 1300 |
| For all other categories | Rs. 2700 | Rs. 2600 |
Conclusion
The CAT 2026 registration will begin from 03 August 2026 (Monday), 10:00 AM, and the last date to register is 15 September 2026 (Tuesday), 5:00 PM. It is quite important for the candidates to understand the registration process in a detailed manner so that they will not avoid any important step.
