Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore — Department of Higher Education
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has issued an official recruitment notification for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 03 August 2026 and closes on 15 September 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD), with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Computer-based examination followed by institute-specific selection rounds (Written Ability Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview).. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 29 Nov 2026 |
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The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has initiated the registration process for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. This entrance exam is the gateway for admissions into 21 IIMs and various prestigious B-schools across India, including FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, and several IITs.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Start Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Date of Examination | 29 November 2026 |
The application fee for CAT 2026 is non-refundable and must be paid through the official portal using digital payment methods such as UPI, net banking, or debit/credit cards.
The exam will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) format. The structure includes three sections with a total duration of 120 minutes.
The marking scheme awards 3 marks for each correct answer, with a penalty of -1 for incorrect MCQ responses. No negative marks apply to Type-In-The-Answer (TITA) questions.
No, candidates are advised to select their preferred test cities carefully during the registration process as changes are generally not permitted.
Yes, each of the three sections is strictly time-bound for 40 minutes each. Candidates cannot move between sections once the time for the current section expires.
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