MBA aspirants have 72 hours left. CAT 2026 registration ends on September 15, 5:00 pm IST. As of Saturday, September 12, 2026, no official extension has been announced. Expect heavy traffic near the cut‑off, so finish today. Keep your login, email, and mobile handy for alerts.
Prioritise essentials. Recheck your name, date of birth, gender, and categories exactly as on records. Lock three test cities you can actually reach. Keep PDFs ready for category and disability documents. Note the helpdesk: 1800 210 0175 and [email protected] for registration or payment issues.
CAT 2026 registration deadline: last‑72‑hour actions that matter
Complete image uploads and documents before server rush. Keep your photograph and signature exactly to specification. Upload category certificates in English or Hindi only. For Non‑Creamy OBC and Economically Weaker Section, use certificates issued on or after April 1, 2026. Wrong specs or stale certificates can halt submission instantly.
CAT 2026 photo and signature specifications
Use a recent colour passport photo with a plain white background. Format must be JPG or JPEG, up to 80 KB, typically 1200×1200 pixels. Signature must be clear, dark ink on white, JPG or JPEG, up to 80 KB. Avoid PNG or PDF. Blurry or shadowed uploads get rejected.
Valid ID and category/EWS documents for CAT 2026
Carry acceptable government photo ID for verification later: Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence. Ensure your name and date of birth match the application. If your name changed, keep the Gazette or marriage proof for checks. Upload NC‑OBC/EWS certificates meeting the date rule.
Payment, server rush, and confirming successful submission
If payment fails, don’t pay twice immediately. Re‑login, check status, try a different mode, and use off‑peak hours. A successful payment generates a transaction number, confirmation email, and a downloadable application PDF. If confirmation is missing after 14 days, contact the helpdesk with evidence.
Live watch: CAT 2026 registration extension alert
Status check at 6:00 pm, September 12: no extension notice yet. Any change will first appear on iimcat.ac.in and credible portals. Assume no extra time and finish your form today. After closure, track the limited correction window for photo, signature, and test city updates.
