CAT 2026 Registration Closing Tomorrow: Last-Minute Tips to Avoid Rejection

CAT 2026 registrations close tomorrow, September 22, at 5:00 pm Indian Standard Time. The window was extended once from September 15. Officials have warned there will be no further extension. If you intend to apply, treat tonight as your safety margin, not tomorrow afternoon.

Apply only on iimcat.ac.in and keep your ID ready. Expect heavy traffic near the cut‑off. Save your application PDF before payment. Note the transaction number. If payment fails, wait a few hours, then raise a helpdesk ticket or call 1‑800‑210‑0175 for resolution.

CAT 2026 registration deadline and time: what changes today

Registration closes on Tuesday, September 22, at 5:00 pm IST. The deadline was extended from September 15. The notice adds, “under no circumstances, the September 22, 2026 deadline will be extended.” The test is scheduled for Sunday, November 29, in three sessions across about 170 cities.

CAT 2026 fees by category and why it matters

Fees are uniform across programme choices; you pay once for the form. Prefer UPI or net banking for faster reconciliation. Avoid repeated retries within minutes. If a debit occurs without status update, wait, then log a ticket. Keep your receipt and transaction ID handy while calling the helpdesk.

CAT 2026 documents: EWS/OBC‑NCL/PwD validity and formats

Upload valid category certificates in English or Hindi as a single PDF. For Non‑Creamy Layer OBC and Economically Weaker Section, the certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2026. If renewal is pending, upload the official undertaking with acknowledgement proof, as allowed in recent cycles.

CAT 2026 photo and signature specs to avoid rejection

Follow on‑screen limits for images. Use JPEG format under 80 KB for both files. A passport photo of 1200 by 1200 pixels with a plain white background is advised. Sign on white paper in blue or black ink, then scan clearly. Avoid PNG uploads and blurry scans to prevent rejection.

CAT 2026 payment failures, edit window and last‑hour tips

If payment still reads pending after hours, do not reattempt blindly. Wait, refresh later, then raise a grievance and call the helpline. The correction window usually opens a few days after closure for photo, signature and test‑city edits. To dodge rush, apply late night or early morning today.