CAT 2026 Result
When CAT 2026 result is declared, how to check it, and what to do next.
CAT Exam Date November 29, 2026 tentative Result Declaration Last week December 2026 / Early January 2027 tentative Tentative dates are expected dates. Only the official notice is final.
- Open iimcat.ac.in and go to the candidate login.
- Sign in with the same user ID and password you used for registration.
- Open the result or scorecard link when it is live. You will see section-wise and overall scores with a percentile.
- Download the scorecard and keep a few copies. Colleges ask for it during admission.
IIMs and other business schools then shortlist on CAT percentile and their own criteria, followed by the written ability test, group discussion and personal interview rounds.
Compare your score with the cutoffs of the colleges you like, and keep a safe, a target and a stretch college on your list.
When will the CAT 2026 result be declared?
The expected date on our records is Last week December 2026 / Early January 2027 (tentative). The exam body confirms it on the official site.
How do I check my result?
Log in on the official site, iimcat.ac.in, with your registration user ID and password, and open the result or scorecard link.
What does the scorecard show?
You see section-wise and overall scores with a percentile. The exact format is decided by the exam body.
What happens after the result?
IIMs and other business schools then shortlist on CAT percentile and their own criteria, followed by the written ability test, group discussion and personal interview rounds.
Where can I see cutoffs and target colleges?
On our CAT page we show targets and cutoffs. Colleges also publish their own cutoffs every year, so check each college’s official admission page.
How long is the scorecard valid?
Validity is fixed by the exam body and the colleges. Check the official site and the college’s admission notice for the current rule.
Does Cetking declare the CAT result?
Cetking does not issue or conduct it: CAT is conducted by one of the IIMs (the conducting IIM changes every year). Cetking prepares students for it.
Official site: iimcat.ac.in · Common Admission Test (CAT) is conducted by one of the IIMs (the conducting IIM changes every year).
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