The CAT 2026 result is expected to be declared in the First week of January, 2027 on the official CAT website. Candidates can download their scorecards by logging in with their User ID and Password. The scorecard will display both the sectional and overall scaled scores and percentiles, which are used by IIMs and other participating B-schools for shortlisting candidates.

CAT 2026 Result Date

Note: The result date will be updated once the conducting IIM announces the official CAT 2026 schedule.

How to Check CAT 2026 Result?

Candidates can access their CAT 2026 result online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official CAT website.
2. Click on the ‘CAT 2026 Scorecard’ link.
3. Log in using your User ID and Password.
4. Your CAT 2026 scorecard will appear on the screen.
5. Download and save the scorecard for future admission rounds.

Details Mentioned on the CAT 2026 Scorecard

The CAT scorecard contains the following information:

• Candidate’s Name
• CAT Registration Number/User ID
• Category
• Date of Birth
• Photograph
• Test Date and Session
• Section-wise Scaled Scores
• Overall Scaled Score
• Section-wise Percentiles
• Overall Percentile

Candidates should carefully verify all the details on the scorecard. In case of any discrepancy, they should contact the CAT helpdesk immediately.

CAT 2026 Score Validity

The CAT 2026 result is expected to be announced in the first week of January 2027. Candidates will be able to download their CAT 2026 scorecards from the official CAT website using their login credentials. In addition, candidates may also receive an SMS notification regarding the declaration of the results.

The CAT 2026 score will remain valid until December 31, 2027, and the scorecard will be available for download from the official website during this validity period. After the validity expires, no requests regarding the issuance or retrieval of the CAT 2026 scorecard will be entertained.

What Happens After the CAT 2026 Result?

After the declaration of the CAT result, participating institutes begin their admission process. The next stages generally include:

• Release of institute-wise shortlist
• Personal Interview (PI) calls
• Written Ability Test (WAT), where applicable
• Group Discussion (GD), if conducted by the institute
• Final merit list based on CAT score, academic profile, work experience, diversity, and interview performance

Each institute follows its own selection criteria and admission process.

CAT 2026 Result: Key Points

• Results will be available only in online mode.
• No hard copy of the scorecard will be sent by post.
• Download and keep multiple copies of the scorecard for the admission process.
• Meeting the CAT percentile cutoff does not guarantee admission, as institutes also consider factors such as academics, work experience, diversity, and performance in the interview rounds.