Entrance Exams 2026

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2026 calendar

Exam calendar at a glance

Sorted the way an admission year actually runs — registration first, results last.

Exam	Level	Application	Exam date	Result	Colleges
CAT 2026Common Admission Test	National	01 Aug – 20 Sep 2026	29 Nov 2026	21 Dec 2026	1,240
GMAT Focus 2026Graduate Management Admission Test	International	Open all year	On-demand slots	3–5 days after test	2,400

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