CAT 2026 Registrations Close at 2.84 Lakh, Slight Dip from Previous Year
The Indian Institute of Management Indore has closed registrations for CAT 2026 with 2.84 lakh candidates, a slight decrease from last year's 2.95 lakh. The exam, conducted in three sessions on November 29, 2026, is used for admission to postgraduate management programs at IIMs and other business schools. Registration numbers have remained above two lakh in recent years, with previous counts ranging from 2.31 lakh in 2021 to around 3.3 lakh in 2023 and 2024. Admit cards will be available from November 4.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: timesnow, thetelegraph, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 8 Oct, 05:50 am. Other outlets followed.