CAT Admit Card 2026 out: Hall Ticket Expected on 6 November, Exam on 29 November

CAT 2026 Admit Card – Release Date Revised to 6 November 2026 (Overview)

Quick Highlights — What CAT Candidates Must Know

• IIM Indore has postponed the admit card from 4 November to 6 November 2026
• The exam date is not changed. CAT 2026 is still on 29 November 2026
• The official CAT mock test will also be available from 6 November
• Download will be possible from 6 Nov to 29 Nov — do not wait for the last days
• You need your CAT User ID and password. Keep them ready now
• Carry a printed admit card and original photo ID on exam day
• There are 3 slots (morning, afternoon, evening). Your slot and centre will be printed on the admit card
• Mobile phones, smartwatches and personal calculators are not allowed in the exam hall

Important Dates

Direct Link to Download CAT 2026 Admit Card

How to Download CAT 2026 Admit Card — Step by Step

1. Open the official CAT website iimcat.ac.in
2. Click Registered Candidate Login
3. Enter your CAT 2026 User ID and password
4. Complete the captcha or any extra verification asked
5. Open your candidate dashboard
6. Click CAT 2026 Admit Card
7. Check your name, centre, date and slot
8. Download the PDF and take at least two clear printouts

Forgot User ID or Password? Simple Help

• Your User ID is usually sent to your registered email and mobile at the time of registration — search your inbox and SMS
• Use the forgot password option on the login page if it is shown
• Do not create a new registration — it is not allowed after the window is closed
• If nothing works, write to cat2026_helpdesk@iimidr.ac.in or call 1800-210-0175 in working hours, with your full name and registered email

Details on the CAT Admit Card

• Candidate’s name and registration number
• Date of birth, category and PwD status (as printed in earlier years)
• Exam date and slot
• Reporting time and gate closing time
• Exam city and centre address
• Photograph and signature
• Exam day instructions

Check These Carefully After Download

• Name and photo match your photo ID
• Date, slot, reporting time and centre address
• PwD / scribe / accommodation details (if you took them)
• If anything is wrong, write to the helpdesk immediately

CAT 2026 Exam Slot Timings & Reporting Time

Exam Day Rules & Instructions

• Carry a clear printed copy of the admit card
• Carry the original photo ID mentioned in the instructions
• Reach the centre before the gate closing time
• Follow all identity checking steps
• Not allowed: mobile phones, smartwatches, personal calculators and other electronic devices
• Use only the facilities and material given at the centre
• Candidates with approved accommodations should follow the special instructions on their admit card

Official CAT Mock Test — Do This on 6 November

• The official mock test will be live from 6 November 2026 along with the admit card
• Take it on the same interface that you will see in the real exam
• Learn how to move between questions, mark for review and use the on-screen calculator (if provided)
• Do it on a laptop or desktop if possible, to feel the real test
• Finish in two hours, with the time limit for each section

CAT 2026 Exam Pattern — Basics

Last 3 Weeks Strategy — Simple Plan

• Week 1: Take the official mock + 2 full mocks. Note weak sections
• Week 2: Fix weak topics. Practise one RC set and one DILR set daily
• Week 3: Take 1 mock every 2 days and review each one for 2 hours
• Last 3 days: Revise formulas and shortcuts. Do not start new topics
• Practise time limit per section (40 minutes) in every mock
• Sleep on time and eat light on exam day

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Believing fake news that the admit card is out before 6 November
• Forgetting User ID or password
• Not printing the admit card or carrying wrong photo ID
• Not checking the slot, centre and reporting time
• Reaching the centre late
• Skipping the official mock test
• Carrying a phone, watch or calculator to the centre

After the Exam — What Next?

• The response sheet and answer key are usually released a few days after the exam on iimcat.ac.in
• CAT scorecard and percentile come out in the following weeks (in past years, early in the next year)
• Then IIMs and other institutes call shortlisted candidates for WAT / PI and other selection steps

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q1. Is the CAT 2026 admit card out?
  Not yet. IIM Indore postponed it from 4 November to 6 November 2026.
• Q2. What is the new release date?
  6 November 2026. A media report says 10:00 AM.
• Q3. Has the CAT exam date changed?
  No. CAT 2026 is still on 29 November 2026.
• Q4. How can I download the admit card?
  Log in at iimcat.ac.in with your CAT User ID and password.
• Q5. Till when can I download it?
  Till 29 November 2026.
• Q6. When is the official mock test?
  From 6 November 2026.
• Q7. How many slots are there?
  Three slots: morning, afternoon and evening, 2 hours each.
• Q8. Where will I see my centre and slot?
  On your admit card.
• Q9. What should I carry to the exam?
  Printed admit card and original photo ID.
• Q10. What is not allowed in the exam hall?
  Mobile phones, smartwatches and personal calculators.
• Q11. Who do I contact for admit card problems?
  Write to cat2026_helpdesk@iimidr.ac.in or call 1800-210-0175.
• Q12. Is this a job notification?
  No. CAT is an entrance exam for MBA / management programmes.

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