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CAT 2026 admit card download

4 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26

Abhishek Dhawan
Updated on Nov 4, 2026 00:00 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Deputy Manager - MBA & BBA Content

CAT admit card 2026 will release today, November 4. As per the CAT 2026 information bulletin, candidates will be able to download admit card until the CAT exam date 2026 (November 29). All candidates appearing for the exam will have to carry their CAT admit card on the exam day. IIM Indore, the conducting institute for Common Admission Test, will release CAT 2026 admit card on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. Candidates need to login using their User ID and password. Check complete information on the IIM CAT admit card 2026, including how to download, release date, time, details mentioned, and more.

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Table of contents
  • CAT Admit Card Highlights 2026
  • CAT 2026 Admit Card Release Date
  • How to Download CAT Admit Card 2026?
  • Details Mentioned on 2026 CAT Admit Card
  • Problems in Downloading CAT Admit Card 2026
  • Resolving Discrepancies in CAT Admit Card
  • CAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
  • FAQs on CAT Admit Card
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CAT Admit Card Highlights 2026

Check the table below for an overview of the CAT 2026 admit card:

Field

Details

Exam

Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026

Conducting institute

IIM Indore

Admit card status

Not Released

Release date

4 November 2026

Release time

Not announced

Download window

From release until exam day, 29 November 2026

Download mode

Online only, by candidate login

Login credentials

CAT user ID and password

Official website

iimcat.ac.in

Exam date

29 November 2026, three sessions

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CAT 2026 Admit Card Release Date

Check the table below for past trends of CAT hall ticket release date and time

CAT Exam Year Download Date Admit Card Release Time
2024 November 5 Official time notified was after 4 PM; admit card was released around 6:30 PM
2025 Reported as November 5; extended to November 12  was released around 12:05 PM
2026 Scheduled Pending

NOTE: In case of change in the CAT admit card release date, official website (iimcat.ac.in) will be updated, followed by a change in the above timeline.

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How to Download CAT Admit Card 2026?

Candidates are advised to download CAT admit card as soon as it is released on the official website. Check the space below for official link, login credentials, and steps to download admit card of CAT exam 2026.

CAT Admit Card 2026 Official Link and Login Credentials

Candidates are allowed to download the CAT hall ticket using the official login dashboard only. The registered candidate login for admit card download is the same as the one used for filling the form and completing the form correction.

NOTE: The CAT official link for downloading admit card mentioned above will host the document as per the scheduled date. Candidates must only use the official link (available at iimcat.ac.in) to download admit card of CAT 2026 exam.

Steps to Download CAT Admit Card 2026

The step-wise process to download CAT admit card is as follows:

  1. Visit the official CAT 2026 website - iimcat.ac.in
  2. Click on 'Login' button 
  3. Enter User ID and password
  4. Click on 'admit card'
  5. Click on download and save the admit card on desktop
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Details Mentioned on 2026 CAT Admit Card

Candidates find several details on CAT admit card. All details must be cross checked from personal documents, and information bulletin before downloading. Know what the CAT admit card shows below:

Candidate and Photograph Details to Verify

Field What to Check
Name Check for spelling mistakes
Application number/ User ID Cross-check if it matches with the application form 
Photograph Check for a blurry/distorted image
Signature Check if the signature matches the one submitted
Date of birth Should match with the official records 
PwD Status Should match the submitted records during registration
Emergency contact Should be the same as that provided during registration

Exam Centre, Slot and Reporting Time

IIM Indore allocates the CAT exam centre based on the test city preferences marked by the candidate during registration. Candidates find the following information on the IIM CAT admit card:

  • Exam Centre: Test city, and complete centre address
  • Exam Timings: Test start and end time, along with the session name
  • Reporting Time: Each exam slot has a dedicated reporting time as well as the gate closing time.

Candidates find the allotted test centre, exam slot as well as the reporting time in the CAT admit card. The exam timings in the admit card must match the slot time as per the CAT exam pattern.

Candidates must note that the start time of the exam does not mean the reporting time. IIM Indore specifies the test time, reporting time at the test centre, as well as the gate closing time.

What to Carry to CAT 2026 Exam Centre

Candidates need to carry the CAT admit card to the test centre. Along with the hard copy of CAT hall ticket, candidates must carry a photo ID proof.

Printing CAT Admit Card 2026

Candidates are required to print the CAT admit card to carry a hard copy on the exam day. As per the admit card instructions, candidates need to print all pages of admit card on an A4 size paper using a laser printer. CAT admit card will be verified on the exam day with the official records.

CAT 2026 admit card will already have the candidate's photograph and signature, as uploaded during the registration process. Candidates are also required to affix the photograph they had uploaded during registration, as well as sign the admit card in the specified space.

NOTE: The admit card will have to be signed in front of the invigilator on the test day.

Carrying Photo ID Proof to CAT Test Centre

Candidates need to carry a photo ID proof along with the CAT admit card 2026. The name and personal details of the candidate on the admit card must match the photo ID proof. Candidates need to carry any of the following photo ID proofs on the CAT exam day:

  • PAN Card
  • Driving License
  • Voter ID Card
  • Passport
  • Aadhaar Card (with photograph)
  • E-Aadhaar
  • Ration Card
  • Identification Affidavit along with the admit card

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Problems in Downloading CAT Admit Card 2026

On the first day of admit card release, candidates often face login issues. It usually happens due to high web traffic on IIMCAT website or incorrect password. Check below problems that occur in downloading the admit card and how to resolve them.

Problem

Solution

Technical issue in the official website

IIM CAT 2026 website may face technical glitches due to heavy traffic on the first day of admit card release. In such a case, do not continuously try to log in. Log out and visit the website after some time to download your CAT admit card 2026. But make sure you have downloaded the admit card at least a week before the exam date. 

Slow internet speed

Check the internet speed of your system. If it is slow, switch to a faster internet connection to download your CAT admit card. Or wait for your internet connection to get back to normal.

Wrong password or login credentials

In case you have forgotten the login credentials, you must use the ‘forgot password’ option given on the IIMCAT website and change the password and use it for downloading the hall ticket.

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Resolving Discrepancies in CAT Admit Card

Candidates may come across discrepancies in the CAT admit card. In case of any errors in the hall ticket of CAT exam, candidates are required to report the issues at IIM Indore grievance dashboard. Candidates can also call IIM CAT helpdesk to raise the concerns. Since the CAT admit card is verified on the exam day, candidates must ensure all details in the admit card are without errors. 

How to Correct Errors in CAT Admit Card 2026?

In case, any candidate found an error in their CAT 2026 admit card, they could contact the exam authority to get it corrected. Given below are the contact details:

CAT helpline: +91 7312439402

Email at cat2026_helpdesk@iimidr.ac.in

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CAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

CAT admit card 2026 will contain all the important guidelines for the exam day. Shiksha has listed below some key CAT exam day instructions and guidelines that the candidate must follow at the test centre and during the exam:

  • Reach the CAT exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned in their admit card.
  • Carry only IIM CAT admit card and photo ID card to the exam centre
  • Use the Reference Number printed on their admit card to identify the door/wing/lab at the test venue
  • Don't sign the CAT admit card beforehand. It is to be signed only inside the exam hall in front of the invigilator

  • Affix photo on the admit card printouts. The photo should be same as uploaded in the CAT 2026 application form

  • Do not carry mobile phone, calculator, iPad or any other gadgets to the centre

  • Do not carry bags or luggage to the CAT 2026 exam centre as there will be no provision of bag deposit.

  • Submit the writing pad and pen provided by the authorities for rough work before leaving the test hall.
  • Write name and registration number on the writing pad.
  • Leave the invigilator's copy of their CAT admit card 2026 in the examination hall

CAT 2026 Dress Code for Male and Female

Check dress code for CAT 2026 exam day below:

  • Candidates are advised to wear simple outfits without pockets.
  • Jackets, hoodie, coats, cardigans with pocket, caps and headgear will not be allowed.
  • Jewellery that contains metal, clothes with pockets, jackets and footwear are prohibited inside the exam hall.

  • Candidates with metal implants, pacemakers, etc. in their body will be required to bring a medical certificate of the same.

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FAQs on CAT Admit Card

Find some frequently asked questions related to CAT admit card:

Q:   What if I lose or damage my printed CAT 2026 admit card?
A: 

Candidates can log back into the official CAT portal using your registered User ID and password to download the PDF again. The download link remains active until the exam day. Candidates are allowed to download a fresh copy whenever needed

Q:   What should I do if there is an error or discrepancy on my CAT admit card?
A: 

In case of mistakes in the fields mentioned on the CAT admit card, candidates must contact the official CAT helpdesk via email or phone to get it rectified before the exam date.

Q:   When will the CAT 2026 admit card be released?
A: 

CAT exam admit card will be released on November 4. Candidates will be able to download the CAT 2026 admit card online.

Q:   Can I download the CAT admit card on my mobile phone?
A: 

Yes, you can download the PDF on your smartphone. However, it is better to use a laptop or desktop computer to prevent any layout errors and to ensure you can print a clean copy easily.

Q:   Can I change my CAT 2026 exam centre or slot after downloading the admit card?
A: 

No. The examination authorities do not accept any requests to change the allotted exam venue, test city, or timing slot. The details printed on your CAT admit card are final.

Q:   What details should I verify on my CAT admit card after downloading?
A: 

Candidates must carefully check their full name registration number photograph signature exam date shift timings allotted test centre address and PwD/DA status (if applicable).  Any discrepancies should be immediately reported to the CAT helpdesk.

Q:   Is the CAT 2026 admit card released separately for each slot or city?
A: 

No. The CAT 2026 admit card release date remains the same irrespective of the slot. It is not split or delayed based on assigned slot or exam city.

Q:   Do I need the CAT 2026 admit card after the exam, for WAT-PI or admission?
A: 

Yes. Candidates must preserve their admit card safely. It is a mandatory document required for identity verification during the Writing Ability Test (WAT), Personal Interview (PI) rounds, and final admission stages at the institutes.

Q:   Can CAT admit card be obtained offline?
A: 

No, the Common Admission Test (CAT) admit card cannot be obtained offline. Candidates have to download CAT 2026 admit card from the official website.

Q:   What login credentials are required to access the CAT admit card?
A: 

Candidates need to log in using their CAT User ID and Password to download CAT admit card. These login credentials are generated at the time of registration.

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