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

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.
Can I download the CAT admit card on my mobile phone?
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.
Can I download the CAT admit card on my mobile phone?
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.
What if I lose or damage my printed CAT 2026 admit card?
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
Is the CAT 2026 admit card released separately for each slot or city?
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.
Yes, one can join an IIM without taking the CAT exam, but this alternative route depends entirely on the type of programme. CAT exam remains mandatory for the flagship two-year full-time MBA (PGP/PGDM) programs. However, some courses may not need a valid CAT score for IIM admission.
Getting a 99 percentile in the CAT exam is usually considered difficult, as it places you in the top 1 per cent of roughly 2.5 to 3 Lacs test-takers.
A raw score or scaled score of 72 in the CAT exam is generally considered a good score. Candidates with 72 score are usually placed in the 90th to 95th percentile range.
IIT-JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) is generally considered harder in terms of raw subject knowledge. While the CAT exam is more unpredictable and competitive regarding speed as well as strategy.
IIT-JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) is generally considered harder in terms of raw subject knowledge. While the CAT exam is more unpredictable and competitive regarding speed as well as strategy.