CAT Admit Card 2026 Expected on November 4; Exam Scheduled for November 29
The CAT 2026 admit card is scheduled to become available on November 4, according to the examination schedule reported for this year. Registered candidates should download it from the official CAT website and check their test date, session and examination-centre details as soon as the download window opens.
The Common Admission Test will be held on November 29, 2026. The admit card is required to enter the examination centre. Keep your CAT login details ready and use the official portal to access the hall ticket. If the admit card is not visible immediately on November 4, check the portal again later and follow any update posted there.
CAT 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit card download begins | November 4, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 examination | November 29, 2026 |
How to Download the Admit Card
- Visit the official CAT website: https://iimcat.ac.in/
- Open the CAT 2026 candidate login page.
- Sign in using the credentials associated with your application.
- Select the admit-card download option and save the PDF.
- Print a clear copy and keep it with your exam-day documents.
Use a device with a stable internet connection and check that the saved file opens correctly. Avoid relying on screenshots or unofficial download pages. If you have forgotten your password, use the recovery option on the official login page.
Details to Check on the Hall Ticket
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Candidate information | Name, registration number and photograph |
| Test schedule | Exam date, session and reporting instructions |
| Test centre | Full address and centre details |
| Exam instructions | Permitted documents and items, entry rules and other directions |
If any detail appears incorrect or the PDF is unreadable, contact the CAT help desk using the contact information published on the official CAT website. Keep your registration details available when raising a query. Do not wait until exam day to report an error.
What Candidates Should Do Now
Before the admit-card window opens, confirm that you can access the email address and phone number used during registration. Once downloaded, read every instruction printed on the hall ticket and plan your journey to the centre using the address shown there. Centre, reporting-time and session information should be taken from your own admit card; do not assume they are the same for every candidate.
CAT 2026 scores are used in admission processes for participating IIMs and other institutions. Each institute may apply its own shortlisting and selection criteria, so candidates should also consult the relevant institute’s official College Admissions pages after the examination.
Important Links
CAT official website: https://iimcat.ac.in/
IIM Indore official website: https://www.iimidr.ac.in/
