The CAT 2026 admit card is not out yet, but the countdown has begun. IIM Indore is conducting the exam on Sunday, November 29, 2026, and the hall ticket is expected to go live on iimcat.ac.in around November 4, according to education portals. That date is not yet confirmed on the official website pages we could access, so treat it as expected. Here is what to prepare now and how to download your hall ticket the moment it is released.

CAT 2026 Admit Card LIVE Updates

  • Oct 23, 2026, 2:50 PM IST: Admit card not released. No official notice with a release time was found.
  • Expected: November 4, 2026, per media reports. Official confirmation awaited.
  • Registration closed on September 22, 2026, 5:00 PM, after an extension from September 15, as reported.
  • The correction window was reported as October 5 to 6, 2026.
  • This page will be updated when IIM Indore publishes the admit card notice.

Important Dates: Confirmed vs Expected

EventDateStatus
Registration openedAugust 3, 2026Reported
Registration closedSeptember 22, 2026, 5:00 PMReported
Admit card releaseNovember 4, 2026Expected; time not announced
CAT 2026 examNovember 29, 2026Confirmed in reports
Answer keyDecember 3, 2026Expected
ResultDecember 23, 2026Expected

CAT 2026 Exam Timing: Three Slots

Reported slot timings are given below. They are marked expected, and your admit card shows your own slot, reporting time and gate-closing time.

SlotExam timeReporting timeGate closes
Slot 18:30 AM to 10:30 AM7:00 AM8:15 AM
Slot 212:30 PM to 2:30 PM11:00 AM12:15 PM
Slot 34:30 PM to 6:30 PM3:00 PM3:15 PM

Where to Download and Login Details

The admit card will be available on the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in. Reports say you log in with your CAT ID (or registered email) and password; confirm the exact fields on the login page. The login page and official notice will give the exact steps.

How to Download the CAT Hall Ticket

  1. Open iimcat.ac.in.
  2. Click the CAT 2026 admit card or candidate login link.
  3. Enter your login credentials.
  4. Check your slot, centre and personal details.
  5. Download the PDF and print at least two copies.

If you forget your password, use the reset option on the login page. If it fails, contact the CAT helpdesk.

Details on the Admit Card

  • Candidate name, CAT ID and photograph
  • Exam date, slot and reporting time
  • Test centre name and address
  • Exam-day instructions

Error on the Admit Card or Cannot Download

  • Contact the CAT helpdesk immediately; do not wait for exam day.
  • Reported helpdesk email: cat2026_helpdesk@iimidr.ac.in; helpline: 1-800-210-0175. Verify these on the official site.
  • Try a different browser, clear cache and retry after some time.
  • Centre change after the admit card is released is not confirmed by any official source seen.

Documents to Carry on Exam Day

  • Printed CAT 2026 admit card
  • Valid government photo ID (such as Aadhaar, driving licence or PAN card, as reported)
  • Follow the admit card instructions on other items, as rules on stationery and electronics are not covered here.

Category-Wise Cutoff

There is no CAT admit card cutoff. Percentile cutoffs are set by each IIM and B-school after the result, and CAT 2026 cutoffs are not announced.

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