CAT 2026 Admit Card: Release Date (6 November), Download Steps, Documents and Exam-Day Checklist

The CAT 2026 admit card is available from 6 November 2026 on iimcat.ac.in, after IIM Indore moved the release from 4 November. Here is how to download it, what it shows, which documents to carry and what to check before 29 November.

Key Takeaways

•       Release date: 6 November 2026, revised from 4 November by IIM Indore.

•       Where: the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in, through the registered candidate login.

•       Exam date: Sunday, 29 November 2026, unchanged, in three slots.

•       Carry: a printed admit card and a valid original photo ID.

•       Check: name, photo, signature, slot, reporting time and test centre as soon as you download it.

When Is the CAT 2026 Admit Card Releasing?

IIM Indore revised the CAT 2026 admit card release date from 4 November to 6 November 2026. The admit card can be downloaded from 6 November until the exam on 29 November 2026. Only the admit card release moved: the CAT 2026 exam is still on Sunday, 29 November 2026.

How Do You Download the CAT 2026 Admit Card?

•       Step 1: Go to iimcat.ac.in.

•       Step 2: Click the registered candidate login.

•       Step 3: Enter your CAT 2026 user ID and password.

•       Step 4: Open the admit card section on your candidate dashboard.

•       Step 5: Download the admit card PDF.

•       Step 6: Check every detail and print a clear copy.

What if you forgot your password?

Use the forgot password option on the login page and reset it through the email sent to your registered email address.

What if the website is slow?

Traffic is heavy in the first hours after an admit card release. Wait a short while, avoid refreshing repeatedly and try again later in the day. The link stays active until the exam, so there is no need to panic.

What Details Are Printed on the CAT 2026 Admit Card?

What Are the CAT 2026 Slot Timings?

Your admit card shows the slot allotted to you. CAT 2026 is a 120-minute computer-based test, so plan your travel to reach the centre by the reporting time printed on your admit card.

What Documents Should You Carry to the CAT 2026 Exam Centre?

•       Printed admit card: a clear printout, since a digital copy on your phone is not a substitute.

•       Valid original photo ID: one of the ID cards listed in the CAT 2026 information bulletin.

What If There Is a Mistake on Your Admit Card?

Contact the CAT helpdesk as early as possible and do not edit or replace anything yourself. The CAT 2026 correction window was open on 5 and 6 October 2026 and covered only the photograph, signature and test city preferences, so the admit card reflects what you submitted. Read our guides on the CAT 2026 test city allocation and the CAT 2026 important dates to understand how your centre and slot are decided.

CAT 2026 Admit Card: Quick-Reference

What Should CAT 2026 Aspirants Do Now?

•       Download early: log in on 6 November, download the admit card and check every detail.

•       Plan your exam day: note your slot, reporting time and centre address, and plan the route and travel in advance.

•       Use the last stretch well: follow our CAT 2026 last 30 days checklist and learn how to analyze CAT mocks.

•       Revise your strategy: read our CAT 2026 last 45 days strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions About the CAT 2026 Admit Card

When will the CAT 2026 admit card be released?

The CAT 2026 admit card is available for download from 6 November 2026 on iimcat.ac.in. IIM Indore revised the release date from 4 November to 6 November 2026. The CAT 2026 exam date has not changed and remains 29 November 2026.

Has the CAT 2026 exam date changed because of the admit card postponement?

No. Only the admit card release date moved, from 4 November to 6 November 2026. CAT 2026 is still on Sunday, 29 November 2026, in three slots.

Where can you download the CAT 2026 admit card?

On the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in. Log in through the registered candidate login with your CAT 2026 user ID and password, open your dashboard and download the admit card PDF.

How do you download the CAT 2026 admit card?

Go to iimcat.ac.in, click the registered candidate login, enter your CAT 2026 user ID and password, open the admit card section on your dashboard, download the PDF and print a clear copy.

What login details do you need for the CAT 2026 admit card?

You need the user ID and password you created when you registered for CAT 2026.

What should you do if you forget your CAT 2026 password?

Use the forgot password option on the login page of iimcat.ac.in and reset your password through the email sent to your registered email address.

Until when can you download the CAT 2026 admit card?

The download window runs from 6 November 2026 until the exam on 29 November 2026. CATKing recommends downloading it in the first few days so you have time to check every detail.

What are the CAT 2026 exam slot timings?

CAT 2026 is held in three slots on 29 November 2026. Slot 1 runs from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Slot 2 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and Slot 3 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Your admit card shows your allotted slot.

What details are printed on the CAT 2026 admit card?

Your name, registration number, photograph, signature, category, test date, test slot, reporting time, and the address of your test centre.

What documents should you carry to the CAT 2026 exam centre?

Carry a printed copy of your CAT 2026 admit card and a valid original photo ID card, as listed in the CAT 2026 information bulletin.

Is a printed copy of the CAT 2026 admit card required?

Yes. Carry a clear printed copy of your admit card to the exam centre. A digital copy on your phone is not a substitute.

What should you do if the photo or signature on your CAT 2026 admit card is unclear?

Contact the CAT helpdesk as early as possible and do not edit or replace the photo yourself. The CAT 2026 correction window was open on 5 and 6 October 2026 and covered only the photograph, signature and test city preferences.

What if the CAT 2026 admit card website is slow or not loading?

Traffic is heavy in the first hours after any admit card release. Wait a short while and try again, avoid refreshing repeatedly, and download it later in the day or the next day. The link stays active until the exam.

Who conducts CAT 2026 and what is the exam format?

IIM Indore conducts CAT 2026 on Sunday, 29 November 2026. It is a 120-minute computer-based test held in three slots.

What should you check on the CAT 2026 admit card after downloading it?

Check your name, photograph, signature, category, test date, slot, reporting time and test centre address. If anything is wrong, contact the CAT helpdesk straight away.