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New Delhi/Education Desk. A very important update has emerged for the candidates of the Common Admission Test i.e. CAT 2026, which is conducted for admission to Post Graduate Management Programs (MBA/PGP) in the country’s prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and top business schools. As per the official schedule set by the exam organizing institute, the admit card of CAT 2026 will be released on November 4, 2026 on the official website.
Registered candidates will be able to download their hall ticket by visiting the official portal iimcat.ac.in and logging in using their user ID and password. The examination authority has clarified that the admit card will be made available in online mode only and the hall ticket will not be sent to any candidate individually through post or email. The download window of the admit card will remain open till the day of examination i.e. 29th November 2026, but students have been advised to download it in time to avoid server load and last-minute technical glitches.
This year, the computer based examination (CBT Mode) of CAT 2026 will be conducted on 29 November 2026 (Sunday) at the examination centers spread across about 170 identified cities of the country. The examination has been divided into a total of three different shifts (slots), so that fairness and order is maintained in all the shifts.
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Slot 1 (Morning Session): 8:30 am to 10:30 am
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Slot 2 (Afternoon Session): 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
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Slot 3 (Evening Session): 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
The total duration of each session will be 120 minutes (2 hours). Eligible candidates of Disabled (PwD) category will be provided additional time as per rules. Candidates will get the exact information about their allotted slot, reporting time and gate closing time mentioned on their admit card, adherence to which will be mandatory for entry into the examination hall.
Candidates can get their admit card by following these simple steps once the link is activated on 4th November:
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Visit the official website: First of all open the official website of CAT iimcat.ac.in in your browser.
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Select Candidate Login: Click on the link ‘Registered Candidate Login’ or ‘CAT 2026 Admit Card’ present on the homepage.
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Enter credentials: Enter your registered User ID and Password, fill the captcha code and submit.
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Download Admit Card: After login, ‘Admit Card’ tab will appear on the dashboard, click on it and download the admit card in PDF format.
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Keep the printout safe: Take a clear and colored printout of the admit card on A4 size paper and keep two to three extra copies of it safe for future reference.
Immediately after downloading the admit card, candidates should match all the details printed on it with their original application form. In case of any spelling error, it is necessary to contact the helpline immediately. Must check the following details on the admit card:
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Full name, date of birth and category of the candidate (General/OBC/SC/ST/PwD)
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CAT Registration Number and Roll Number
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Passport size photograph and digital signature of the candidate
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Full name, code and detailed address of the allotted examination center
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Exam Session (Slot), Reporting Time and Google Map Link/Location Reference
It is mandatory for the candidates to carry a valid and original government photo ID proof along with the printed copy of the admit card on the day of CAT exam. Any one of Aadhaar Card, e-Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License or Passport will be accepted for identification. Photocopy of ID proof or digital image in mobile will not be valid.
Apart from this, there will be a strict ban on carrying any kind of electronic devices like mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, bags or any kind of jewelery and metal objects inside the examination hall. Candidates are advised to reach the center at least 15 to 30 minutes before the scheduled reporting time so that the biometric verification and security check can be completed smoothly. Mock tests and other important guidelines related to the exam will also be made live on the website with the release of admit card.