CAT Admit Card 2026: Release Date, Download Link & Steps

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• The CAT 2026 Admit Card will be available for download on 4 November 2026 on the official website. Candidates can then download their hall ticket using their registered ID and password.

IIM CAT 2026 admit card will be available on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. IIM Indore will release the IIM CAT Exam Admit Card 2026. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can download their admit cards using their login credentials on 4 November 2026. The CAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on 29 November 2026, and it serves as the gateway to India’s top IIMs and other premier B-schools.

Candidates have to follow the steps for downloading IIM CAT hall ticket PDF. They have to visit the official website that is iimcat.ac.in and select the IIM CAT hall ticket PDF link. Candidates have to enter their login credentials, then their login ID and Password. The IIM CAT hall ticket will appear on the screen to be downloaded, after which candidates need to save the CAT hall ticket PDF and then take a printout. Candidates who have completed the CAT 2026 application process will receive their CAT admit card 2026. The CAT exam for MBA admission for 2026 is conducted and other management program admissions which are offered by IIMs and non-IIMs accepting valid CAT scores.

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• CAT Exam Preparation 2026
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CAT Exam Admit Card 2026: Important Dates

The important dates related to the CAT Exam Admit Card for 2026 are given below:

Check: CAT Exam Date 2026

CAT Exam Admit Card 2026: Quick Highlights

The quick highlights for the Admit Card for CAT Exam 2026 are provided below for the CAT aspirants.

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• CAT Syllabus 2026 (Download PDF)
• CAT Previous Year Papers
• Top Colleges Accepting CAT 2026 Scores Across India

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CAT Exam Admit Card 2026: Key Points

CAT aspirants are required to produce the CAT 2026 admit card for verification at the time of the test. If candidates do not bring the admit card, they will not be allowed to take the CAT exam. They must follow the steps below:

• Candidates successfully submitting their CAT application form can download the CAT 2026 hall ticket through the use of the needed CAT login credentials.
• CAT admit card 2026 is available online only at iimcat.ac.in and is not sent through post.
• On exam day, candidates must carry an original and relevant photo identification proof which is issued by the government with the CAT admit card.
• Candidates must print all pages of the CAT exam admit card on A4-size paper through a laser printer. The admit card is relevant only if the mentioned details, like the photo and signature images, are printed legibly.
• Candidates must download the IIM CAT admit card 2026 as soon as possible and not wait till the last date to download the CAT admit card.
• Candidates need to affix a photo on the printed admit card, which is the same as uploaded in the CAT registration form, and sign in the invigilator’s presence on CAT exam date 2026.

CAT Exam Timings 2026

CAT 2026 exam will be carried out for 2 hours for each session. The slots of the exam will be allotted to candidates depending on a first-come, first-served basis (application submission). Applicants have to report to their test centres according to the time provided below:

Read More: CAT 2026 Exam Details

How to Download CAT Admit Card 2026?

The steps are mentioned below for downloading the IIM CAT admit card 2026.

• Step 1: Visit iimcat.ac.in, which is the official website.
• Step 2: Find and visit the link for “Registered Candidate Login”.
• Step 3: Enter your CAT User ID as well as your Password as the needed login credentials.
• Step 4: The IIM CAT admit card download link will be shown on the dashboard; then click on the link to start the download.
• Step 5: Save the CAT admit card (downloaded file) and then take a printout.

The name, date of birth, roll number, shift timings, exam date, address of the exam center of the candidates, and their other details will be present in the IIM CAT hall ticket 2026.

CAT 2026 has been fixed on 29 November for admission to different management programmes of IIMs. The CAT 2025 was conducted in the centers spread across 170 cities in 3 sessions by IIM Kozhikode.

CAT 2026 Paper Pattern

3 sections are present for CAT 2026, which are:

• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
• Quantitative Ability (QA)

The whole duration of the exam is 120 minutes, in which every section has been allotted 40 minutes. Candidates cannot switch between the sections at the time of the exam.

To know details regarding IIM CAT 2026, candidates have to visit iimcat.ac.in.

Check: CAT Exam Pattern 2026  

Is CAT Admit Card out for 2026?

IIM Indore will release the CAT Exam Admit Card 2026 on 4 November 2026 on the official website of CAT (iimcat.ac.in). The CAT Admit Card is also known as the CAT Hall Ticket 2026, which is a compulsory document needed for entry into the CAT test center.

The CAT 2026 exam will be on 29 November 2026 across 170 cities in 3 separate slots (sessions).

What is a CAT Admit Card?

The CAT Exam’s passport is a CAT admit card as it is very important to be carried during the exam, because if any candidate does not carry their CAT admit card, they will not be allowed in entering the CAT exam centre on the CAT exam day. A hard copy of the CAT admit card 2026, with photo, must be carried by the candidates to the CAT exam center, or else they will not be allowed in entering the test center. The release mode of the CAT 2026 admit card is online. Recommended browsers are Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox. 

What are the CAT help desk contact numbers?

The details of CAT help desk contact numbers are provided below.

CAT Helpdesk email: cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in

CAT help line: 1800-210-8720 (Toll-Free)

CAT 2026 Admit Card 2026: Details Mentioned

The information present in the CAT Admit Card 2026 is given below.

• Candidate’s name
• Application number/Roll number
• Reporting time for exams 
• Date of Birth
• Candidate category
• CAT exam date and test day
• CAT exam slot as well as test time
• PwD status
• CAT test city
• Space to affix candidate’s photo and signature
• Emergency contact
• Candidate's photograph along with signature
• Gate closing time of the centre
• Google Maps link of CAT exam centre
• Exam centre name as well as address
• Instructions for the candidates

Check: CAT Previous Year Papers (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018): Download PDFs with Solutions

CAT Exam Admit Card 2026: Important Documents

Aspirants can carry any 1 of the following photo IDs that are original with CAT 2026 admit card to the test centre for the verification purposes:

• Driving License
• Voter ID
• PAN card
• E-Aadhaar or a physical copy of the Aadhaar Card
• Identification Affidavit and Admit Card
• Passport
• Ration Card

Note: The photo identification proof must not be smudged or damaged.

Check: CAT documents required

CAT Exam Admit Card 2026: Important Note

The official website of CAT is iimcat.ac.in, as it is advertised in various newspapers, and no other website is there for CAT. Candidates must make sure of the following:

• Candidates must always verify the URL and make sure it is the official website of CAT.
• Candidates must be cautious of unsecured websites that ask for personal information or payment.
• Candidates must report any suspicious activity to the CAT help desk.

Read More: CAT exam day tips

CAT Exam Admit Card 2026: Errors to Check

The errors that must be checked by CAT aspirants during CAT exam admit card 2026.

• Candidate name must be the same as that provided in CAT exam form 2026.
• Date of birth must be the same as provided in the CAT application and official documents.
• CAT registration number 2026, which is mentioned on the admit card must be the same as the CAT user ID.
• The photo and signature of the candidate should be on the admit card.
• Caste category and PwD status should be specified correctly.
• CAT test city as well as the centre address, must be there, with a Google map link that leads to the exact location of the test centre. CAT exam centre should be one of the options which is mentioned by the candidate in the application form.

CAT Exam Admit Card 2026: Common Problems with Download

Candidates can face any issues while downloading the CAT exam admit card as given below:

• If any candidate forgets the credentials, the candidate can click on ‘Forgot Password’ and follow the process of changing the password and downloading the CAT 2026 admit card.
• To make sure that no issues are faced while downloading the CAT admit card, candidates must switch to a quicker internet connection.
• It is common for candidates to experience technical glitches because of heavy traffic on the official CAT website on the release day of the CAT 2026 admit card. In this regard, they should not panic and can log in after a while.

CAT Exam Admit Card 2026: How to Rectify Errors

If CAT 2026 admit card details are missing or incorrect, the candidates can reach out to the exam helpline of CAT. The candidate helpdesk of CAT is available on call from Monday to Saturday (9 AM to 6 PM). The helpdesk is closed on national or public holidays and on Sundays.

• CAT helpline desk number: 1800-210-8720 (Toll-Free)
• CAT helpline email ID: cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in

CAT Exam Admit Card 2026: FAQs

Ques: Can I join an MBA without a CAT?

Ans: Yes, candidates can join an MBA course without taking the CAT exam, as the CAT exam is compulsory only for Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and small number of particular affiliate schools. Over 90% of MBA seats in India are filled with the help of alternative entrance exams, direct admissions, or merit-based processes.

Ques: How can I correct the errors in my CAT Admit Card?

Ans: Candidates must contact the help desk of CAT on phone 1800-2108-720 (Toll-Free) or e-mail (cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in). Candidates must mention their CAT registration number along with other details in correspondence.

Ques: What to do if the CAT admit card download window fails to load?

Ans: This happens because of a weak internet connection, cache issues, an outdated browser, etc. Applicants have to use a high-speed internet connection as well as updated browsers such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox for downloading the CAT admit card 2026. They need to clear the browser history and cache before they start to download.

Ques: How to take the CAT exam?

Ans: For taking the Common Admission Test (CAT), candidates have to register and apply online with the help of the official CAT website, which is iimcat.ac.in. Candidates have to complete the application form, upload the needed documents, pay the registration fee, and submit it before the deadline.

Ques: What is the meaning of the reference number provided in CAT 2026 admit card and its purpose?

Ans: The main purpose of the reference number is to assist candidates in knowing the floor, wing or laboratory at the test center so that the candidates can easily identify the system of the test and after the exam, the reference number is not utilized.