CAT 2026 Admit Card Release Moved to 6 November; Exam on 29 November
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IIM Indore has moved the CAT 2026 admit card release to 6 November 2026. The computer-based exam is on 29 November in three sessions.
At a glance
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore |
|---|---|
| Status | Admit card on 6 November |
| Conducted by | IIM Indore |
| Mode | Computer-based test |
| Sessions | 8:30-10:30 am, 12:30-2:30 pm, 4:30-6:30 pm |
| Website | iimcat.ac.in |
Important dates
| Admit card release | 6 November 2026 (moved from 4 November) |
|---|---|
| CAT 2026 | 29 November 2026 |
Details
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 is conducted by IIM Indore. The admit card release, earlier planned for 4 November, was reported as moved to 6 November 2026 on iimcat.ac.in. The exam is on 29 November 2026 as a computer-based test in three sessions: 8:30 to 10:30 am, 12:30 to 2:30 pm and 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
Log in to the candidate dashboard with your CAT ID and password to download the card. It shows your name, test date and session, centre, and reporting and gate-closing times. Print the admit card on A4 paper and carry it with a valid photo ID, because a digital copy is not accepted.
Sources disagree on the exact release time, so keep checking the official site and report any error in your card quickly.
How to apply
- Go to iimcat.ac.in and open the candidate login.
- Enter your CAT ID and password.
- Open the admit card link on your dashboard and download it.
- Check your name, session, centre and timings.
- Print it on A4 paper and carry it with a photo ID.
Frequently asked questions
When will the CAT 2026 admit card be released?
On 6 November 2026, moved from the earlier 4 November date, according to reports. Check iimcat.ac.in.
When is CAT 2026?
On 29 November 2026 in three sessions.
Which IIM conducts CAT 2026?
IIM Indore.
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