CAT 2026 Admit Card to Release on 4 November; Exam on 29 November in Three Sessions
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The CAT 2026 admit card is scheduled to be available from 4 November 2026 on iimcat.ac.in. The computer-based exam is on Sunday, 29 November 2026, in three sessions.
At a glance
| Organisation | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore |
|---|---|
| Status | Upcoming |
| Conducted by | IIM Indore |
| Mode | Computer based test |
| Sessions | Three |
| Website | iimcat.ac.in |
Important dates
| Registration closed | 15 September 2026 (5 PM) |
|---|---|
| Admit card (scheduled) | 4 November 2026 |
| Exam | 29 November 2026 (Sunday), three sessions |
| Result (expected) | Early January 2027 |
Details
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 is conducted by IIM Indore. Registration closed on 15 September 2026, and the admit card is scheduled for release on 4 November 2026, with the download link reported to stay open until the exam day, 29 November 2026. This is a scheduled date, so confirm it on the official site.
CAT is a computer-based test held in three sessions on 29 November 2026. It is the entrance test for the IIMs and many other management schools. Results are expected in early January 2027 according to most reports, though a few say December 2026.
When the card is out, log in to iimcat.ac.in with your CAT ID and password and download it. Check your name, photo, session and test centre. Carry the printed card and an original photo ID to the centre, and read the exam-day instructions on the card.
How to check or download
- Open iimcat.ac.in and log in with your CAT ID and password.
- Open the admit card link once it is active from 4 November.
- Download and print the admit card.
- Check your session, centre and reporting time.
Frequently asked questions
When will the CAT 2026 admit card be released?
It is scheduled for 4 November 2026 on iimcat.ac.in.
When is CAT 2026?
On Sunday, 29 November 2026, in three sessions.
Who conducts CAT 2026?
IIM Indore.
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