CAT 2026 Admit Card Postponed – Hall Ticket Download @ iimcat.ac.in

CAT 2026 Admit Card : The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has postponed the release of the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 admit card. The hall ticket was originally scheduled to be released on 4 November 2026, but according to the updated announcement issued on 4 November, eligible candidates can now download their admit cards from 6 November 2026. The download facility will be available through the official website.

CAT 2026 Admit Card – Overview

ParticularsDetails
Examination NameCommon Admission Test (CAT) 2026
Conducting InstituteIndian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore
Examination PurposeAdmission to MBA and Other Eligible Management Programmes
Admit Card StatusPostponed / Awaited
Original Release Date4 November 2026
Revised Release Date6 November 2026
Download ModeOnline
Official Websiteiimcat.ac.in

CAT 2026 Admit Card Revised Release Date

Admit Card EventDate
Earlier Admit Card Release Date4 November 2026
Postponement Announcement4 November 2026
New Admit Card Release Date6 November 2026
Mock Test Release Date6 November 2026
Last Date for Admit Card Download29 November 2026
CAT 2026 Examination29 November 2026

Eligible candidates can follow the steps below after the admit card download facility becomes active.

  1. Visit the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.
  2. Click on the Registered Candidate Login option.
  3. Enter the CAT 2026 User ID.
  4. Enter the password created during registration.
  5. Complete any CAPTCHA or additional verification requested by the portal.
  6. Open the candidate dashboard.
  7. Find the CAT 2026 Admit Card section.
  8. Click the hall ticket download option.
  9. Check the candidate’s name, examination centre, date and allotted slot.
  10. Download the admit card PDF.
  11. Take a clear printout for examination day.

CAT 2026 Exam Date and Slot Timings

Exam SlotExamination TimingDuration
Slot 1 – Morning8:30 AM to 10:30 AM2 Hours
Slot 2 – Afternoon12:30 PM to 2:30 PM2 Hours
Slot 3 – Evening4:30 PM to 6:30 PM2 Hours

CAT 2026 Reporting Time and Gate Closing Time

SlotReported Reporting TimeReported Gate Closing Time
Slot 17:00 AM8:15 AM
Slot 211:00 AM12:15 PM
Slot 33:00 PM4:15 PM

CAT 2026 Examination Pattern

SectionFull Form
VARCVerbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
DILRData Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
QAQuantitative Ability

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CAT 2026 Exam Day Instructions

Candidates appearing for CAT 2026 on 29 November should follow the instructions issued by IIM Indore.

  • Download the admit card from the official website.
  • Carry a clear printed copy of the hall ticket.
  • Bring the required original photo identification document.
  • Check the allotted examination centre and reporting time.
  • Reach the centre before the specified gate-closing time.
  • Follow all identity verification procedures.
  • Do not carry prohibited electronic devices into the examination hall.
  • Mobile phones, smartwatches and personal calculators are not permitted.
  • Use the facilities and materials provided by the examination centre as instructed.
  • Follow any special instructions applicable to approved examination accommodations.

CAT 2026 Admit Card Important Instructions

  • The original admit card release date was 4 November 2026.
  • IIM Indore postponed the hall ticket release to 6 November 2026.
  • The revised download window runs from 6 to 29 November 2026.
  • The exact admit card release time has not been announced.
  • Candidates need their CAT User ID and password.
  • The official mock test will also be available from 6 November.
  • CAT 2026 will be held on 29 November in three sessions.
  • Each examination session lasts two hours.
  • Candidates must check their allotted examination slot.
  • Examination centres and reporting instructions will be printed on the admit cards.
  • A printed hall ticket and valid original photo ID are required.
  • Any admit card discrepancy should be reported to the official helpdesk.

CAT 2026 Admit Card – Important Link

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IIM CAT Admit Card 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is the new CAT 2026 admit card release date?

IIM Indore has revised the admit card release date to 6 November 2026.

Q2. What is the official CAT 2026 website?

The official website is iimcat.ac.in.

Q3. How can I download the CAT 2026 admit card?

Visit iimcat.ac.in, sign in using your registered User ID and password, and download the admit card when the link becomes active.

Q4. How many examination slots are there?

CAT 2026 will be conducted in three examination slots.

Q5. How can I check my CAT examination centre?

The allotted centre name and address will be printed on the admit card.