IIM Indore has released the CAT 2026 admit card today, 6 November 2026, from 5:00 PM onwards; download it from iimcat.ac.in before the exam on 29 November 2026.
CAT 2026 Admit Card: Key Facts
- Exam: Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026
- Conducting body: IIM Indore
- Admit card released: 6 November 2026, 5:00 PM onwards
- Last date to download: 29 November 2026
- Exam date: Sunday, 29 November 2026 (three sessions: forenoon, afternoon, evening)
- Official website: iimcat.ac.in
CAT 2026 is a computer-based test (CBT) with three sections — Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). The official mock test is also available on the CAT website from 6 November 2026.
How to Download CAT 2026 Admit Card
- Visit the official website iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the Candidate Login / admit card download link.
- Enter your CAT User ID and password.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen — check your name, test date, test centre and session time carefully.
- Download and print the admit card; keep extra printed copies.
Download the admit card only from the official website, iimcat.ac.in, using your CAT application login ID and password (User ID). The download window is 6 November to 29 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit card download begins | 6 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last date to download admit card | 29 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 exam date | 29 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Official mock test available | From 6 November 2026 |
What the Admit Card Contains
Your CAT 2026 admit card shows the details you need for exam day. Check each detail carefully after you download it:
- Candidate name
- Test date
- PwD status
- Test centre details
- Exam session and time
The exact session and reporting time are printed on each candidate’s admit card.
Exam Day: What to Carry
- Printed admit card (mandatory)
- A valid photo ID
- Reach the centre well before the reporting time printed on your admit card
The admit card is mandatory: candidates must print it and bring it to the exam centre. It is available on the website only — no hard copy is sent by post or mail.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the CAT 2026 admit card released?
The CAT 2026 admit card is available for view and print from Friday, 6 November 2026, 5:00 PM onwards. The download window is 6 November to 29 November 2026.
What is the official website to download the CAT admit card?
The official website is iimcat.ac.in. Download the admit card only from this website, using your CAT User ID and password.
What is the CAT 2026 exam date?
CAT 2026 will be held on Sunday, 29 November 2026, in three sessions — forenoon, afternoon and evening.
Is the CAT admit card mandatory on exam day?
Yes. Candidates must print the admit card and bring it to the exam centre. It is available on the official website only, and no hard copy is sent by post or mail.
Note: All dates are from the official CAT website iimcat.ac.in (IIM Indore media release, 4 November 2026). Check the official website before the exam for any update.