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
CAT 2026 Admit Card Revised Release Date
How to Download CAT 2026 Admit Card?
Eligible candidates can follow the steps below after the admit card download facility becomes active.
- Visit the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the Registered Candidate Login option.
- Enter the CAT 2026 User ID.
- Enter the password created during registration.
- Complete any CAPTCHA or additional verification requested by the portal.
- Open the candidate dashboard.
- Find the CAT 2026 Admit Card section.
- Click the hall ticket download option.
- Check the candidate's name, examination centre, date and allotted slot.
- Download the admit card PDF.
- Take a clear printout for examination day.
CAT 2026 Exam Date and Slot Timings
CAT 2026 Reporting Time and Gate Closing Time
CAT 2026 Examination Pattern
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