CAT 2026 Admit Card Release on November 4 at iimcat.ac.in: Check Full Schedule Here

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will release the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 admit cards on November 4, 2026, at the official website, iimcat.ac.in. Candidates registered for CAT 2026 will be able to download their hall tickets by logging in with their credentials on the specified date. The CAT 2026 exam is scheduled for 29th November 2026. Registrations are set to open from next Monday, i.e., 3rd August 2026. Read ahead for step-by-step admit card download process, full CAT 2026 schedule and other updates.

CAT 2026 Admit Card: Important Dates

The CAT 2026 admit card will be released on 4 November 2026 by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). Candidates who complete the registration process successfully will be able to download their hall tickets from the official CAT website using their login credentials. The admit card will remain available for download until the CAT 2026 exam date, 29 November 2026.

How to Download CAT 2026 Admit Card?

Candidates who have successfully registered for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 can download their admit cards from the official IIMCAT website on the scheduled release date. This is non-negotiable to have the required login credentials ready to access the admit card.

1. Go to the official website, iimcat.ac.in.
2. Click on the ‘CAT 2026 Admit Card’ link, which will be activated on November 4, 2026.
3. Enter your CAT 2026 User ID and Password in the designated fields.
4. The CAT 2026 admit card will be displayed on the screen.
5. Verify all details mentioned on the admit card and download it.
6. Take a printout of the admit card for future reference and for carrying to the examination centre.

Details Mentioned on CAT 2026 Admit Card

The CAT 2026 admit card will include the following details:

• Candidate’s name
• CAT registration number/user ID
• Candidate’s photograph
• Candidate’s signature
• CAT 2026 exam date
• Exam slot and reporting time
• Exam centre name
• Complete exam centre address
• Test city details
• Instructions for exam day
• Documents required to carry to the exam centre
• COVID-19 or other safety-related instructions (if applicable)
• Exam-related guidelines and prohibited items list

CAT 2026: What Happens Next?

Following the release of the CAT 2026 admit card, candidates must ensure they download and secure a printout of the document. The admit card contains crucial details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, photograph, signature, exam date, time, and allotted test centre. It is a mandatory document for entry into the examination hall.

Further announcements regarding the CAT 2026 examination date, answer key release, result declaration, and subsequent counselling processes will be made by the IIMs on their official website. Candidates are advised to regularly check iimcat.ac.in for the latest updates on the examination schedule and admission procedures.

CAT 2026: Official Website

All official notifications, updates, and processes related to the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 will be published exclusively on the designated website.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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