CAT 2026 application form correction closes today, make changes by 5 PM

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, the conducting body for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026, has opened the application form correction window for registered candidates. The facility, which commenced on October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM, will conclude today, October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Candidates who successfully completed their registration and paid the application fee by the September 22, 2026, deadline are eligible to make permitted changes.

This correction window allows candidates to rectify specific details in their submitted application forms, ensuring accuracy ahead of the release of admit cards. The CAT exam is a crucial entrance test for admission to MBA and PGDM programs offered by participating IIMs, B-schools, and other management institutes across India.

Permitted Changes and Non-Editable Fields

During the active correction window, candidates can modify their uploaded photograph, scanned signature, and test city preferences. This facility is provided free of cost. However, several critical fields remain non-editable to maintain the integrity of the application process. These include the candidate’s full name, date of birth, registered mobile number, registered email ID, reservation category (SC / ST / NC-OBC / EWS / PwD), and academic qualification details.

The ability to edit these specific fields aligns with patterns observed in previous CAT cycles, where photograph, signature, and test city preferences were typically open for modification. Candidates are advised to review their applications carefully before the deadline to ensure all editable details are correct.

Image Upload Specifications and Test City Selection

For candidates making changes to their photograph and signature, specific technical guidelines must be followed. Both the photograph and signature must be in JPG or JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 80 KB. The passport photograph should have dimensions of 30 mm (Width) × 45 mm (Height) and be set against a plain white background, ensuring a clear view of the face. The scanned signature should measure 80 mm (Width) × 35 mm (Height) and be in black or blue ink on clean white paper.

Candidates can select up to five different test cities in their order of preference. The CAT 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted in approximately 170 cities nationwide, offering many options for test-takers.

Key Dates and Exam Structure for CAT 2026

The CAT 2026 examination is scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026. The exam will be conducted in three distinct shifts: a morning shift from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, an afternoon shift from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and an evening shift from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Admit cards for the examination will be released on November 4, 2026, and will be available for download from the official website, iimcat.ac.in.

The CAT 2026 exam will comprise three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). For each correct answer, three marks will be awarded, while one mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. The results for CAT 2026 are anticipated to be declared in the first week of January 2027.

Steps to Access the Correction Window

Candidates seeking to make modifications to their CAT 2026 application form must visit the official website, iimcat.ac.in. From there, they should click on the ‘Existing User’ or ‘Registered Candidate Login’ tab. The next step involves entering their User ID and password into the designated fields, followed by clicking the ‘Login’ tab to access their personal application dashboard.

Once logged in, applicants can proceed to modify their uploaded photograph, scanned signature, and adjust their test city preferences. After making the necessary changes, candidates are required to click on the ‘Save’ tab to confirm all edits. It is advisable to download and print the updated registration form for future reference, as stated by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore.

1. Visit the official website at iimcat.ac.in.
2. Click on the ‘Existing User’ or ‘Registered Candidate Login’ tab.
3. Enter your login credentials, including your User ID and password.
4. Click on the ‘Login’ tab to access your application dashboard.
5. Modify or change your photograph, signature, and make necessary adjustments to your test city preferences.
6. Click on the ‘Save’ tab to confirm all changes made.
7. It is advisable to download and take a printout of the updated registration form for future reference.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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