CAT 2026 Admit Card from 6 November, Exam on 29 November
IIM media release of 4 November 2026 · admit card download from 6 to 29 November · test in three shifts on 29 November 2026 · mock test from 6 November
- Organisation
- IIM (CAT 2026)
- Exam
- CAT (Common Admission Test)
- Category
- Central Govt
- Published
- November 5, 2026 at 08:14 PM
The CAT 2026 admit card can be downloaded from 6 November 2026. According to the media release of 4 November 2026 on the official CAT website, admit cards for all eligible candidates have been generated and can be downloaded only from iimcat.ac.in with the CAT application login ID and password between 6 and 29 November 2026. The Common Admission Test 2026 will be held on Sunday, 29 November 2026, in three shifts. Some websites have called the admit card "postponed", but the official release only gives 6 November as the start date.
Important Dates
- Registration: 3 August to 22 September 2026
- Media release on admit cards: 4 November 2026
- Admit card download: 6 November to 29 November 2026
- Mock test available: from 6 November 2026
- CAT 2026 test day: 29 November 2026 (Sunday), three shifts
Admit Card Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 |
| Conducted by | Indian Institutes of Management |
| Download from | iimcat.ac.in only |
| Login | CAT application login ID and password |
| Download window | 6 to 29 November 2026 |
Security Measures
- The IIMs have added extra security for the exam, including face matching of candidates.
- Mobile jammers will be used at select test locations.
- The IIMs keep the right to change the test date and time if the situation requires it.
What To Do Now
- Log in on iimcat.ac.in from 6 November and download your admit card; check your name, photo, test centre, shift and reporting time.
- Take the official mock test from 6 November to get used to the exam interface and timing.
- Keep a printed admit card and a valid photo ID for test day, and use only the secure official URL for updates.
- Report any suspicious website or message asking for money to the CAT help desk.
The official CAT 2026 media release is linked at the bottom of this page.
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