The CAT 2026 admit card releases on 4 November 2026 on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. CAT 2026 is on 29 November 2026 (Sunday), conducted by IIM Indore as a computer-based test in three slots across about 170 cities. Here is how to download your admit card, what to check on it, and what to carry on exam day.
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If anything is wrong, contact the CAT helpdesk using the details on iimcat.ac.in right away. Do not edit the admit card yourself.
| Slot | Exam time | Reporting time | Gate closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slot 1 (Morning) | 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 8:15 AM |
| Slot 2 (Afternoon) | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM | 11:00 AM | 12:15 PM |
| Slot 3 (Evening) | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:15 PM |
Expected timings based on recent CAT exams. Your exact slot, reporting time and gate closing time are printed on your admit card. Follow those.
The exam is 120 minutes long: 40 minutes each for VARC, DILR and QA, in that order. You cannot move between sections while a section's timer is running.
A pen and scribble pad are given at the centre and collected after the test.
Estimate your score with the CAT Percentile Predictor, compare the minimum percentile at every IIM on the IIM cutoff page, and see which B-schools fit your score with the CAT College Predictor. Many private B-schools close their first round before results, so track last dates on MBA Forms & Deadlines.
The CAT 2026 admit card releases on 4 November 2026 on iimcat.ac.in and stays available to download until the exam day, 29 November 2026.
Log in at iimcat.ac.in with the User ID and password from your CAT registration, open the admit card link in your dashboard, then download and print it on A4 paper.
Contact the CAT helpdesk through the contact details on iimcat.ac.in as soon as you notice the error, and do it well before the exam day. Do not change anything on the admit card yourself.
Carry a printed copy of your CAT admit card and an original valid photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN card or passport. The name on the ID must match the admit card.
No. Personal calculators are not allowed. CAT provides an on-screen calculator, and a pen and scribble pad are given at the test centre.
The CAT 2026 result is expected in the first week of January 2027. It will be published on iimcat.ac.in.
Dates from the CAT 2026 schedule announced on iimcat.ac.in. Slot timings are expected and will be confirmed on the admit card. Updated 26 October 2026. Always follow the instructions on your admit card and on iimcat.ac.in.