Update, November 6, 2026, 05:58 PM IST. The CAT 2026 admit card is now live at iimcat.ac.in. IIM Indore opened the download link on November 4. The window stays open until exam day, November 29.
The CAT 2026 admit card is out at iimcat.ac.in. IIM Indore released it on November 4. Log in with your user ID and password. The exam runs on November 29, 2026, in three slots.
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore conducts CAT 2026. CAT is the Common Admission Test, the entry exam for MBA seats at the IIMs.
IIM Indore listed the November 4 release date in its information bulletin on iimcat.ac.in.
About 2.84 Lakh students registered this year, down 3.7% from 2025. A smaller pool does not promise an easier cut-off.
Download early. The link closes on exam day, and nobody sends a reminder.
How do you download the CAT 2026 admit card?
The card is free. You get it online from iimcat.ac.in. There is no other way.
- Open iimcat.ac.in.
- Click the CAT 2026 admit card link.
- Enter your user ID and password.
- Open the admit card tab.
- Download the file and print it on A4 paper.
Carry one printed copy and one original photo ID. Keep a soft copy on your phone too.
What does the CAT 2026 admit card show?
The CAT 2026 admit card shows your name, roll number and photo. It also lists your test centre, your slot and your reporting time.
Check every detail the moment you download it. The centre will not fix errors on exam day.
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What if the card shows wrong details?
The admit card is the only authoritative source. If a detail looks wrong, raise it on iimcat.ac.in before November 29. Do not wait for the centre.
What are the CAT 2026 exam timings on November 29?
CAT 2026 runs on Sunday, November 29, in three slots. Each slot lasts 120 minutes.
| Slot | Exam time (IST) | Reporting | Gate closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slot 1, morning | 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | 7:00 a.m. | 8:15 a.m. |
| Slot 2, afternoon | 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 12:15 p.m. |
| Slot 3, evening | 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. |
Reporting and gate times vary slightly across secondary sources. Your card carries the exact times. Follow it.
Your slot is fixed on the admit card. You cannot pick it or change it.
How many students registered for CAT 2026?
About 2.84 Lakh students registered for CAT 2026, according to Careers360. That is down 3.7% from 2025.
Sign-ups peaked at 3.29 Lakh in 2024. They fell to 2.95 Lakh in 2025. This year sits about 13.7% below that peak.
In 2025, about 2.58 Lakh of the 2.95 Lakh who signed up actually sat the exam.
Will the CAT 2026 cut-off fall because fewer students registered?
Not always. A percentile is your rank among those who sit the exam, not a raw score.
The 99th percentile still means you beat 99 of every 100 test-takers. A smaller crowd does not change that math.
What is the CAT 2026 exam pattern?
CAT 2026 is a computer-based test. CBT means you answer on a screen at the centre.
The paper runs 120 minutes across three sections. You get 40 minutes per section. You cannot go back once a section closes.
There are 68 questions for 204 marks. VARC has 24 questions, DILR has 22 and QA has 22.
VARC is Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. DILR is Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning. QA is Quantitative Ability.
A correct answer gives 3 marks. A wrong multiple-choice answer loses 1 mark. Type-in answers carry no negative marking.
Candidates with disability get extra time. PwD candidates get 160 minutes, about 53 minutes per section. PwD means Persons with Disability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CAT 2026 admit card out?
Yes. The CAT 2026 admit card is out at iimcat.ac.in. IIM Indore released it on November 4, 2026. Log in with your user ID and password to download it. The link stays open until exam day, November 29, 2026.
What should you carry with the CAT 2026 admit card?
Carry a printed copy on A4 paper. Also bring one original photo ID, such as a passport or Aadhaar card. The centre checks both before it lets you in. A soft copy alone is not enough.
Can you change your CAT 2026 slot or centre?
No. Your CAT 2026 slot and test centre are fixed on the admit card. IIM Indore assigns them, and you cannot change them. Check your slot and centre the moment you download it, so you can plan your travel for November 29.
Until when can you download the CAT 2026 admit card?
You can download the CAT 2026 admit card until November 29, 2026, the exam day. The link opened on November 4 at iimcat.ac.in. Do not wait for the last day. Download it early and print more than one copy in case you lose one.
Last updated: November 06, 2026 at 05:58 PM IST
Last verified: November 6, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with IIM Indore at iimcat.ac.in before you act.
