CAT 2026 admit card deferred to 6 November, IIM Indore confirms
IIM Indore has deferred the CAT 2026 admit card release to 6 November 2026; candidates can download hall tickets from iimcat.ac.in until 29 November.
The Indian Institute of Management Indore has deferred the release of the CAT 2026 admit card to 6 November 2026, from the earlier date of 4 November. Registered candidates will be able to download their hall tickets from the official website, iimcat.ac.in, between 6 November and 29 November 2026.
New date announced
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has delayed the release date for the CAT 2026 admit card to 6 November 2026. Earlier, the Common Admission Test hall tickets were scheduled to be uploaded on the candidates' portal on 4 November, but IIM Indore issued a deferment notice pushing the release back by two days.
IIM Indore has said that admit cards for all eligible candidates have been generated, but they can be downloaded only from the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in, using the CAT application login ID and password, between 6 November and 29 November 2026.
How to download the hall ticket
Once released, candidates registered for the exam will be able to download their hall tickets from iimcat.ac.in. Candidates need to visit the official exam portal, access the CAT 2026 admit card link once it is uploaded on the homepage, and log in using their registered user ID and password.
After downloading, candidates should check the details on the hall ticket carefully, including their name, roll number, photograph, signature, examination centre address, reporting time and exam slot. In case of any discrepancy, candidates should contact the concerned authority to get it rectified before the exam day. The admit card is a mandatory document for entry into the examination hall, and candidates must also carry a valid photo identity proof.
Mock test and exam day
IIM Indore has also said that a mock test link will be enabled on 6 November on the official website. The mock test, with sample questions, is meant to familiarise candidates with the exam format and interface.
CAT 2026 will be conducted by IIM Indore on 29 November at various examination centres in approximately 170 cities across the country, in three sessions through computer-based test mode. Candidates will find their allotted slot, reporting time and examination centre details on their individual admit cards. The exact release time of the admit cards on 6 November has not been officially announced.
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Frequently asked questions
When can I download the CAT 2026 admit card?
The admit cards will be available from 6 November 2026, and can be downloaded until 29 November 2026, the exam day.
How do I download the admit card?
Visit iimcat.ac.in, open the registered candidate login link, and enter your CAT application login ID and password to reach the candidate dashboard.
Has the CAT 2026 exam date changed?
No. The exam date has not changed; CAT 2026 will be conducted on 29 November 2026, according to IIM Indore's notice as reported.