CAT 2026 Admit Card postponed: The CAT admit card 2026 has been postponed by IIM Indore, and it will now be released on November 6, 2026, instead of November 4. The exam is unchanged and remains on November 29 in three slots. Registered candidates only need to keep their login ID and password ready. Here is the revised schedule and how to download your hall ticket.
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CAT 2026 Admit Card Postponed: Revised Date and Time
As per the revised schedule shared by IIM Indore on November 4, the admit card download facility opens on November 6, 2026. You can download the hall ticket until the exam day. The official CAT 2026 mock test is also available on iimcat.ac.in from November 6.
| Event | Earlier date | Current date |
| CAT 2026 admit card release | Nov 4, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Admit card download closes | Nov 29, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 |
| Official CAT 2026 mock test | Not stated | From Nov 6, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 exam | Nov 29, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 |
Has the CAT 2026 exam date changed? No. CAT 2026 is still scheduled for Sunday, November 29. Delays of this kind have happened before: last year the admit card was due on November 5 and went live on November 12.
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CAT 2026 Admit Card Postponement: Download Official IIM Indore Announcement
The revised CAT 2026 admit card date of November 6 comes from the media release IIM Indore issued on November 4, 2026. Read the original release below about the admit card, the mock test and the exam schedule.
How to Download the CAT 2026 Admit Card at iimcat.ac.in
To download the CAT 2026 admit card, log in at iimcat.ac.in with your CAT user ID and password, open the admit card link on your dashboard and save the PDF. Follow the steps given below:
- Go to the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in.
- Click the Registered Candidate Login.
- Enter your user ID and password.
- Open the admit card section on your dashboard.
- Download the PDF and print at least two copies.
Note: The admit card will be available only on the official website.
Forgot your password? Use the reset option on the login page. If the admit card does not show after you log in, contact the CAT helpdesk (toll-free 1-800-210-1088) at once.
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CAT Hall Ticket 2026: Details to Check and Documents to Carry
Check these details the moment you download the hall ticket:
- Name, photograph and signature
- Category and test slot
- Test date and reporting time
- Full address of the test centre
If anything is wrong, raise it with the helpdesk immediately rather than on exam day. Carry the printed admit card and a valid original photo ID as listed in the CAT 2026 information bulletin. Save a copy on your phone as well, but the printout is what you must carry to the test centre.
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CAT 2026 Slot Timings and Test Centre Planning
| Slot | Exam time |
| Slot 1 | 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| Slot 2 | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Slot 3 | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
Your slot and reporting time are printed on the admit card. Read our guide to CAT 2026 slot timings and test centre details.
Conclusion
The CAT 2026 admit card postponement affects only the download date: November 6 is the new date, and November 29 is still exam day. Download your hall ticket early, verify every detail and spend the last phase of your CAT preparation 2026 on mock tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the CAT 2026 admit card postponed?
A: Yes, it has been postponed, and IIM Indore will now release it on November 6, 2026 instead of the earlier date of November 4.
Q: When will the CAT 2026 admit card be released?
A: IIM Indore will release the CAT 2026 admit card on November 6, 2026 on iimcat.ac.in. The exact time has not been announced, so keep checking the website.
Q: Where can I download the CAT 2026 admit card?
A: You can download it only from the official website, iimcat.ac.in. Log in with your user ID and password, then save the PDF from your dashboard.
Q: Has the CAT 2026 exam date changed?
A: No. Only the admit card release date has changed. CAT 2026 will still be held on Sunday, November 29, 2026, in three slots.
Q: What if I forgot my CAT login password?
A: Click the password reset option on the login page and set a new password. If you still cannot log in, contact the CAT helpdesk.
Q: What should I carry to the exam centre?
A: Take a printout of your CAT 2026 admit card along with a valid original photo ID, as listed in the CAT 2026 information bulletin.
