The CAT 2026 Admit Card is one of the most important documents required to appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, the conducting institute for CAT 2026, will release the admit card online on November 4, 2026.
Only candidates who successfully complete the CAT 2026 registration process and pay the application fee will be able to download their admit card. No admit card will be sent by post or email.
Candidates should download the admit card as soon as it is released and verify all the information printed on it to avoid any last-minute issues.
The CAT 2026 Admit Card download link will be activated on November 4, 2026, at the official website iimcat.ac.in. Registered candidates can log in using their User ID and Password to download their hall ticket until the exam day, November 29, 2026.
CAT 2026 Admit Card Download Link Active Soon
| CAT 2026 Admit Card Dates | |
| Event | Date |
| Admit Card Release | November 4, 2026 |
| Last Date to Download | November 29, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date | November 29, 2026 (Sunday) |
Candidates can download the CAT admit card by following these simple steps:
Visit the official CAT website – iimcat.ac.in.
Click on the CAT 2026 Admit Card link.
Log in using your CAT User ID and Password.
Click on Download Admit Card.
Check all the details carefully.
Download the PDF and take multiple printouts for future use.
Candidates should verify the following information printed on the admit card:
Candidate's name
CAT Registration Number
Roll Number
Photograph and signature
Category
Date of birth
Exam date
Exam session
Reporting time
Test centre name and address
Google map link (if provided)
Important exam day instructions
If any detail is incorrect, candidates should immediately contact the CAT Help Desk through the official website.
Candidates must carry the following documents on the examination day:
Printed copy of CAT 2026 Admit Card
Original valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, or any government-approved ID)
Any additional document required as mentioned on the admit card
Photocopies or digital copies of identity proof may not be accepted.
Candidates should follow all instructions mentioned on the admit card carefully.
Some important guidelines include:
Reach the examination centre before the reporting time.
Carry only permitted documents.
Do not carry electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, or other prohibited items.
Follow biometric verification and security procedures.
Sit only at the allotted computer terminal.
Follow the instructions given by the invigilators throughout the examination.
If you face difficulty while downloading the admit card:
Ensure you are entering the correct User ID and Password.
Check your internet connection.
Try downloading using another browser or device.
Clear browser cache and cookies.
Contact the CAT Help Desk through the official website if the issue persists.
Do not wait until the last day to download the admit card.
The CAT 2026 admit card will be available only online.
Download the admit card well before the exam date.
Verify all personal and exam-related details carefully.
Preserve the admit card safely until the admission process is completed.
Entry to the examination hall will not be permitted without a valid admit card and original photo ID.