The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 admit card will be released on November 4. The Indian Institutes of Management will host it on the official portal iimcat.ac.in. Lakhs of MBA aspirants await the hall ticket this week. Download early to confirm test city, slot, and reporting time.
Registered CAT 2026 candidates should note the admit card downloads begin on November 4. Log in with your User ID and Password. Check that your name, photo, and signature print clearly. If any error appears, escalate quickly through the helpdesk. Corrections at the centre are unlikely.
CAT 2026 admit card download steps
Visit iimcat.ac.in and open the candidate login. Enter User ID and Password. Click Admit Card to view and download. Save the PDF and print on A4, preferably in colour. Verify test date, shift, city, and centre address. Read the instructions page. Keep two spare copies.
CAT 2026 admit card: what to verify and how to report errors
Match your name with the photo ID you will carry. Check application number, category, date of birth, and Persons with Disability (PwD) status. Ensure the photo and signature are clear. Confirm exam city, slot, reporting time, and gate time. For mistakes, email the helpdesk with registration number, issue, and screenshots.
CAT 2026 admit card: documents to carry and barred items
Carry a printed admit card and one original photo ID. Accepted IDs include Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence. PwD candidates must carry scribe approval, if applicable. Leave gadgets, watches, jewellery, stationery, wallets, and metallic items at home. Transparent water and necessary medicines may be allowed after screening.
CAT 2026 admit card: frisking, biometric capture, rough-sheet rules
Expect security frisking and document verification at entry. Centres may capture your photograph and fingerprint. Do not apply mehndi on fingertips before the test. Rough sheets and a pen are provided inside. Write your name and application number when instructed. Return every sheet before leaving to avoid incident reports.
CAT 2026 admit card: travel buffer and last-minute checklist
Visit the route or centre a day earlier, if feasible. Aim to reach with a 60 to 90 minute buffer. Carry two printed admit cards and one original ID. Wear simple clothes without metal accessories. Keep your login details handy for later use. Set a reminder for November 4 and download early.
