Indian Institutes of Management will release Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 admit cards on November 4. The exam is scheduled for November 29 across three slots. Aspirants should confirm test city, reporting time, and slot on the hall ticket. Also review photo‑ID requirements now to prevent entry denial at centres.
Before November 4, keep login credentials ready, verify registered email and mobile, and clear browser cache. Download on a stable connection, then print two legible copies. Check name spelling, photograph clarity, and signature placement. Note exam date, shift, test city, and reporting window mentioned on the admit card.
How to download CAT 2026 admit card and avoid last-minute errors
On release day, log in to the official CAT portal using your user ID and password. Verify personal details against your government ID. Cross‑check category, disability status, and test city. If anything looks wrong, capture screenshots immediately. Save the PDF, print in A4 size, and keep a soft copy accessible.
CAT 2026 slot timings and what your hall ticket confirms
CAT runs in three sessions on November 29. Your admit card lists the assigned slot, reporting time, gate closure, and test city. Reaching the wrong session risks denial. Plan travel using the reporting window, not the start time. Expect staggered entry with frisking queues, so buffer at least 60 minutes.
Photo-ID rules for CAT 2026: documents you must carry
Carry a printed admit card, one original government photo ID, and two recent passport photos. Acceptable IDs commonly include Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence. Ensure the name on the ID matches the admit card. Avoid photocopies or scanned IDs. Keep pockets empty except essentials allowed by staff.
Reporting, frisking and banned items at CAT 2026 centres
Expect security frisking and identity checks before entry. Avoid carrying phones, calculators, smartwatches, earbuds, notes, or accessories. Stationery is arranged at centres; bring only essential medicines. Follow staff instructions on biometrics and seating. Persons with benchmark disability should carry certificates and approved scribe forms, reaching early for facilitation.
Mismatch or far exam city in CAT 2026: quick escalation steps
If your name, photograph, or signature seems incorrect, email the CAT helpdesk with screenshots, application PDF, and an ID scan. Carry originals on test day. Centre changes after November 4 are uncommon, so arrange travel early and reach a day prior. For genuine shift clashes, escalate immediately; approvals are limited. Mark November 29 clearly.
