On 4 November 2026, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore announced that the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 admit card will be available for download from 6 November 2026 instead of the earlier scheduled 4 November. The admit cards can be accessed between 6 and 29 November on the official website iimcat.ac.in. The institute will also activate the CAT 2026 mock test link on 6 November to help candidates practice the online exam format.

Key points

• Admit card release date moved to 6 November 2026.
• Download window: 6–29 November 2026.
• Mock test link available from 6 November 2026.
• CAT 2026 exam scheduled for 29 November 2026.
• Three shifts: 8:30–10:30, 12:30–2:30, 4:30–6:30.

Details

Candidates who have registered for CAT 2026 can log in to iimcat.ac.in using their application ID and password. After logging in, they should click the “CAT 2026 Admit Card” link, verify the details, download and print the hall ticket. The hall ticket contains the candidate’s name, photograph, application number, exam date, shift, centre address and reporting time. If any information is incorrect, candidates must contact the exam authorities via the official website.

The mock test, released on 6 November, includes sample questions that mimic the actual exam’s online interface. Practising with this test helps candidates navigate the computer-based system and become familiar with question types.

What it means for students

Students preparing for CAT 2026 should:

• Mark 6 November as the new date to download the admit card.
• Keep a digital and printed copy of the hall ticket until the exam day.
• Use the mock test from 6 November to practise the online exam environment.
• Check the shift timing and centre details on the admit card to avoid last-minute confusion.
• Visit iimcat.ac.in regularly for any further updates or changes.

Source: CareerIndia. Written for students by the Isolated Study News Desk from public reports. Always check the official website for final dates and details.