CAT Admit Card 2026 (Postponed to 6 Nov): Check New Schedule, Download Link
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• Updated on 4 Nov, 2026, 1:55 PM, • 1 hour ago by Sahil Negi
IIM Indore has revised the CAT 2026 admit card download date to November 6. Eligible candidates can access their hall tickets until November 29 using their registered login credentials. The CAT 2026 examination remains scheduled for November 29 in three shifts.
The CAT 2026 admit card release date has been revised. As per the media release dated November 4, 2026, issued for the Common Admission Test (CAT 2026), eligible candidates will now be able to download their hall tickets from November 6, 2026, instead of the previously scheduled November 4.
The admit cards have already been generated for all eligible candidates. However, the download facility will become available on the official website, iimcat.ac.in, from November 6. Candidates will need their registered CAT application User ID and password to access the hall ticket.
CAT 2026 Admit Card Revised Date and Download Schedule
According to the revised media release, the CAT 2026 admit card download window will remain open from November 6 to November 29, 2026. Candidates can access their hall tickets through the official CAT website using their application login credentials.
CAT 2026 Admit Card Download Link
The CAT 2026 admit card download link will be activated on the official website on November 6. Candidates must visit iimcat.ac.in, open the candidate login section and enter their registered User ID and password to download the hall ticket.
Although the admit cards have been generated, candidates will not be able to download them before the revised date. They should keep their login credentials ready and check the official portal for updates.
CAT 2026 Exam Date Remains Unchanged
The revised media release has not announced any change in the CAT 2026 exam date. The Common Admission Test will be conducted on November 29, 2026 (Sunday) in three shifts across designated examination centres.
Candidates should note that the change applies to the admit card download schedule only. They should continue their exam preparation according to the existing examination date and check their individual hall tickets for the allotted slot, reporting time and test centre details.
CAT 2026 Mock Test to Be Available from November 6
Along with the revised admit card download schedule, IIMs have announced that the CAT 2026 mock test will be available on the official website from November 6, 2026. The mock test will include sample questions to help candidates understand the examination format and become familiar with the test interface before the actual exam.
Candidates can use the mock test to practise navigating the computer-based examination interface.
Security Measures for CAT 2026 Exam
The media release also highlights additional security arrangements for CAT 2026. IIMs will implement measures such as face matching and mobile jammers at selected examination locations to strengthen examination security and prevent malpractice.
Candidates should follow all instructions mentioned on their admit cards and comply with the examination centre's security procedures.
CAT 2026 Admit Card FAQs
Has the CAT 2026 admit card release date been postponed?
Yes. As per the November 4 media release, the CAT 2026 admit card download facility will be available from November 6, instead of November 4.
When can candidates download the CAT 2026 admit card?
Candidates can download their CAT 2026 hall tickets from November 6 to November 29, 2026.
Why has the CAT 2026 admit card date been postponed?
The media release has announced the revised download date but has not specified the reason for the change.
Has the CAT 2026 exam date also been postponed?
No change to the examination date has been announced. CAT 2026 is scheduled for November 29, 2026.
Will the CAT 2026 mock test also be available from November 6?
Yes. The CAT 2026 mock test with sample questions will be available on the official website from November 6, 2026.
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