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CAT 2026: Admit Card Release Date Postponed to November 6; Exam on November 29
· Source: Amar Ujala
The Indian Institute of Management Indore has announced that the CAT 2026 admit cards will now be available to download from November 6. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website until the exam day on November 29, 2026.
Admit Card Release Date Postponed
The release date for the CAT 2026 admit card has been postponed, according to an official notice issued by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore. Hall tickets have been prepared for all eligible candidates and will be available for download starting November 6 until November 29, 2026, through the official website iimcat.ac.in.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Download Starts | November 6, 2026 |
| Mock Test Facility Begins | November 6, 2026 |
| Last Date to Download Admit Card | November 29, 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date | November 29, 2026 |
How to Download CAT 2026 Admit Card
Candidates need to follow these steps to access their hall ticket:
- Visit the official website at iimcat.ac.in.
- Enter your login ID and password received during the CAT application process.
- Click on the option to download the admit card after logging in.
- Check all details carefully and take a printout of the hall ticket before the exam.
Exam Pattern and Sessions
The CAT 2026 examination will be held on November 29 in three sessions. While the notice confirms three sessions, it does not state their individual timings; candidates must check their exact exam shift and center details on their admit cards.
Mock Test and Security Arrangements
A mock test feature will be available on the official CAT website starting November 6, 2026, providing sample questions to help candidates understand the pattern and computer interface. For exam security, IIM Indore has announced that face matching will be conducted and mobile jammers will be installed at selected locations.
Questions
From which date can candidates download the CAT 2026 admit card?
Candidates can download the CAT 2026 admit card from November 6 to November 29, 2026.
What is the official website to download the CAT 2026 hall ticket?
The hall ticket can be downloaded from the official website, iimcat.ac.in, using the login ID and password.
When will the CAT 2026 exam be conducted?
The CAT 2026 examination will be conducted on November 29, 2026, across three sessions.
When will the CAT 2026 mock test be available?
The mock test facility will be available on the official website starting November 6, 2026.
What security measures are being introduced for the exam?
IIM Indore will use face matching and set up mobile jammers at select locations for exam security.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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