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CAT 2026: IIM Indore Releases Admit Card at iimcat.ac.in; Exam on 29 November
· Source: Amar Ujala
The Indian Institute of Management Indore released the CAT 2026 admit card on 6 November. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from iimcat.ac.in until the exam day on 29 November.
Admit Card Released for CAT 2026
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has released the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 admit card on 6 November. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website, iimcat.ac.in, using their login ID and password. The admit card release was initially scheduled for 4 November, but it was later shifted to 6 November. Hall tickets are available to download until the exam day, 29 November. Key institutes accepting CAT scores for admission include IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Kozhikode, IIT Delhi, and IIM Lucknow.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Released | 6 November |
| Mock Test Available From | 6 November |
| CAT 2026 Exam Date | 29 November |
| Last Date to Download Admit Card | 29 November |
Exam Schedule and Shifts
The CAT 2026 exam will be held in computer-based mode on 29 November across three shifts. Candidates must verify their assigned exam centre, shift, and reporting time on their hall tickets.
| Shift | Exam Timing |
|---|---|
| First Shift | 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| Second Shift | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Third Shift | 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
How to Download the CAT 2026 Admit Card
- Visit the official website at iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on the registered candidate login link on the home page.
- Log in by entering your user ID and password.
- Click on the admit card download link displayed on the candidate dashboard.
- Download the PDF of the hall ticket.
- Carefully check all the details and take a clear printout for the exam day.
Exam Pattern and Mock Test Facility
The mock test facility for CAT 2026 will also be available on the official website starting 6 November to help candidates understand the computer interface and question format. The exam consists of three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA).
Security Measures and Candidate Guidelines
To prevent cheating and unfair practices, IIM has implemented new security measures, including facial recognition systems and mobile jammers at selected exam centres. Candidates should ensure their photograph and signature are clearly printed on the admit card, as unclear images may cause entry issues at the exam centre. Any discrepancies must be reported to the examination authorities immediately.
Questions
Where can candidates download the CAT 2026 admit card?
Candidates can download their CAT 2026 admit card from the official website, iimcat.ac.in, using their user ID and password.
What is the date of the CAT 2026 exam?
The CAT 2026 examination will be conducted on 29 November in computer-based mode.
In how many shifts will CAT 2026 be conducted?
The exam will be conducted in three shifts: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
What are the sections in the CAT 2026 question paper?
The CAT 2026 exam has three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA).
What new security measures are introduced at CAT 2026 exam centres?
Facial recognition systems and mobile jammers will be deployed at selected exam centres to prevent unfair practices.
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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