CAT 2026 Admit Card Release: 4 November, Exam 29 Nov
CAT 2026 admit card 4 November 2026 ko release hoga, aur registered candidates iimcat.ac.in se hall ticket download kar payenge. The exam will be held on 29 November 2026 in three slots, and the admit card will be available online after registered login. The notice does not mention any application fee.
| Post name | CAT 2026 (Common Admission Test) |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | To be announced |
CAT exam pattern & syllabus
Sections, marks, negative marking and the full chapter-wise syllabus.
Important dates
| CAT 2026 Notification | 25 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Started | 3 August 2026 |
| Extended Registration Last Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 5-6 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 4 November 2026 |
| CAT 2026 Examination Date | 29 November 2026 |
Eligibility
- Only candidates who successfully registered for CAT 2026 can download the admit card.
How to apply
- Visit iimcat.ac.in and open the registered candidate login section.
- Enter your CAT 2026 User ID and password, then complete any extra verification the portal asks for.
- Once the admit card link goes live (from 4 November 2026), click it, check all details, download the PDF and take a clear printout.
Important links
| Apply online | Click here ↗ iimcat.ac.in |
|---|---|
| Official website | Click here ↗ iimcat.ac.in |
| Official website / notification | Click here ↗ iimcat.ac.in |
| Official link 2 | Click here ↗ iimidr.ac.in |
Selection Process
This notice does not describe the selection process. Candidates should check the official CAT 2026 website at iimcat.ac.in for the latest details.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 40 Minutes |
| Section II | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 40 Minutes |
| Section III | Quantitative Ability (QA) | 40 Minutes |
| Total | Three Sections | 120 Minutes |
How to Prepare
- Check your allotted slot on the admit card. Slots run from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, or 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, and practice in that same time window.
- Practise each of the three sections under a 40-minute timer, since every section gets equal time within the 120-minute paper.
- Keep your printed hall ticket, original ID proof and centre address ready in the days before 29 November 2026, and read the entry instructions early.
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Frequently asked questions
CAT 2026 admit card kab aayega?
CAT 2026 admit card 4 November 2026 ko release hone wala hai. As of 28 October 2026, it was not yet out.
CAT 2026 admit card kaise download karein?
iimcat.ac.in par jaake registered candidate login mein User ID aur password dalein. Admit card link active hone par PDF download karke print le sakte hain.
CAT 2026 exam kis date ko hai?
CAT 2026 exam 29 November 2026 ko hoga. Exam teen slots mein hoga.
CAT 2026 mein kitne slots hain?
Three slots hain: morning (8:30 AM to 10:30 AM), afternoon (12:30 PM to 2:30 PM) aur evening (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM). Har slot 2 hours ka hai.
CAT exam centre kaise check karein?
Allotted examination centre ka naam aur address admit card par print hoga.
Admit card download na ho to kya karein?
Pehle date check karein, phir iimcat.ac.in kholein, User ID aur password dobara verify karein, zarurat ho to password recovery use karein, aur problem bane to official helpdesk se contact karein.
CAT 2026 ka exam pattern kya hai?
Exam mein teen sections hain: VARC, DILR aur QA, har section 40 minutes ka, total 120 minutes.
Source: Written from the official notice on 29 Oct 2026. Dates and rules can change, so always confirm on the official website before applying.
