CAT 2026 Admit Card Expected on 4 November, Exam on 29 November

Candidates preparing for the Common Admission Test 2026 should note that the admit card is expected to be released on 4 November 2026, according to preparation portals such as Careers360 and Cracku. The exam is scheduled for 29 November 2026 and is likely to be held in three slots, with Slot 1 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Slot 2 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM and Slot 3 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. These timings are tentative, so candidates must confirm them on the official website iimcat.ac.in. The admit card will be available only online. Candidates need to log in with their CAT user ID and password at iimcat.ac.in, download the hall ticket and print it. The download window is expected to stay open until the exam day. Aspirants should avoid links shared on social media or messaging groups and rely only on the official portal. Keep a valid photo ID ready, check the reporting time on the admit card, and use the helpdesk listed on the official website if there is any discrepancy in the details. Dates are subject to change, so verify on the official website before planning travel.