The link has been activated to download the admit card, eligible and interested candidates can check and download their test city, venue information and other details. CAT 2026 admit card begins download from November 6 2026, Friday and the Test date is conducted on November 29, 2026, Sunday. There is also mock test link activated for online examination practice purposes. All important links related to this examination are available below this paragraph for candidates to access easily.

IIMs have taken additional measures to ensure the security of the examination, including face matching and the deployment of mobile jammers at select locations. CAT 2026 will be conducted on November 29, 2026 (Sunday) in three shifts. IIMs reserve the right to change the test date and time, if the situation so warrants. A mock test with sample questions to familiarise candidates with the exam format and interface will be available on the CAT website starting from November 6, 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the CAT website (kindly use the secure URL: https://iimcat.ac.in) for the latest information. The information provided by the CAT website is contingent upon the decisions and directions issued from time to time by the Central & State governments and IIMs.

Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the functioning of the calculator provided in the link below, as the same will be provided on-screen during the CAT 2026 exam.