CAT Admit Card 2023 is now available for download. The hall ticket of CAT 2023 has been released by IIM Kozhikode via online mode. All the aspirants are required to download the admit card and print in order to appear in the exam. Exam centres for the candidates will be found in the admit card. Candidates are required to print the Admit Card probably in the A4 size sheet format, using a Laser Printer. This will ensure proper legibility of the photograph and signature. A photo identification card should be taken along with the Admit card for entry into Exam Centre. The admit card for Common Admission Test 2023 will not be sent by post. All the details regarding CAT 2023 Admit Card can be found in this article.
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CAT 2027 Latest Update as on 09 Sep 2026
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Checked on 09 Sep 2026
CAT 2027, conducted by the IIMs on a rotational basis, has not yet been officially announced; based on past patterns, registration is expected around August–September 2027 and the exam in late November 2027.
As of 09 September 2026, no official information about CAT 2027 — including admit card dates, registration windows, or the conducting IIM — has been released by any authoritative body. The CAT 2027 admit card and exam cycle is still roughly a year away. Currently, the CAT cycle in progress is CAT 2026, reportedly being conducted by IIM Indore with the exam tentatively scheduled for 29 November 2026 and registration closing around 15 September 2026, though these details are yet to be independently confirmed from official sources. Based on established yearly patterns, CAT 2027 registration is expected to open around August 2027, admit card download around October–November 2027, and the exam on the last Sunday of November 2027. Students preparing for CAT 2027 should monitor iimcat.ac.in for the official notification and begin their preparation now using standard CAT syllabus covering VARC, DILR, and Quantitative Ability.
- Conducting IIM for CAT 2027 expected to be announced by early 2027 (CAT 2026 conducted by IIM Indore)
- Official CAT 2027 notification expected around July–August 2027 (CAT 2026 notification: ~July 2026)
- Registration expected to open around August 2027 (CAT 2026 registration opened ~Aug 2026; last date ~15 Sep 2026)
- CAT 2027 admit card download expected in late October to early November 2027 (CAT 2026 admit card expected ~Oct–Nov 2026)
- CAT 2027 exam expected on the last Sunday of November 2027, tentatively 28 November 2027 (CAT 2026 expected 29 Nov 2026)
- CAT 2027 result expected in January 2028 (CAT 2026 result expected Jan 2027)
Sources: IIM CAT Official Website
Latest Updates
CAT 2023 Admit Card will be released soon. Check more information on CAT 2023.
CAT Admit Card 2023 Dates
The Admit card download dates are announced on IIMCAT official website and are as follows:
| Event | Dates(Tentative) |
| Availability of Admit Card | 27 October 2023 |
| Last date to download the Admit Card | 28 November 2023 |
| Date of Examination | 28 November 2023 |
| Date of Answer Key | December 2023 |
These are the tentative dates based on the previous year examination. Candidates can keep visiting this page for the latest updates as notifies by the officials.
How to download CAT Admit Card 2023?
Major Changes This Year
No official change has been announced for CAT 2027 yet; any updates on pattern, eligibility, or dates will be released by the conducting IIM on iimcat.ac.in.
No major change has been officially announced yet for CAT 2027. The exam has historically been conducted in a computer-based mode across three sessions on a single day in late November, with sections covering Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). The conducting IIM rotates each year, and any changes to eligibility criteria, marking scheme, number of questions, or sectional time limits will only be confirmed in the official CAT 2027 notification. Students should treat all currently circulating information about CAT 2027 as tentative until the official notification is published on iimcat.ac.in.
Following are the steps to download CAT 2023 Admit Card:
- Step 1 – Candidates have to go to the main login page of CAT 2023 website and then to the icon window ‘’ download admit card’’
- Step 2 – Now the applicant has to click on ‘Download Admit card’
- Step 3 – After clicking on Download Admit Card, the aspirant is required to enter his/her registered CAT 2023 user ID and Password in the space provided
- Step 4 – Application details will be displayed along with the icon ‘’ Admit Card’’ and then Click on ‘Admit Card’
- Step 5 – Click on ‘’Here’’ in one line IIM message- Please Click here to download Admit Card. The Admit Card will be downloaded
- Step 6 – The aspirants are required to print the admit card
- Step 7 – In the space provided, candidate have to paste one identical photograph of themselves
- Step 8 – Candidates have to carry their admit card along with a valid photo identification card
Details Printed on CAT Admit Card 2023
A CAT Admit Card contains important details such as
- Name
- Registration no.
- Date of birth
- Category
- Photograph
- Date and Day of Test
- Test time
- Test centre
- Test system no.
- Signature
- Instructions
- There will also be a field for candidates signature in the presence of the invigilator
Important Do’s for the Exam Day
- Candidates have to bring admit card along with a valid photo identification card
- Valid photo identification may include an original copy of Aaadhar Card, Driving license, Employer ID, Pan Card, Passport, Voter ID, College ID.
- If the candidate is using the services of a scribe, then scribe affidavit is required.
- The candidate has to report 90 minutes before the scheduled time
- Candidates will get a rough pad and pen from the exam centre.
Important Don’ts for the Exam Day
Following are the things which should be avoided inside the exam hall of CAT 2023:
- Shoes are not allowed inside the testing room
- Pen, Pencil, sharpener, watch, Mobile phones, calculators are also not allowed inside the exam centre
- There would be no break in between the duration of 3 hours
- No documents except Admit card and photo ID will be allowed to be carried by the candidate into the centre. Candidates cannot bring any pencil, paper, pen or any stationery item. They will be provided with the same during the duration of the exam.
CAT 2023 Exam Schedule
| Session | Exam Time | Reporting Time | Last Entry Time |
| Morning Session | 9:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M | 7:30 A.M | 8:45 A.M |
| Afternoon Session | 2:30 P.M to 5:30 P.M | 1:00 P.M | 2:15 P.M |
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
- Candidates have to print Admit Card in A4 size sheet using a laser printer
- Admit card will only be applicable if the photo and signature are valid and legible
- The photograph should be pasted during the time of registration in the space provided
- It is important to take admit card to the exam centre and should be presented whenever asked
- A valid photo identification card should be brought along with the Admit Card
- A valid photo identification ID will include an Aaadhar Card, Driving license, Employer ID, Pan Card, Passport, Voter ID, College ID.
CAT 2023 Admit Card- Direct Link
CAT 20201 Highlights
| Name Of Exam | Common Admission Test |
| Mode of Exam | Online mode (Computer Based Test) |
| Official website | www.iimcat.ac.in |
| Details required to download CAT 2023 Admit Card | User ID and Password |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the CAT 2027 admit card be released?
No official date has been announced. Based on past patterns, the CAT 2027 admit card is tentatively expected in late October or early November 2027. Check iimcat.ac.in for official updates.
How do I download the CAT 2027 hall ticket?
Once released, candidates can download the CAT 2027 admit card by logging in with their registered email ID and password on the official website iimcat.ac.in. Steps are typically: visit site → login → download hall ticket.
Which IIM will conduct CAT 2027?
The conducting IIM for CAT 2027 has not been officially announced yet. IIMs rotate the conducting responsibility each year; an official announcement is expected sometime in early to mid-2027.
When is the CAT 2027 exam expected to be held?
Based on historical patterns, CAT 2027 is tentatively expected on the last Sunday of November 2027, likely around 28 November 2027. This is an estimate and not an official date.
What documents are required to download the CAT admit card?
Typically, candidates need their registered email ID, password or application number, and date of birth to log in and download the CAT hall ticket from iimcat.ac.in. Always carry a printed copy to the exam centre.
What is the eligibility criteria for CAT 2027?
No official eligibility update for CAT 2027 has been announced. Historically, candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). Final criteria will be in the official CAT 2027 notification.
When will CAT 2027 registration open?
Registration dates for CAT 2027 have not been officially announced. Based on the CAT 2026 cycle, registration is tentatively expected to open around August 2027. Monitor iimcat.ac.in for official updates.
Is the CAT 2027 exam pattern expected to change?
No official announcement about any changes to the CAT 2027 exam pattern has been made. The pattern is expected to remain similar to recent years — three sections, computer-based, conducted in three sessions — until confirmed otherwise.
