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IIM Indore Opens CAT 2026 Application Correction Window
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Core Event: One-Day Correction Facility Launched
On October 5 2026 at 10 a.m., the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore announced that the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 application correction window was open. Registered candidates who had paid the required fee could modify only three items—photograph, signature, and test-city or state preferences—through the official portal iimcat.ac.in. The facility closed at 5 p.m. on October 6 2026, and IIM Indore stated that the deadline would not be extended.
Background & Context
CAT serves as the primary gateway to Master of Business Administration (MBA) programmes at the Indian Institutes of Management and many other business schools. The 2026 registration cycle began on August 3 2026 and closed on September 22 2026. The exam is scheduled for November 29 2026 in three shifts (morning, afternoon, evening) across the country.
Timeline
- August 3 2026 – Registration opened.
- September 22 2026 – Registration deadline.
- October 5 2026 – Correction window opened (10 a.m.).
- October 6 2026 – Correction window closed (5 p.m.).
- November 4 2026 – Admit card release scheduled.
- November 29 2026 – Exam day (three shifts).
Data & Statistics
- Editable fields: photograph, signature, test-city/state preference.
- Non-editable fields: name, date of birth, mobile number, email, state.
- Exam structure: 68 questions across three sections—Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude.
- Duration: 120 minutes total; 40 minutes per section, no inter-section switching.
- Marking scheme: +3 for a correct answer, –1 for an incorrect answer.
- Test centres: Sources differ on the total number of cities—some report around 170 cities, while others cite 180 cities.
Official Statements & Responses
IIM Indore’s official notice emphasized that only candidates who had completed registration and paid the fee were eligible for the correction facility. The institute warned that the window would close on October 6 2026 at 5 p.m. and that no further extensions would be granted. Candidates were instructed to verify the updated photograph and signature against prescribed specifications and to review test-city preferences carefully before saving changes.
Why It Matters
The correction window provides a limited opportunity for candidates to rectify critical errors—such as an incorrect photograph or an unintended test-city choice—that could otherwise invalidate their application or affect their eligibility for preferred test centres. Because the deadline is fixed and non-extendable, timely action is essential to avoid jeopardising admission prospects.
What’s Next
- November 4 2026: CAT 2026 admit cards are slated for release on the official website.
- November 29 2026: The CAT 2026 exam will be administered in three shifts across the designated test centres.
Candidates are advised to download and retain a printed copy of the updated registration form after making any corrections.