CAT 2026 Admit Card Error: What to Do About Name, Photo or Signature Mismatch
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What Should You Do If There Is an Error on Your CAT 2026 Admit Card?
Do not change anything on the downloaded admit card, and do not go to the exam centre with mismatched details. Report the error to the CAT helpdesk as soon as you notice it. Check your name, registration number, photograph, signature, category, test date, slot, reporting time and centre address as soon as you download the card.
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Step |
What to do |
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1 |
Download the admit card from iimcat.ac.in through Registered Candidate Login |
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Check every detail against your ID and registration |
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3 |
Do not edit or write on the card |
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Email the helpdesk with your registration ID, a short description of the error and scanned proof of the correct details |
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5 |
Use the grievance portal on your candidate login if needed |
How to Contact the CAT 2026 Helpdesk
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Channel |
Details |
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cat2026_helpdesk@iimidr.ac.in |
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Phone |
+91 731 2439402 (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM) |
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Toll-free |
1-800-210-0175 (Monday to Saturday, excluding holidays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) |
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Grievance portal |
Available through Registered Candidate Login |
Which Admit Card Problems Have a Fix?
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Problem |
What to do |
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Wrong name or date of birth |
Email the helpdesk with your registration ID and scanned proof of the correct detail |
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Photo or signature wrong or blurred |
Report to the helpdesk early; the correction window of 5 and 6 October 2026 has closed |
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Blank admit card |
Log in with your most recent user ID and password; the latest registration is treated as final |
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Name, registration number, centre, slot or reporting time missing |
Contact the helpdesk |
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Wrong user ID or password |
Recheck your details or use Forgot Password |
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Website not opening or server error |
Try again later and avoid repeated login attempts |
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Link not visible |
Log in through Registered Candidate Login and check your dashboard |
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PDF not downloading |
Check your connection and browser download settings |
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PDF not opening |
Use an updated PDF reader |
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Login page keeps reloading |
Clear your cache or try another browser |
What If Your Photo or Signature Is Wrong?
The photograph, signature and test city correction window ran on 5 and 6 October 2026 and has closed. If the photo or signature on your admit card is wrong or blurred, report it to the helpdesk immediately and keep scanned proof ready. Do not go to the exam centre with a mismatched or blurred photo or signature.
What If the Admit Card Is Blank or Will Not Download?
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Blank card: if you registered more than once, log in with the most recent user ID and password. The latest registration is treated as the final form, so an earlier ID can show a blank card.
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Missing details: if your name, registration number, centre, slot or reporting time is missing, contact the helpdesk.
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Download trouble: check your internet and browser settings, use an updated PDF reader, and try a laptop or desktop if a phone does not work.
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Login trouble: use Forgot Password on the Registered Candidate Login page to reset your password.
CAT 2026 Admit Card Errors: Quick-Reference
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Question |
Answer |
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Can you edit the admit card? |
No |
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Who to contact? |
CAT helpdesk |
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Helpdesk email? |
cat2026_helpdesk@iimidr.ac.in |
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What to send? |
Registration ID, description and scanned proof |
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Photo or signature window? |
5 and 6 October 2026 (closed) |
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Admit card available from? |
6 November 2026 |
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Exam date? |
Sunday, 29 November 2026 |
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Carry? |
Printed admit card and valid original photo ID |
Frequently Asked Questions About CAT 2026 Admit Card Errors
What should you do if there is an error on your CAT 2026 admit card?
Do not edit the downloaded admit card and do not go to the exam centre with mismatched details. Report the problem to the CAT helpdesk straight away with your registration details, a short description of the error and scanned proof of the correct details.
Can you correct the details on the CAT 2026 admit card yourself?
No. Do not change anything by hand on the admit card. Wrong details must be reported to the CAT helpdesk.
What is the CAT 2026 helpdesk email?
cat2026_helpdesk@iimidr.ac.in.
What are the CAT 2026 helpdesk phone numbers?
+91 731 2439402 (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM) and the toll-free number 1-800-210-0175 (Monday to Saturday, excluding holidays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM).
What should you include in an email to the CAT helpdesk about an admit card error?
Your registration ID, a short description of the problem, and scanned proof of the correct details, such as your ID card.
What if the photo or signature on your CAT 2026 admit card is wrong or blurred?
Report it to the CAT helpdesk as early as possible. The photo and signature correction window was open on 5 and 6 October 2026, so the helpdesk is your route now. Do not go to the centre with a mismatched or blurred photo or signature.
What if your name or date of birth is wrong on the CAT 2026 admit card?
Email the CAT helpdesk with your registration ID and scanned proof of the correct name or date of birth, and do not correct it by hand on the printout.
What if your CAT 2026 admit card shows a blank page?
If you registered more than once, log in with the most recent user ID and password, because the latest registration is treated as final and an earlier ID can show a blank card. If the card still lacks your name, registration number, centre, slot or reporting time, contact the helpdesk.
What if the CAT 2026 admit card PDF is not downloading or opening?
Check your internet connection and browser download settings, use an updated PDF reader, and try a laptop or desktop if a phone does not work.
What if the CAT 2026 login page keeps reloading?
Clear your browser cache or try another browser.
What if the CAT 2026 website is not opening or shows a server error?
Try again after some time, and avoid repeated login attempts or refreshing again and again.
What if the admit card link is not visible?
Log in through the Registered Candidate Login on iimcat.ac.in and look for the admit card section on your dashboard. The admit card has been available from 6 November 2026.
What if you forgot your CAT 2026 password?
On iimcat.ac.in click Registered Candidate Login, then Forgot Password, enter your registration details and follow the recovery steps to set a new password.
Is there a grievance option on the CAT website?
Yes. A grievance portal is available through the Registered Candidate Login.
What should you carry to the CAT 2026 exam centre?
A printed copy of your admit card and a valid original photo ID card. CAT 2026 is on Sunday, 29 November 2026.
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