Overview
The Indian Institute of Management Indore will activate the CAT 2026 application correction window on October 5 at 10 AM, allowing registered candidates to review and update permitted details online. The facility will close on October 6 at 5 PM; this is an admission examination rather than a recruitment drive, so the total number of posts or vacancies is not applicable.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Indian Institute of Management Indore |
| Post Name | CAT 2026 Application Correction Window |
| Total Vacancies | Not Applicable |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | iimcat.ac.in |
The correction facility is available only to candidates who successfully submitted the CAT 2026 application within the registration period. It does not permit new candidates to register after the original application deadline.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Correction Window Opens | October 5, 2026, at 10 AM |
| Correction Window Closes | October 6, 2026, at 5 PM |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should complete all necessary changes well before the closing time. Requests submitted through email or any offline channel after the deadline are unlikely to be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates using the correction facility must satisfy the academic requirements prescribed for CAT 2026 admission:
- Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or educational institution.
- General, EWS and NC-OBC candidates are generally required to have at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA.
- SC, ST and PwD candidates are generally required to secure at least 45% marks or an equivalent CGPA.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of a bachelor’s degree or awaiting their final results may apply subject to the prescribed conditions.
- Eligibility must be supported by valid academic and category documents during the admission process.
Age Limit
- There is generally no upper age limit for appearing in CAT.
- Candidates must nevertheless meet the academic eligibility conditions and admission requirements of the participating institutions.
- Work experience is not mandatory for appearing in the examination, although individual institutes may consider it during selection.
Fees
- No separate correction fee has been announced for using the CAT 2026 correction window.
- The examination application fee already paid during registration is normally non-refundable.
- If any permitted modification results in an additional payment requirement, candidates must pay the amount displayed on the portal before final submission.
- Applicants should download and retain any revised payment receipt generated by the system.
Candidates should check which fields are unlocked after signing in. The correction facility commonly covers specified entries such as the candidate’s photograph, signature and test-city preferences. Core identity, contact or academic fields may remain locked unless expressly enabled on the dashboard.
Selection Process
Admission through CAT 2026 generally involves the following stages:
- CAT 2026 examination: Candidates must appear for the computer-based test and obtain the required overall and sectional percentile.
- Institute-level shortlisting: Participating IIMs and other management institutes shortlist applicants based on CAT scores, academic record, category and other notified criteria.
- Final admission process: Shortlisted candidates may undergo a personal interview, written ability test or other assessment before the final merit list is prepared.
Each participating institute follows its own admission policy. Merely appearing in CAT or meeting the minimum eligibility standard does not guarantee an interview call or admission.
How to Apply
Registered candidates can correct their CAT 2026 application by following these steps:
- Visit the official CAT portal at iimcat.ac.in after the correction facility opens.
- Select the Registered Candidate Login or application correction link displayed on the homepage.
- Enter the CAT 2026 user ID, password and security code, if required.
- Open the submitted application and select the correction or edit option.
- Carefully review all fields and modify only those details enabled by the portal.
- Upload a clear photograph or signature in the prescribed format if these fields require correction. Candidates should verify file size, dimensions and image clarity before uploading.
- Preview the revised application, submit the changes and complete any payment shown on the screen.
- Download the updated confirmation page and keep a copy for examination and admission-related reference.
Candidates should avoid repeated last-minute login attempts, as heavy traffic near the deadline may cause delays. Once the correction window closes, the latest successfully submitted version will generally be treated as final.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the CAT 2026 correction window open?
The online correction window will open on October 5, 2026, at 10 AM and remain available until October 6, 2026, at 5 PM.
2. Can a new CAT 2026 application be submitted during the correction period?
No. The facility is only for candidates who completed their CAT 2026 registration within the original application period.
3. Is there a fee for correcting the CAT 2026 form?
No separate correction fee has been specified. Candidates should pay only if an additional amount is displayed by the official portal for an eligible change.
