IIM Indore, the conducting institute for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026, has opened the application form correction window on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. The facility is active from 10 AM today, October 5, and will remain open till 5 PM on October 6, 2026, giving registered candidates a short window to correct specific details in their submitted forms.

CAT 2026 Correction Window: Latest Update

CAT 2026 online registration closed on September 22, 2026. Following this, IIM Indore has opened a limited correction facility for candidates who need to fix errors in their photograph, signature, or test city preferences before the exam. Candidates can log in using their CAT user ID and password to access the correction portal.

CAT 2026 Correction Window: Key Dates

EventDate
CAT 2026 registration closedSeptember 22, 2026
Correction window opensOctober 5, 2026 (10:00 AM)
Correction window closesOctober 6, 2026 (5:00 PM)

What Can Be Edited in the CAT 2026 Correction Window

  • Candidate photograph, if it does not meet the prescribed specifications
  • Candidate signature, if unclear or incorrectly uploaded
  • Test city preferences, within the choices allowed by the system
  • Other fields such as name, date of birth, category, and academic details remain locked and cannot be edited through this window

Steps to Correct the CAT 2026 Application Form

  1. Visit the official website, iimcat.ac.in
  2. Click on the CAT 2026 correction window or login link
  3. Log in using your CAT user ID and password
  4. Open the editable sections for photograph, signature, or test city preference
  5. Upload the corrected photograph or signature as per the prescribed format, or update your test city choice
  6. Save and submit the changes before the window closes
Once the CAT 2026 correction window closes, candidates will not get another opportunity to edit their application form, so any required changes should be made carefully within the given timeframe.— IIM Indore Candidate Advisory

Impact on Candidates

The correction window gives candidates a final, free opportunity to fix photograph, signature, or test city issues that could otherwise cause problems at the exam centre or during result processing. Since the window is open for less than 24 hours, candidates should check their submitted form promptly and make any needed corrections well before the 5 PM deadline on October 6.

What Happens Next

After the correction window closes, CAT 2026 application forms will be frozen, and no further edits will be possible. Candidates should next watch for the release of the CAT 2026 admit card on iimcat.ac.in ahead of the exam, and should keep checking the official website for further notifications on exam-day guidelines.

Conclusion

With the CAT 2026 correction window now open until 5 PM on October 6, registered candidates who need to update their photograph, signature, or test city preference should log in to iimcat.ac.in without delay and complete the correction process before the facility closes.

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