The CAT 2026 form correction window is scheduled to open at 10:00 AM on October 5, 2026, and close at 5:00 PM on October 6, 2026, through iimcat.ac.in. Candidates who completed registration can update their photograph, signature and test city preferences without a fee.
Before using the correction facility, candidates should check the image requirements and review their city choices. The source also identifies some application details as non-editable, so those should be checked carefully.
CAT 2026 form correction window and key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 |
| Conducting institute named in the source | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore |
| Correction window opens | October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM |
| Correction window closes | October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM |
| Portal | iimcat.ac.in |
| Fee for the listed corrections | No charge |
| Editable details listed | Photograph, signature and test city preferences |
The CAT 2026 form correction date spans October 5 and 6. The CAT 2026 form correction last date is October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Details to review before editing the CAT application
Photograph requirements
Check that the passport photograph has a plain white background and clearly shows the face. The specified image size is 30 mm x 45 mm, and the file must not exceed 80 KB. It should be in JPG or JPEG format.
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Signature and test city choices
The scanned signature should be clear, cropped and written in black or blue ink. Candidates should also review their six test city preferences and confirm the order suits their current travel point.
Fields identified as non-editable
The source identifies the candidate’s full name, date of birth, category and marks as locked fields. It says errors in these details should be raised through the help desk portal. The highlights section also lists name, date of birth, category, email ID, phone and academic details, but does not clearly explain the editability of each of these additional fields.
How to make corrections in the CAT 2026 application form
The listed CAT 2026 application form edit process is through the candidate portal:
- Go to iimcat.ac.in using a web browser.
- Select “Registered Candidate Login” and enter the User ID and password provided during registration.
- Open the “Edit Application Form” link on the candidate portal.
- Upload a revised photograph or signature that meets the stated image requirements, or update the test centre preferences.
- Accept the declaration, submit the changes and save the edited application form digitally.
The facility is for candidates who successfully completed registration. The listed changes to the photo, signature and test city preferences are free.
Frequently asked questions
Correction window timing
What is the last date for CAT 2026 form correction? The correction window closes on October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Changes allowed through the facility
Which details can candidates change? The source lists the passport photograph, signature and test city preferences as editable fields.
Photo and signature updates
Is CAT 2026 photo and signature correction available? Yes. Registered candidates can update these files during the correction window, following the image requirements stated above.
Correction fee
Is there a fee to make the listed corrections? No. The source says the photograph, signature and test city preference changes can be made free of charge.
Make any required changes within the stated window and review the instructions on iimcat.ac.in before submitting the edited application. For errors in fields identified as locked, use the help desk portal as indicated in the source.