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    CAT 2026 Correction Window Opens: Check Editable Fields, Last Date and Direct Link

    Gursimran KaurUpdated on 04 Oct 2026, 09:00 AM IST

    CAT 2026 correction window is now open. CAT 2026 application correction window has been activated on the CAT 2026 official website iimcat.ac.in . The CAT 2026 correction window is open for all aspirants who wish to rectify mistakes made while filling out the CAT 2026 application form. Candidates will have three days to make changes in the CAT 2026 registration form. The CAT 2026 correction window is a one-time opportunity available for candidates who have completed their application form within the CAT 2026 registration period.

    CAT 2026 Correction Window Opens: Check Editable Fields, Last Date and Direct Link
    CAT 2026 Correction Window Opens: Check Editable Fields, Last Date and Direct Link

    CAT 2026 Correction Window: Important Dates

    The CAT 2026 registration end date was September 22, 2026. According to the CAT Exam dates 2026, the CAT 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on November 29, 2026. Check the table below to keep an eye on other important dates for CAT 2026.

    CAT 2026 Events

    CAT 2026 Important Dates

    CAT 2026 Registration Start Date

    August 03, 2026

    CAT 2026 Registration Last Date

    September 22, 2026

    CAT 2026 Admit Card Download

    November 04, 2026

    CAT 2026 Form Correction Window

    October 5 , 2026 to October 6, 2026

    CAT 2026 Exam Date

    November 29, 2026

    CAT Correction Window 2026: Steps by Step Process

    Once you have submitted the CAT 2026 application form, before the last date of the CAT 2026 registration, the CAT 2026 correction window will allow you to rectify some of the mistakes you have made during the CAT 2026 application. Here is the step-by-step process to use the CAT 2026 correction window.

    Step 1: Go to the official website for CAT 2026, iimcat.ac.in.

    Step 2: Click on ‘Registered Candidate Login’.

    Step 3: Now, log in with your user ID and password.

    Step 4: Edit or change the fields that need to be corrected.

    Step 5: After making changes, verify the updated details and click on save.

    Step 6: Submit the updated application form.

    Step 7: Lastly, download the updated CAT 2026 application PDF for future reference.

    CAT 2026 Form Correction: What Can And Can Not Be Edited

    The CAT 2026 application form correction window has been made available to the candidates from October 4 to October 7, 2026. The correction window of CAT 2026 will allow candidates to amend mistakes that occurred during the CAT 2026 registration.

    Candidates will be be able to make these following changes :

    • Mistakes in scanned images,
    • CAT 2026 Signature change
    • CAT 2026 exam centre preference can bhe correction window.e changed in t

    But the applicants must note that there are certain fields that cannot be altered even during the correction window. Once the application form is submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes in the personal details, such as,

    • Candidate Name

    • Date of Birth

    • Mobile Number

    • Email Address

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    If there is any error in the above-mentioned personal information fields, the candidate will have to contact the authority for the subsequent changes.

    CAT 2026 Correction Window Closed: What To Do After

    With the closing of the correction window for CAT 2026, there is nothing left that needs to be done in the CAT 2026 application by a candidate except:

    Admit Card: After carefully submitting the application form for CAT 2026, wait for the CAT 2026 Admit Card release. The CAT 2026 Admit card will be released on November 04, 2026.

    Keep yourself updated: Keep checking the official CAT website and this page for any updates, announcements, or changes in the CAT 2026 schedule or exam.

    Prepare for Exam, PI, and/or WAT: Continue preparing for the CAT 2026 exam, as the CAT 2026 exam date is getting close. Alongside, prepare for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds conducted by IIMs and other institutions.

    Documentation: Make sure you have all the necessary documents required, including academic certificates, marksheets, work experience certificate (if applicable), and any form of category certificate for document verification at a later stage of the CAT 2026 admission process.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the CAT 2026 admit card be released?
    A:

    CAT 2026 admit card will be released on November 04, 2026.

    Q: What is the last date of the CAT 2026 correction window?
    A:

    The CAT 2026 correction window opened on October 4 to October 7, 2026. The form will remain open for 3-4 days.

    Q: Can I correct my birth date in the application form?
    A:

    No, the date of birth field once submitted by the candidate at the time of application can not be rectified during the CAT 2026 correction window. 

    Q: Is work experience necessary for CAT 2026 admissions?
    A:

    While prior work experience is not mandatory for CAT 2026 admissions, it can be beneficial for a candidate to have. As many IIMs give weightage to work experience.

    Q: Is the CAT 2026 correction window costly?
    A:

    No, the CAT 2026 correction window is completely free of cost.

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