CAT 2026 Correction Window: Urgent Checklist to Fix Your Application Details Before It Closes

CAT 2026 applicants get a short, high‑stakes correction window this weekend: October 5, 10 am to October 6, 5 pm IST. Only limited fields open for edits, so plan changes before logging in. The dates and hours are confirmed by national dailies citing the official schedule. Miss the deadline, and no extensions apply.

IIM Indore will allow edits to three areas only: test city preferences, photograph, and signature. Core identity, category, contact, and academic details remain locked. If you spot a grave error in locked fields, reach the helpdesk with proof; the portal will not unlock those fields.

CAT 2026 correction window timings and access

The edit link activates on Saturday, October 5 at 10 am and closes Sunday, October 6 at 5 pm. Only candidates who completed registration and fee payment can access it. Admit cards are scheduled from November 4, ahead of the November 29 test date. Mark these dates clearly.

CAT 2026 editable vs locked fields

Use this window to fix only what affects test‑day readiness and identity validation. Keep new files ready and review once before saving, as the portal locks immediately after the deadline. Personal particulars and academics are not part of this facility, so avoid raising avoidable tickets.

CAT 2026 test city change rules

You can reorder or change your test city preferences during the window; registration allowed five cities in ranked order. Final allotment depends on capacity, not just preference. Your admit card will display the assigned city; no changes are accepted after this window ends.

CAT 2026 photo and signature specifications

Re‑upload only clean, recent scans that meet format rules. Use JPG/JPEG. Recommended dimensions include photograph 30 mm by 45 mm and signature 80 mm by 35 mm; keep signature under 80 KB. Collegedunia additionally advises photo 20–50 KB and signature 10–30 KB. Avoid filters, shadows, or busy backgrounds.

Payment or status issues during CAT 2026 edits

The correction window does not reopen fee payment. If money is deducted but status shows pending, wait 24–48 hours, then raise a ticket from candidate login with transaction proof. Payments are processed by gateways; the CAT helpdesk handles unresolved cases during working hours.

Set a 30‑minute block on October 5 to verify your city order and re‑upload compliant images, then recheck the preview. Aim to finish before Sunday traffic peaks. Next, track admit card download on November 4 and plan travel to your assigned city early to avoid last‑minute stress.