CAT (Common Admission Test), used for admission to the IIMs, has consistently used iimcat.ac.in as its official portal in recent years — even though the specific IIM organising the exam rotates annually. We don't host, check, or store your admit card or result — this guide explains the process and links you straight to the official site. As with any rotating-organiser exam, confirm the current cycle's exact details via the official CAT notification since administration specifics can change.
How to Download Your CAT Admit Card
The CAT admit card is released once for the exam, and the download process follows a consistent pattern each year:
- Go to the official CAT website, iimcat.ac.in
- Find the "Admit Card" link on the candidate dashboard or homepage
- Log in using your user ID and password, as instructed
- Download the PDF and save at least two copies — one on your phone, one printed
- Check every detail (name, photo, exam date, centre, reporting time) as soon as you download it — not the night before your exam
What Your Admit Card Will Show
Your CAT admit card carries forward the photo you uploaded at registration, along with your exam centre, date, shift timing, and reporting instructions. This is exactly why getting your photo right at the application stage matters — whatever you uploaded is what appears on this document and on the attendance sheet at your exam centre.
If you haven't resized your photo to CAT's exact specification yet, our CAT Photo guide covers the exact dimensions and KB limits before you apply.
Common Admit Card Issues — and What to Do
Photo unclear
If your photo looks blurry, pixelated, or doesn't match what you uploaded, this is almost always a symptom of a photo that didn't meet the exact upload specification in the first place. Contact the CAT helpdesk listed on iimcat.ac.in immediately — don't wait until the exam date.
Name, category, or exam centre mismatch
Do not try to correct these yourself or attempt to edit the PDF. Reach out to the CAT helpdesk through their official grievance channel as soon as you spot the error.
Admit card not visible yet
Admit cards are typically released a short window before the exam date. If it isn't available yet, keep checking iimcat.ac.in directly — there is no way to "check status" faster through a third party.
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CAT publishes scorecards for candidates through the official portal, iimcat.ac.in. There's no separate "result checker" tool from CAT directly — you log in with your own credentials to view your scorecard.
- Visit iimcat.ac.in and log in to your candidate dashboard
- Open the "Result" or "Scorecard" section once released
- View or download your scorecard
After the Result — What's Next
CAT results feed into the IIM admission process, which typically continues with shortlisting, written ability tests, and interviews conducted separately by each participating IIM. Each subsequent stage may carry its own notification, timeline, and document or photo requirement. Keep your registration details, past admit cards, and correctly-sized photo saved and ready for each stage rather than starting from scratch each time.
Admit card and result dates, portal design, and administration details can change with each CAT cycle since the organising IIM rotates annually. This page is a general process guide, not a live status tracker. Always verify current dates and instructions directly on iimcat.ac.in. SarkariKagaz.pro is not affiliated with the IIMs or the CAT organising committee.