CAT Admit Card - 2022
CAT - The Complete GuideAs per the official notification the admit card of CAT 2022 are available for download form october 27, 2022. As per the official notification, the admit card for CAT 2022 is available for download from October 27, 2022. Candidates participating in common admission test can download their admit card on or before 27 November 2022. For particpating in CAT 2022, admit card is a mandatory document and needs to be carried to the exam centre in person and in physical copy. Any one not carrying the CAT admit card physically on the exam day will not be allowed to write the test. So, all the aspirants must download their admit cards by Nov 27, 2022 before the commencement of test. Further, this is instructed that students should download the admit cards much before the last date so as the see for the errors on the card.

For downloading admit card students need to use CAT login id at the iim-cat website. The download of admit cards can be done till the examination begins. As per the IIM announcement the exam is scheduled on November 27, 2022 at 410+ test centres in 150+ cities. The CAT 2022 exam will be conducted in three slots -morning, afternoon and evening.
CAT hall ticket have information on exam date, slot, time, venue, reporting time as well as general guidelines for personal conduct at the exam centre.
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CAT Important Dates
Dates for CAT Exam is announced by IIM Bangalore on July 31. Take a look at the table below for the schedule of CAT 2022:
Learn More About - CAT Exam Date

How to Download CAT 2022 Admit Card?
Admit card will be available for download on the official website only. For downloading the CAT admit card, candidates needs to follow the steps given below:
- Visit the official CAT 2022 website link - iimcat.ac.in.
- Click on 'Login' .
- Enter registration ID and password.
- Click on 'admit card'.
- Click on download and save the admit card on desktop.
- Take a print out of the admit card.
Details Mentioned on the Admit Card
- Candidate's name
- Candidate's caste
- Candidate's date of birth
- Candidate's photo
- Candidate's signature
- Registration number
- Date and time of the exam
- exam centre address
- Google map link to locate exam centre
- Emergency contact number
- Test system number to identify your examination room
- CAT related instructions

Problems Candidates may face while Downloading CAT Admit Card
In general aspirants faces the following issues while downloading the admit cards. The solution is also given.
Website not responding:
More than 2,50,000 students will be applying for the CAT Exam. The CAT website may face technical issues sometimes due to heavy traffic load or any other reason. In such a situation, wait for some time, do not continuously try to log in. Log out and visit the website after sometime to download your admit card.
Slow internet speed:
Sometimes your laptop or mobile may not have enough internet data or wi-fi may not be working properly. Check the speed of your internet connection. If it is slow, switch to a faster internet connection to download your CAT exam admit card.
Wrong password or login credentials
If you have forgotten your password and unable to recall the login credentials, then you need to use the ‘forgot password’ option given on the examination website and follow the instructions to change the password and use it for downloading the CAT hall ticket.
Errors to Check in CAT Admit Card 2022
After downloading the admit card, candidates must cross check and verify all the information mentioned on it. The following information on CAT exam admit card must match with the information on the CAT application form:
- Your Name and spelling should be same as in CAT application form
- CAT registration number must be the same as the registered user ID
- Date of birth should be the same as mentioned on the application form and in official documents
- Caste category status should same as in CAT application form
- PwD/DA status should be same as in CAT application form
- Test city must be from one of the options mentioned in the application form
- Candidate's photograph and signature must be clearly visible
How to Correct Errors in CAT 2022 Admit Card?
In case, any candidate finds error in their admit card, must immediately contact the exam authority to get it corrected. Given below are the contact details: CAT helpline: 1-800-209-0830 (Toll-Free) Email at c[email protected]
CAT Exam Day Instructions

- The aspirants must carry two copies of the CAT 2022 admit card and a photo ID proof (original and photocopy)
- Only admit card & photo ID card will be allowed inside the exam hall
- Writing pad and pen will be provided inside the exam hall for rough work and that’s to be returned after the test. Candidates will be required to write their name and registration number on the writing pad.
- Candidates must reach the exam centre at the reporting time mentioned in their admit cards
- Candidates must use the Reference Number printed on the admit card for identifying the door/wing/lab at the test venue on the day of the test
- Candidates are not supposed to sign their CAT exam admit card beforehand. The admit card is to be signed only inside the exam hall in front of the invigilator
- Candidates must affix their photo same as the one uploaded with the CAT application form
- Mobile phone, calculator, IPad or any other gadget is prohibited inside the examination hall
- Candidates are advised not to carry bags or luggage to the CAT exam centre as there will be no provision to submit bags and valuables
- Jewellery that contains metal, clothes with pockets, jackets and footwear are prohibited inside the exam hall
- Candidates with a metal implant, pacemaker, etc. in their body will be required to bring medical certificate of the same
What ate the Documents required Along With CAT Exam Admit Card 2022
Candidates are required to carry an ID proof issued by the Government of India or previous college/university along with the CAT exam admit card to the examination hall. Given below is the list of documents that they can carry as ID proof:
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- PAN card
- E-Aadhaar
- Ration Card
- College/University ID
- Driver's license
CAT Exam Timings
CAT 2022 exam will be conducted on a single day in three slots. The exam slots will be allotted to candidates on first-cum- first-serve basis (application submission). Given below are the CAT timings:
CAT admit card download process will start from October 27, 2022.
FAQs Regarding CAT 2022 Admit Card
Que. What is the CAT admit card download date? Ans. CAT 2022 admit card will be available to download on Oct 27, 2022. you can visit our site for latest updates of CAT 2022 exam. We will update the details on our site on regular basis.
Que. What is ‘Test System Number’ in the CAT exam admit card? Ans. All the instructions are mentioned in CAT admit card. Those instructions will help you to identify the floor or computer system allotted at the designated center. If you face difficulty in finding your test center then appointed staff will help you.
Que. Which Photo ID should I carry along with my admit card? Ans. Along with two copies of admit card students can carry anyone Original ID card from Voter ID, Aadhaar card, PAN card, Passport, Driver's License.
Que. Is I am allowed to enter in exam hall if I reach before/after the mentioned timings? Ans. Strictly No!
Que. What if there is an error in the CAT exam Admit Card? Ans. In case of an error on the CAT 2022 admit card, you can reach out to the helpdesk of CAT and get it rectified before the exam day. The Exam Center will not be allowed to help any student to print their admit card.
Que. Does the CAT admit card 2022 contains a google link for location? Ans. Yes, you can find the google map link of the designated exam center.