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CAT 2026 Correction Window: Dates, Editable Fields & How to Edit Your Form

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CAT 2026 Correction Window: Dates, Editable Fields & How to Edit Your Form

The CAT 2026 correction window is open for candidates who successfully submitted their CAT application. IIM Indore opened the edit window on October 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM, and it will close on October 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Only limited fields can be changed, so candidates should review their form carefully and make corrections within the deadline. 

CAT 2026 Correction Window Dates

Event Date
CAT 2026 Correction Window Opens October 5, 2026 – 10:00 AM
CAT 2026 Correction Window Closes October 6, 2026 – 5:00 PM
CAT 2026 Admit Card November 4, 2026
CAT 2026 Exam Date November 29, 2026

The correction period is short, so it is better to make the required changes early instead of waiting until the last few hours. 

What Can You Edit in the CAT 2026 Application Form?

The CAT 2026 correction window does not allow complete editing of the application form. Only selected details can be corrected.

Editable Field What You Can Change
Photograph Upload a corrected photograph
Signature Upload a corrected signature
Test City Preferences Change or reorder preferred test cities

These are the fields specifically mentioned as editable during the CAT 2026 correction window. 

What Cannot Be Changed?

Major personal and academic details remain locked after submission.

Non-Editable Field Status
Name Cannot be changed
Date of Birth Cannot be changed
Mobile Number Cannot be changed
Email ID Cannot be changed
State Cannot be changed
Category Cannot be changed
Academic Details Cannot be changed
Work Experience Cannot be changed

Candidates should not assume that the correction window allows changes to all mistakes in the CAT form. 

How to Edit the CAT 2026 Application Form

To make corrections:

  1. Visit the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in
  2. Click on the registered-candidate login.
  3. Enter your User ID and password.
  4. Open the CAT 2026 Candidate Dashboard.
  5. Select Application Form.
  6. Go to the photograph, signature or test-city section.
  7. Make the required correction.
  8. Review the change carefully before saving.

There is no separate fee for permitted CAT form corrections. 

What Should You Check Before Submitting the Correction?

Before saving your changes, quickly verify three things:

Photograph: Make sure the image is recent, clear and properly uploaded.

Signature: Check that the complete signature is visible and not cropped or blurred.

Test City Preferences: Recheck the order of your preferred test locations before final submission.

The source specifies a recent passport-size photograph with a white background and JPEG/JPG format, while the signature should also be uploaded in JPEG/JPG format. 

What If the Mistake Is in a Non-Editable Field?

If your error is related to name, date of birth, academics, category, work experience or another locked field, the normal correction window will not allow you to change it.

In such cases, use the CAT grievance portal available through the registered-candidate login. Candidates can raise a ticket and provide supporting documents where required. 

CAT 2026 Correction Window 

Question Answer
Is the CAT 2026 correction window open? Yes
Last date to make corrections October 6, 2026
Closing time 5:00 PM
Can photograph be changed? Yes
Can signature be changed? Yes
Can test city preferences be changed? Yes
Can academic details be changed? No
Can category be changed? No
Is there a correction fee? No
Official website iimcat.ac.in

 


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