CAT 2026 Exam Day Guide Video Released at iimcat.ac.in: Documents, Prohibited Items and Login Process Explained
Published 13 Nov 20263 min read
IIM Indore has released a test day guide video for CAT 2026, scheduled for November 29, 2026. The video covers documents to carry, entry rules, prohibited items, biometric verification, and the computer login process. Candidates can download their admit card until the exam date.
The CAT 2026 test day guide video is now available on the official website iimcat.ac.in for candidates appearing in the Common Admission Test on November 29, 2026 . The video is intended to eliminate last-minute confusion by walking candidates through every stage of the exam-day process, from gate entry to the final submission of the on-screen feedback form.
What the CAT 2026 Test Day Guide Covers
According to the official video, the guide explains:
- Documents candidates must carry to the test centre
- Exam centre entry rules and security checks
- List of prohibited items
- Frisking and biometric verification procedures
- Computer login steps and interface guidelines
Candidates are advised to watch the video before exam day rather than relying solely on the admit card instructions.
Documents to Carry on CAT 2026 Exam Day
Candidates must bring the following to the test centre :
Printed CAT 2026 admit card on A4-size paper, with a photograph affixed in the designated space before arrival.
One original, valid government photo ID: PAN card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar card with photograph, E-Aadhaar, Ration Card, or Identification Affidavit. Damaged or smudged IDs will not be accepted.
Scribe affidavit for PwBD candidates using a scribe.
Medical certificate and IIM authorisation letter for candidates with pacemakers or metal implants, where applicable.
CAT 2026 Exam Centre Entry Rules and Prohibited Items
Test centre staff will verify the admit card and ID before candidates are allowed inside. The following items must be deposited outside the centre — safekeeping is not guaranteed :
- Mobile phones
- Bags, wallets, jackets
- Jewellery, watches
- Electronic gadgets
- Stationery
Only these items are allowed inside: admit card, photo ID, medical or scribe documents, socks, and plain pullovers, sweaters, or cardigans without pockets .
Candidates must take a bio-break before entering the lab. Leaving during the test is barred except for medical emergencies.
At the registration desk, candidates complete a digital photograph and iris capture, sign the attendance sheet, and collect a scribble pad and pen. They must write their name and application number on the pad.
CAT 2026 Login Process: Step-by-Step
According to the guide video, the login sequence is :
- Enter credentials using the mouse and virtual keyboard.
- Verify profile details.
- Click 'I Confirm'.
- Read instructions and click 'Next'.
- Check the declaration box.
- Click 'I am Ready to Begin'.
Critical warning: Candidates must not touch the physical keyboard. Doing so will lock the system .
In the exam interface, the functions Save & Next, Clear Response, and Mark for Review & Next are colour-coded differently. Question Paper, Profile, Instructions, and Calculator tools appear in the top-right corner.
Post-Test Rules and Helpdesk
After the test, candidates must :
- Submit the on-screen feedback form.
- Return the scribble pad and pen without tearing pages.
- Follow exit instructions.
For admit card or exam-day queries, the CAT helpdesk operates Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM, excluding national holidays. Candidates can also use the candidate login grievance portal .
CAT 2026 Admit Card: Download Until Exam Day
The CAT 2026 admit card is available for download until November 29, 2026. It contains the test date, shift, centre address, application number, and other details . Candidates should verify all details immediately and report discrepancies to the helpdesk before exam day.
Official website: iimcat.ac.in
