CAT 2026 Correction Window Opens October 5: What Can You Edit in CAT Form?

The CAT 2026 correction window is scheduled to open on October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM and will remain available until 5:00 PM on October 6, 2026. The correction facility is for candidates who have successfully registered for CAT 2026 and paid the application fee.

However, this is not a full CAT application form editing window. IIM Indore has allowed changes only in selected fields: candidate photograph, signature and test state/city preferences. Personal, academic and other application details cannot be changed during this correction period.

Official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in – CAT 2026 Official Website

CAT 2026 Correction Window: Important Dates

The correction facility is available only to candidates who completed CAT registration and paid the applicable fee. Reports based on the official notification state that no further extension is expected after the October 6 deadline.

What Can You Edit in the CAT 2026 Correction Window?

This is the most important thing CAT aspirants need to know.

The CAT 2026 application correction window does not allow candidates to edit the entire form.

Only three areas are available for correction:

The permitted correction fields have been reported consistently from the CAT 2026 correction-window notification: photograph, signature and test state/city preferences.

CAT 2026 Photo Correction: What Should Candidates Check?

If your uploaded photograph does not meet the CAT application requirements, the correction window is the opportunity to replace it.

Before uploading a new photograph, check:

• Photograph is recent and clearly visible
• Face is properly visible
• Image meets the prescribed CAT specifications
• Background and image quality follow the application guidelines
• The photograph is not blurred or excessively cropped

Do not upload a random selfie or an image that does not follow the CAT application instructions.

Tip: Keep the final photograph ready before October 5 instead of trying to edit everything at the last minute.

CAT 2026 Signature Correction

Candidates who are unhappy with or have uploaded an incorrect signature can use the correction facility to replace it.

Before submitting the new signature, check the official CAT instructions for the required:

• File format
• Dimensions
• File size
• Visibility
• Signature placement

A signature that is too small, unclear or different from the required format can create unnecessary problems during application verification.

CAT 2026 Test City Correction

The third important correction allowed is test state/city preference.

This is particularly important for candidates who:

• Selected a city that is difficult to reach
• Have moved to another city
• Selected an inconvenient city preference
• Want to re-order their available preferences

Candidates should remember that changing preferences does not necessarily guarantee allocation of a particular test city. Final centre allocation remains subject to the CAT examination authority's process and availability.

What Cannot Be Edited in CAT 2026 Correction Window?

A common misconception is that the CAT correction window allows candidates to correct every mistake in their application.

It does not.

Candidates should not expect to modify information such as:

Name, date of birth, registered email ID, mobile number, category, academic marks, graduation details or work experience.

Therefore, if you discover an error in one of these fields, do not assume that it can be changed during the October correction window. The officially permitted correction fields are limited.

How to Edit CAT 2026 Application Form?

Once the correction window becomes active, candidates can follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official CAT website

Go to:

CAT 2026 Official Website – iimcat.ac.in

Step 2: Login

Use your registered CAT User ID and password.

Step 3: Open the Application Form

Look for the correction/edit option available on the candidate dashboard.

Step 4: Check Your Details

Review your photograph, signature and test-city preferences carefully.

Step 5: Make Permitted Changes

Edit only the fields enabled by the CAT portal.

Step 6: Preview the Form

Check the updated information before submitting.

Step 7: Submit the Correction

Save and submit the corrected details.

Step 8: Keep Confirmation

Take a screenshot or save the confirmation page for your records.

CAT 2026 Correction Window: Don't Wait Until October 6

The correction window is only open for a short period.

A safer approach is:

October 5 → Login → Check photograph → Check signature → Check test-city preferences → Correct if necessary → Submit

Do not wait until the final few hours because website traffic, login issues or technical problems can occur close to deadlines.

CAT 2026 Exam: What Should You Prepare Now?

The correction window comes less than two months before the CAT 2026 examination scheduled for November 29, 2026.

That means candidates should now shift their attention from the application form to CAT preparation, mocks, previous-year papers and college planning.

CAT preparation broadly covers:

For a detailed section-wise preparation guide, read the MatchToCollege CAT 2026 Syllabus: Section-Wise Topics & Weightage Guide:

CAT 2026 Syllabus: Section-Wise Topics & Weightage Guide

CAT Logical Reasoning Practice: Start Solving Sets Now

With the CAT exam approaching, candidates should not limit preparation to reading the syllabus.

Regular practice is especially important for DILR, where set selection and time management can significantly affect performance.

MatchToCollege has a dedicated CAT Logical Reasoning Practice Sets with Solutions article covering arrangements, ranking, selection, scheduling, games and tournaments, distribution and logical deduction.

CAT Logical Reasoning Practice Sets with Solutions

The page also includes CAT 2021–2025 previous-year question paper resources, making it useful for candidates who want to combine topic-wise practice with PYQs.

Top IIMs and FMS to Target Through CAT

CAT 2026 is primarily used for admission to the flagship management programmes of the IIMs, while several other leading management institutes also accept CAT scores.

The table below provides a quick reference for aspirants comparing major CAT-based MBA options.

*Fees vary by batch and may exclude deposits, mess charges, taxes and other expenses.

IIM Bangalore currently lists ₹26 lakh as the two-year PGP fee for the 2026–28 domestic batch. FMS Delhi's 2026–28 information bulletin lists the MBA semester fee at approximately ₹60,818 per semester.

IIM Ahmedabad's latest audited 2025 placement report reported a ₹35.50 lakh mean salary for its MBA-PGP class, while its 2025–26 placement process concluded with students placed across 26 cohorts.

IIM Bangalore's latest official placement reporting puts the PGP + PGPBA average salary at ₹35.35 lakh.

Top Private B-Schools Accepting CAT 2026

CAT aspirants should not restrict their college research to IIMs. Several private B-schools use CAT scores as part of their admission process.

*SPJIMR's published programme FAQ lists ₹24.86 lakh as the indicative PGDM fee, including basic hostel accommodation.

SPJIMR's latest 2027–29 admissions announcement states that applicants can submit CAT 2026 or GMAT scores and that its PGDM and PGDM (BM) programmes recorded an average salary of ₹33.75 lakh for the Class of 2026.

MDI Gurgaon states that CAT 2026 is required for its PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-Business Analytics and PGDM-BFS programmes, subject to the programme-specific rules.

IMT Ghaziabad currently accepts CAT 2026, XAT 2027 and qualifying GMAT scores for its PGDM admission process. Its published placement figures show an average CTC of ₹17.64 LPA and median CTC of ₹16.50 LPA.

Why You Should Start College Research Before CAT Result

Many CAT aspirants wait until their result to research colleges.

That can make the post-result period unnecessarily stressful.

Start creating your college list now based on:

• Expected CAT percentile
• Sectional performance
• Academic profile
• Category
• Work experience
• MBA fees
• Placement outcomes
• Location
• Specialisation
• Admission process
• Application deadlines

Also remember that minimum CAT cutoff and actual interview-call percentile are not necessarily the same. IIM Bangalore, for example, explicitly states that candidates actually called for interviews had scores higher than the published minimum first-shortlist cutoffs.

Check Which MBA Colleges You Can Target

Once you have your expected CAT percentile, the next question is usually:

Which IIMs and MBA colleges can I get?

Instead of manually checking every college, use the MatchToCollege CAT College Predictor to explore potential options based on your percentile and profile.

Check CAT College Predictor →

You can compare potential colleges based on factors such as:

• CAT percentile
• Category
• Academic profile
• Work experience
• Fees
• Placement information
• Location
• Admission criteria

CAT 2026 Correction Window: Final Checklist

Before the correction window closes, check these three things carefully:

Then:

Review → Submit → Save Confirmation

Do not assume that you will get another opportunity to modify these fields after the correction window closes.