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    CAT Application Form Correction 2026: Edit Window, Dates, Editable Fields & Steps to Modify Form

    CAT Application Form Correction 2026: Edit Window, Dates, Editable Fields & Steps to Modify Form

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 04 Jul 2026, 05:21 PM IST

    CAT application form correction window will likely open on October 04, 2026, by IIM Indore. Registered candidates will be able to edit certain details such as their photograph, signature, or city. To avail the CAT 2026 correction window facility, candidates use their CAT login credentials to log in with their CAT ID and password. Once the CAT 2026 application form correction window closes, you will not be able to edit your CAT application form in the future. Read this article to know how to edit the CAT application form, what details can be edited, the CAT correction window fee, etc.

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    1. CAT Application Form Correction 2026
    2. CAT Application Form Correction Window Dates 2026
    3. CAT 2026 Application Correction Details
    4. How to Make Corrections in the CAT Application Form 2026?
    5. Important Points on CAT Application Form Correction 2026
    CAT Application Form Correction 2026: Edit Window, Dates, Editable Fields & Steps to Modify Form
    CAT Application Form Correction Window

    CAT Application Form Correction 2026

    Candidates must follow the guidelines of the IIM Kozhikode to fill out the CAT application form correctly. For this, there is also an official CAT 2026 registration guide. However, if there is any error while entering the details in the CAT 2026 form, the candidates should be aware of it before submitting.

    Through the CAT form editing window, candidates can change uploaded images (photograph, signature) and the test city preference in the CAT application form submitted online. Candidates can make corrections during the correction period, which may be as long as 3 days. Check other details related to the CAT 2026 application form correction in the article below.

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    CAT Application Form Correction Window Dates 2026

    IIM Indore will conduct the CAT 2026 on Sunday, November 29. CAT is held for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes offered at IIMs, and besides, there are more than 1000 B-schools in India that also accept the CAT exam for the admission process. Candidates cannot change their email address, date of birth, or mobile number; they are advised to enter these details carefully and double-check before submitting. While applying, candidates have to pay the exam fee, which is non-refundable. Check the table below regarding the CAT correction window 2026 dates.

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    CAT Form Correction Window Date 2026 (Expected)

    CAT 2026 Events

    CAT 2026 Dates

    Starting Date for CAT registration 2026

    August 1, 2026

    CAT registration last date

    September 20, 2026

    CAT application correction window start date

    October 04 to 07, 2026

    CAT 2026 exam date

    November 29, 2026

    Why is CAT Form Rejected?

    CAT 2026 exam registrations will be cancelled if the wrong credentials are entered. Every piece of information you give in the CAT application form is verified by the concerned authorities. Consequently, providing incorrect information will result in the form being rejected.

    IIM will screen your submitted application forms before issuing the CAT admit card. If any errors are found in the details, payment or documents uploaded, your CAT application may be rejected.

    Also Read: CAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

    CAT 2026 Application Correction Details

    Candidates can make corrections to the given details and scanned pictures. The photograph and signature must be in a JPG/JPEG format only. Therefore, when filling out the application form for CAT 2026, candidates should do so carefully.

    NOTE: If candidates face any CAT registration problems, then contact the CAT help desk, which is cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in.

    Editable details in CAT Form 2026:

    • Photo of the candidate

    • Signature of candidate

    • Test City preferences

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    Non-editable details in CAT Form 2026:

    • Candidate’s Name

    • Date of Birth

    • Mobile Number

    • Email ID

    • State

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    How to Make Corrections in the CAT Application Form 2026?

    When correcting the CAT 2026 registration form, candidates can see the following steps.

    • Step 1: Visit the official website of CAT 2026, iimcat.ac.in

    • Step 2: Now, click on the “Existing User” tab

    • Step 3: Next, enter the login credentials (User ID and Password) and click on the “Login” tab

    • Step 4: Now, the candidates can modify/change their photograph and signature and make changes in the test city preference

    • Step 5: After making all the required changes, click on the “Save” tab

    • Step 6: Finally, download and take a printout of the modified CAT 2026 registration form

    NOTE: The other way of modifying entries in the CAT 2026 application form is by generating a query on the candidate query form.

    CAT 2026 Application: Image Size and Format to be Uploaded

    Image

    Format

    Size of the file

    Dimension

    Image resolution

    Signature

    JPG/ JPEG



    Not more than 80 KB



    80 mm (width) x 35 mm (height)

    150 px/inch (min)



    Photograph

    30 mm (width) x 45 mm (height)

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    Important Points on CAT Application Form Correction 2026

    • Candidates should keep all the relevant documents with them while completing the application form for CAT 2026 to avoid mistakes like misspellings, address, caste, Aadhaar card details, etc.

    • Candidates are advised to double-check the details entered while filling out the online form to avoid any mishap.

    • After the closure of the CAT registration window, candidates will be able to edit the following fields: photograph, signature, and test city preferences. After the closure of the registration window, a very short edit window will be made available to the CAT-registered candidates. This option will be valid only for those candidates who have paid the applicable registration fee and have registered successfully for CAT 2026 within the specified deadline.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Can we cancel CAT registration?
    A:

    No, once you have filled out the CAT registration form, you cannot cancel it or get a refund. In case you have made any mistake in your application, you will get the option to correct the allowed fields during the designated correction window. 

    Q: Can I edit CAT application form after submission?
    A:

    Candidates can make corrections in uploaded images (photograph, signature) and also in test city preference in the submitted CAT 2026 registration form during the correction window period.

    Q: Can a CAT application be rejected?
    A:

    Yes, a CAT application form can be rejected due to errors in personal or academic information, misleading or false details, improper document uploads or not meeting the required eligibility criteria. 

    Q: Is there any fee for CAT application correction?
    A:

    No, you don't have to pay any fee to make corrections in the CAT 2026 application form.

    Q: Can we edit CAT form after submission?
    A:

    An important thing to note here is that the CAT application form cannot be edited once it is submitted.

    Q: Can I edit CAT form after payment?
    A:

    When the CAT form edit window opens, only specific fields can be edited. Candidates can make free changes in their CAT application forms when the form editing window opens.

    Q: What if i entered wrong percentage in CAT form?
    A:

    If your percentage change is 2 marks or less then it will not be a problem as you can change your marks in the IIM call record for respective portals

    Q: How to cancel CAT registration form since I have made a few mistakes in the CAT exam form?
    A:

    You can't cancel the CAT registration form. If you have made a mistake in Mail ID/ Name/ DOB/ Phone Number, then you have to create a new one. If a candidate paid the CAT application fee, then it will not be refunded.

    Q: What if I entered the wrong percentage in the CAT form?
    A:

    You cannot modify these details in the CAT correction window. Hence you can contact the helpline numbers for further solutions.

    Q: What are the timings to contact the candidate helpdesk?
    A:

    CAT candidates helpdesk is available on phone, Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The CAT help desk is closed on Sunday and on national/ public holidays. 

    CAT Help Desk 

    • Toll-Free Number - 1800-2090-830
    • Email - cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in
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