How CAT 2026 test centres work
When you registered for CAT 2026 you chose your preferred test cities. The IIMs then allot a centre in one of them, and you see it for the first time on your admit card on 4 November 2026. Centres are mostly TCS iON Digital Zones and college computer labs. The exam is on Sunday, 29 November 2026, in three slots, and the centre cannot be changed once allotted.
CAT exam centre: frequently asked questions
How many test cities are there for CAT 2026?
CAT 2026 is held in 162 test cities across India, listed state by state on iimcat.ac.in under Exam Cities. Some entries cover twin cities, such as Faridabad-Gurugram, Chandigarh-Mohali and NOIDA-Greater Noida-Ghaziabad.
When will I know my CAT 2026 test centre?
Your exact test centre, its address and your slot are printed on the CAT 2026 admit card, which you can download from 4 November 2026 on iimcat.ac.in.
Can I change my CAT test centre?
No. CAT admit cards state that requests to change the test centre are not entertained. If your centre is far from home, plan the trip early and consider staying nearby the night before.
Where do these centre pages come from?
Students add their centre when they upload their admit card to the CAT Exam Day Planner. Each centre gets a page with its address, map, nearest railway and metro stations, parking and reviews from students who took an exam there.
Are most CAT exam centres TCS iON Digital Zones?
Many CAT centres are TCS iON Digital Zones or college computer labs run with TCS iON. The admit card gives the exact name and address of yours.