IIM CAT 2026 correction window opens Oct 5, closes Oct 6 for fee‑paid applicants

Correction Window

The IIM CAT 2026 correction window opens on October 5 and closes on October 6, 2026. Only candidates who have paid the registration fee and completed CAT 2026 registration can use the window. Changes are allowed in three fields: the photograph, the signature, and the test‑state or city preferences. All edits must be made through the official site iimcat.ac.in.

Exam Details

The CAT 2026 exam is scheduled for November 29, 2026. It contains 68 questions covering Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. The test lasts two hours, with exactly 40 minutes allotted to each section and no option to switch sections midway. Correct answers earn three marks; each wrong answer deducts one mark. A mock exam is available on the CAT website for practice.

Other Announcements

ITBP announced recruitment for Head Constable posts, with registration opening at recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in. In a separate education highlight, 14‑year‑old Ashrit Talluri, an Indian‑origin student, achieved a perfect 1600 score on the SAT while taking college‑level courses in Grade 9.

Context

The correction window lets applicants fix errors before the high‑stakes CAT exam, a key gateway to India’s top management schools. ITBP hiring and the SAT achievement are unrelated but illustrate the range of education‑related news released together.