CAT 2026 Registered Candidate Login Showing “Expired”

Asked by Anonymous on 2026-09-30 in CAT Prep

I have successfully completed and paid for my CAT 2026 registration. However, when I try to log in to my registered candidate account, it is showing “Expired.” I would like to know why this is happening and whether it affects my submitted CAT 2026 application. Please guide me on how I can access my account again.

3 Answers

Hemanth Gongada · 2026-09-30 · 2 helpful

You can access your account once the correction window opens no need to worry about that 'Expired window' .It is their system working procedure . We can access website only in period of any procedure happens like registrations, corrections, admit cards etc.. In btw we can't access .

Abhi · 2026-09-30 · 2 helpful

dont worry, this is a common technical glitch. the cat login portal often shows expired due to session timeout or browser cache issues, it does not affect your submitted application or payment.

try these:
clear browser cache and cookies, then login again. use chrome or edge in incognito mode. try from a different device or network. if it still shows expired, wait 24 hrs and retry, sometimes the portal takes time to sync after payment.

if nothing works, mail cathelpdesk@iimcat.ac.in with your registration id and payment screenshot, they respond within 2-3 days. your application is safe, no need to refill!

Nilanshi Jain · 2026-09-30 · 2 helpful

this is a common technical glitch.

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