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CAT 2027
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2027 is the gateway to MBA and PGDM programmes at the IIMs and several top MBA colleges. But you must know the CAT 2027 notification date, registration window opening, exam pattern, eligibility, syllabus, admit card, result, and cutoff requirements. The exam is expected to follow the same three-section format: VARC, DILR, and QA. This guide brings the key CAT 2027 details into one place, including expected dates, application steps, exam centres, preparation resources, and admission-related information.
CAT 2027 Important Dates
The CAT 2027 schedule is expected to follow the usual admission cycle, with registration beginning around August and the examination taking place in November. The dates below are expected and can change after the official notification.
CAT 2027 Event | Expected Date | What You Should Check |
CAT 2027 Notification | July 28, 2027 | Official brochure, eligibility and registration details |
Registration Starts | August 1, 2027 | Application portal and required documents |
Registration Closes | September 13, 2027 | Final date and application fee payment |
Form Correction | September 17–20, 2027 | Permitted fields and correction rules |
Admit Card | November 5, 2027 | Slot, reporting time and centre address |
CAT 2027 Exam | November 28, 2027 | Three-session computer-based examination |
Answer Key | Around December 3, 2027 | Response sheet and objection window |
Result | Last week of December 2027 | Score, scaled score and percentile |
Note: These dates are tentative until the IIM conducting CAT 2027 releases the official notification.
Also Read: Is It Too Early to Start Preparing for CAT 2027?
CAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
CAT 2027 eligibility criteria require a recognised bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification to apply. Final-year candidates can also register, provided they meet the required academic conditions before joining the management programme.
Eligibility Factor | CAT 2027 Requirement |
Educational qualification | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification |
General/ EWS/ NC-OBC | Minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA |
SC / ST / PwD | Minimum 45% marks or equivalent CGPA |
Final-year graduation | Eligible to apply |
Result awaited | Can apply, subject to IIM admission conditions |
Age limit | No minimum or maximum age limit |
Professional qualifications | Recognised qualifications such as CA, CS and ICWA can be considered |
CGPA | Accepted as per the applicable university conversion method |
Nationality | Indian and eligible international applicants can apply subject to the applicable process |
Category Reservation | -EWS: 10% |
If your university uses CGPA instead of percentage, use the official conversion formula issued by the institution. In case no conversion method is available, follow the equivalence instructions stated in the CAT application guidelines.
Final-year candidates should also keep their graduation documents ready. Eligibility to sit for CAT does not by itself guarantee admission, because individual IIMs can apply additional academic and selection requirements.
Also Read: Why CAT 2027 Aspirants Should Attempt CAT 2026? Check Here
CAT 2027 Registration Dates
CAT 2027 registration is expected to open on August 1, 2027 and close on September 13, 2027. The application is completed online through the official CAT portal. Your CAT form must not have any mistakes; this will be reflected in your admit card.
Application Area | Information Required |
Personal details | Name, date of birth, gender and communication details |
Category | General, EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST or PwD details |
Academic record | Class 10, Class 12, graduation and other qualifications |
Graduation status | Completed, final year or result awaited |
Work experience | Employer, duration and relevant employment details |
IIM programmes | Programmes for which your CAT score is to be considered |
Test cities | Preferred examination cities |
Documents | Photograph, signature and applicable certificates |
Fee Payment (Expected) | General/EWS/NC-OBC: INR 1400/- |
How to Fill the CAT 2027 Application Form?
- Visit the official CAT website and open the CAT 2027 registration portal.
- Create your account using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Verify the contact details through the required verification process.
- Log in using the credentials generated during registration.
- Enter personal, category and communication details carefully.
- Add your Class 10, Class 12, graduation and professional qualification details.
- Enter work experience details, if applicable.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Select the IIM programmes available through the application.
- Enter your preferred test cities in the required order.
- Review every field before proceeding to payment.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment method.
- Submit the completed application.
- Save the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.
A small mistake in your academic or category information can create trouble later. So, spend a few extra minutes checking the form before submitting it.
CAT 2027 Syllabus
CAT does not follow a rigid chapter-by-chapter syllabus. However, CAT previous year question papers show clear topic patterns across the three sections.
CAT VARC Topics
Check out the following VARC syllabus and plan your CAT 2027 strategy. Solve 1 -2 RCs or Read CAT Daily Articles to improve reading speed and understand different CAT RC Types and Genre.
VARC Topic |
Reading Comprehension |
Para Jumbles |
Para Summary |
Para Completion/ Sentence Insertion |
Odd One Out |
Critical Reasoning |
Vocabulary |
Grammar |
Miscellaneous Verbal Ability |
CAT DILR Topics
Logical reasoning needs more attention than the other two sections. And it takes at least 15 to 18 minutes to solve a DILR set. So if you can solve 3 sets in the exam, then you will already be in the good score range. But to achieve that, sectional CAT mock tests play a key role. After solving any set, do check the solution to learn any tricks or different methods.
DI Topics | LR Topics |
Table Based DI Sets | Venn Diagrams |
DI Charts | LR Puzzles |
DI Special Charts | Scheduling |
Data Change Over a Period | Quant Based LR |
DI with Connected Data Sets | LR Arrangement |
DI Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous LR |
Quant Based DI | Truth Lie Concept |
Data Interpretation | Games and Tournaments |
Data Interpretation Basics | 2D & 3D LR |
DI Maxima-Minima | Routes and Networks |
Selection With Condition | LR Coins and Weights |
CAT Quantitative Aptitude Topics and Subtopics
QA has more topics in the whole CAT 2027 syllabus. But also rewarding. With daily practice, it's not difficult to achieve 99+ percentile in QA. Read the QA formula sheet daily and practice the related concepts thoroughly.
QA Topic | Subtopic |
Arithmetic | Ratio and Proportion |
Percentages | |
Profit and Loss | |
Simple and Compound Interest | |
Averages | |
Mixtures and Alligation | |
Time and Work (Pipes and Cistern, Multiple Persons Working, etc) | |
Time-Speed-Distance (Boats and Streams, Escalators, Trains, Races and Games, etc) | |
Partnership | |
Problems on Ages | |
Algebra | Linear Equations |
Quadratic Equations | |
Inequalities | |
Functions and Graphs | |
Progressions and Series | |
Logarithms & Exponents | |
Surds and Indices | |
Geometry | Lines and Angles |
Triangles | |
Quadrilaterals | |
Circles | |
Polygons | |
Coordinate Geometry | |
Mensuration | Areas and Perimeters |
Surface Areas | |
Volumes | |
2D and 3D Mensuration | |
Number System | Divisibility |
Factors and Multiples | |
Remainders | |
Unit Digit | |
Last Two Digits | |
HCM and LCM | |
Number Properties | |
Modern Maths | Permutation and Combination |
Probability | |
Set Theory | |
Venn Diagrams | |
Data Sufficiency | Quantitative Data Sufficiency |
Statement-Based Problems | |
Miscellaneous | Number Series |
Data-Based Quantitative Problems | |
Other Application-Based Questions |
Also Read: How Many Hours Should You Study Daily for CAT 2027?
CAT 2027 Exam Pattern
CAT 2027 exam pattern is expected to have the same structure of 68 questions across three sections, similar to the previous year. The examination is likely to remain a 120-minute computer-based test, with 40 minutes allotted to each section. You cannot carry unused time from one section into another. Therefore, section-wise time management matters from the first minute.
Feature | CAT 2027 Expected Details |
Exam mode | Computer-Based Test |
Total sections | 3 |
Sections | VARC, DILR and QA |
Total questions | 68 |
Total marks | 204 |
Total duration | 120 minutes |
Time per section | 40 minutes |
VARC | 24 questions |
DILR | 22 questions |
QA | 22 questions |
Question types | MCQ and TITA/ Non-MCQ |
Correct answer | +3 marks (MCQs & TITA) |
Incorrect MCQ | -1 mark (MCQs) |
Incorrect TITA | No negative marking |
Language | English |
Sessions | Slot 1 (Morning Session): 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Slot 2 (Afternoon Session): 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Slot 3 (Evening Session): 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM |
Also Read: How to Prepare for CAT 2027 While in College, Check Now
CAT 2027 Admit Card
The CAT 2027 admit card is expected around November 5, 2027. You can download it by logging into the official CAT portal.
Your admit card will have the following details that are mandatory for exam day:
- Candidate name and registration number
- Photograph and signature
- Exam date
- Allotted slot
- Reporting time
- Test centre name
- Complete centre address
- Candidate instructions
- Examination-day requirements
Do not check only the city name. Read the complete address and locate the centre before the exam. A little advance checking can save you from unnecessary travel stress on the test day.
CAT 2027 Exam Centres Cities List
CAT 2027 is expected to be conducted across 170+ test cities. The final list will be announced with the official notification. The previous CAT exam centres list is below; review it and pick 5 nearby areas for your CAT 2027 exam.
State/Union Territory | CAT 2026 Exam Cities |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Port Blair |
Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur, Chirala, Chittoor, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram |
Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar, Naharlagun |
Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea |
Chandigarh | Chandigarh, Mohali |
Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur, Raipur |
Delhi | New Delhi |
Goa | Madgaon, Panaji |
Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram |
Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra |
Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Samba, Srinagar |
Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
Karnataka | Belagavi, Bengaluru, Hubli-Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Udupi |
Kerala | Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Trivandrum |
Ladakh | Leh |
Lakshadweep | Kavaratti |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain |
Maharashtra | Ahilyanagar, Akola, Amravati, Bhiwandi, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Chandrapur, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Navi Mumbai-Raigad/Rasayani, Pune, Palghar-Boisar-Vasai, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Mumbai-Thane, Wardha, Baramati |
Manipur | Imphal |
Meghalaya | Shillong |
Mizoram | Aizawl |
Nagaland | Kohima |
Odisha | Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
Puducherry | Puducherry |
Punjab | Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana-Phagwara, Patiala |
Rajasthan | Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore |
Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal |
Tripura | Agartala |
Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida-Greater Noida-Ghaziabad, Prayagraj, Varanasi |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
West Bengal | Asansol-Durgapur, Bankura, Burdwan, Howrah, Kalyani-Hooghly, Kolkata, Siliguri |
CAT 2027 Result Date
CAT 2027 results are generally released after the response-sheet and answer-key process. For CAT 2027, the result is expected in the last week of December 2027.
CAT Result Event | Expected Timeline |
CAT 2027 Exam | November 28, 2027 |
Response Sheet | Early December 2027 |
Provisional Answer Key | Around December 3, 2027 |
Objection Window | December 2027 |
CAT Result | Last week of December 2027 |
Scorecard | Available online after result declaration |
Your CAT scorecard includes your section-wise scaled scores, overall scaled score, sectional percentile and overall percentile. Keep a copy safely because CAT-accepting institutes can ask for these details during the admission process.
CAT 2027 Minimum Qualifying Cutoff
CAT cutoffs: The Minimum Qualifying CAT cutoff is the minimum percentile an institute announces for initial shortlisting. The actual percentile needed for a call can be higher because shortlisting also depends on academics, category, work experience, diversity factors and the applicant pool
Cutoff for IIM Colleges in CAT 2027
IIM | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwBD |
IIM Ahmedabad | 95 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 85/85/80/75/65 |
IIM Bangalore | 85 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 60 |
IIM Calcutta | 85 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 |
IIM Lucknow | 90 | 82 | 65 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
IIM Kozhikode | 85 | 75 | 65 | 55 | 55 | — |
IIM Indore | 80 | 90 | 80 | 60 | 45 | 45 |
IIM Shillong | — | — | — | — | — | — |
IIM Mumbai | 85 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 |
IIM Rohtak | 97 | 93 | 83 | 60 | 50 | 87/83/73/50/40 |
IIM Ranchi | 95.25 | 89 | 88.5 | 75 | 45 | 30 |
IIM Raipur | 95.25 | 89 | 88.5 | 75 | 45 | 30 |
IIM Tiruchirappalli | 95.25 | 89 | 88.5 | 75 | 45 | 30 |
IIM Kashipur | 95.25 | 89 | 88.5 | 75 | 45 | 30 |
IIM Udaipur | 94 | 81 | 81 | 66 | 42 | 42 |
IIM Nagpur | 95 | 85 | 85 | 65 | 40 | 40 |
IIM Visakhapatnam | 82 | 72 | 72 | 50 | 40 | 40 |
IIM Amritsar | 90 | 90 | 80 | 55 | 40 | 40 |
IIM Sambalpur | 90 | 80 | 75 | 55 | 40 | 40 |
IIM Bodh Gaya | 95 | 81 | 81 | 66 | 42 | 42 |
IIM Sirmaur | 95 | 81 | 81 | 66 | 42 | 42 |
IIM Jammu | 95 | 81 | 81 | 66 | 42 | 42 |
IIM Guwahati | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 65 | 75/70/65/55 |
*IIM Shillong doesn't have an overall cutoff. It uses only sectional cutoff for each section which is same for all sections in each category
These figures are minimum CAT Cut-offs, not a guaranteed interview call. A high CAT percentile alone does not ensure an interview call because each IIM uses its own admission formula.
Also Read: CAT 2027 Target Score for IIMs, Expected Score vs Percentile
Cutoff for Non-IIM Colleges in CAT 2027
CAT scores are accepted by a wide range of management institutes beyond the IIMs. Their MBA admission 2027 rules can differ considerably from CAT cut-off.
College | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
FMS Delhi | 98 – 99+ | 95+ | 90+ | 80+ | 70+ | 70+ |
IIT Delhi | 98+ | 90+ | 90+ | 80+ | 70+ | 70+ |
IIT Bombay | 98.5+ | 90+ | 90+ | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
IIT Kharagpur | 90 – 95+ | 90+ | 81 – 90 | 60+ | 60+ | 60+ |
IIT Madras | 95+ | 85+ | 85+ | 75+ | 75+ | 75+ |
IIT Roorkee | 94+ | 85+ | 80+ | 70+ | 65+ | 70+ |
IIT Kanpur | 80 | 80 | 80 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
IIT Guwahati | 90+ | 85+ | 82+ | 70+ | 65+ | 65+ |
IIT Jodhpur | 80 – 85 | 72 – 76.5 | 72 – 76.5 | 52 – 56.1 | 52 – 56.1 | 52 – 56.1 |
IIT Dhanbad | 80 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 55 |
The actual requirement can shift from one admission cycle to another. Therefore, use these ranges to understand the broad target rather than treating them as fixed admission thresholds.
College | CAT Cut-off (General Percentile) |
ISB Hyderabad (YL) / Mohali | 98 – 99+ |
MDI Gurgaon | 95 – 97+ |
SPJIMR Mumbai | 85+ |
BITSoM (BITS School of Management) | 94+ (Median) |
IMT Ghaziabad | 90 – 93+ |
XIMB Bhubaneswar | 90 – 91+ |
Great Lakes Institute of Management | 90+ |
IMI New Delhi | 88 – 90+ |
GIM Goa | 85 – 88+ |
FORE School of Management | 85.5 – 87+ |
TAPMI Manipal | 85+ |
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management | 83 – 86+ |
MICA Ahmedabad | 80 – 85+ |
IRMA Anand | 80 – 85+ |
LBSIM New Delhi | 83 – 85 |
LIBA Chennai | 80 – 85 |
Nirma University Institute of Management | 80 – 82 |
BIMTECH Greater Noida | 75 – 80 |
IFMR GSB (Krea University) | 75 – 80 |
Welingkar (WeSchool) Mumbai | 75 – 80 |
The actual requirement can shift from one admission cycle to another. Therefore, use these ranges to understand the broad target rather than treating them as fixed admission thresholds.
Also Read: How to Prepare for CAT 2027: Syllabus, Pattern & Study Plan
CAT 2027 Study Material
Choosing the right CAT 2027 study material should be the first step before moving to topic-wise practice, sectional tests and mocks Your CAT preparation should cover concept learning, question practice, previous year papers, sectional tests and full-length mocks. Buying a large stack of CAT books is not necessary if the material you use covers the syllabus properly.
Preparation Need | Useful Resource | How to Use It |
QA concepts | CAT QA books and topic notes | Build formulas and basic methods |
VARC | RC practice and verbal ability material | Improve comprehension and elimination |
DILR | Topic-wise sets and previous papers | Practise different set structures |
Previous papers | CAT PYQs | Identify recurring question styles |
Sectional practice | VARC, DILR and QA tests | Improve time control |
Full mock tests | CAT mock tests | Recreate the three-section exam |
Mock analysis | Detailed solutions and error log | Track accuracy, speed and repeated mistakes |
For QA, maintain a short formula sheet. For VARC, regular reading can improve comfort with dense passages. For DILR, practise unfamiliar sets instead of solving only the formats you already handle well.
Also Read: How to Choose the Best Online Course for CAT 2027?
CAT 2027: Conclusion
CAT 2027 aspirants should keep track of the notification, registration dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, admit card and result while building a consistent preparation schedule. Since several details for CAT 2027 are still tentative, candidates should distinguish expected information from officially announced dates and rules.
A strong CAT 2027 preparation strategy should combine concept building, topic-wise questions, CAT previous-year papers, sectional tests and CAT full-length mock tests. Starting early gives you more time to identify weak areas, improve accuracy and develop a reliable exam-day strategy.
