CAT Application Fee 2027: Category-Wise Registration Fees

CAT Application Fee 2027

Since the official CAT 2027 announcement is yet to be made, the fee details cannot be verified. The CAT application fee increased between 2024 and 2026. However, this trend does not confirm another increase in 2027. The conducting IIM will announce the final fee in the CAT 2027 notification.

Examination Year	General / EWS / NC-OBC	SC / ST / PwD
CAT 2024	₹2,500	₹1,250
CAT 2025	₹2,600	₹1,300
CAT 2026	₹2,700	₹1,350
CAT 2027	To be announced	To be announced

You need to pay the application fee only once, regardless of how many IIM programmes you select. Online payment is mandatory, and the fee is non-refundable under the stated CAT registration conditions.

The CAT 2027 application fee is yet to be announced. The 2024–2026 figures represent the respective examination-year fees.

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CAT 2027 Application Fee: Category-Wise Details

The following category-wise fees are based on the CAT 2026 notification. You should check the official CAT 2027 brochure for the revised fee structure.

Candidate Category	Application Fee	Applicable Candidates	Payment Details
General	₹2,700	Open category candidates	Online, once per registration
EWS / NC-OBC	₹2,700	Applicants claiming EWS or NC-OBC category benefits	Online, no fee concession
SC / ST / PwD	₹1,350	Applicants claiming SC, ST or PwD category benefits	Online, certificate upload required

The NC-OBC category has the same application fee as the General and EWS categories.

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How to Pay the CAT 2027 Application Fee?

Follow these seven steps to pay the CAT 2027 application fee:

• Visit the official CAT website at iimcat.ac.in and complete the registration and application-form sections.
• Review your personal, academic and category details.
• Select the payment option.
• Select an available online payment method, such as a debit card, credit card, net banking or Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
• Complete the payment.
• Check that the portal shows a successful payment.
• Download and save the receipt and transaction ID.

Your registration is complete only after successful fee payment and final submission of the application. Download the confirmation page as proof of submission.

CAT Application Fee Payment Modes

The fee for the CAT application is to be paid via online mode only. You can use the following online payment methods, subject to availability on the payment gateway:

• Credit card
• Debit card
• Net banking
• UPI or other alternatives available on the payment gateway 

Choose a payment method that is convenient and accessible to you. Check your available balance and transaction limits before proceeding. Keep your registered mobile number accessible for transaction authentication, if required. Avoid refreshing or closing the payment window while the transaction is processing. After successful payment, check the confirmation displayed on the portal. Also verify your registered email for the payment receipt or confirmation message.

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Is CAT Application Fee Refundable?

The CAT application fee is non-refundable. You will not receive a refund if you skip the examination or decide to appear for another entrance test. The CAT registration fee is non-refundable under the conditions specified in the official notification. Check your category and application details carefully before making the payment.

If your payment fails, your application will remain incomplete until the fee is successfully paid and the form is submitted. 

In case money is deducted but the portal does not confirm your payment, check your registration status before attempting another transaction. Keep your transaction ID and payment details ready. Contact the official CAT helpdesk if the payment remains unresolved.

CAT 2027 Application Fee: Important Points

• Verify your category before paying the application fee. Check that the amount displayed on the payment page matches your applicable category.
• Check the applicable fee in the official CAT information brochure.
• Keep your payment receipt and transaction ID safe until you download your CAT admit card.
• Avoid initiating another transaction while your payment is processing. Check your registration status before attempting payment again.
• Complete your application and fee payment before the official deadline. Avoid last-minute submissions to reduce the risk of technical or payment-related delays.

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