How to Fill CAT Form 2027? Step-by-Step Application Guide

CAT 2027 Application Form: Important Dates

The CAT 2027 notification has not been released yet. The following dates are expected estimates based on the CAT 2026 examination cycle. Check the official CAT website for confirmed dates and deadlines. Check the official CAT website regularly for confirmed registration dates and deadlines.

Event	Expected Date (CAT 2027)
Registration start date	First week of August 2027
Last date to apply	Mid to late September 2027
CAT Form correction window	Late September 2027
Admit card release date	Early November 2027
CAT 2027 exam date	Last Sunday of November (likely 28 November 2027)

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Documents Required to Fill CAT 2027 Application Form

Keep all required documents ready before filling the CAT application form. Scan the following documents in the prescribed format for uploading:

• A recent passport-size photograph in the format and dimensions specified in the official CAT notification.
• A scanned signature on a plain white background, prepared according to the prescribed specifications.
• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, along with graduation marksheets or CGPA details, as applicable. You can also apply if you are currently in the final year of graduation, subject to the eligibility conditions.
• Applicable category certificate, if you belong to a reserved category, including Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes–Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), Economically Weaker Section (EWS) or Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
• Other details: email address, mobile number, work experience (if any), and a payment method

Check the clarity and accuracy of every scanned document before uploading it. Follow the file-size, format and dimension requirements specified in the official notification.

How to Fill CAT Application Form 2027?

You can complete your CAT 2027 registration through the official CAT website. Follow these steps to register, enter your details, upload documents and submit the application fee.

• Visit the official CAT website.
• Select the new registration option.
• Enter your required details to generate your login credentials.
• Enter your name, date of birth, email address, mobile number and other personal details exactly as required in the application form.
• Enter your Class 10, Class 12 and graduation details. Include your marks, percentage or CGPA, as applicable.
• If you have work experience, enter your employment details accurately. Include the organisation, role, duration and other information requested in the form.
• Select your applicable reservation category and enter the additional details requested in the registration form. Verify your category before proceeding.
• Select your preferred examination cities from the options available in the application form.
• Select the IIM programmes for which you want to be considered, according to the options available in the CAT application form.
• Upload your photograph and scanned signature in the prescribed file format, size and dimensions.
• Review your personal information, academic records, category, work experience, examination-city preferences and selected IIM programmes before submitting the form.
• Pay the applicable registration fee using an available payment method. Once the payment is successful, download and save your application confirmation page and payment receipt.
• Lastly, download the confirmation page.

Your CAT registration is complete only after successful payment of the applicable application fee and submission of the form.

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CAT 2027 Application Fee

Since the CAT 2027 notification has not been released, the following application form fees have been taken from the CAT 2026 official notification. It is important to note that the fees increase every year:

Category	CAT 2026 Application Fee
General / EWS / NC-OBC	₹2,700
SC / ST / PwD	₹1,350

Available payment methods: Net banking, credit cards, debit cards and UPI, subject to the options provided on the payment portal.

After successful payment, check the on-screen confirmation and your registered email. Save the payment receipt for future reference.

The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, subject to the conditions stated in the official notification. Check the fee-payment instructions before submitting your application. Review your application carefully before making the payment, as successful fee submission completes the registration process.

CAT Application Form 2027 Correction

The CAT authorities may open a limited application correction window after registration closes. Check the official notification to confirm its dates and the details you can modify.

• Details that may be editable: Photograph, signature and examination-city preferences, subject to the official correction-window rules.
• Details that may not be editable: Personal information, category and academic details, depending on the official correction policy.

Follow these steps if the correction window opens:

• Log in using your CAT user ID and password.
• Open the application correction option.
• Edit the fields permitted by the authorities.
• Upload revised documents if required.
• Review and save the corrected application.

Check your name, date of birth, academic marks or CGPA, category, work experience, examination-city preferences, and selected IIM programmes before submitting the application.

The official notification will specify which details you can edit during the correction window. Complete your original application carefully instead of relying on this facility to fix errors.

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Common Mistakes to Avoid While Filling CAT Form

Even minor errors can create problems during admission. Avoid the following mistakes while completing your CAT application.

• Incorrect personal or academic details: Entering inaccurate information may create verification problems during the admission process.
• Incorrect document uploads: Blurry photographs, unclear signatures or files that do not meet the prescribed specifications may cause application-related problems.
• Incorrect examination-city preferences: Select cities that are convenient for you to reach on the examination day.
• Incorrect work-experience details: Verify your employment dates, organisation names and job roles. Inaccurate information may create discrepancies during document verification.
• Missing the registration deadline: Avoid waiting until the last day to submit your application. Complete the process early to reduce the risk of technical or payment-related delays.
• Skipping the final review: Check every section of your application before submitting it and paying the fee.

What to Do After Submitting CAT 2027 Application Form?

After submitting your CAT application, complete these follow-up steps to keep your registration details safe.

• Confirm successful submission: Check your registered email and the application portal for payment and registration confirmation.
• Save your CAT user ID: Keep your login credentials and application reference details safe. You may need them to access your registration account.
• Save your application form: Download a copy of the submitted application and keep a digital backup for future reference.
• Store your payment confirmation: Keep your receipt until the application process is completed
• Download your admit card: Once released, download your CAT admit card and verify your name, photograph, examination city, date and session details.

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Conclusion

Filling the CAT application form 2027 becomes easier when you prepare your documents and payment details in advance. Follow the registration steps carefully and enter accurate information in every section. Knowing how to fill out the CAT form correctly can help you avoid common registration mistakes. Review your personal details, academic information, document uploads and payment status before submitting the application.