CAT 2022 Syllabus will be released by Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode. It includes all important topics of verbal ability & reading comprehension (VARC), data interpretation & logical reasoning (DILR), and quantitative aptitude (QA). Common Aptitude Test is conducted at the national level once in a year. This aptitude exam offer admission into PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGP, PGP-HRM, PGPEM, PGPPM courses. The syllabus covers all major topics which fall under data interpretation and logical reasoning (DILR), verbal ability & reading comprehension (VARC), and quantitative aptitude (QA). Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer-based test (CBT).
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CAT 2027 Latest Update as on 03 Sep 2026
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Checked on 03 Sep 2026
As of 03 September 2026, no official notification for CAT 2027 has been released by the Indian Institutes of Management.
| Exam | CAT 2027 |
|---|---|
| Status | CAT 2027 official notification expected around July–August 2027 (CAT 2026 notification released in July 2026) |
| Next expected | Registration expected to open around early August 2027 (CAT 2026 registration opened 3 August 2026) |
| Official website | iimcat.ac.in |
| Last verified | 03 Sep 2026 |
As of 03 September 2026, no official notification for CAT 2027 has been released by the Indian Institutes of Management. The CAT 2027 syllabus — covering Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA) — has not been formally updated or announced for the 2027 cycle. The exam is still approximately a year away. Based on previous-year patterns, the official notification is expected around July–August 2027, with registration opening shortly thereafter on iimcat.ac.in. Non-authoritative education portals suggest IIM Indore is conducting CAT 2026, meaning a different IIM is likely to conduct CAT 2027, though this is unconfirmed. Students preparing now should follow the established CAT syllabus pattern, which has remained broadly consistent. Monitor iimcat.ac.in for any official announcements.
- CAT 2027 official notification expected around July–August 2027 (CAT 2026 notification released in July 2026)
- Registration expected to open around early August 2027 (CAT 2026 registration opened 3 August 2026)
- CAT 2027 admit card expected in October–November 2027 (based on previous-year pattern)
- CAT 2027 exam expected in last week of November 2027 (CAT 2026 likely held November 2026; pattern consistent across years)
- CAT 2027 result expected in January 2028 (results typically declared ~5–6 weeks after exam)
- IIM conducting body for CAT 2027 not yet officially announced; IIMs rotate annually — IIM Indore conducted CAT 2026 per discovery signals (unconfirmed)
Sources: IIM CAT Official Website
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CAT 2022 Syllabus
The detailed information regarding CAT Syllabus Pattern is given below. CAT syllabus is further divided into an exam with 5 effective sections.
- Verbal Ability
- Reading Comprehension
- Data Interpretation
- Logical Reasoning
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Quantitative Ability
CAT 2022 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
The vital information regarding CAT 2022 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension is given below.
- Number of Questions: 34 Questions
| Multiple Choice Questions | 24 Question |
| Non-Multiple Choice Questions | 10 Question |
Sectional Weightage in CAT Syllabus: 34%
- 1st Section- Reading comprehension
- 2nd Section- Verbal Ability
CAT 2022 Reading Comprehension
Major Changes This Year
No major change has been officially announced yet for CAT 2027. The exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and marking scheme for CAT 2027 remain unconfirmed as of today. Based on recent years, the exam is expected to retain three sections — VARC, DILR, and QA — with a total duration of approximately two hours and a similar MCQ-plus-TITA (Type In The Answer) format. Any deviation from the established pattern will only be confirmed when the official notification is released, tentatively around mid-2027. Students should prepare on the basis of the current, unchanged syllabus framework until further official guidance.
The detailed information regarding CAT Reading Comprehension is given below.
| Share of Reading Comprehension | 70% |
| Total RC passages | 5 |
| Topics on which RC passages are based | Current Affairs, Social and Economic Issues. Literature, Science and Culture. Abstract topics, history and fiction |
| Total questions based on RC passages | 24 |
| Type of RC passages | 3 Long and 2 Shorter |
| Division of questions | 6 questions based on Long Passage and 3 questions based on Short Passage |
| Type of Questions | All MCQ Type Questions with 1/3rd negative marking |
| Length of RC passages | Longer passages- 900 words
Shorter passages- 600 words |
| Past trends of topics | Education system, sustainable development, anthropology |
CAT 2022 Verbal Ability
The detailed information regarding CAT Verbal Ability is given below.
| Share of Verbal Ability (VA) questions | 30% |
| Total VA based questions | 10 |
| The essence of short paragraph/Para summary | 3-4 questions |
| Jumbled Paragraphs | 3-4 questions |
| Jumbled paragraphs with out of context sentence | 2-3 questions |
| Type of Questions | All of Non-MCQ type with No penalty for the wrong answer |
| Format of questions | The essence of paragraph questions are based on around 5-6 sentences; questions on Jumbled paragraphs and out of context jumbled paragraphs have 4 -5 jumbled sentences which are to be placed coherently. The out of context sentence has to be picked out. |
CAT 2022 Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning
Number of Questions: 32 Questions
| Multiple Choice Questions | 24 Questions |
| Non-Multiple Choice Questions | 08 Questions |
Sectional weightage in CAT Syllabus: 32%
- 1st Section- Data Interpretation
- 2nd Section- Logical Reasoning
CAT 2022 Data Interpretation
The detailed information regarding CAT Data Interpretation is given below.
| Share of DI questions | 50% |
| Total DI questions | 16 |
| Number of MCQs | 12 |
| Number of Non-MCQs | 04 |
| Topics on which DI questions are based | Data Tables, Data charts, Bar diagrams, Pie charts, Graphs, Data analysis and comparison among others.
Questions on interpretation and analysis of data based on text, tables, graphs (line, area), charts (column, bar, pie), Venn diagram. Data could also be given in the form of tables, charts or graphs. In this section, it is tested how a candidate can interpret a given data and answer questions based on that data. |
| Past trend of topics | Marks in Two section of papers- Films,
Launch, Completion, Release and Profits; Table on Consumption of Veg and Non-Veg Protein; Happiness Index: 4 questions based on Table; Kids Learning in Rural Areas: Data table based 4 questions; Flight operation |
CAT 2022 Logical Reasoning
The detailed information regarding CAT Logical Reasoning is given below.
| Share of LR questions | 50% |
| Total LR questions | 16 |
| Number of MCQs | 12 |
| Number of Non-MCQs | 04 |
| Topics covered in CAT test syllabus 2020 | Clocks, Calendars, binary logic, seating arrangement, blood relations, logical sequence, Assumption, premise, conclusion, linear and matrix arrangement |
| Past trend of topics | Distribution/Arrangement; Venn Diagrams; Arrangement of files in folders; Students using various Trains and the fares for the same; Seating Arrangement; Direction sense for Cars; Ordering items; Burgers/Fries/ Ice Cream |
CAT 2022 Quantitative Ability
Number of Questions: 34 Questions
Sectional weightage in CAT Syllabus: 34%
| Number of MCQ | 24 To 27 |
| Number of Non-MCQs | 7 To 10 |
| No. of questions in Arithmetic | 10 -12 |
Important Topics of Quantitative Ability
The list of important topics of Quantitative Ability is given below.
- LCM and HCF
- Percentages
- Profit and Loss
- Interest (Simple and Compound)
- Speed, Time and Distance; Time and Work; Averages; Ratio and Proportion and others
- Number System (3-4) questions
- Algebra (5-7 questions)
- Geometry/Mensuration (6-8 questions)
- Pure Math (1-2 questions)
- Venn diagrams and other topic-based questions are 2-3
- Linear Equations; Quadratic Equations
- Complex Numbers
- Logarithm; Progressions
- Binomial Theorem
- Surds and Indices
- Inequalities
- Permutation and Combination
- Probability Functions
- Set Theory
- Mixtures and Alligations
- Coordinate Geometry
- Trigonometry
Reference Books for CAT Preparation
| Subject | Name of the Book | Author/Publisher |
| Quantitative Aptitude | How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT | Arun Sharma |
| Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests for Admission into IIMs | Sarvesh K. Verma | |
| Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT | Nishit K. Sinha | |
| Verbal and Reading Comprehension | How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT | Arun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay/Arihant |
| 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary Mass Market Paperback | Wilfred Funk & Norman Lewis/ Simon & Schuster | |
| How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for the CAT | Sharma and Upadhyay | |
| PSC for VA for CAT | Nishit Sinha | |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning | CAT 2017 Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning | Gautam Puri |
| Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT | Nishit K. Sinha | |
| Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | Ananta Ashish | |
| How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CAT | Arun Sharma |
CAT 2020 Sample Papers
CAT Preparation
CAT Preparation is difficult without scanning CAT Syllabus. It will be difficult to have a successful attempt at this exam without having a complete understanding of the syllabus.
While the syllabus is wider than one usually anticipates it to be, still it is important to plan one’s study material according to the weightage and personal strengths.
Official Site: https://iimcat.ac.in/.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the CAT 2027 notification been released?
No. As of 03 September 2026, no official CAT 2027 notification has been released. Based on previous-year patterns, it is tentatively expected around July–August 2027.
What is the CAT 2027 syllabus?
No new syllabus has been officially announced for CAT 2027. The syllabus is expected to follow the established pattern: VARC (Reading Comprehension, Verbal Ability), DILR (Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning), and QA (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Number System, Modern Maths). Prepare on this basis until official confirmation.
When is the CAT 2027 exam date?
The CAT 2027 exam date has not been officially announced. Based on previous years, the exam is typically held in the last week of November. Tentatively, CAT 2027 may be held in November 2027.
Which IIM will conduct CAT 2027?
This has not been officially confirmed. IIMs rotate the conducting responsibility annually. Non-authoritative sources suggest IIM Indore is conducting CAT 2026, so a different IIM is likely to conduct CAT 2027, but no official announcement has been made.
What is the exam pattern for CAT 2027?
No official pattern has been announced for CAT 2027. Based on recent years, CAT typically has three sections — VARC, DILR, and QA — a two-hour duration, and a mix of MCQs and TITA questions. This may change; wait for the official notification on iimcat.ac.in.
When will CAT 2027 registration start?
Registration dates for CAT 2027 are not yet announced. Based on the CAT 2026 pattern (registration opened 3 August 2026), registration for CAT 2027 is tentatively expected around August 2027.
Is there any change in CAT 2027 eligibility criteria?
No changes to eligibility criteria have been officially announced for CAT 2027. Historically, candidates need a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). This is expected to remain the same, but confirm on iimcat.ac.in once the notification is out.
Where can I get the official CAT 2027 updates?
All official updates for CAT 2027 will be published on iimcat.ac.in. No official information has been posted there yet for the 2027 cycle as of 03 September 2026.