Krea KAT is run by Krea University for admission to IPM, BBA, Economics, Finance and Liberal Arts programmes. 2 colleges listed here accept it, including Krea University — School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) and IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University — Integrated MBA.
Name varies across Krea pages (Krea Assessment Test / Krea Aptitude Test). As of 21 Oct 2026, Round 1 for 2027 is still open (deadline 25 Oct 2026); next is Round 2 (deadline 6 Dec 2026). Application fee not published; check Krea's application portal.
Dates 2027 admissions
Round
Apply by
Test
SIAS BA/BSc — Round 1
25 Oct 2026
2 Nov 2026
SIAS BA/BSc — Round 2
6 Dec 2026
14 Dec 2026
SIAS BA/BSc — Round 3
17 Jan 2027
25 Jan 2027
SIAS BA/BSc — Round 4
18 Apr 2027
26 Apr 2027
SIAS BA/BSc — Round 5
30 May 2027
7 Jun 2027
Integrated MBA — Early (KAT 8–12 Dec)
1 Dec 2026
8 Dec 2026
Integrated MBA — Main (KAT 9–15 Apr)
28 Mar 2027
9 Apr 2027
Integrated MBA — Express (KAT 25–29 May)
16 May 2027
25 May 2027
Integrated MBA — Swift (IPMAT 2027 only, no KAT)
13 Jun 2027
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Last cycle (2026)
Applications
Rolling rounds Oct 2025–Jun 2026 (R1 deadline 4 Jan 2026; R4 deadline 12 Jun 2026)
Exam
R1 KAT slots: 21–25 Nov 2025, 20–23 Dec 2025, 12–18 Jan 2026; R4 KAT: 15 Jun 2026
Marking: Not published Official: 80-minute virtual test, four sections. Question counts and marking not published; a sample test is linked on Krea's selection-process page.
English & verbal: Significant: one of four sections is Critical Thinking & Verbal Ability and another is Writing Skills
How selection works
Online application (personal story, Grade 9–12 marks, activities) → KAT → Krea Immersive Case Analysis (15-min online group case, 2 applicants) for shortlisted → 15-min Personal Interaction with faculty → decision. SAT/ACT/CUET/Ei CREST scorers can skip KAT and go straight to PI.
Sri City (near Chennai), Andhra Pradesh · Private univ
Programmes
5-yr Integrated MBA (BBA/BBA Hons + MBA); exit after 3 or 4 yrs with BBA
Seats
Up to 80 (2026-31 batch)
Fees
Yrs 1–3: ₹5 L/yr tuition; MBA yrs: ₹7.5 L/yr; living ₹2.15 L/yr (2026)
official · 2026 Minimum test requirement: KAT ≥15 in each of Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Numerical Reasoning; or SAT 1300 with Math 600; or IPMAT 2025/2026 at or above IIM Indore EWS cutoff; or JEE Main at or above IIT EWS cutoffSource: Krea IFMR GSB Integrated MBA FAQ
Sri City (near Chennai), Andhra Pradesh · Private univ
Programmes
BA / BA (Hons) / BSc / BSc (Hons) — majors incl. Economics, Business Studies & Finance, Politics, Psychology, Literature, History, CS, Maths etc.
Seats
Not published
Fees
2027-31 (reported): ₹8.75 L tuition + ₹2.25 L living per year; first-year total ~₹11.9 L
not published Round-wise benchmarks are not disclosed.
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Common questions
When is Krea KAT 2027?
The 2027 exam is scheduled for 2 Nov 2026, 3 Nov 2026, 8 Dec 2026, 14 Dec 2026, 15 Dec 2026, 25 Jan 2027, 27 Jan 2027, 9 Apr 2027, 26 Apr 2027, 27 Apr 2027, 25 May 2027, 7 Jun 2027. Last year's exam was held on R1 KAT slots: 21–25 Nov 2025, 20–23 Dec 2025, 12–18 Jan 2026; R4 KAT: 15 Jun 2026.
Who can apply for Krea KAT?
Class XII (any stream) passed/appearing from a recognised board. Integrated MBA has stricter rules (see college entry).
What is the Krea KAT exam pattern?
80 minutes. Problem-Solving; Critical Thinking & Verbal Ability; Numeric Reasoning; Writing Skills. Marking: Not published
Which colleges accept Krea KAT?
Krea University — School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS), IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University — Integrated MBA.
How much English is in Krea KAT?
Significant: one of four sections is Critical Thinking & Verbal Ability and another is Writing Skills
How does selection work after Krea KAT?
Online application (personal story, Grade 9–12 marks, activities) → KAT → Krea Immersive Case Analysis (15-min online group case, 2 applicants) for shortlisted → 15-min Personal Interaction with faculty → decision. SAT/ACT/CUET/Ei CREST scorers can skip KAT and go straight to PI.