CAT Cut Off for IIMs 2026: Category-Wise, Sectional Cutoffs & Admission Trends
Types of CAT Cut Offs for IIMs
Category-Wise CAT Cut Off of IIM
CAT Score vs Percentile 2026 (Expected)
Recent Final Admission CAT Percentile Trends Across Top IIMs
CAT Sectional Cut Offs for Top IIMs
Minimum Qualifying CAT Cutoffs Across IIMs
Key Highlights
✔ CAT cutoffs vary across IIMs and differ by category, program, and admission stage.
✔ Top IIMs such as Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta typically require 99+ percentile for General-category candidates.
✔ Clearing the qualifying cutoff only ensures eligibility; final selection depends on WAT, PI, academics, work experience, and composite scores.
✔ Most IIMs also have sectional cutoffs in VARC, DILR, and QA that candidates must clear.
✔ CAT cutoffs change annually based on exam difficulty, applicant volume, seat availability, and institute reputation.
The CAT 2026 admission cycle is underway, and candidates can use the latest published IIM admission policies and recent conversion trends to estimate the percentile needed for calls from various institutes.
While each IIM sets its own shortlist criteria, candidates targeting the top IIMs generally need a very high percentile for a competitive chance in the General category. Category-specific requirements vary significantly across institutes.
The mentors at IMS India decode the nuances of IIM CAT cutoffs, sectional thresholds, category-wise requirements, and strategies to maximise your admission prospects across all 21 IIM campuses.
What is the CAT Cut Off for IIMs and Why Does It Matter?
The CAT cut-off determines your eligibility for the next selection stages. The CAT cut-off for IIM refers to the minimum percentile score that candidates must achieve to qualify for further selection rounds at Indian Institutes of Management, such as:
- Shortlisting for WAT–PI
- Composite score calculation
- Final merit list preparation
Each IIM decides its own CAT cut off, which may vary based on:
- Program (PGP / MBA)
- Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD)
- Number of applicants
- Difficulty level of the CAT paper
- Academic and diversity requirements
Understanding IIM CAT cutoffs, sectional cutoffs, and how they differ across institutes is crucial, not just for shortlisting but also for realistic target setting. Unlike fixed mark-based cutoffs, IIM cutoffs are expressed as percentiles.
CAT percentiles are calculated using a normalisation process conducted by IIMs and are based on a candidate’s relative performance compared to all test-takers. The exact methodology may vary slightly from year to year.
It means that if you’re in the 99th percentile, your performance exceeds that of 99% of test-takers.
Types of CAT Cut Offs for IIMs
IIM cutoffs operate at two distinct levels: the qualifying cutoff (minimum eligibility threshold announced before CAT results) and the final cutoff (the actual percentile at which selection occurs, announced after results).
The distinction is critical because meeting the qualifying cutoff only makes you eligible for interview rounds, not guaranteed selection. The final admission depends on performance across all evaluation parameters.
Qualifying CAT Cut Off
- Minimum percentile required to apply or be considered before CAT results.
- Declared officially by IIMs.
- Usually lower than actual selection cutoffs.
Final CAT Cut Off
- Actual percentile at which candidates are shortlisted for WAT–PI.
- Announced after results.
- Generally much higher than qualifying cutoffs.
Category-Wise CAT Cut Off of IIM
Here are the category-wise cut-offs for IIMs analysed by IMS India:
IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Ahmedabad – MBA
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General (87.1), EWS (99.39), NC-OBC (86.5), SC (82.86), ST (72.4), PWD (70.67)
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2023-25
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Final Convert Cutoff
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General (93.76), EWS (98.2), NC-OBC (79.02), SC (73.68), ST (74.52), PWD (79.32)
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2024-26
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Final Convert Cutoff
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General (93.9), EWS (98.94), NC-OBC (87.87), SC (76.9), ST (60.01), PWD (81.81)
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2022-24
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Final Convert Cutoff
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IIM Ahmedabad – MBA-FABM
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General (73.25), EWS (90.52), NC-OBC (74.81), SC (66.25), ST (65.41)
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2022-24
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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General (89), EWS (91.61), NC-OBC (82.9), SC (65.54), ST (74.99), PWD (85.85)
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2023-25
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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General (80.52), EWS (88.77), NC-OBC (82.11), SC (69.97), ST (72.01)
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2024-26
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Kozhikode CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Kozhikode – PGP
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General (90.85), EWS (76.51), NC-OBC (75.41), SC (66.81), ST (56.54), PWD (56.13)
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2025-27
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Kozhikode – PGP
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General (91.94), EWS (80.45), NC-OBC (79.01), SC (65.11), ST (55.16), PWD (62.96)
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2025-27
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Kozhikode – PGP
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General (88.14), EWS (85.67), NC-OBC (75.42), SC (67.06), ST (57.02), PWD (75.15)
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2025-27
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Kozhikode – PGP LSM
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General (84.62), EWS (85.53), NC-OBC (76.11), SC (73.93), ST (68.2), PWD (70.3)
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2025-27
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Kozhikode – PGP Finance
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General (86.74), EWS (90.85), NC-OBC (80.31), SC (65.23), ST (66.65), PWD (70.3)
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2025-27
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Kozhikode – PGP Finance
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General (89.06), EWS (86.4), NC-OBC (83.06), SC (72.11), ST (72.65), PWD (80.26)
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2025-27
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Bangalore – MBA + MBA BA
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General (93.26), EWS (79.5), NC-OBC (83.53), SC (71.83), ST (67.04), PWD (93.14)
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2024-26
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Bangalore – MBA + MBA BA
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General (86.18), EWS (89.88), NC-OBC (81.01), SC (76.21), ST (73.91)
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2024-26
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Bangalore – MBA + MBA BA
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General (91.97), EWS (90.16), NC-OBC (82.65), SC (75.12), ST (74.52), PWD (83.53)
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2024-26
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Bangalore – MBA + MBA BA
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General (99.62), EWS (89.89), NC-OBC (97.23), SC (92.22), ST (79.66), PWD (95.41)
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2024-26
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MBA BA, Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Bangalore – MBA + MBA BA
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General (86.19), EWS (89.88), NC-OBC (81.01), SC (76.21), ST (73.91)
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2024-26
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MBA BA, Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Bangalore – MBA + MBA BA
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General (93.03), EWS (90.31), NC-OBC (82.65), SC (80.37), ST (75.82), PWD (80.46)
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2024-26
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MBA BA, Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Lucknow CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch |
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IIM Lucknow – MBA + MBA-ABM
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General (52.92), EWS (35.69), NC-OBC (35.86), SC (26.11), ST (10.93), PWD (13.18)
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2022-24
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IIM Lucknow – MBA + MBA-ABM
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General (48.96), EWS (33.34), NC-OBC (32.94), SC (26.22), ST (17.73), PWD (14.03)
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2023-25
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IIM Lucknow – MBA + MBA-ABM
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General (48.8), EWS (35.43), NC-OBC (38.28), SC (27.14), ST (19.4), PWD (8.73)
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2024-26
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IIM Lucknow – MBA + MBA-ABM
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General (47.64), EWS (32.22), NC-OBC (32.78), SC (20.61), ST (10.29), PWD (13.18)
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2022-24
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IIM Lucknow – MBA + MBA-ABM
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General (44.54), EWS (29.93), NC-OBC (29.44), SC (20.51), ST (9.45), PWD (11.11)
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2023-25
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IIM Lucknow – MBA-SM
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General (39.78), EWS (21.99), NC-OBC (18.29), SC (14.96), ST (15.85), PWD (19.77)
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2022-24
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IIM Lucknow – MBA-SM
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General (35.11), EWS (21.58), NC-OBC (19), SC (12.38), ST (12.55), PWD (18.11)
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2023-25
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IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Calcutta – MBA
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General (56.49), EWS (51.03), NC-OBC (48.63), SC (41.2), ST (34.35)
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2022-24
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Shortlisting Stage Cutoffs
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IIM Calcutta – MBA
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General (51.3), EWS (46.95), NC-OBC (44.78), SC (38.71), ST (33.91)
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2024-26
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Shortlisting Stage Cutoffs
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IIM Mumbai CAT Cutoff
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IIM Mumbai – MBA
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General (97)
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2025-27
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IIM Mumbai – OSCM
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General (97)
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2025-27
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IIM Mumbai – SM
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General (97)
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2025-27
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IIM Trichy CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM-Trichy – PGPM + PGPM-HR
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General (77.77), EWS (72.9), NC-OBC (72.74), SC (66.68), ST (59.13), PWD (52.04)
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2022-24
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PGPM, Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM-Trichy – PGPM + PGPM-HR
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General (77.64), EWS (72.59), NC-OBC (72.38), SC (64.54), ST (56.06), PWD (50.4)
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2023-25
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PGPM, Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM-Trichy – PGPM + PGPM-HR
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General (82.54), EWS (75.81), NC-OBC (76.06), SC (70.43), ST (63.01), PWD (68.96)
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2024-26
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PGPM, Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Vishakhapatnam CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Visakhapatnam – PGP
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General (82.03), EWS (72.05), NC-OBC (72.11), SC (51.33), ST (41.54), PWD (40.01)
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2024-26
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Indore CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Indore – PGP
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General (67.25), EWS (59), NC-OBC (58), SC (50.68), ST (31.55), PWD (21.04)
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2022-24
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IIM Indore – PGP
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General (90.75), EWS (91.73), NC-OBC (80.21), SC (65.38), ST (51.9)
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2022-24
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Indore – PGP
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General (63.9), EWS (56.77), NC-OBC (55.21), SC (50.91), ST (44.83), PWD (20.53)
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2023-25
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IIM Indore – PGP
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General (90.72), EWS (92.99), NC-OBC (80.17), SC (63.31), ST (48.34), PWD (45.12)
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2025-27
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Indore – PGP
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General (60.01), EWS (53.66), NC-OBC (51.5), SC (46.98), ST (40.95), PWD (11.75)
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2025-27
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IIM Indore – PGP-HRM
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General (70.5), EWS (61.6), NC-OBC (58.52), SC (50.91), ST (39), PWD (14.05)
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2025-27
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IIM Indore – PGP-HRM
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General (93.73), EWS (96.82), NC-OBC (84.6), SC (65.03), ST (48.34), PWD (67.18)
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2025-27
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Jammu CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Jammu – MBA
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General (93.14), EWS (91.48), NC-OBC (78.87), SC (78.98), ST (37.88), PWD (38.46)
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2022-24
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IIM Jammu – MBA
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General (87.03), EWS (67.06), NC-OBC (71.13), SC (51.07), ST (36.46), PWD (40.32)
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2023-25
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IIM Jammu – MBA (HA & HM)
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General (93.05), EWS (66.75), NC-OBC (71.59), SC (50.47), ST (39.63)
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2024-26
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Jammu – MBA (HA & HM)
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General (85.64), EWS (68.3), NC-OBC (71.24), SC (49.02), ST (44.85), PWD (36.03)
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2024-26
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Rohtak CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch |
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IIM Rohtak – PGP
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General (95), EWS (90), NC-OBC (78), SC (55), ST (30), PWD (30)
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2022-24
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IIM Rohtak – PGP
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General (95), EWS (90), NC-OBC (78), SC (55), ST (30), PWD (30)
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2023-25
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IIM Rohtak – PGP
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General (96), EWS (92), NC-OBC (82), SC (60), ST (50), PWD (40)
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2024-26
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IIM Kashipur CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Kashipur – MBA + MBA Analytics
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General (92), EWS (70.16), NC-OBC (74.07), SC (54.03), ST (40.09), PWD (40.08)
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2022-24
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MBA
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IIM Kashipur – MBA + MBA Analytics
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General (94), EWS (77.37), NC-OBC (77.33), SC (60.76), ST (40.18), PWD (40.01)
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2023-25
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MBA
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IIM Kashipur – MBA + MBA Analytics
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General (92), EWS (71.54), NC-OBC (74.01), SC (54.29), ST (54.29), PWD (48.34)
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2024-26
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MBA
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IIM Kashipur – MBA + MBA Analytics
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General (50.59), EWS (68.23), NC-OBC (25.48), SC (40.21), ST (21.64), PWD (12.39)
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2022-24
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MBA Analytics
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IIM Sirmaur CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Sirmaur – MBA
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General (80.23), EWS (61.42), NC-OBC (60.15), SC (47.16), ST (35.64)
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2022-24
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Sirmaur – MBA
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General (92), EWS (71.01), NC-OBC (74.01), SC (54), ST (40.43), PWD (40.58)
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2022-24
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Sirmaur – MBA Tourism
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General (85.05), EWS (59.22), NC-OBC (56.2), SC (40.59), ST (37.61)
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2023-25
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IIM Sirmaur – MBA Tourism
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General (80.62), EWS (56.95), NC-OBC (57.59), SC (43.22), ST (39.07)
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2022-24
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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CAT Cut Off for IIM Raipur
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Raipur – PGP
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General (71.57), EWS (68.14), NC-OBC (67.7), SC (60.53), ST (50.63), PWD (31.25)
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2022-24
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Raipur – PGP
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General (74.97), EWS (70.42), NC-OBC (69.19), SC (62.19), ST (48.19), PWD (33.8)
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2023-25
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Raipur – PGP
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General (72.88), EWS (69.26), NC-OBC (69.68), SC (60.64), ST (52.13), PWD (34.27)
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2024-26
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Udaipur CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch |
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IIM Udaipur – MBA
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General (92), EWS (70.02), NC-OBC (74.01), SC (54.03), ST (40.51), PWD (40.08)
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2022-24
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IIM Udaipur – MBA
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General (92), EWS (70), NC-OBC (74), SC (54), ST (40), PWD (40)
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2023-25
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IIM Udaipur – MBA
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General (94), EWS (77), NC-OBC (77), SC (60), ST (40), PWD (40)
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2024-26
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IIM Udaipur – MBA
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General (92.77), EWS (81.11), NC-OBC (77.03), SC (56.77), ST (55.55), PWD (62.9)
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2025-27
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IIM Nagpur CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Nagpur – MBA
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General (85.15), EWS (85.19), NC-OBC (76.54), SC (60.1), ST (40.62), PWD (40.25)
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2022-24
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IIM Nagpur – MBA
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General (94), EWS (77.01), NC-OBC (77), SC (60.02), ST (40.18), PWD (40.01)
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2024-26
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Nagpur – MBA
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General (90.16), EWS (80), NC-OBC (77.66), SC (60.97), ST (48.98), PWD (42.25)
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2024-26
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Bodh Gaya CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Bodh Gaya – MBA
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General (55.29), EWS (51.44), NC-OBC (49.47), SC (44.54), ST (30.77), PWD ()
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2023-25
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Bodh Gaya – MBA
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General (90), EWS (68), NC-OBC (72), SC (52), ST (37), PWD (37)
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2022-24
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CAT Cut Off for IIM Shillong
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Shillong – PGP
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General (60.99), EWS (55.69), SC (39.85), ST (35.92)
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2023-25
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Final Convert Cutoffs
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IIM Sambalpur CAT Cutoff
| IIM & MBA Program | Category-Wise Cutoff | Batch | Remarks |
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IIM Sambalpur – MBA
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General (92), EWS (70), NC-OBC (74), SC (54), ST (40), PWD (40)
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2024-26
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IIM Sambalpur – MBA
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General (92), EWS (70), NC-OBC (74), SC (54), ST (40), PWD (40)
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2023-25
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CAT Score vs Percentile 2026 (Expected)
While CAT scores will officially be released only in January. The CAT answer key is out now. Based on the key, you can accurately gauge your score and compare it to previous years’ scores to get a fair idea of your percentile. And then, based on those percentiles, you can figure out the cutoffs you will most likely clear and the colleges to expect a call from.
Now that we have an idea of CAT scores, we can speculate about the percentile you’ll need for CAT 2026. Beware, the CAT cutoff is expected to track upwards due to the lower difficulty level of the exam. You can compare CAT scores vs percentiles to check the required scores.
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Recent Final Admission CAT Percentile Trends Across Top IIMs
Even with a 99+ overall percentile, failure to clear a single sectional cut-off can result in direct rejection. Top IIMs such as Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta generally require very high percentiles for General category candidates.
The other IIMs, like Lucknow, Indore, and Kozhikode, might have cutoffs in the range of 91–99.5. Historically, the percentile required for a shortlist from top IIMs has been significantly higher than the published qualifying cutoff.
For older, legacy IIMs, General-category candidates should typically aim well above the minimum qualifying cutoffs to have a realistic chance of a shortlist. For newer IIMs, the final call can still vary depending on category, academic profile, and competition in that year.
CAT Sectional Cut Offs for Top IIMs
| IIM | VARC | DILR | QA |
| IIM Ahmedabad | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| IIM Bangalore | 80 | 75 | 75 |
| IIM Calcutta | 80 | 75 | 75 |
| IIM Lucknow | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| IIM Indore | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| IIM Shillong | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Disclaimer: These figures should be used as qualifying thresholds, not as guarantees of admission. The actual shortlist depends on composite scoring, profile, category, and interview performance.
If you’re targeting admission to an IIM, understanding both qualifying cutoffs and actual shortlist trends is essential. While meeting the qualifying cutoff keeps you eligible for consideration, final shortlisting depends on a combination of CAT percentile, academic profile, work experience, diversity factors, and interview performance.
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CAT Sectional Cut Offs for Top IIMs
The minimum qualifying cutoff is only used to determine eligibility for the GDPI process. Clearing these cutoffs does not guarantee a place on the shortlist.
| IIM | Minimum Qualifying Cutoff |
| IIM Ahmedabad | 95 |
| IIM Bangalore | 85 |
| IIM Calcutta | 85 |
| IIM Lucknow | 90 |
| IIM Indore | 90 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 85 |
| IIM Mumbai | 85 |
| IIM Tiruchirappalli | 95 |
| IIM Shillong | 75 |
| IIM Raipur | 95 |
| IIM Ranchi | 95 |
| IIM Kashipur | 95 |
| IIM Rohtak | 96 |
| IIM Udaipur | 94 |
| IIM Nagpur | 94 |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | 82 |
| IIM Amritsar | 90 |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 92 |
| IIM Jammu | 92 |
| IIM Sirmaur | 95 |
| IIM Sambalpur | 95 |
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Minimum Qualifying CAT Cutoffs Across IIMs
IIM cutoffs are not static; they fluctuate annually based on exam difficulty, the number of test-takers, seat availability, and the institute’s reputation.
Exam Difficulty Level: When the CAT paper is easier, more candidates score high marks, which can push percentiles upward for a given raw score. Larger applicant pools also increase competition and can make shortlisting stricter.
Number of Test-Takers: When CAT attracts 3.5–4 lakh candidates (recent years), percentile inflation is severe—a 99 percentile might require 120+ raw marks instead of 110+ in lower-participation years. More applicants naturally push qualifying cutoffs higher.
Percentage of Qualifiers: If 70% of candidates score above 90 percentile due to an easier paper, IIMs may raise the minimum qualifying cutoff from 85 to 90 percentile to maintain admission standards.
Seat Availability: Seat availability and institute reputation also matter because highly ranked IIMs attract stronger applicant pools, which keeps their shortlist thresholds higher than those of newer institutes.
Institute Reputation: Higher-ranked institutes (as per NIRF, QS, etc.) attract superior applicants, enabling slightly higher cutoffs. Tier 1 IIMs consistently maintain the highest standards, while newer institutes have gradually increased their standards as their reputation grows.
Cutoff Trends: IIMs don’t dramatically change cutoffs year-on-year. They maintain relative consistency, adjusting marginally for the factors above. This provides aspirants with historical cutoff data for reasonable predictions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What CAT percentile is required for IIM Ahmedabad?
Most General category candidates who receive interview calls from IIM Ahmedabad typically score above the 99th percentile, although profile-based shortlisting can influence outcomes.
Is clearing the CAT cutoff enough for admission into an IIM?
No. Clearing the cutoff only makes a candidate eligible for further evaluation. Final admission depends on WAT, PI, academics, work experience, and composite score calculations.
Do all IIMs have sectional cutoffs?
Most IIMs consider sectional performance in VARC, DILR, and QA, though the exact thresholds vary across institutes and categories.
What is the difference between the qualifying cutoff and the final cutoff?
The qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile required for consideration, while the final cutoff is the percentile range at which candidates receive interview calls or admission offers.
Can candidates with 90th percentile get IIM calls?
Yes. Several newer IIMs and category-based admissions may issue calls at or below the 90 percentile, depending on profile and reservation category.

