1 in 3 CAT 2025 99+%ilers Are From IMS
When it comes to competitive exams, IMS boasts of a formidable reputation and a rich legacy of helping aspirants realise their B-school dreams year after year. CAT 2025 has added another feather to IMS’s cap by earning the reputation of producing the highest number of 99+ilers.
CAT 2025 has once again highlighted just how competitive and rigorous India’s entrance exam landscape can be. CAT is undoubtedly the country’s most prestigious MBA entrance exam, which opens doors to the 20 IIMs and over 1,200 business schools in the country.
This year, about 2.58 lakh candidates took the test, hoping to earn a spot in the country’s leading B-schools. To achieve a 99th percentile in this highly competitive pool is no ordinary feat.
This year, IMS has stood out in a big way. The top 1%, or 2,580 candidates, scored in the 99+ percentile, placing them among the highest achievers.
IMS Dominates the 99+ Percentile Bracket
Based on independently validated data by Sanket R Shah & Associates (as of 4th April 2026):
- 935 IMS-associated candidates secured 99+ percentile in CAT 2025
This translates to:
- 935 out of 2,580 total 99+ percentilers
- ≈ 36% of all top performers
So, in other words, 1 in every 3 CAT 2025 99+ percentilers is from IMS
What Defines an “IMS Candidate”?
The IMS count represents a unique pool of serious aspirants, including:
- Learners from online courses
- Users of self-learning modules
- Aspirants who prepared through test series
- Mentors currently associated with IMS
This comprehensive inclusion reflects the strength and diversity of the IMS ecosystem.
A Benchmark No One Else Has Surpassed
As of 4th April 2026, based on:
- Publicly available claims
- Internal verification
No other test preparation provider has reported a higher number of CAT 2025 99+ percentilers than IMS. This reinforces IMS’s position as a leader in CAT preparation, backed by consistent results and credible data validation.
Why This Matters for Aspirants
In an exam with razor-thin margins and intense competition, outcomes like these are not incidental. They result from:
- Structured preparation methodologies
- High-quality test series and analytics
- Mentorship-driven learning
- A strong peer ecosystem
For aspirants, this statistic is more than a number. It indicates trust, performance, and proven success pathways.
The CAT journey is not only about hard work but smart preparation guided by the right ecosystem. IMS’s consistent track record of producing top percentilers reflects:
- Decades of expertise
- Student-first approach
- Continuous innovation in test prep
With 1 in 3 top CAT performers from IMS, the message is clear: IMS continues to set the benchmark for excellence in CAT.
Data validated by Sanket R Shah & Associates as on 4th April 2026.
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