IIM Mumbai Admission Criteria 2025-2027: Application Started Check CAT 2024 Cut Offs and PI Score for MBA

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IIM Mumbai admission criteria 2025-27 includes an overall CAT percentile of 85 for General category candidates. Personal Interview round will be held on the basis of CAT 2024 score. The MBA application process has started and the last date to apply is January 31, 2025. Check here the selection criteria and admission process of IIM Mumbai which was formerly known as NITIE. 

IIM Mumbai Admission Criteria

IIM Mumbai Admission Criteria

IIM Mumbai admission criteria 2025-27 includes an overall CAT percentile of 85 for General category candidates. Any candidate who has scored 85 percentile in CAT 2024 is eligible for admission to IIM Mumbai’s full-time MBA programmes. IIM Mumbai was formerly known as NITIE Mumbai which was established over 60 years go. As per Gazette notification dated August 16, 2023, NITIE was renamed as IIM Mumbai. It became the 21st IIM.

IIM Mumbai offers MBA, MBA Sustainability Management (SM), MBA Operations and Supply Chain Management  (OSCM) and other Executive and PhD and certificate programmes. MBA application process started on November 4, 2024 and the last date to apply in January 31, 2025. Check below IIM Mumbai admission criteria 2025-27 and selection process.

Q:   How much percentile is a good score in CAT exam?

A:

The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a highly competitive entrance exam for admission to various management programs offered by top business schools in India. The percentile score in CAT exam is based on the relative performance of the test taker compared to all the other test takers.

The cutoff percentile for admission to top business schools varies from year to year and also depends on factors such as the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam, and the number of available seats. In general, a percentile score of 90 or above is considered a good score and can help you secure admission to some of the top business schools in India. However, to increase your chances of admission to the top-tier business schools, a percentile score of 95 or above is preferred.

Q:   What is sectional cutoff in CAT exam?

A:

Sectional cut off in CAT exam refers to the section wise percentiles required by the candidate for making it to the Personal Interview round of the IIMs or other top MBA colleges. The sectional cut offs are lower than overall cut offs of any institute. To understand better, check the table below for sectional CAT cut offs for IIM Ahmedabad:

Category

VARC percentile

DILR percentile

QA percentile

Overall percentile

General

70

70

70

80

NC-OBC-Transgender

65

65

65

75

SC

60

60

60

70

ST

50

50

50

60

PwD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC)

60

60

60

70

PwD (ST)

50

50

50

60

For sectional cut offs of all IIMs, check this article – IIM shortlist and selection criteria

Q:   How many questions should I solve to score 99 percentile in CAT exam?

A:
It is tough to give an accurate number as an answer to this questions are the number of questions have been changing in CAT in the last three years. Moreover, percentile also depends on the difficulty level of the exams and the number of test takers in a particular year. However, one can say that it is safe to solve at least 2/3rd of the total questions in each section of the CAT. So, if CAT Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section has 24 questions, candidate must attempt 16-18 questions correctly. If the CAT Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning has 20 questions, the candidate must solve about 12-14 questions correctly. If the CAT Quantitative Aptitude section has 22 questions then candidates must solve about 14-15 questions correctly. For further understanding you can check detailed analysis here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/how-many-questions-to-attempt-in-cat-to-score-99-percentile-blogId-19639.

IIM Mumbai Admission 2025: Important Dates

Check below the important dates for IIM Mumba admission for the MBA, MBA-OSCM and MBA-SM courses. 

IIM Mumbai Admission 2025 events IIM Mumbai Admission 2025 dates
Registration starts 04-Nov-2024
Registration closes 31-Jan-2025
Setting up of cut off/ Screening/ selection 07-Feb-2025
Dispatch of PI call letter 14-Feb-2025
PI dates March-April 2025

IIM Mumbai Eligibility Criteria for MBA

  • The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45 % in case of SC/ST/PwD category.
  • The bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing class 12 or equivalent.
  • A candidate appearing for the final year bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination and those who have completed the degree requirements and are awaiting results can also apply. Such a candidate must have obtained at least 50% marks or equivalent (45% in case of the candidate belonging to SC/ST/PwD category) in first and second year of the degree programme.

How to Apply for IIM Mumbai MBA programme 2025-2027?

IIM Mumbai MBA application form is available at the official website. Candidates need to follow the process give below:

  • Go to IIM Mumbai website
  • Click on Admission 2025
  • Read admission details and click on apply now
  • Enter personal details and register 
  • Fill the form with relevant details 
  • Upload the required documents
  • Pay the application fee to complete the process

IIM Mumbai Admission Criteria 2025-2027: CAT Cut Offs

The stage 1 of IIM Mumbai selection process is shortlisting of candidates on the basis of CAT 2024 score. Check below section-wise and overall CAT cut offs 2024 required for PI shortlisting.

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Overall Percentile

Open

80

80

75

85

NC-OBC

70

65

65

75

EWS

70

65

65

75

SC

65

60

60

70

ST

55

55

55

65

PwD

45

45

45

55

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their CAT 2024 result will be invited for the Personal Interview (PI) round. IIM Mumbai will share the process and venue with selected candidates through email.

Q:   Are CAT cut offs announced along with the CAT result?

A:
CAT cut offs are not announced along with the CAT result. The cut offs also not released publicaly. They are known after a few days of result announcement when the IIMs and other colleges start their shortlisting process. The IIMs will open shortlist window basis the CAT cut offs two to three days after the result announcement. The CAT percentile of candidates shortlisted for Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview, PI can be considered the cut off for that IIM. For example, if a candidate with CAT percentile of 99 belonging from General category is selected for the What/GD-PI of IIM Calcutta, then the CAT cut off for IIM Calcutta is 99 percentile. Only those candidates who will make it to the What/GD-PI round of IIMs will get to know the cut offs.

Q:   What is the minimum percentile required for IIM Trichy?

A:

IIM Trichy accepts minimum CAT percentile for shortlisting candidates for the Personal Interview round. For IIM Trichy MBA admission 2024, the estimated overall CAT cutoff for the General category students is 92 percentile. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the section-wise minimum CAT percentile required for various categories: 

Category

PVRC

PDILR

PQA

Overall percentile rank

(PT)

General

70707092

NC-OBC

45454574

EWS

40404070

SC

35353554

ST

252532.540

DAP

252532.540

Q:   What is the CAT cut off for IIM Ahmedabad?

A:
The qualifying CAT cut off for IIM Ahmedabad is 85 percentile for 2023-25 batch. However, the final CAT cut off for IIM Ahmedabad will go up to 99-100 percentile. The qualifying CAT cut off is the minimum score required to be eligible for shortlisting of IIM Ahmedabad PI round. The score on which a candidate is selected is called the final cut off and is much higher than the qualifying cut off. Given below is the qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Ahmedabad: General/EWS: 70 VARC 70 DILR 70 (QA), 80 (Overall) NC-OBC/transgender: 65 VARC 65 DILR 65 (QA), 75 (Overall) SC: 60 VARC 60 DILR 60 (QA), 70 (Overall) ST: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 (QA), 60 (Overall PwD (General/ EWS, NC-OBC/transgender, SC): 60 VARC 60 DILR 60 (QA), 70 (Overall) PwD (ST): 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 (QA), 60 (Overall). .

Q:   How to check IIM Mumbai CAT cutoff 2023?

A:

NITIE now known as IIM Mumbai admission 2024 is based on CAT 2023 scores. Candidates aspiring for IIM Mumbai MBA must check the results at the official website of IIMCAT. Candidates, who appeared for CAT 2023 can check the result and download the scorecard by using their CAT login IDs and password. To check the CAT 2023 result, candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CAT 2023 at iimcat.ac.in.

Step 2: Click on the login button mentioned under the 'CAT 2023 scorecard download'.

Step 3: Enter CAT 2023 ID and password and press 'Enter'.

Step 4: Click on the 'scorecard' tab.

Step 5: Download the CAT result 2023 PDF.

Q:   What is the CAT cut off for IIM Vizag?

A:

IIM Visakhapatnam accepts CAT scores for admission to the management courses. However, the institute does not release the CAT cutoffs in the public domain and is exclusively accessible only via account login to candidates who have appeared for the exam. IIMs accept both sectional and overall cutoff for admission. CAT 2024 cutoff will be tentatively declared in the month of Jan. Considering the previous year trends, the final CAT cutoff 2024 is expected to be in the range between 92-94 for IIM Visakhapatnam. 

The estimated qualifying CAT cutoff 2024 is 80 for the General category students. 

IIM Mumbai Admission Criteria 2025-2027: Final Selection

The final selection of candidates for IIM Mumbai MBA programmes will be done on the basis of their composite scores. The criteria of final selection include academic performance and work experience. Five points will be awarded for more than 36 months of work experience.

Parameters

Weights

CAT 2024 score

55

Personal Interview (PI)

20

Academic Performance & Work Experience Score

20

Weightage for Gender Diversity

05

Total

100

The PI round will be conducted in March-April 2025 and the final selection calls will be made in May 2025. Selected candidates will have to confirm acceptance of admission offer within the deadline to secure admission.

Rating Scores for Class 10 Examination

Check below, points allotted for score percentage range in Class 10 (or equivalent) examination:

Percent score in Class 10 Exam

Rating Score

<= 55

1

> 55 and <= 60

2

> 60 and <= 70

3

> 70 and <= 80

5

> 80 and <= 90

8

> 90

10

Rating Scores for Class 12 Examination

Check below, points allotted for score percentage range in Class 12 (or equivalent) examination:

Science Stream

Commerce Stream

Humanities Stream

Percent score in Class 12 Exam

Rating Score

Percent score in Class 12 Exam

Rating Score

Percent score Class 12 Exam

Rating Score

<= 55

1

<= 50

1

<= 45

1

> 55 and <= 60

2

> 55 and <= 65

2

> 45 and <= 50

2

> 60 and <= 70

3

> 55 and <= 65

3

> 50 and <= 60

3

> 70 and <= 80

5

> 65 and <= 75

5

> 60 and <= 70

5

> 80 and <= 90

8

> 75 and <= 90

8

> 70 and <= 85

8

> 90

10

> 90

10

> 85

10

Rating Scores for Graduation Examination

Check below, points allotted for score percentage range in Graduation examination:

Medicine and Surgery based subjects

Selected Professional Degrees

Commerce, Economics, Finance and Management Related Degree

Rating Score

Percent score in graduation

Rating Score

Percent score in graduation

Rating Score

Percent score in graduation

1

<= 55

1

<= 50

1

<= 55

2

> 55 and <= 60

2

> 50 and <= 53

2

> 55 and <= 60

3

> 60 and <= 62

3

> 53 and <= 55

3

> 60 and <= 65

5

> 62 and <= 65

5

> 55 and <= 57

5

> 65 and <= 70

8

> 65 and <= 70

8

> 57 and <= 63

8

> 70 and <= 80

10

> 70

10

> 63

10

> 80

Rating Scores for Graduation Examination

Check below, points allotted for score percentage range in Graduation examination:

Engineering, Technology and Architecture related Areas

Arts/Humanities Related Degrees

Percent score in graduation

Rating Score

Percent score in graduation

Rating Score

<= 60

1

<= 50

1

> 60 and <= 65

2

> 50 and <= 55

2

> 65 and <= 70

3

> 55 and <= 60

3

> 70 and <= 75

5

> 60 and <= 65

5

> 75 and <= 85

8

> 65 and <= 75

8

> 85

10

> 74

10

IIM Admission Criteria and Selection Process for all campuses

Given below is the table containing articles on admission criteria of each IIM. Click on the links to read.

IIM Calcutta Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Ahmedabad Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Indore Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Bangalore Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Kozhikode Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Lucknow Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Visakhapatnam Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Ranchi Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Jammu Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Trichy Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Shillong Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Udaipur Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Rohtak Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Sirmaur Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Kashipur Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Raipur Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Amritsar Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Sambalpur Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Bodh Gaya Shortlist & Admission Criteria

IIM Nagpur Shortlist & Admission Criteria

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