CAT Cutoffs 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 for IIMs and Top MBA Colleges

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Updated on Dec 20, 2024 12:54 IST

CAT 2024 cut offs for IIMs is expected to be around 95-100 percentile. For General/NC-OBC category students the CAT cutoff percentile for top IIMs is expected to be around 98-100 percentile; for SC/ST/PwD category candidates the cut offs will be lower. For non-IIMs, the CAT cutoff 2024 is expected to be in the range of 94-100 percentile. The institutes will determine admission cut offs on the basis of overall perfomance of candidates in the CAT 2024 exam.

The IIMs and top MBA colleges such as FMS, MDI, SPJIMR, IMT, MICA, etc. release the qualifying CAT cut offs for WAT-PI shortlisting before the exam for candidates to understand the eligibility criteria. IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, IIM Calcutta, IIM Mumbai and a few others have released qualifying CAT cutoffs 2024. The qualifying CAT 2024 cut offs are same as qualifying CAT 2023 cutoffs. Final CAT 2024 cut offs will be released at the time of PI shortlisting in January 2025.

CAT Cutoffs 2024 : Key Highlights

For admission to any IIM or top MBA colleges in India, the minimum CAT cutoff is 90 percentile. CAT cut offs remain high (99+ percentile) for top IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow and IIM Kozhikode, every year. In Tier 2 MBA colleges, CAT cut offs are usually around 70-80 percentile and above and in Tier 3 MBA colleges the CAT cut offs are usually around 60-70 percentile and above. CAT 2024 cutoffs are expected to be in the same range for these colleges. Read below to know all about CAT cut offs including, determining factors, difference between qualifying and final cut offs, previous years' cut offs and expected cut offs for MBA admission.

CAT 2024 Cut Off (Expected)

Based on the CAT 2024 analysis of Slot 1, experts have analysed that an overall score of 102 will convert into 99.9 percentile. Check table.

CAT Percentile (cut off)	VARC Score	DILR Score	QA Score	Overall Score
99.9 %ile	48	36	48	106
99.5 %ile	44	32	32	89
99 %ile	40	28	28	80
98 %ile	36	25	24	71
95%ile	30	19	19	57
90%ile	25	16	15	49
85%ile	21	13	12	40
80%ile	19	11	10	36
75%ile	17	10	9	31
70%ile	15	9	8	29

Meeting the minimum CAT cut off is mandatory for candidates to be shortlisted for MBA admission.
Candidates have to meet CAT sectional cut off too for selection to WAT-PI round of MBA colleges.
CAT cut offs for top IIMs usually range from 98 to 100 percentile for General category students.
For reserved category students the IIM cut offs are slightly lower around 95 to 98 percentile.
The CAT cut offs for admission to top MBA colleges such as FMS, MDI, SPJIMR among others, range from 90 to 99 percentile.
There are two types of CAT cutoffs for IIM admission – qualifying cut off and final cut off.
Qualifying IIM CAT cut off is announced before CAT result declaration and the final CAT cutoff is declared at the time of PI shortlisting.
The IIMs do not release final CAT cut offs publicly. They are accessible through account login to only those candidates who appear in the CAT exam.
Other institutes accepting CAT exam score for admission too, fix a minimum cut off to shortlist candidates for admission.
Candidates have to mention their choice of IIM and course in the CAT application form for being shortlisted for WAT-PI.

CAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CAT 2024 exam

Dates

Past Exam Dates

19 Dec '24

CAT 2024 result announcement

03 Dec '24 -

05 Dec '24

CAT 2024 answer key challenge

Factors Determining CAT Cut Offs 2024

CAT cut off percentile 2024 for MBA/PGP programmes of every institute will be determined on the basis of several factors. Some of the key factors that determine IIM cut offs category wise, are mentioned below:

Difficulty level of the CAT exam
Number of aspirants who appeared for the exam
Number of aspirants who cleared the exam
Previous years' trends of CAT cut off
Number of seats in a particular institute
All India ranking of the institute

CAT cut offs never fall drastically. For example, in top rated colleges like IIMs, the cut offs have always been 99+ percentile. In colleges like SPJIMR, MDI or FMS, the cut offs have remained between 95-97 percentile. In tier 2 colleges, the CAT cut offs remain in 70-80 percentile range.

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

The CAT cut offs for IIM Lucknow is usually around 97-99 percentile. The two courses - PGP Agri-Business Management (ABM) and PGP Sustainable Management (some) are extremely popular among MBA aspirants who wish to make a career in these areas. The institute also offers PGP programme. The qualifying CAT cut off for IIM Lucknow's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 90 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST and PwD candidates, it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Lucknow PGP course. General category: 85 VARC 85 DILR 85 Quantitative Aptitude 90 (Overall) NC-OBC category: 77 VARC 77 DILR 77 Quantitative Aptitude 82 (Overall) EWS category: 77 VARC 77 DILR 77 Quantitative Aptitude 82 (Overall) SC category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 70 (Overall) ST category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall) PwD category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall) Click here for detailed IIM Lucknow admission and selection criteria: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/iim-lucknow-shortlist-admission-criteria-blogId-18509.

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

The IIM Indore cut off is usually around 95-97 percentile. The overall qualifying CAT cut off percentile for What-PI shortlisting is 90 for General category students. For EWS category too, the minimum qualifying CAT cut off is 90 percentile. However, for NC-OBC candidates the minimum qualifying cut off it is 80 percentile whereas for SC/ST candidates, it is 60 and 45 percentile, respectively. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for Indore PGP course. General category: 80 VARC 80 DILR 80 Quantitative Aptitude 90 (Overall) NC-OBC category: 70 VARC 70 DILR 70 Quantitative Aptitude 80 (Overall) SC category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall) ST category: 40 VARC 40 DILR 40 Quantitative Aptitude 45 (Overall) PwD category: 40 VARC 40 DILR 40 Quantitative Aptitude 45 (Overall) Click here for detailed IIM Indore admission and selection criteria: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/iim-indore-shortlist-admission-criteria-blogId-19051.

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Q: What is the cut off for IIM Jammu?

Indian Institute of Management Jammu accepts CAT scores for admission to the MBA/ PGDM courses. Candidates seekking admisison must register online for the CAT 2023 exam, which is scheduled for Nov 26, 2023. IIM Jammu CAT 2024 cutoff will be release after the declaration of CAT result. Considering the past year trends, it is expected that IIM Jammu cutoff 2024 will be range between 89 to 90.

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the estimated CAT qualifying and CAT cutoff percentile for admisison to the Management courses:

CAT Qualifying cutoff 2023: 90

CAT cut offs 2023 (percentile): 93

Note: The above-mentioned CAT cutoff is the estimtaed cutoff based on IIM Jammu previous year cutoff trends. Actual figure might vary.

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Qualifying CAT Cutoff vs Final CAT Cutoff

IIM MBA selection includes ttwo types of CAT cut offs. The first type is qualifying cut off, which is essentially the minimum percentile you need to score for being eligible for PI short list. The second type is final cut off, which is the minimum percentile on which a candidate is selected for PI round. Check below the difference between qualifying and final CAT cutoffs.

Qualifying CAT cutoffs	Final CAT cutoffs
IIM eligibility cut off or IIM shortlist cut off, it is the minimum marks a candidate must score so that he/she is eligible for interview call (for WAT/GD-PI round) from the IIMs.	Also referred to as IIM call cut offs, it is the minimum percentile score fixed by the IIMs for selection of candidates for WAT/GD-PI round.
Meeting the qualifying cut off does not mean that the candidate will be selected for the WAT/GD-PI round.	Meeting the final CAT cut off does not mean that the candidate will be selected for admission.
The qualifying CAT cut off is fixed before the announcement of CAT result.	The final cut off is determined after the declaration of CAT result.
The qualifying CAT cut off percentiles are announced by every IIM in the notification of admission criteria and selection process for that academic year.	The final CAT cut offs are not announced officially by any IIM or even other top MBA institutes.
The qualifying CAT cut offs remain above 90 percentile for all IIMs, exception being IIM Ahmedabad whose qualifying cut off has been 85 percentile in the past few years.	The final CAT cut offs remain as high as 99.99 percentile for all top IIMs and 95+ percentile for new IIMs.
The qualifying CAT cut offs include sectional and overall cut offs.	The final CAT cut offs include sectional and overall cut offs.
The qualifying CAT cut off is fixed category wise. The cut off for General category students is high (90), while for reserved category students, it is low (70 and below).	The final CAT cut off is also fixed category wise. For General category male students with engineering background, the final cut off is high as compared to reserved category students, female students and those with non-engineering background.

CAT Cut Offs 2024 for IIM Admission

CAT 2024 cut offs for IIM MBA admission will be in the range of 95-100 percentile for General candidates. For the top 6 IIMs, the cut offs will go as high as 99.99 and 100 percentile, whereas for newer IIMs, it will range between 95-97 percentile. The CAT cut off for NITIE Mumbai which is now IIM Mumbai is expected to be around 94 percentile. Check below the table indicating qualifying IIM cut offs for CAT 2024. For 2025 admission, the qualifying CAT cut offs are expected to be same.

IIM	Qualifying CAT cut offs
IIM Ahmedabad	80
IIM Bangalore	85
IIM Calcutta	85
IIM Lucknow	90
IIM Indore	90
IIM Kozhikode	85
IIM Amritsar	90
IIM Nagpur	94
IIM Sambalpur	94
IIM Trichy	94
IIM Raipur	94
IIM Ranchi	92
IIM Kashipur	94
IIM Vizag	82
IIM Udaipur	94
IIM Bodhgaya	94
IIM Shillong	75
IIM Sirmaur	94
IIM Rohtak	95
IIM Mumbai	85
IIM Jammu	94

IIM CAT Cut Offs (Final)

Presented below are the estimated CAT 2024 cut off percentiles for General category students for admission to the top 21 IIMs. The below mentioned cut offs are the estimated final cut offs on the basis of which the candidates will be called for the interview round. Please note that for General category students the CAT cut offs remain high every year (98-100) but for reserved category students, there is considerable relaxation in minimum percentile required.

IIMs	*CAT cut offs 2024(percentile)
IIM Ahmedabad	99-100
IIM Bangalore	99-100
IIM Calcutta	99
IIM Lucknow	97-98
IIM Indore	97-98
IIM Kozhikode	97-98
IIM Amritsar	95-96
IIM Nagpur	95-96
IIM Sambalpur	95-96
IIM Trichy	94-95
IIM Raipur	94-95
IIM Ranchi	94-95
IIM Kashipur	94-95
IIM Vizag	92-94
IIM Rohtak	92-94
IIM Udaipur	92-94
IIM Bodhgaya	92-94
IIM Shillong	90
IIM Sirmaur	90
IIM Jammu	90
IIM Mumbai	90

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MBA in Food and Agri Business Management in IIMs : CAT 2023 Overall Percentile (General-All India)

College	2021	2022	2023
IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management	– / –	– / –	99
IIM Lucknow - Indian Institute of Management	97	97	97

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MBA in Food and Agri Business Management : CAT 2023 Overall Percentile (General-All India)

College	2023
IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management	99
IIM Lucknow - Indian Institute of Management	97

Q: Can I get IIM Ranchi at 85 percentile?

As per the IIM CAP criteria, the qualifying CAT cut off for the batch of 2023-25 is 93 percentile for the General category students. So students belonging to the General category can not get into IIM Rnachi with 85 percentile. However, other categories student can easily get a call for the Personal Interview (PI) round for IIM Ranchi admission. Final selection, however, is entirely depends on candidates' performance in the PI round. Apart from PI, IIM final selection process also consider other criteria such as Verbal Comprehension, Verbal Comprehension and Verbal Comprehension, among others.

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Q: IIM Shillong takes the sectional cutoff. Is it necessary to score 90+ overall to get a call from IIM Shillong?

IIM Shillong cutoff percentile 2023 will be released after CAT 2023 exam is conducted and the results have been released. Candidates seeking admission to IIM Shillong can check out the minimum CAT cut off for the previous year IIM Shillong admissions in the table below.

Category	VARC percentile	DILR percentile	QA percentile
DA (D)	50	50	50
ST (T)	50	50	50
SC (C )	60	60	60
EWS (E )	75	75	75
Others (General)	75	75	75

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Q: What is the selection process of IIM Ahmedabad?

The selection process for the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad is highly competitive and rigorous. It typically consists of multiple stages that assess the candidates' academic performance, work experience, aptitude, and communication skills. While the specific process may vary from year to year, here is a general overview of the selection process for IIM Ahmedabad: 1. Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by IIM Ahmedabad, which typically include a minimum academic qualification (usually a bachelor's degree) with a specified minimum percentage or CGPA. Additionally, candidates need to appear for and qualify in the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management. 2. CAT Exam: Candidates are required to take the CAT exam, which assesses their quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, verbal ability, and logical reasoning. The CAT score serves as a crucial component in the selection process. 3. Shortlisting for Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI): Based on the CAT scores, IIM Ahmedabad shortlists candidates for the next stage of the selection process, which typically includes a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The shortlisting criteria may also consider factors such as academic performance, work experience, and diversity. 4. Written Ability Test (WAT): In the Written Ability Test, candidates are given a topic or a case study and are required to write an essay or provide a written response within a given time frame. This stage evaluates candidates' analytical and communication skills. 5. Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates appear for a Personal Interview, where they are assessed on various parameters such as academic achievements, work experience, general awareness, communication skills, and leadership qualities. The PI panel may include faculty members, industry professionals, and alumni. 6. Final Selection: After considering the CAT score, WAT performance, and PI performance, the final selection is made. The selection criteria may also include factors like academic diversity, work experience, and gender diversity. The weightage assigned to each component may vary each year. It's important to note that the exact selection process and criteria may change from year to year, and IIM Ahmedabad may introduce additional components or variations based on their discretion. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to visit the official website of IIM Ahmedabad or refer to the admission notifications and brochures released by the institute for the specific academic year you are interested in.

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CAT Cut Off 2024 for Top MBA Colleges (Non-IIM)

The CAT cut offs for top MBA colleges are lower than the top IIMs but still high at 95 percentile and above. There are some top ranked MBA colleges that have CAT cut offs in 70-80 percentiles too. Presented below are the expected CAT 2024 cut off percentiles for General category students for admission to some of the top MBA colleges (non-IIM) in 2025.

Top MBA College	*CAT Cut Offs (percentile)
FMS, Delhi	98-99
IIFT Delhi	95-99
SPJIMR, Mumbai	95-99
IMT, Ghaziabad	95-97
JBIMS, Mumbai	96
MDI, Gurgaon	97-99
IMI, New Delhi	90
XIM, Bhubaneshwar	91
GIM Goa	85
K J Somaiya, Mumbai	86
TAPMI, Manipal	80
FORE, New Delhi	85
IFMR, Chennai	80
IRMA, Anand	80
MICA, Ahmedabad	80
LIBA, Chennai	70
XIME, Bangalore	70

*Note: These cut offs are based on previous years' trends. CAT cut offs for upcoming session can be higher.

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List of MBA Colleges - CAT Cut Off Percentile Range

More than 1,300 MBA colleges accept the CAT score. Every college determines CAT cut off for admission individually. From the links below, you can know which colleges you are likely to get admission in depending upon your CAT 2024 percentile:

Colleges Accepting CAT percentile from 60-70	Colleges Accepting CAT percentile from 70-80
Colleges Accepting CAT percentile from 80-90	Colleges Accepting CAT percentile above 85
Colleges Accepting CAT percentile from 50-60	Got a Low Score in CAT, Don't Fret You Can Still Get a Good MBA College

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Q: What is CAT cut off for Great Lakes Gurgaon MBA course?

Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon accepts CAT/ XAT score, followed by Group Discussion and a Personal Interview round for admission to the MBA programme. Great Lakes Gurgaon CAT cutoff 2024 will be released soon after the declaration of CAT 2024 result. Great Lakes Gurgaon CAT cutoff 2022 was 70 percentile for the General All India category students. So, considering the past year cutoff trend, the reauired CAT cutoff percentile will be over and above 70 percetile for the General category candidates.

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Q: What is the CAT cut off for MBA Rural Management Xavier and also for MBA HRM Bhubaneswar Xavier?

Based on the previous year's cutoffs, here is the approximate CAT cut off for the MBA Rural Management and MBA HRM programs at XIMB: - MBA Rural Management: The CAT cut off for the MBA Rural Management programme at XIMB may be around 85 to 90 percentile. - MBA HRM: The CAT cut off for the MBA HRM programme at XIMB may be around 90 to 95 percentile. It is important to note that the cutoff may vary from year to year based on various factors such as the number of seats available, the number of applicants, and the overall performance of the applicants. Additionally, XIMB also considers various other factors such as academic background, work experience, and performance in the selection process including Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview PI before making admission decisions. It is always advisable to check with the college's admission office for the latest and most accurate information on the CAT cutoff for the MBA Rural Management and MBA HRM programs at XIMB.

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Q: What would be the CAT cut-off for this year at Fore School?

The CAT cutoff for Fore School of Management, New Delhi for the current year has not been officially announced yet. It is usually announced after the CAT exam results are declared. However, based on the previous years' cutoffs, the expected CAT cutoff percentile for Fore School of Management for its flagship PGDM programme may be around 85-90 percentile. It's important to note that meeting the CAT cutoff percentile is just the first step in the admission process, and Fore School of Management also considers other factors such as academic performance, work experience, and performance in the institutes selection process for final admission. I would advise you to keep an eye on the official website of Fore School of Management for the latest updates on the CAT cutoff and admission process.

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CAT Cut Off 2024: Score vs Percentile

For admission to MBA courses, B-Schools consider CAT percentile, which is essentially the candidate's rank in the exam. For calculation of CAT percentile, the raw CAT score of candidates are normalised through a formula to arrive at the scaled CAT score.This is done to ensure that the candidates' performances across the exam sessions are assessed on the same scale and no one get the advantage of solving an easier test form than others. CAT percentile is calculated from scaled CAT score.

High CAT score may not convert into high percentile if a larger number of candidates have scored the same or higher. However, an estimation can be calculated based on number of test takers and difficulty level of CAT exam for that year. Check the table below to know estimated range of CAT scores vs CAT percentile (courtesy IMS India) for CAT 2024:

CAT Percentile	VARC Score	DILR Score	QA Score	Overall
99.9	50	46	46	118-123
99.5	42	40	41	103-108
99	38	37	33	92-95
98	28	30	22	69-72
95	23	27	16	57-59
90	20	21	13	47-49
85	18	19	12	42-44
80	15	17	10	39-40
75	14	14	9	34-36

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

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.

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Q: What is the difference between CAT score and CAT percentile?

Suppose,1,000 people take an exam and you bag the top rank, which means 999 candidates scored less than you. Then your CAT percentile will be 999/1000*100 = 99.9.

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Q: What is the marking scheme of CAT?

CAT has a total of 66 question. Each section carries 3 marks for correct attempt and -1 marks for incorrect attempt. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Therefore, the total marks of CAT is 198. Till 2019, the CAT exam used to be of 300 marks as the total number of questions were 100. In CAT 2020, the number of questions was reduced to 76 and the total marks was 228. Since, 2021, the total marks of CAT is 198. Section-wise, Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section has maximum weightage. Sectional marking scheme for CAT is given below: 1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension: 72 (24x3) 2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning: 60 (20x3) 3. Quantitative Aptitude 66 (22x3) Since CAT has sectional negative marking scheme, candidates must choose the questions to solve very carefully. If they are not sure of the correct answer, they should leave the question instead of taking a chance. Remember that 0 is greater than negative.

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Previous Years' CAT Cut Off of Top IIMs

Here are previous years CAT cut offs for some of the IIMs. This data has been obtained from official website and through RTI. Over the years, the CAT cut offs have increased for these IIMs.

CAT 2019 Cut Off

IIM Bodh Gaya's CAT cut off percentiles in 2019 was 91 percentile for General category. Check the table below for CAT sectional cutoffs for IIM Bodh Gaya's WAT-PI round 2019 for all categories:

IIM Bodh Gaya cut off 2019 for male candidates
Category	Overall CAT cut off	QA	DILR	VARC
General	91	80	80	80
EWS	70	60	60	60
NC-OBC	73	60	60	60
SC	50	45	45	45
ST	38	30	30	30
PWD	35	30	30	30
IIM Bodh Gaya cut off 2020 for female candidates
Category	Overall CAT cut off	QA	DILR	VARC
General	88	75	75	75
EWS	70	55	55	55
NC-OBC	70	60	60	60
SC	50	43	43	43
ST	35	30	30	30

CAT 2018 Cut Off

Given below is the CAT 2018 cut off percentiles of some of the top IIMs on the basis of which candidates were selected for admission:

IIMs	CAT 2018 cut off (percentiles)
IIM Ahmedabad	81.53
IIM Bangalore	90+
IIM Calcutta	95+
IIM Lucknow	90+
IIM Indore	90
IIM Kozhikode	95.5
IIM Rohtak	90+
IIM Trichy	96
IIM Udaipur	90

The category-wise CAT cut offs for previous years (CAT 2017 and CAT 2016) for each of the top IIMs have been mentioned below. These cut off percentiles have been obtained by Shiksha through RTI filed with each IIM.

IIM Ahmedabad CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT 2017 cut off (percentile)	CAT 2016 cut off (percentile)
General	100	100
NC-OBC	100	99.99
SC	99.82	99.97
ST	99.92	99.88
DA	99.28	99.97

IIM Bangalore CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT cut off 2017 (percentile)	CAT cut off 2016 (percentile)
General	90.72	92.48
NC-OBC	81.48	81.14
SC	75.22	76.35
ST	70.01	75.22
DA	64.21	76.21

IIM Kozhikode CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT cut off 2017 (percentile)	CAT cut off 2016 (percentile)
General	95.16	94.82
NC-OBC	80.19	81.14
SC	65.03	65.56
ST	55.28	55.23
DA	56.02	55.86

IIM Indore CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT cut off 2017 (percentile)	CAT cut off 2016 (percentile)
General	90.05	90.01
NC-OBC	80.05	80.08
SC	50.19	50.03
ST	60.16	61.38
DA	50.87	50.59

IIM Trichy CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT 2017 cut off (percentile)	CAT 2016 cut off (percentile)
General	95	96
NC-OBC	78 (78.01)	78
SC	60 (60.01)	60
ST	40 (40.01)	42 (42.07)
DA	40 (40.16)	40 (40.19)

IIM Raipur CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT cut off 2017 (percentile)	CAT cut off 2016 (percentile)
General	95	96
NC-OBC	78.01	78
SC	60.01	60
ST	40.01	42.07
DA	40.16	40.19

IIM Rohtak CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT cut off 2017 (percentile)	CAT cut off 2016 (percentile)
General	95	96
NC-OBC	78.01	75.36
SC	60.01	65.05
ST	40.01	42.12
DA	40.16	40

IIM Udaipur CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT cut off 2017 (percentile)	CAT cut off 2016 (percentile)
General	95	96
NC-OBC	78.03	78
SC	64.14	61.16
ST	54.10	46.60
DA	43.46	41.91

IIM Sirmaur CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT cut off 2017 (percentile)	CAT cut off 2016 (percentile)
General	95	81.23
NC-OBC	78.01	76.54
SC	60.01	69.61
ST	40.01	61.81
DA	40.16	72.81

IIM Nagpur CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT cut off 2017 (percentile)	CAT cut off 2016 (percentile)
General	90.09	90.08
NC-OBC	81.89	81.48
SC	65.48	79.78
ST	45.09	73.73
DA	66.4	NA

IIM Vishakhapatnam CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT cut off 2017 (percentile)	CAT cut off 2016 (percentile)
General	90.09	90.02
NC-OBC	80.01	80.04
SC	75.03	75.12
ST	56.92	55.26
DA	57.3	59.58

IIM Amritsar CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT cut off 2017 (percentile)	CAT cut off 2016 (percentile)
General	94.76	94.9
NC-OBC	85.35	75.09
SC	71.92	55.42
ST	43.19	36.26
DA	35.58	35.33

IIM Sambalpur CAT cut off (2017, 2016)

Category	CAT cut off 2017 (percentile)	CAT cut off 2016 (percentile)
General	95	NA
NC-OBC	78	NA
SC	60	NA
ST	40	NA
DA	40	NA

Q: How much CAT score is required for IIM Amritsar?

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme must meet the minimum CAT percentile specified in the cutoff list released by IIM Amritsar. As per the IIM Amritsar cutoff list for admission to the MBA programme, the minimum percentile for overall and section-wise categories in CAT was 95 in the year 2023. So, if trends are to be trusted then the minimum percentile for overall as well as section-wise category in the CAT exam should be near 95. Hence, students are advised to prepare well for the CAT exam.

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Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM Shillong MBA?

The admission procedure for IIM Shillong MBA 2024 involves two steps. Firstly, candidates with a valid CAT 2023 will be selected for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI). Those who score above the minimum cutoffs in both the sectional percentile ranks and the overall percentile rank, with a positive raw score in all sections of CAT 2023, will move on to the next stage. The minimum CAT cutoff percentile ranks for IIM Shillong 2024 are provided in the table below:

Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) - IIM Shillong : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section	2020	2021	2022
Overall	90	92	92
Quants	70	92	92
VA-RC	70	92	92
DI-LR	70	92	92

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Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM Ranchi MBA?

For IIM Ranchi admission 2024, the final CAT cutoff 2023 will be higher than the qualifying cutoff. Also, IIMs accept both sectional and overall cutoff for admission. The CAT 2022 qualifying cutoff for IIM Ranchi Admission 2023 is 92 percentile for the General Category, with sectional cutoffs of 70 percentile each. Additionally, this year there will be no Written Ability Test (WAT). Selection will be based on the Personal Interview (PI) and other criteria. For category wise cutoff percentile please refer to the table given below:

Category	Estimated CAT 2023 Qualifying Cutoff
General/ EWS	93
EWS	70
NC-OBC	74
SC	54
ST	40
DAP	40

Note: The above-mentioned data is not the actual CAT 2023 Qualifying Cutoff and is the estimated data based on the previous year's qualifying cutoff. The actual data might be on the higher side for 2023.

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CAT Cut Offs: IIM Admission and Selection Criteria

After CAT 2024 result declaration, IIMs will start the MBA/PGP admission process. Candidates who will meet the required CAT cut off will be eligible to apply for WAT/GD-PI round. The IIM selection process includes screening of candidates based on CAT score, WAT/GD-PI round and final selection. Most of the IIMs conducted WAT, GD and PI rounds from February to April while 'offer of admission' letters are issued to successful candidates in May.

On receiving invitation for WAT/GD-PI round, the candidate must present the following documents:

Original and self-attested photocopies of marksheets of Class 10, Class 12 and Graduation.
Original and self-attested photocopies of caste/class and/or disability certificate in case of SC, ST, NC-OBC and PwD candidates.
Candidates appearing for the final-year bachelor's degree exam or equivalent must present an original certificate from the Principal/Registrar/Director of the university/institution certifying that the candidate has obtained a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent (45 per cent in case of the candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories) based on latest available grades/marks.

Also Read: All about IIM Selection and Admission Process 2024

The IIMs final offer of admission is based on the composite score of a candidate that takes into account the factors mentioned below:

CAT score: Sectional and overall percentile scored in CAT exam
WAT/GD-PI score: Points scored in the WAT/GD-PI round
Class 10 score: Percentage scored in Class 10 or equivalent
Class 12 score: Percentage scored in Class 12 or equivalent
Graduation score: Aggregate of a three-year bachelor's programme or equivalent
Gender diversity: 0-5 extra points are given to female/transgender candidates
Academic diversity: 0-5 extra points are given to candidates belonging to academic background other than Engineering
Work experience: 0-5 extra points are given to candidates having relevant work experience at executive or managerial level

Each MBA college announces its admission process and selection criteria beforehand. You can check the selection criteria at Shiksha college pages orfrom the official website of each institute/college.

Also read: Procedure for admission in Top MBA colleges in India

CAT Percentile predictor prepared by Shiksha.com helps students to get their predicted CAT percentile on the basis of their expected exam score. So, predict your CAT score by clicking the link below:

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FAQs Regarding CAT Cut Offs

Check below Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to CAT cut offs

Q: Which MBA colleges are available with 80 percentile in CAT?

There are quite a few MBA colleges who accept CAT score of 80 percentile and above for admission. The admission process for these colleges include group discussion and Personal Interview . Fore School of Management Goa Institute of Management International Management Institute, Delhi Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli Praxis Business School, Kolkata Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management development & Research, Bangalore Shiva Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research TA Pai Management Institute Trinity College for Management and Technology, Ghaziabad Click on this link for more: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/colleges-accepting-cat-scores-range-80-to-90-percentile-blogId-11981.

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Q: What is the difference between qualifying CAT cut off and final CAT cut off?

Qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of an IIM is the minimum percentile (sectional as well as overall) required by candidates to be eligible for the Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI round. These are only eligibility score and not the score for selection. The final CAT cut off percentiles are the scores on the basis of which a candidate is actually selected for the What-PI round. The qualifying CAT cut offs are released publically before the CAT exam and result as a part of selection criteria for the MBA/PGP batch of that year. The qualifying cut offs for CAT are release category wise - General, NC/OBC. General-EWS, SC/ST, PwD. The qualifying cut offs percentiles of General category candidate is higher than then rest. The final CAT cut offs are not released publically. The cut offs are estimate on the basis of candidate's selection for What-PI. The final CAT cut offs for General category candidate is also higher than then rest.

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Q: Which MBA colleges are available with 70 percentile in CAT?

A good number of private MBA colleges accept CAT score of 70 percentile in CAT. We have listed some of the colleges in which admission is possible with 70 percentile. Amity University AIMS Institutes (AIMS), Bangalore Amrita School of Business - Bangalore Acharya Bangalore B-School Asian Business School (ABS), Noida Amrita School of Business, Kochi Bengal Institute of Business Studies (BIBS), Kolkata Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Christ Institute of Management, Pune Doon Business School (DBS), Dehradun Eastern Institute For Integrated Learning In Management, Kolkata FOSTIIMA Business School, Delhi International Institute of Business Studies, Noida International School of Business and Media (ISB&M) Bangalore JK Lakshmipat University-Institute of Management, Jaipur National University (JNU), Jaipur JRE Group of Institutions (JRE), Greater Noida Lotus Business School, Pune Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar MATS University, Raipur IIKM Business School, Calicut IILM Institute for Higher Education, Delhi For full list, click here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/colleges-accepting-cat-scores-range-70-to-80-percentile-blogId-11956.

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Q: What is the CAT score required for TAPMI MBA admission?

The CAT score required for TAPMI varies depending on the category of the candidate. TAPMI CAT cutoff is released for admission to the MBA course at the time of admission. However, based on the previous year's trends, the required CAT cutoff for General category candidates is around 85 percentile.

Also, the cutoffs for admission to TAPMI may vary for candidates with work experience of more than 20 months. The institute follows a profile-based shortlisting process that considers various factors such as academic performance, work experience, and extracurricular achievements.

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Q: Which MBA colleges are available with 60 percentile in CAT?

There are a number of private MBA colleges that accept CAT score of 60+ percentile for admission. We have listed some of the colleges below: AIMS Institutes (AIMS), Bangalore Amrita School of Business - Bangalore Acharya Bangalore B-School Asian Business School (ABS), Noida Amrita School of Business, Kochi Bengal Institute of Business Studies (BIBS), Kolkata Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani Christ Institute of Management, Pune Doon Business School (DBS), Dehradun Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management, Kolkata FOSTIIMA Business School, Delhi International Institute of Business Studies, Noida International School of Business and Media (ISB&M) Bangalore International School of Business & Media, Kolkata IIKM Business School, Calicut IILM Institute for Higher Education, Delhi For full list, click here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/colleges-accepting-cat-scores-range-60-to-70-percentile-blogId-11984.

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Q: What is the CAT cut off for MBA Rural Management Xavier and also for MBA HRM Bhubaneswar Xavier?

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Yes, students with 80% and above in CAT are eligible for a waiver of INR 3.50 Lacs at Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida. The total course fee for PGDM is INR 15.75 lakh. After waiver, students have to pay INR 12.25 Lacs as PGDM fee.

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Jaipuria Noida considers CAT score for scholarship to PGDM Marketing Management students. Below is the criteria and fee after waiver for PGDM:

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What is the MBA fee for students with 90 percentile in CAT at VIT Bhopal?

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Students with 90 percentile and above in CAT are eligible for 50% fee waiver. The total tuition fee for MBA is INR 6.97 lakh. MBA students need to pay INR 3.48 Lacs after waiver for the course. The waiver is offered on the total tuition fee of MBA.

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14 candidates have scored 100 percentile in CAT 2024, out of a total of 2.93 Lacs candidates. Out of 14 toppers, 1 is a woman candidate. Check below CAT 2024 result data:

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99.99 percentiles 29 -Nos.	Female - 2 Male - 27 Engg – 25 Non-Engg - 4	Chandigarh 1 Delhi 4 Gujarat 2 Haryana 1 Karnataka 3 Kerala 1 Madhya Pradesh 1 Maharashtra 5 Odisha 1 Punjab 1 Rajasthan 3 Tamil Nadu 1 Telangana 1 Uttar Pradesh1 Uttarakhand 1 West Bengal 2
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