CAT Result 2024: Expected Date (Dec 20), How to check IIM CAT Score & Percentile @iimcat.ac.in

Common Admission Test 2024 ( CAT )

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Updated on Nov 29, 2024 12:55 IST

CAT 2024 result can be expected by December 20, 2024. Although, the official CAT 2024 notification mentions result announcement in the second week of January 2025, one can expect it to be released much earlier as it has been seen in the last two years that CAT result was announced within three weeks of the exam. 

The result cum scorecard of CAT 2024 will be available for download at iimcat.ac.in website through login. Candidates will have to use their CAT 2024 login ID and password to check their result. The CAT 2024 scorecard will contain each candidate's name, registration number, category, photo, sectional score, overall score, sectional percentile and overall percentile.

CAT 2024 exam was held on November 24, 2024 and the official answer key was released on November 29, 2024. CAT 2024 result will be prepared after CAT 2024 answer key release and examination of objections received. Read here all about CAT result 2024.

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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.

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Q:   Is only CAT score a factor for admission in IIMs?

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No, CAT (Common Admission Test) score is not the only factor considered for admission to the Indian Institutes of Management (Iims). While the CAT score is an important factor, it is just one of the several components that are evaluated in the selection process. The selection process for Iims typically involves several stages, which may include: CAT score: The first stage of the selection process is the CAT exam. Candidates who meet the cutoff score set by the IIMS are shortlisted for the next stage. Written Ability Test: The What is a written test that evaluates a candidate's ability to communicate effectively in written form. This stage tests a candidate's writing skills and analytical ability. Group Discussion GD In the GD stage, candidates are divided into groups and given a topic to discuss. This stage tests a candidate's ability to work in a team and communicate effectively. Personal Interview PI- The PI stage evaluates a candidate's overall personality, communication skills, work experience, academic background, and other factors. Academic Record: The academic record of a candidate is also an important factor considered in the selection process. This includes the candidate's academic performance in school and college, as well as any professional certifications and degrees. Overall, while CAT score is an important factor, it is just one of the components considered in the selection process for IIMs. Candidates are evaluated on multiple parameters, and the final selection is based on a combination of factors such as CAT score, academic record, work experience, What, GD and PI performance.
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Q:   I appeared for CAT exam in the second slot. Will my result be declared on the same day as that of the first slot?

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Yes, the CAT results for all the exam slots are announced on the same day. In 2022, the exam was conducted in three slots. The results of all the three slots were announced on the same day, I. e. December 21, 2022. In CAT 2023 too, the results of all three slots were declared on the same day. The slot name will be mentioned on the CAT scorecard. The link to download the scorecard for all the slots will be same. Candidates will be required to log into their CAT accounts and download the scorecard from student dashboard. The CAT result is declared in the first week of January but for the last two years, it has been declared in December. If the CAT convening IIM for 2024 follows the same trend, then the CAT 2024 result can also be released in December instead of January.

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Q:   From where can I download CAT result?

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CAT result is announced at the iimcat.ac.in website. Candidates who appear for the test can download their scorecards from the official website by using their login credentials. The CAT result download link is made live about 20 days after the exam. Candidates can download their scorecards by using their login credentials.

Given below is the process to follow for downloading the CAT result.

  • Visit the official website of CAT exam
  • Click on CAT scorecard download
  • Enter your CAT ID and password 
  • Click on the scorecard tab
  • Download the CAT result PDF 

Process to check the CAT result on smart phone:

  • Open a web browser on the mobile phone
  • Type the url of CAT exam: iimcat.ac.in
  • Click on CAT scorecard tab 
  • Enter your CAT application number and password
  • Click on the scorecard tab to open the document
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How to Download CAT 2024 Result?

The CAT result 2024 will be available only in online mode and candidates will have to use their CAT login ID to access the scorecard. Given below is the process to check CAT 2024 result:

  • Visit the official website (iimcat.ac.in)
  • Click on 'CAT 2024 scorecard download'
  • Enter CAT 2024 ID and password
  • Click on the 'scorecard' tab
  • Download the CAT result 2024 PDF
CAT 2023 result login

CAT result login

How to Check CAT 2024 Result on Mobile?

Candidates can check CAT 2024 exam result on smartphone as well. However, it is advised to download the scorecard on laptop or a desktop. Here are the steps to download CAT result 2024 on mobile:

  • Open a web browser on the smart phone
  • Type in the url of CAT exam: iimcat.ac.in
  • Click on 'CAT 2024 scorecard'
  • Enter your application number and password
  • Click on the scorecard tab to open the document

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Q:   What are the qualifying CAT cutoffs for all the IIMs?

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Qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of Iims for Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI for the batch of 2023-25 are listed below. Candidates who MET the qualifying CAT cut off, were eligible for What-PI round. These qualifying CAT cut offs are for General Category. The cut offs for Reserved category students are lower: 1. IIM Ahmedabad: 85 percentile 2. IIM Bangalore: 85 percentile 3. IIM Calcutta: 85 percentile 4. IIM Lucknow: 90 percentile 5. IIM Kozhikode: 85 percentile 6. IIM Indore: 90 percentile 7. IIM Udaipur: 93 percentile 8. IIM Shillong: 75 percentile 9. IIM Trichy: 93 percentile 10. IIM Visakhapatnam: 80 percentile 11. IIM Rohtak: 95 percentile 12. IIM Nagpur: 85 percentile 13. IIM Jammu: 93 percentile 14. IIM Ranchi: 90 percentile 15. IIM Sirmaur: 92 percentile 16. IIM Bodhgaya: 93 percentile 17. IIM Sambalpur: 93 percentile 18. IIM Kashipur: 94 percentile 19. IIM Raipur: 93 percentile 20. IIM Amritsar: 90 percentile For complete details of IIM selection and admission process read this article: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/iim-shortlist-selection-admission-criteria-blogId-18787.
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Q:   What is the process of CAT result download?

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Candidates can check CAT result at the iimcat. AC. In website. To download their scorecards, they need to login and go to the student dashboard. The CAT result can be downloaded on any device - laptop, desktop, tablet, smartphone. However, candidates must preferably download their CAT scorecards on a laptop or a desktop. Check the steps to download CAT result cum scorecard: 1. Open a IIMCAT website on a new browser 2. Click on the tab indicating CAT scorecard 3. Enter your application number and password 4. On the student dashboard click on the tab indicating scorecard 5. Click on the scorecard tab to open the document 6. Go to the download option given on the document to download the CAT scorecard 7. Once the CAT scorecard is downloaded in PDF format, save it in a folder or take print outs Candidates can download the CAT result any number of times till the time the result download link is available at the official website.
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CAT 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

03 Dec '24 -

05 Dec '24

CAT 2024 answer key challenge

Dec '24

CAT 2024 result announcement

TENTATIVE

Details Mentioned in CAT Result cum Scorecard 2024

The CAT scorecard is released as a downloadable PDF. The following information is mentioned on the CAT 2024 scorecard:

  • CAT 2024 registration number/user Id
  • Candidate's name, DOB, category and gender
  • Date, session and time of examination
  • Candidate's contact details and email id
  • CAT scaled score (overall)
  • CAT score (section-wise)
  • CAT percentile score (section-wise)
  • CAT percentile score (overall)
CAT 2022 scorecard

CAT scorecard

Candidates must note that the CAT 2024 scorecards can be downloaded only from the official CAT website and will be available till December 31, 2025 

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Top non-IIMs accepting CAT score for admission



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

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

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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 CAT cut off for Lloyd Business School?

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The minimum requirement for the CAT examination for the Lloyd Buisness School is 50 percent and 45 percent for SC and ST.

Then if the candidate doesn't have enough score for eligibility the candidate should be taken for Lloyd Management Aptitude Test

The admission conducted in Lloyd Buisness School are done on the basis of cut off . The latest information of BBA at Lloyd Buisness school is not provided yet. But for the MBA programme, the overall MAT percentile cut off was 65. Also, for BBA admission one should meet the minimum eligibility of 45 percent.

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How is CAT Percentile Calculated?

In CAT, the percentile is basically the rank of a candidate against rest of the candidates. For CAT percentile calculation, first of all, every test taker's raw scores are calculated keeping in the mind the CAT marking scheme, i.e. three marks for each correct answer and minus one mark for each incorrect answer. No mark is deducted for wrong answers in non-MCQ type questions. Once the raw scores are determined, the CAT percentile is calculated. 

Calculation of CAT percentile includes three steps. Check below the steps of CAT 2024 result calculation: 

  1. Each candidate is given marks as per number of correct and incorrect attempts,
  2. Total score calculated by adding +3 for every correct attempt and deducting -1 for every incorrect attempt.
  3. Thereafter, these section-wise and overall scores (raw scores) are normalised to arrive at a scaled CAT score.
  4. The normalised scores are converted into percentiles which are reported in the CAT scorecards.

Also Read: Difference between CAT score and CAT percentile

Shiksha CAT Percentile Predictor:

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

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CAT score is the total marks a candidate receives out of the maximum marks, calculated by subtracting the marks of incorrect answers from the marks of correct answers. For every correct answer, +3 is given to the candidates, for every incorrect -1 is deducted from the overall score. Apart from this, a candidate's rank is calculated by normalizing the scores of all candidates and placing them on a common scale. It is important to understand the difference between CAT score and CAT percentile because IIMs and all MBA colleges in India select candidates on the basis of their CAT and other MBA related exam percentiles and not score. The CAT percentile is referred to as the rank of a candidate against the rest of the test takers. The percentile indicates the total percentage of candidates who scored less than or equal to a particular candidate in CAT.  

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Q:   How is the CAT score and percentile calculated?

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As there are many confusions in percentage and percentile. So, percentage is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. Whereas, percentile is dependent on the highest marks. It is a measured by using the statistics indicating the value below which a given percentage of observations of candidates fall. Talking about how the CAT exam percentile is calculated, so assuming that 2,00,000 people appeared for CAT exam in a particular year. The net score of everyone is calculated, and all test-takers are sorted in descending order as per their marks in CAT. Assuming your rank is 1500. So, in this case, your percentile score will be: Total No. of Candidates-your rank Therefore 200000-1500=198500 (198500/200000)x100 = 99.25 percentile. And if there are three decimals in the answer like 99.258, so it will be rounded to 99.3. So, like this, the percentile of CAT exam and similar exams are calculated.
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Q:   What is the admission process for MBA in IIMs? What is their CAT cutoff?

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Academic credentials, professional experience, performance on the Common Admission Test (CAT), and results on subsequent rounds of the selection process, such as the Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview, are all necessary to be admitted to Indian Institutes of Management (Iims) for an MBA (PI). The steps to applying for admission to Iims are as follows: 1. Review the prerequisites: A applicant must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 50% of the required marks, or an equivalent CGPA, from an accredited university or institution in order to apply for admission to an IIM. The minimal requirement for candidates in the reserved category is 45%. Candidates must also take the CAT exam and achieve the specified minimum percentile in order to be considered for admission to IIMs. 2. CAT Exam: Sign up and show up for the CAT exam that the IIMs are hosting. Every year, the exam is typically held in November or December. 3. Candidates are shortlisted for the next phases of selection, which typically comprise the Writing Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI), based on their CAT percentile (PI). 4. Final selection: The candidate's performance in the CAT exam, the What/GD/PI rounds, their academic credentials, and their work experience all play a role in the final decision. Every year, based on the exam's level of difficulty and the number of applicants, the percentile cutoff for general category candidates varies. For general category applicants applying to IIMs, the cutoff percentile for the CAT is often between 97 and 98 percentile. Therefore, depending on the aforementioned criteria, the cutoff may be greater or lower. It is crucial to remember that, although the CAT score is a crucial selection criterion, IIMS also prioritise other criteria like academic standing, professional experience, and performance in future rounds of selection. To increase their chances of being admitted to IIMs aspirants should concentrate on preparing well for both the CAT exam and the subsequent rounds of selection.
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What is CAT Normalisation Process?

CAT exam is conducted in three slots and the questions of every session are unique. Since, every test paper has different set of questions, it is quite possible that one CAT session is tougher than another. To ensure that no candidate has any advantage or disadvantage over another due to difference in question paper set, CAT authorities follow a normalisation process where the marks of every test taker are scaled to bring it on the same plane. Parameters taken into consideration during CAT normalisation process are:

  • Highest score

  • Lowest score

  • Mean score

  • Median score

  • Top 10 percentiles

  • Lowest 10 percentiles

CAT Scaled_Score_Calculation

The CAT 2024 result will be prepared on the basis of normalised score and the CAT percentile will be calculated only after the raw CAT scores are scaled and normalised. The CAT normalisation process is based on GATE scoring process and the calculations are based on statistic equations.

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Q:   What is the expected CAT cut off for MDI Gurgaon?

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Considering the previous years cutoff trend, the expected CAT cutoff will  be 97 for the General All India category students. MDI Gurgaon accepts CAT scores, followed by the Personal Interview round for admission to its PGDM courses. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the category-wise estimated MDI Gurgaon CAT percentile 2024:

Category

QA percentile

DILR percentile

VARC percentile

Overall percentile

General and EWS

97979797

SC

50505070

ST

50505060
OBC50505080

PWD

50505070

Note: The above-mentioned cutoff data is the estimated MDI Gurgaon CAT cutoff 2023 basis of the previous year's cutoff data.

 

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Q:   Can I get DTU at 93 percentile for MBA admission?

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DTU offers a two-year full-time MBA programme via its own campus, Delhi School of Management (DSM) and University School of Management and Entrepreneurship (USME). Delhi Technological University accepts CAT scores for admission to the MBA course. As per DTU cutoff 2022, the overall CAT percentile Cutoff was 85 for the Geneal category student. So, considering the past year cutoff trends, candidates with 93 CAT percentile can easily get admission to MBA course at DTU.  

Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the past three years DTU CAT percentile for the General category students: 

Section202020212022
Overall858585
Quants505050
VA-RC505050
DI-LR505050
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Q:   What is the sectional CAT cut off for VGSOM?

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The selection process of VGSOM admission to MBA is a two step process. The step one is on the basis of CAT scores where candidates are shortlisted for the further process of Personal Interview. For  VGSOM there is no sectional cutoff, however, candidates must meet the overall MBA4 cutoff of 90 percentile for General category, 80 for NC-OBC Category and 75 each for SC, ST and PwD categories. The final VGSOM cutoff for the final admission is based on cumulative scores of the application ratings, performance score in CAT and performance of the candidate in Personal Interview.   

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What After CAT Result 2024?

After the declaration of CAT result 2024, the IIMs will start shortlisting candidates for Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The selection of candidates will be based on minimum CAT cut offs which will be determined by the institutes individually. Candidates who will meet the minimum CAT cut off, will be required to fill an online form on the official website of the IIMs they had selected in the CAT 2024 application form for admission. Candidates will have to fill the PI shortlist form within the deadline to be selected. Selection will be based on candidate's CAT score and academic record (Class 10 and Class 12 marks). 

Thereafter, the institutes will shortlist candidates for WAT/PI. For CAT 2024, the IIMs will release MBA/PGP shortlist in January 2025. Personal Interview rounds will be conducted in March-April and the final result will be announced by May 2025.

Final selection of the candidates for 2025-2027 MBA/PGP batch will be done on the basis of various parameters such as CAT 2024 score, academic history, work experience, academic diversity, gender diversity and performance in WAT/PI. 

The IIM admission process consists of three stages. Given below is a brief description of IIM admission process 2025:

  1. Screening of candidates on the basis of CAT score and academic record
  2. Written Ability Test and Personal Interview (WAT/PI) round
  3. Final selection of candidates for admission

The top IIMs conduct admission process individually, where are the 9 new/baby IIMs conduct admissions jointly. The newer IIMs select candidates through a Common Admission Process or IIM CAP.

MBA Admission Through CAT: Other Top B-Schools

The admission process of other top B-Schools is same as IIMs, i.e. candidate shortlisting and WAT-PI. Other top MBA colleges too shortlist candidates for WAT-PI round on the basis of CAT cut offs. shortlisting.The cut offs are determined by institutes individually. For admission to non-IIMs, candidates will be required to fill institute application forms. The MBA application window of top B-Schools open from August onwards. Candidates must keep a check on the MBA application deadline of their preferred B-School.

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

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

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

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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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CAT Cut Offs

The IIMs do not publish CAT cut offs on any public platform. However, one can estimate cut offs by analysing previous years' selection of candidates (their percentile). In top IIMs, mostly 99+ percetilers are selected. The below given CAT cut offs are estimated minimum percentiles based on previous years' trends and certain parameters. The actual CAT 2024 cut offs can be higher. Check the table below for CAT cut offs:

IIMs

Expected CAT cut off 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 Udaipur

92-94

IIM Bodhgaya

92-94 

IIM Shillong

90

IIM Sirmaur

90

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Q:   How much should I score in CAT to get the GD-PI call for MBA(finance)?

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he CAT cutoff for MBA (Finance) varies from institute to institute and depends on several factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, the academic profile of the candidates, etc. Typically, top B-schools such as IIMs, XLRI, FMS Delhi, etc., have a CAT cutoff percentile of 95-99 for their MBA (Finance) programs. However, it is important to note that the CAT cutoff percentile is not the only criterion for getting a call for the GD-PI round. Other factors such as academic profile, work experience, extracurricular activities, and diversity also play a crucial role in the selection process. Candidates who meet the minimum CAT cutoff percentile but have a strong overall profile are more likely to receive a GD-PI call from top B-schools. In conclusion, a CAT percentile of 95 or above can improve your chances of getting a GD-PI call for MBA (Finance) from top B-schools. However, it is important to have a well-rounded profile and showcase your strengths in other areas as well.
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Q:   What is the CAT cut-off for DoMS, IIT Madras?

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DMS (Department of Management Studies) IIT Madras does not have a specific CAT cut-off for admissions to their MBA programme. The selection process for DMS IIT Madras involves considering the candidate's performance in CAT, followed by a Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). However, candidates with a percentile of 95 and above in CAT are generally considered highly competitive for admissions to DMS IIT Madras. However, it's important to note that CAT score is not the only factor considered for admissions, and the final selection also depends on the candidate's overall profile, including academic qualifications, work experience, extracurricular activities, and performance in the What, GD, and PI.
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Q:   Are CAT cut offs announced along with the CAT result?

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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.
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Over 2 lakh candidates appear for the CAT every year. However, only 10-20 test takers score perfect 100. The number of 99.99 percentilers is also within 30-25. In CAT 2023, out of 2.88 lakh test takers, 14 candidates scored 100 percentile and 29 candidates scored 99.99 percentile. All 100 percentilers are male canddidates. Only one female candidate scored 99.99 percentile in the CAT exam last year. Check below the list of CAT toppers (99+ percentilers).

Name of CAT 2023 Toppers

CAT Percentile 2023

Riddhi Dugar

99.91 percentie

Rounak Tikmani

99.90 percentile

Avik Das

99.78 percentile

Mridul Tiwari

99.66 percentile

Divyanshu Garg

99.60 percentile

Anmol Gupta

99.47 percentile

Tarun Choudhary

99.47 percentile

Simran Gupta

99.45 percentile

Sahil Shetty

99.25 percentile

Shreemant Singi

99.28 percentile

Vishesh Jain

99.69 percentile

Pulkit Daga

99.14 percentile

CAT Toppers Data

Out of 2.88 lakh candidates who appeared for CAT 2023 exam, 14 scored 100 percentile and 29 scored 99.99 percentile. Check below, state wise data of CAT 2023 toppers released by IIM Lucknow.

Overall CAT Percentile

Total Numbers

Total Gender Numbers

Total State Wise Numbers

100 percentiles

14

All Males

1 – Andhra Pradesh

1 - Delhi
1 – Gujarat
1 – Jammu & Kashmir
1 - Karnataka
1 - Kerala
4 – Maharashtra
1 – Tamil Nadu
2 - Telangana
1 - Uttar Pradesh

99.99 percentiles

29

Male 28
Female-01

1 – Bihar
7 - Delhi
2 – Haryana
4 - Karnataka
9 - Maharashtra
1 - Tamil Nadu
2 - Telangana
2 - Uttar Pradesh
1 - West Bengal

99.98 percentiles

29

All Males

1 - Bihar
3 – Delhi
1 - Gujarat
1 - Haryana
1 - Karnataka
1 - Kerala
8 - Maharashtra
1 - Odisha
3 – Rajasthan
1 – Tamil Nadu
3 - Telangana
3 – Uttar Pradesh
2- West Bengal

Also Read: CAT 2023 Toppers List: Check CAT Toppers Names, Scores and Percentile

CAT 2022 Toppers' List

Listed below are the names of some of the candidates who scored 99+ percentile in CAT 2022. 

Name of CAT Topper

CAT Topper Score

Pranav Chaturvedi

99.98 percentile

Sagar Bhargav

99.89 percentile

Pranav Bahedia

99.82 percentile

Atish Naskar

99.81 percentile

Sunil Singh Rathod

99.75 percentile

Samyak Jain

99.33 percentile

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FAQs on CAT Result 2024

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Q:   What is the CAT cut-off for DoMS, IIT Madras?

A:
DMS (Department of Management Studies) IIT Madras does not have a specific CAT cut-off for admissions to their MBA programme. The selection process for DMS IIT Madras involves considering the candidate's performance in CAT, followed by a Written Ability Test (What), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). However, candidates with a percentile of 95 and above in CAT are generally considered highly competitive for admissions to DMS IIT Madras. However, it's important to note that CAT score is not the only factor considered for admissions, and the final selection also depends on the candidate's overall profile, including academic qualifications, work experience, extracurricular activities, and performance in the What, GD, and PI.
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Q:   How much percentile does an SC candidate need to score in CAT to get a call from IIM-A?

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The cutoff percentile for SC category candidates to get a call from IIM Ahmedabad varies each year based on various factors such as the number of seats available, the difficulty level of the CAT exam, and the number of candidates who appeared for the exam. However, generally, a score of around 60 to 70 percentile may be considered a minimum to secure a call from IIM Ahmedabad for SC candidates. It's important to note that securing a call is only the first step, and a high CAT score alone does not guarantee admission to IIM-A. Other factors such as academic background, work experience, and performance in the selection rounds (What, GD PI also play a crucial role in the final selection process.
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Q:   What is the IIM selection criteria through CAT?

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IIM selection criteria for all the 21 campuses is same and includes selection of candidates through three stages. CAT score Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion GD and Personal Interview (PI) Academic record, work experience Academic and gender diversity CAT exam score is the first parameter on which candidates are shortlisted for admission. In the first state of IIM admission, the institutes shortlist candidates for WAT, GD and PI on the basis of their CAT score and class 10, 12 and graduation marks. The cut offs for shortlisting of candidates is between 95-100 percentile (for SC/ST/PwD candidates the cut offs are lower). These shortlisted candidates have to then appear for What, GD and PI round. Those who clear this round are considered for final admission. For the final selection, every IIMs takes into consideration the following aspects: CAT score What, GD and PI performance Class 10 and 12 marks Graduation marks Work experience Academic diversity Gender diversity.

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Q:   How much should I score in CAT to get the GD-PI call for MBA(finance)?

A:
he CAT cutoff for MBA (Finance) varies from institute to institute and depends on several factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, the academic profile of the candidates, etc. Typically, top B-schools such as IIMs, XLRI, FMS Delhi, etc., have a CAT cutoff percentile of 95-99 for their MBA (Finance) programs. However, it is important to note that the CAT cutoff percentile is not the only criterion for getting a call for the GD-PI round. Other factors such as academic profile, work experience, extracurricular activities, and diversity also play a crucial role in the selection process. Candidates who meet the minimum CAT cutoff percentile but have a strong overall profile are more likely to receive a GD-PI call from top B-schools. In conclusion, a CAT percentile of 95 or above can improve your chances of getting a GD-PI call for MBA (Finance) from top B-schools. However, it is important to have a well-rounded profile and showcase your strengths in other areas as well.
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There is no Minimum CAT cutoff for IMI New Delhi. They look for the holistic profile of the student which consists of your academics, extra curricular and the admission process assessment.
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The eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA course at Sanskriti University required candidates to possess a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Additionally, the university gives preference for admission to candidates who secured good scores in

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It is common knowledge that the result date of CAT is normally in the first week of January every year for Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies And Research. Predicted dates for the CAT 2024 exam for the academic year 2024-2025 are November 24, 2024.

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Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies and Research 2024 cutoff was concluded for MMS admission via MAH MBA CET. During the last round, the cutoff score for MMS was 93.44 for the General AI category students. The first-round cutoff score for the same course stood at 94.9.

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No, FMS offers entrance-based admission to all its courses.  To get admission to MBA/PGDM, candidates are required to have a valid CAT score. Without CAT score, candidates cannot join FMS Delhi. Further, candidates must also fulfil the basic eligibility criteria i.e. pass graduation degree with 50%

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A score of 94 percentile in CAT 2023 will be your ticket to all premium ranks in admission into the best MBA schools in the country. This will be where you will land at the final: Below are the items that should be done:

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Vidyasagar University admission 2024 is yet to be released for MBA and other courses. Meanwhile, candidates can check the cutoff related information of the previous year. Vidyasagar University cutoff 2023 for the MBA course is 60 percentile in CAT, for the General All India category candidates. Cand

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Vidyasagar Univeristy MBA cutoff 2024 is yet to be released for MBA amdisison. In 2023, the cutoff percentile to get admission into MBA - PGPBM ( Business Management) was 60, for the General All India category candidates. For admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA), the cutoff percentil

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The CAT cutoff for entry into PGDM at SIES College of Management Studies, SIESCOMS stands at 50 percentile for all categories. This will go for their general PGDM Biotechnology, and PGDM Pharma Management programs. This is just the minimum cutoff; it just becomes enough for one to be eligible to get

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