CAT Cut Off 2024: Check Out the Previous Year's and Expected CAT Cut Off for IIMs & Top MBA Colleges

Updated By Intajur Rahaman on 20 Sep, 2024 18:50

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The CAT 2024 cut-off for IIMs and top MBA colleges will be announced after the CAT results in December 2024. The CAT cut-off represents the minimum percentile needed for admission to IIMs and other CAT participating colleges. Each IIM will release its cut-off list, available on their official websites.

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CAT Cut Off 2024

CAT 2024 Cut Off for IIMs and other top MBA colleges will be released after the CAT result 2024 is announced in the third or fourth week of December 2024. The cutoff is the minimum percentile required by candidates to get a call for admission from IIMs and other CAT 2024 participating colleges. All the IIMs will release their separate CAT cut off 2024 lists which will only be available to view on the institute's official website. CAT cut off 2024 for IIM for the General category typically ranges between 98-100 percentile.

The CAT cutoff 2024 for top IIMs will be a bit lower for candidates belonging to the reserved categories due to the increased difficulty level of the exam. CAT cutoff 2024 for different courses or MBA specializations offered by individual institutes is also different. The complete details regarding the CAT cut off 2024 can be found below. Candidates can also take a look at the following articles to get more insight into CAT exam 2024 scores, percentile, scaled scores, and more!

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CAT Cut Off 2024 Dates

Following are some of the CAT 2024 exam dates related to the cutoff release and other events that students should keep track of:

Event

Date

CAT 2024 Exam Date

November 24, 2024

Declaration of Eligibility Cutoff by IIMs

Third/Fourth Week of December 2024 (Tentative)

CAT Result Date 2024

December 21, 2024 (Tentative)

Release of the CAT 2024 Cutoff and Merit List

Third/Fourth week of January 2025 (Tentative)

CAT 2024 Expected Qualifying Cut Off for IIMs

The IIM eligibility cutoff 2024 will be declared before the announcement of CAT result 2024 to shortlist candidates for the admission process. Check the qualifying CAT cut off 2024 for IIMs.

Qualifying CAT Cutoff 2024 for IIMs (Expected)

Check the expected qualifying CAT 2024 cutoff for IIMs in the table below.

S. No.

Name of the IIM

Qualifying CAT 2024 Cut Off

1

IIM Ahmedabad

80

2

IIM Bangalore

85

3

IIM Calcutta

85

4

IIM Lucknow

90

5

IIM Kozhikode

85

6

IIM Indore

90

7

IIM Nagpur

85

8

IIM Amritsar

85

9

IIM Sambalpur

93

10

IIM Ranchi

93

11

IIM Tiruchirappalli

93

12

IIM Kashipur

94

13

IIM Raipur

93

14

IIM Visakhapatnam

80

15

IIM Bodh Gaya

93

16

IIM Udaipur

93

17

IIM Rohtak

95

18

IIM Sirmaur

93

19

IIM Jammu

93

20

IIM Shillong

75

21

IIM Mumbai

97

Candidates who wish to know if they will meet the CAT 2024 cutoff before the results are released can use our CAT 2024 Percentile Predictor. You may also use Our CAT College Predictor 2024 to ascertain in which IIMs you have the best chance for admission.  

CAT 2024 Final Cut Offs for IIM Admission

Here are the estimated CAT 2024 cut-off percentiles for general category students to get admission in the top 21 IIMs. Note that CAT cut-offs are higher every year for general category students but there is considerable relaxation in the minimum percentile for reserved category students

Name of the IIM

Final CAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected)

IIM Ahmedabad

99-100

IIM Bangalore

99-100

IIM Calcutta

99

IIM Lucknow

97+

IIM Indore

97+

IIM Kozhikode

97 to 98

IIM Amritsar

95+

IIM Nagpur

95+

IIM Sambalpur

95+

IIM Trichy

94

IIM Raipur

94

IIM Ranchi

94

IIM Kashipur

94

IIM Vizag

92

IIM Udaipur

92

IIM Bodhgaya

92

IIM Shillong

90

IIM Sirmaur

95

IIM Rohtak

95

IIM Mumbai

97

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Category & Section-Wise CAT 2024 Cutoffs for IIMs (Expected)

Each IIM releases its qualifying and final cutoff section-wise for different categories. Below we have provided category and section-wise expected CAT 2024 cutoff for IIMs for different categories.

IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2024

The expected IIM Ahmedabad cutoff 2024 can be checked below.

Section 

General 

NC-OBC/ Transgender

SC

ST

PwD

PwD (ST)

VARC

70

65

60

50

60

50

DILR

70

65

60

50

60

50

QA

70

65

60

50

60

50

Overall

80

75

70

60

70

60

IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2024

The IIM Calcutta cutoff 2024 is expected to follow the same trend as last year. The expected CAT 2024 cut off for IIM Calcutta admissions can be checked below.

Section 

General 

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

75

65

65

60

55

45

DILR

80

65

65

60

55

45

QA

80

70

70

65

55

45

Overall

85

75

75

70

65

55

IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2024

Candidates must meet the IIM Bangalore cutoff 2024 to be selected for admission. The expected CAT cut off 2024 for IIM Bangalore admission can be checked below.

Section 

General 

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

80

70

75

65

55

50

DILR

75

65

65

60

55

50

QA

75

65

65

60

55

50

Overall

85

75

75

70

65

60

IIM Indore CAT Cutoff 2024

The IIM Indore cutoff 2024 may vary from the cutoff scores of last year. The CAT 2024 cutoff for IIM Indore admission can be checked below.

Section 

General 

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

80

80

70

55

45

45

DILR

80

80

70

55

45

45

QA

80

80

70

55

45

45

Overall

90

90

80

60

50

50

IIM Lucknow CAT Cutoff 2024

The IIM Lucknow cutoff 2024 is expected to follow the same trend as last year. The expected CAT cut off 2024 for IIM Lucknow admission is as follows.

Section 

General 

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

85

77

77

55

50

50

DILR

85

77

77

55

50

50

QA

85

77

77

55

50

50

Overall

90

82

82

70

65

65

IIM Ranchi CAT Cutoff 2024

The expected IIM Ranchi cutoff 2024 for admission for the 2024 academic year can be checked below.

Section 

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

80

60

60

45

30

30

DILR

80

60

60

45

30

30

QA

80

60

60

45

30

30

Overall

94

75

75

55

40

40

IIM Kozhikode CAT Cutoff 2024

The expected IIM Kozhikode cutoff 2024 can be checked below.

Section 

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

Class X

60%

60%

60%

55%

55%

55%

Class XII

60%

60%

60%

55%

55%

55%

VARC Percentile

75

65

65

55

45

45

DILR Percentile

75

65

65

55

45

45

QA Percentile

75

65

65

55

45

45

Overall Percentile

85

75

75

65

55

55

IIM Nagpur CAT Cutoff 2024

The expected IIM Nagpur cutoff 2024 is as follows.

Section 

General 

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

DAP

VARC

72

72

65

50

35

35

DILR

72

72

65

50

35

35

QA

72

72

65

50

35

35

Overall

85

85

76.50

60

40

40

IIM Amritsar CAT Cutoff 2024

The expected IIM Amritsar cutoff 2024 is as follows.

Section 

General 

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

75

60

50

35

35

DILR

75

60

50

35

35

QA

80

65

55

35

35

Overall

85

75

55

40

40

IIM Sambalpur CAT Cutoff 2024

The expected IIM Sambalpur CAT 2024 cutoff for 2024-25 admission can be checked below.

Section 

General 

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

75

75

60

50

35

35

DILR

75

75

60

50

35

35

QA

80

80

65

55

35

35

Overall

85

85

75

55

40

40

IIM Trichy CAT Cutoff 2024

The expected IIM Trichy CAT cut off 2024 for 2024-25 admissions is as follows.

Section

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

70

50

50

35

27

27

DILR

70

50

50

35

27

27

QA

70

50

50

35

27

27

Overall

93

74

74

54

40

40

IIM Kashipur CAT Cutoff 2024

The IIM Kashipur 2024 cutoff is expected to follow the same trend as last year. The expected CAT 2024 cut off percentile for IIM Kashipur admission for 2024-25 can be checked below. 

Section 

General 

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

70

50

50

35

27

27

DILR

70

50

50

35

27

27

QA

70

50

50

35

27

27

Overall

93

74

74

54

40

40

IIM Raipur CAT Cutoff 2024

Candidates must meet the IIM Raipur 2024 Cutoff to be selected for admission. The expected CAT 2024 cut off for admission in the 2024-25 batch of IIM Raipur is given below.

Section

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

70

50

50

35

27

27

DILR

70

50

50

35

27

27

QA

70

50

50

35

27

27

Overall

93

74

74

54

40

40

IIM Visakhapatnam CAT Cutoff 2024

The expected IIM Visakhapatnam CAT cut off 2024 for admission for the academic year 2024-25 is given below.

Section 

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

85

70

70

50

30

30

DILR

80

70

70

70

30

30

QA

80

70

70

50

30

30

Overall

85

75

75

55

40

40

IIM Bodh Gaya CAT Cutoff 2024

The expected IIM Bodh Gaya CAT 2024 cut off for admission for the 2024-25 batch is as follows.

Section 

General 

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

80

80

60

50

30

30

DILR

80

80

60

50

30

30

QA

80

80

60

50

30

30

Overall

90

85

78

60

40

40

IIM Udaipur CAT Cutoff 2024

Candidates must meet the IIM Udaipur 2024 Cutoff to be selected for admission. The expected CAT 2024 cut off for IIM Udaipur 2024-25 admissions is given below.

Section 

General 

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

80

80

60

50

30

30

DILR

80

80

60

50

30

30

QA

80

80

60

50

30

30

Overall

90

85

78

60

40

40

IIM Rohtak CAT Cutoff 2024

The IIM Rohtak 2024 Cutoff varies slightly from the cutoff scores of last year. The expected CAT 2024 cut off for IIM Rohtak admission for the 2024-25 batch can be checked below.

Section 

General 

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

70

60

60

50

30

30

DILR

70

60

60

50

30

30

QA

70

60

60

50

30

30

Overall

95

90

78

55

30

30

IIM Sirmaur CAT Cutoff 2024

The expected IIM Sirmaur CAT 2024 cut off for 2024-25 admission is as follows.

Section

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

80

60

60

50

45

30

DILR

80

60

60

50

45

30

QA

80

60

60

50

45

30

Overall

95

75

75

70

55

40

IIM Jammu CAT Cutoff 2024

The expected IIM Jammu CAT cutoff 2024 for admission to the 2024-25 academic session is as follows.

Section

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

70

50

50

35

27

27

DILR

70

50

50

35

27

27

QA

70

50

50

35

27

27

Overall

93

74

74

54

40

40

IIM Shillong CAT Cutoff 2024

The expected IIM Shillong CAT cutoff 2024 is as follows:

Section

General

EWS

SC

ST

DA

Class X

80

80

55

50

50

Class XII

80

80

55

50

50

Graduation

80

80

55

50

50

VARC

75

75

60

50

50

DILR

75

75

60

50

50

QA

75

75

60

50

50

IIM Mumbai CAT Cutoff 2024

Aspirants must meet the IIM Mumbai CAT cutoff for 2024 mentioned below:

Section

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

VARC

80

80

70

55

45

55

DILR

80

80

70

55

45

55

QA

80

80

70

55

45

55

Overall

97

97

85

60

50

60

CAT 2024 Cutoffs for Top MBA Colleges In India (Non-IIMs)

Here is the expected CAT 2024 cut off of the top non-IIM colleges:

Name of Institute

Expected CAT 2024 Cut Off

IIT Bombay

99+

Faculty of Management Studies

98-99

Management Development Institute [MDI, Gurgaon]

97-99

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research [SPJIMR, Mumbai]

95-99

IIT Delhi

98+

Institute of Management Technology [IMT, Ghaziabad]

95-97

JBIMS, Mumbai

96

Xavier's Institute of Management [XIM, Bhubaneshwar]

91

IMI, New Delhi

90

K J Somaiya, Mumbai

86

GIM Goa

85

FORE, New Delhi

85

IFMR, Chennai

80

IRMA, Anand

80

MICA, Ahmedabad

80

TA Pai Management Institute

80

Loyola Institute of Business Administration [LIBA, Chennai]

70

XIME, Bangalore

70


Que: What is CAT cutoff?

Ans: The CAT cutoff is the minimum percentile required for admission at any college that accepts the CAT scores for MBA courses. Every MBA college has its own cutoff criteria which the candidate has to satisfy in order to be eligible for MBA admission.

Que: Does the CAT cutoff vary every year?

Ans: Yes, the CAT cutoff varies every year due to the changes in different aspects of the CAT exam each year. Since the CAT cutoff is influenced by several factors that change each year, the CAT cutoff also changes every year. 

Que: Does CAT have sectional cut off?

Ans: Yes, there are sectional cutoffs in the CAT exam. A majority of the top B-schools in India consider both overall and sectional CAT cutoffs when it comes to MBA admission through CAT.

Previous Years' CAT Cutoff for IIMs

All the 21 IIMs will soon release their minimum qualifying CAT 2024 cutoff to shortlist qualified candidates for the next selection rounds (GD/PI/WAT) as per their admission policies. CAT 2024 test-takers can check the CAT cutoff 2023CAT cutoff 2022, CAT cutoff 2021, CAT cutoff 2020, and CAT cutoff 2019 to get an idea of this year’s cutoff percentile.

Name of the IIM

CAT 2023 CutoffCAT 2022 Cut Off

CAT 2021 Cut Off

CAT 2020 Cut Off

CAT 2019 Cut Off

IIM Ahmedabad

80

85

80

99

81.53

IIM Bangalore

85

85

85

99

90+

IIM Calcutta

85

85

85

99

95+

IIM Lucknow

80

90

90

97+

90+

IIM Indore

90

90

90

97+

90

IIM Kozhikode

85

85

85

97 to 98

95.5

IIM Amritsar

85

90

85

95+

90

IIM Nagpur

90

85

85

95+

90

IIM Sambalpur

74

93

85

95+

90

IIM Trichy

92

93

93

94

96

IIM Raipur

92

93

93

94

90 to 94

IIM Ranchi

93

90

94

94

90

IIM Kashipur

92

92

93

94

90

IIM Vizag

80

90

85

92

90

IIM Udaipur

92

92

90

92

90

IIM Bodhgaya

92

92

90

92

90+

IIM Shillong

75

90

85

90

90

IIM Sirmaur

92

92

95

95

95

IIM Rohtak

95

95

95

95

90+

IIM Mumbai

8597979696
IIM Jammu87-9085858680

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How to Check CAT Cutoff 2024?

CAT cutoff 2024 will be released soon after the declaration of the result. The CAT cutoffs are released by CAT accepting institutes and candidates will be able to know the cutoffs by visiting the official website of the institute. To learn the CAT cutoff scores, follow the given steps:

Step 1: Visit the official websites of the CAT Participating Colleges.

Step 2: Visit the Admission page on the website and search for the admission criteria.

Step 3: You will be directed to a new webpage that displays the cutoff scores for candidates of different categories.

Note: For some colleges, the CAT cutoff scores are not posted on the official website and candidates will get to know the cutoff if they are selected.

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Factors Affecting CAT 2024 Cut Off

Various factors influence the CAT 2024 cutoff required for each institute. Following is the list of factors that determine the CAT 2024 cutoff for an institute.

Factors Affecting CAT Cut Off

  • Number of seats for a course

  • Number of applicants for the course

  • Number of candidates shortlisted for the selection round

  • The difficulty level of the CAT exam: If the difficulty level of the CAT exam is higher, the cutoff will go lower.

  • Number of candidates who appeared for the CAT exam: If the number of test-takers is high, the CAT cutoff 2024 will go higher, and if the number of test-takers is less, the cutoff will be lower.

  • Number of candidates who qualified for the CAT exam: If the CAT 2024 cutoff is high, fewer candidates will qualify for the exam, while if the cutoff is low, more students will qualify for the exam.

  • Rank/reputation of the institute (affects the number of applicants): Eminent institutes that are ranked under the NIRF Management Rankings 2024 will set higher cut offs.

CAT 2024 Qualifying Cutoff Vs CAT Final Cutoff 2024

Understanding the difference between the qualifying CAT cut off and final CAT cut off is important for students since both of them decide whether they will get admission into one of the IIMs. Take a look at the difference between the CAT qualifying cut off and CAT final cut off below.

CAT Qualifying Cut Off

CAT Final Cut Off

Meeting this cut off criterion will not assure the selection of the candidates for the GD-PI/WAT round

Meeting this cut off criterion will not assure the admission of the candidates in IIMs

This cut off is fixed before the CAT result is announced

This cut off is fixed after the CAT result is declared

Each campus announces this cut-off in its admission criteria and shortlists notification

The Institutes do not announce this cutoff officially

IIM CAT 2024 cutoff remains above the 90 percentile except for IIM Ahmedabad where the CAT qualifying cut-off has hovered around the 80 percentile from 2016 onwards

The final CAT cutoff of top IIMs remains 99 percentile and above and the same for the new IIMs remains 95 percentile and above

CAT sectional cutoff marks and the overall cut off both constitute the qualifying cutoff. A sectional cutoff for CAT and CAT percentile for IIM constitute the final CAT 2024 cutoff.
There is a predetermined or fixed qualifying CAT cut off for SC. For OBC/General, the CAT cut-off at IIM is high.The final CAT cutoff is determined according to categories. In comparison to students in the reserved category, female students, and students without engineering backgrounds, the final cutoff is higher for male students in the general category who have engineering backgrounds.

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Previous Year CAT Cutoff for Top MBA Colleges in India

Take a look at the CAT cut off of the top non-IIM colleges from the previous years.

Name of Institute

CAT 2022 Cut Off

CAT 2021 Cut OffCAT 2020 Cut Off

IIT Bombay

99+

99.5

99+

Faculty of Management Studies

98-99

98

98-99

Management Development Institute [MDI, Gurgaon]

97-99

98

97

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research [SPJIMR, Mumbai]

95-99

98

96

IIT Delhi

98+

98.9

97

Institute of Management Technology [IMT, Ghaziabad]

95-97

96

98

JBIMS, Mumbai

96

97

96.8

Xavier's Institute of Management [XIM, Bhubaneshwar]

91

92

92

IMI, New Delhi

90

90

91

K J Somaiya, Mumbai

86

85

86.5

GIM Goa

85

86

85

FORE, New Delhi

85

84

85

IFMR, Chennai

80

80

79

IRMA, Anand

80

80

79

MICA, Ahmedabad

80

79

81

T.A. Pai Management Institute

80

81

80

Loyola Institute of Business Administration [LIBA, Chennai]

70

71

70

XIME, Bangalore

70

72

72

Lowest CAT Cut Off 2024 in IIMs

Over the past few years, IIMs have made significant changes to their admission policies. One of the most notable changes is the reduction of their qualifying CAT cutoff score to a range of 80-90 percentile. For instance, the qualifying CAT 2024 cutoff score for IIM Ahmedabad is expected to be 80 percentile, while IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Kozhikode may set their cutoff at 85 percentile. These changes have made it easier for students to gain admission to these prestigious institutions.

Lowest CAT Qualifying Cutoff in IIMs

Name of the IIM

Qualifying CAT 2024 Cutoff

IIM Shillong

75

IIM Ahmedabad

80

IIM Visakhapatnam

80

IIM Bangalore

85

IIM Calcutta

85

IIM Kozhikode

85

IIM Nagpur

85

IIM Amritsar

85

Lowest CAT Final Cutoff in IIMs

Name of the IIM

Final CAT 2024 Cutoff

IIM Vizag

92-94

IIM Rohtak

92-94

IIM Udaipur

92-94

IIM Bodh Gaya

92-94

IIM Shillong

90

IIM Sirmaur

90

IIM Jammu

90

How to Clear CAT Cut Off 2024

Since CAT is a test of reasoning and analytical skills, a candidate who is otherwise average in academics can succeed in clearing the CAT 2024 cutoff. An average student can get a 99+ percentile score in CAT with hard work and a good preparation plan. However, the hiccup arises while applying for admission to the IIMs since they include academic scores, especially for candidates who are aspiring for IIMA, IIMB, and IIMC.

Clearing the CAT 2024 cutoff not only requires dedication and hard work but also a good preparation strategy and measured study. Here are some of the best preparation tips to help you clear the CAT cutoff.

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What After CAT 2024 Cut Off?

Candidates who meet the minimum CAT 2024 cut off released by IIMs and other MBA colleges will be called for CAT selection process 2024. The selection process is carried out in two rounds. Based on the candidates' performance in the CAT exam, participating institutes shortlist them for further rounds, which may include Group Discussion (GD)/ Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI).

Here's the detailed IIM selection process:

  • Appear for the CAT Exam conducted by the IIMs (GMAT for international candidates).
  • Clear the required cut-offs and the composite score, and perform well in the selection rounds. The candidate must provide 2 letters of recommendation from people who know them closely for academic and professional validation. 
  • The final aggregate score is responsible for the final offers of admission to candidates in each category, considering various weights such as work experience, gender, school board, etc.

The final selection of candidates for admission to the IIMs is done based on the CAT composite score. The table above contains the parameters and weightage of IIM Bangalore for the CAT exam. The weightage of each parameter will vary from year to year for each IIM.

IIM Admission Components & Weightage

CAT Parameters

Weightage

CAT 2024

25

Group Discussion (GD)/ Personal Interview (PI)

30

Written Ability Test (WAT)

10

Class 10 Academic Records

10

Class 12 Marks Academic Records

5

Graduation Academic Records

10

Weighted Work Experience

10

Total

100

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FAQs about CAT Cut Off

When will CAT cut off 2024 be released?

The CAT cut off 2024 will be released after the declaration of the CAT 2024 result. The CAT cutoff 2024 for IIMs and other MBA colleges will be released around the same time. Candidates must check the official website of the colleges they wish to apply for MBA admission to be updated on the CAT cutoff release dates.

Is the qualifying CAT cutoff different from final CAT cutoff?

Yes, the qualifying CAT is different from the final CAT cutoff. The CAT qualifying cutoff is the minimum percentile required to be eligible for the CAT selection rounds while the final cutoff is the CAT percentile required to get a call for WAT/GD-PI round of any IIM or B-school. Candidates often get confused between these two aspects of the CAT selection process. It must be noted that the CAT qualifying cutoff for admission is typically released before the CAT results are declared whereas the final cutoff is released after the result declaration.

Is there any difference between the CAT cutoff for general category and reserved category candidates?

Yes, there is a difference between the CAT cutoff for general category and reserved category candidates. The cutoff for reserved category candidates is generally low as compared to general category candidates. The lower CAT cutoffs for reserved category candidates are created to ensure that minorities are given equal opportunities when it comes to MBA admission to some of the top tier B-schools in India. Nearly all reputed management institutes have a different CAT cutoff for reserved category candidates and general category candidates.

Do all MBA colleges have separate CAT cutoffs?

Yes, all colleges have separate CAT cutoffs for MBA admission. Since every college has a different selection process and eligibility requirements for admission to MBA/PGDM courses, the CAT cutoffs for admission also differ from one college to another. The different CAT cutoffs are also a result of other factors like the availability of seats, types of courses offered, and ranking of the management institute in question. Candidates must check the CAT cutoff from the official website of the respective institutes where they wish to pursue their MBA courses before they apply for admission.

Is it necessary to clear the sessional cutoff of CAT along with the overall cutoff?

Yes, it is necessary to clear the sectional cutoff of CAT along with the overall cutoff to secure admission at some of the top MBA colleges in India. Most of the B-schools and IIMs emphasize both the overall CAT cutoff as well as the sectional CAT cutoff when it comes to the selection of candidates for GD-PI rounds. However, if candidates are not able to meet the sectional CAT cutoff criteria there are colleges that selected candidates for MBA course based only on overall CAT cutoff as well.

How can I check the final CAT cutoff for all IIMs?

Candidates will not be able to check the final CAT cutoff for all IIMs. Since the IIMs do not release their final CAT cutoff officially it is not possible for aspirants to know the final CAT cutoff. The final CAT cutoff will be available only to those candidates who are selected for CAT selection rounds and get a call from the respective IIMs for admission to their flagship management program. Candidates can however check the CAT qualifying cutoff for MBA admission to IIMs to get an idea of how much they need to score on CAT for IIM MBA admission.

When do the colleges release their CAT cutoff?

MBA colleges and B-schools release their CAT cutoff around the same time the CAT results are declared. Candidates will be able to check the CAT cutoff for various colleges once they are released on the official website for the same. Only those candidates who meet the CAT cutoff criteria set by a particular B-school will be eligible for admission to the MBA courses offered by that institute. Candidates can also take a look at the previous year CAT cutoffs for their preferred colleges to get an idea what the current year’s CAT cutoff.

What factors are responsible for deciding the CAT cutoff?

There are several factors responsible for determining the CAT cutoffs every year. The CAT cutoffs for all MBA colleges and B-schools are prepared after considering aspects like the difficulty level of the CAT exam, total number of applicants for CAT, total number of candidates appearing for the CAT exam, number of applicants for MBA admission, number of reserved category and general category students, avaiallbity of seats for MBA courses, etc.

What is the expected CAT cut off for IIM for General category?

The expected IIM CAT cut off for General category is 99 percentile. It must be noted that this is the final CAT cutoff since the qualifying CAT cutoff for IIMs is slightly less than the final cutoff. New IIMs including IIM Sambalpur, IIM Ranchi, etc. and other top B-schools have a CAT cutoff of 90 percentile and above. On the other hand, the CAT cutoff for Non-IIM MBA colleges belonging to tier two to four ranges from 80 to 50 percentile.

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