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

Updated By Subhashri Roy on 11 Nov, 2024 11:04

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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!

Also Read: Minimum Percentile in CAT 2024 to Get into IIM

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Table of Contents

CAT Cut Off 2024
CAT Cut Off 2024 Dates
CAT 2024 Expected Qualifying Cut Off for IIMs
CAT 2024 Final Cut Offs for IIM Admission
Category & Section-Wise CAT 2024 Cutoffs for IIMs (Expected)
CAT 2024 Cutoffs for Top MBA Colleges In India (Non-IIMs)
Previous Years' CAT Cutoff for IIMs
How to Check CAT Cutoff 2024?
Factors Affecting CAT 2024 Cut Off
CAT 2024 Qualifying Cutoff Vs CAT Final Cutoff 2024
Previous Year CAT Cutoff for Top MBA Colleges in India
Lowest CAT Cut Off 2024 in IIMs
How to Clear CAT Cut Off 2024
What After CAT 2024 Cut Off?
FAQs about CAT

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

Top Management Colleges :

IIM Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
IIM Bangalore
Bengaluru
IIM Kozhikode
Kozhikode
IIM Calcutta
Kolkata
IIT Delhi
Delhi

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 2023, CAT 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 Cutoff	CAT 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	85	97	97	96	96
IIM Jammu	87-90	85	85	86	80

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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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CAT Response Sheet 2024	CAT 2024 Participating Colleges
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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 Off	CAT 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

Colleges you can apply

T. A. Pai Management Institute
Manipal
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Established in: 1980
Highest Cutoff:
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (80.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (80.0)
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International Management Institute, New Delhi
New Delhi
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Established in: 1981
Highest Cutoff:
PGDM (90.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
PGDM (90.0)
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University Business School
Chandigarh
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Established in: 1995
Highest Cutoff:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (85.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (85.0)
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Galgotias University
Greater Noida
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Established in: 2011
Highest Cutoff:
M.B.A. in Retail Management (45.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
M.B.A. in Retail Management (45.0)
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Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute Of Management, New Delhi
New Delhi
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Established in: 1995
Highest Cutoff:
PGDM General (80.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
PGDM General (80.0)
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Birla Institute of Management Technology, Noida
Noida
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Established in: 1988
Highest Cutoff:
PGDM in Insurance Business Management (60.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (70.0)
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National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management
Hyderabad
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Established in: 1987
Highest Cutoff:
Post Graduate Diploma in Agri Business Management (80.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
Post Graduate Diploma in Agri Business Management (80.0)
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Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (NITIE)
Mumbai
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Established in: 1963
Highest Cutoff:
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management (90.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management (90.0)
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NIT Durgapur
Durgapur
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Established in: 1960
Highest Cutoff:
MBA in Finance (99.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
MBA in Finance (99.0)
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IISC Bangalore
Bengaluru
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Established in: 1909
Highest Cutoff:
Master of Management Programme (75.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
Master of Management Programme (75.0)
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Army Institute of Management
Kolkata
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Established in: 1997
Highest Cutoff:
M.B.A in Marketing (60.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
M.B.A in Marketing (60.0)
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Indus Business Academy, Greater Noida
Greater Noida
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Highest Cutoff:
PGDM in Marketing & Finance (70.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
PGDM in Marketing & Finance (70.0)
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Indian Institute of Management Rohtak
Rohtak
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Established in: 2017
Highest Cutoff:
Post Graduate Program in Management (95.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
Post Graduate Program in Management (95.0)
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School of Management Studies-University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad
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Established in: 2009
Highest Cutoff:
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing (50.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing (50.0)
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GITAM School of International Business
Visakhapatnam
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Established in: 1997
Highest Cutoff:
MBA in International Business (50.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
MBA in International Business (50.0)
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Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing
Jaipur
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Established in: 1988
Highest Cutoff:
PGDM in Agriculture Business Management (90.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
PGDM in Agriculture Business Management (90.0)
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Institute of Management Nirma University
Ahmedabad
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Established in: 1996
Highest Cutoff:
MBA (Family Business & Entrepreneurship) (85.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
MBA (Family Business & Entrepreneurship) (85.0)
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Loyola Institute of Business Administration
Chennai
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Established in: 1979
Highest Cutoff:
PGDM in Finance (70.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
PGDM in Finance (70.0)
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Institute of Public Enterprise
Hyderabad
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Established in: 1964
Highest Cutoff:
PGDM in International Business (70.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
PGDM in International Business (70.0)
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Fortune Institute of International Business
New Delhi
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Established in: 1995
Highest Cutoff:
PGDM in Marketing (55.0)
Lowest Cutoff:
PGDM in Business Analytics (90.0)
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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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