IIM call predictor 2027
For a General-category candidate with an average profile (70% in graduation and no work experience), the chance of an interview call at 99 CAT percentile is 60% at IIM Ahmedabad, 60% at IIM Bangalore and 90% at IIM Calcutta (rounded to the nearest 5%). At 97 percentile it is 10%, 10% and 35%. IIM Ahmedabad shortlisted General candidates from 95.34 percentile in 2026-28, NC-OBC from 90.66, SC from 85.83 and ST from 75.83. These are model estimates, not a promise of a call.
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Calculated with the mbapredictor model from published cutoffs, fees and placements
IIM call chance by CAT percentile: General
Interview-call chance for a General-category candidate with 70% in graduation and no work experience.
| CAT percentile | IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore | IIM Calcutta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| 95 | <1% | <1% | <5% |
| 96 | <5% | <5% | 15% |
| 97 | 10% | 10% | 35% |
| 98 | 25% | 30% | 70% |
| 99 | 60% | 60% | 90% |
IIM call chance by CAT percentile: NC-OBC
Statutory IIMs lower the cutoff for NC-OBC candidates. Only IIM Ahmedabad disclosed NC-OBC floors; IIM Bangalore and Calcutta figures are modelled estimates.
| CAT percentile | IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore | IIM Calcutta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| 88 | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| 90 | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| 92 | 5% | <1% | <5% |
| 95 | 80% | 20% | 70% |
| 97 | 95%+ | 80% | 95%+ |
IIM call chance by CAT percentile: SC
Cutoffs are lower again for SC candidates. Only IIM Ahmedabad disclosed SC floors; IIM Bangalore and Calcutta figures are modelled estimates.
| CAT percentile | IIM Ahmedabad | IIM Bangalore | IIM Calcutta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| 75 | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| 80 | <1% | <1% | <5% |
| 85 | <1% | 25% | 95%+ |
| 88 | 15% | 95%+ | 95%+ |
| 90 | 75% | 95%+ | 95%+ |
IIM shortlist floors by category (2026-28)
Lowest CAT percentile shortlisted. A dash means the IIM has not disclosed it.
| Institute | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 95.34 | 96.41 | 90.66 | 85.83 | 75.83 |
| IIM Bangalore | 94.06 | – | – | – | – |
Common questions
What CAT percentile gets an IIM Ahmedabad call?
For General category with an average profile, about 99 percentile gives roughly a 60% chance and 97 gives 10%. The lowest General percentile shortlisted in 2026-28 was 95.34, but candidates near that floor are rare and usually have an exceptional profile.
Does category change the IIM call chance?
Yes. IIM Ahmedabad shortlisted from 90.66 for NC-OBC, 85.83 for SC and 75.83 for ST in 2026-28, against 95.34 for General and 96.41 for EWS.
Is an IIM call the same as admission?
No. A call is an invitation to the interview stage. At IIM Ahmedabad in 2026-28, 1,325 candidates were called for 414 seats and about 31% of those called received offers.