IIM CAT Cutoffs - 2026 Data
At IIM Ahmedabad (2026-28), the lowest CAT percentile shortlisted among General candidates was 95.34, and the lowest General joiner had 92.20. For NC-OBC the shortlist floor was 90.66, for SC 85.83 and for ST 75.83. At IIM Bangalore, the lowest CAT percentile among General offers was 91.34. IIM Ahmedabad called 1,325 candidates for 414 seats, and about 31% of those called received offers.
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Data from official college pages and 2026 IIM disclosures
IIM CAT Cutoffs - 2026 Data
Calls, offers and cutoffs disclosed by IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta, 2026-28 batch.
Lowest CAT percentile by category
| Category | IIM A shortlisted | IIM A joined | IIM B offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 95.34 | 92.20 | 91.34 |
| EWS | 96.41 | 97.82 | 89.35 |
| NC-OBC | 90.66 | 91.03 | 78.95 |
| SC | 85.83 | 89.38 | 79.09 |
| ST | 75.83 | 75.83 | 73.23 |
| PwD | 77.48 | 81.63 | – |
Disclosed by the IIMs, 2026-28 batch.
What students should know
- IIM A shortlisted General candidates from 95.3 percentile. General joiners went as low as 92.2.
- IIM A: 61% engineers, 31% women, 77% with work experience (average 24 months).
- IIM B: 67% engineers, 41% women, 15% freshers.
How colleges select students
| College | Selection process | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | Interview shortlist: 65% CAT and 35% profile (academics, work experience, gender). Final: personal interview 50%, written test 10% and the composite score 40%. Women get 3 extra points before the interview. | 414 |
| ISB Hyderabad / Mohali | Needs a valid GMAT or GRE score (taken at a test centre), at least 2 years of full-time work experience as on 31 March of the intake year, essays and interviews. | – |
| IIM Calcutta | Final weights: CAT 30%, personal interview 48%, written test 8%, work experience 8%, academic diversity 6%. Women get extra points before the interview. | 479 |
| IIM Bangalore | Interview shortlist score: CAT 55, academics 30 (Class 10, Class 12 and graduation 10 each), work experience 10, gender diversity 5. The final score then adds the written test and personal interview. | 541 |
| IIM Lucknow | Interview shortlist: CAT 60, Class 12 10, graduation 10, work experience 10, diversity 10. Final: CAT 30, interview 40, written test 10, academics 10, work experience 5, diversity 5. | 500 |
| SPJIMR Mumbai | Selection is profile-led: academics, relevance of work experience and versatility, and you must meet the qualifying score. The final selection combines profile, academics, CAT or GMAT, work experience and two group interviews. Weights are not published. | 240 |
| FMS Delhi | Shortlist: CAT sectional score (VARC 40%, DILR 30%, QA 30%), with 5 extra marks for women. Final: CAT 50, Class 10 10, Class 12 10, SOP discussion 10, extempore 5, interview 15. There is no group discussion. | 251 |
| XLRI Jamshedpur BM | XAT 60%, group discussion and interview 25%, and about 15% for essay, academics, work experience and general knowledge. | – |
| XLRI Jamshedpur HRM | Same process as the XLRI business management programme. | – |
| MDI Gurgaon | Interview shortlist (2026-28): CAT 70, work experience 10, Class 10, 12 and graduation 5 each, diversity 5. Final: CAT 35, interview 20, group discussion 10, work experience 10, written test 5, aptitude test 5, graduation 5, and 10 for diversity, region and sports. | – |
| IIM Kozhikode | Interview shortlist: CAT 50, Class 10 15, Class 12 20, diversity 15, work experience 5. Final: CAT 35, interview 35, written test 20, resume 10. Work experience counts only if you have 6 months or more. | 499 |
| IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) | The interview shortlist uses CAT, academics and work experience. The final score combines CAT, academics, work experience and the personal interview. Weights are not published. | – |
Common questions
What CAT percentile do I need for IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta?
In 2026-28, General candidates were shortlisted at IIM Ahmedabad from 95.3 percentile, and the lowest General joiner had 92.2. At IIM Bangalore, General offers ranged from 91.3 to 100. Reserved categories are shortlisted lower, down to 75.8 for ST at IIM Ahmedabad.
How do reservations change the cutoff?
IIMs and IITs shortlist reserved categories at lower percentiles. At IIM Ahmedabad (2026-28) the lowest shortlisted CAT percentile was 95.3 for General, 90.7 for NC-OBC, 85.8 for SC and 75.8 for ST.
What are CAT sectional cutoffs?
Most IIMs need a minimum percentile in each of VARC, DILR and QA as well as overall. Aim for 85+ in every section.
Which MBA college can I get at 90, 95 or 98 percentile?
98+ puts the older IIMs, FMS Delhi and the top IITs in range. The mid-90s opens IIM Indore, Kozhikode, Mumbai and several IITs. The high 80s to low 90s covers newer IIMs and leading private schools. See the percentile table above.