CAT 2025 Cutoff LIVE Updates: IIM Ahmedabad 95+ Expected, FMS Delhi at 98–99+ Percentile

IIM CAT Cutoff 2025 LIVE & LATEST UPDATES

All CAT 2025 test takers who will be taking MBA admission for 2026-28 and are wondering about the IIM CAT cutoff 2025, IIM CAT cutoff percentile criteria, can follow the CAT 2025 Cut Off live updates.

Dec 24, 4:27 PM | CAT 2025 Results OUT!
CAT 2025 results have been declared on the official website, iimcat.ac.in. All candidates will now be able to check using their user ID and password.
Also Read: CAT 2025 Result

Dec 23, 6:20 PM | CAT 2025 Result out?

CAT 2025 Result will be out December 24, 2025.

Dec 23, 5:20 PM | What is the cutoff for IIM 2025 for the general category?

CAT cutoff for IIM 2025 for the General category, with top IIMs like IIM Ahmedabad, will be 95+ percentile and the overall being 85, whereas, for new IIMs, the CAT cutoff will potentially be around 92-97%.

Dec 23, 4:30 PM | What is CAT 2025 sectional cutoff?

CAT 2025 sectional cutoffs vary by IIM and category, but generally, top IIMs (ABC) look for 85-90+ percentile in VARC, DILR & QA for General category candidates, while others might have a lower sectional cutoff(75-5+), with new IIMs going around 70-80+.
Read More: CAT 2025 Sectional Cutoff Marks

Dec 23, 3:48 PM | What is CAT cutoff 2025 for IIM ABC?

The CAT 2025 cutoff at IIM ABC is more than 95 percentile for the General candidates. While for other categories, the IIM ABC CAT cutoff 2025 is expected to be between 79-97 percentile.
Also Read: CAT 2025 Cutoff IIM ABC

Dec 23, 2:18 PM | CAT 2025 Result Delayed? When will the CAT results be out?

IIM CAT 2025 results were expected to be out on Dec 19. However, it seems like the results got delayed. It is expected that CAT 2025 results will be declared anytime soon. Keep following us for all the live updates on the same.

Dec 23, 12:49 PM | What is the IIM Fees 2026 for Top Colleges?

Read More: IIM MBA Fees 2026-28

Dec 23, 12:01 PM | What is FMS Delhi CAT cutoff 2025?

FMS Delhi CAT 2025 cutoff for the general category is expected to be around 98 to 99+, with a composite score in the range 46-52.

Read More: FMS Delhi CAT cutoff 2025

Dec 23, 11:33 AM | What is IIM CAP 2025 cutoff?

IIM CAP Cutoff for 8 participating IIMs (IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Kashipur, IIM Nagpur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Tiruchirappalli and IIM Udaipur) is as follows.

Read More: IIM CAP 2026

Dec 22, 10:05 AM | What is CAT cutoff for IIM for SC?

The CAT 2025 cutoff for IIM for SC category is expected to be around 70-85+ for MBA admission 2026-28. Furthermore, there will be a 15% reservation for the SC category.
Read More: CAT 2025 Cutoff for SC Category

Dec 22, 9.35 AM| What is IIM Udaipur CAT cutoff?

IIM Udaipur CAT 2025 cutoff is yet to be announced. Furthermore, CAT 2025 will give 55% weightage, whereas the PI will be given 25% weightage. Academic performance and work experience will be given a weightage of 20%.
Find More: IIM Udaipur Selection Criteria 2026-28

December 22, 8.20 AM | Can I get into IIM Ahmedabad with 97 percentile?

Getting into IIM Ahmedabad with a 97 percentile can be quite challenging as their minimum CAT 2025 percentile is expected to go 95+ for the General category.
Read More: IIM Ahmedabad Composite S core 2026

December 21, 10.00 PM | IIM CAT Cutoff 2025: What is the cut off for CAT 2025?

The CAT cutoff is expected to be in the range between 97-99+ for old IIMs and top B-schools in India. The CAT cutoff scores will vary across all IIMs in India.
Read More Here: CAT Cutoff 2025-26

December 21, 6.00 PM | What is the criteria for IIM 2026-28?

One of the basic criteria for MBA admission to IIMs is having a bachelor's degree in any discipline and clearing the CAT 2025 exam.
Read More: IIM Admission Criteria 2026

December 21, 4.00 PM | What is the cutoff for CAT 2025 for OBC?

The CAT 2025 OBC cutoff for IIM is expected to be between 70 to 80, with the higher end going to 75 to 80.
Read More: CAT 2025 cutoff for OBC category for IIMs & non-IIMs

Dec 20, 1:35 PM | What is IIM JAP 2026?

IIM JAP 2026 stands for the Joint Admission Process 2026 is a new, unified MBA admission route launched jointly by four Indian Institutes of Management:

• IIM Raipur
• IIM Kashipur
• IIM Ranchi
• IIM Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)

Dec 20, 10:00 AM | CAT 2025 Results: Topper List to be available soon
The official CAT 2025 topper list, including the names of candidates who will score 100 percentile, is expected to be released soon by the IIM CAT conducting body, IIM Kozhikode. This will happen after the CAT 2025 scorecards are out.
Find Previous Year's CAT Toppers Success Strategies

Dec 20, 9:10 AM | What is the percentile for 20 marks in CAT?

20 marks in CAT will relate to a percentile around 20-27.
Read More: 20 Marks in CAT 2025 Exam

Dec 19, 3:30 PM | Which college I get in 80-90 percentile in CAT?

New IIMs like IIM Sambalpur, IIM Vizag, IIM Amritsar, IIM Jammu are IIM CAT 80-90 percentile colleges 2025 for the general candidates. While the list of non-IIMs accepting 85-90 percentile is as follows:

Dec 19, 2:45 PM | Expert Tip

CAT 2025 DILR section was slightly tougher than last year, so cutoffs for top IIMs may be marginally higher. Candidates scoring 110-130+ overall have strong chances for the shortlist at FMS, MDI, SPJIMR.

Dec 19, 2:30 PM | What is IIM Mumbai CAT 2025 cutoff?

The IIM Mumbai CAT 2025 cutoff is as follows:

IIM Mumbai CAT 2026 Admission Criteria

December 19, 2:00 PM | What After Qualifying IIM CAT 2025 Cutoffs?

Once the candidate has qualified for the IIM CAT 2025 cutoffs, the next steps will be as follows:

• Shortlisting by IIMs: Each IIM will individually shortlist candidates who meet its respective cut-offs.
• WAT-GD-PI Rounds: Shortlisted candidates will be called for further selection rounds, which often include a WAT and/or a GD.
• Final Selection: This will be based on a composite score that considers the candidate's performance in the CAT exam, WAT/GD-PI, academic record, work experience, and diversity factors.
• Offer of Admission and Acceptance: Successful candidates receive an offer letter from the IIM.

Read More: CAT 2025 Cutoff for General Category for IIMs and Non-IIMs

Dec 19, 1:45 PM | What is IIM Udaipur CAT cutoff?

IIM Udaipur CAT 2025 cutoff is yet to be announced. Furthermore, CAT 2025 will give 55% weightage, whereas the PI will be given 25% weightage. Academic performance and work experience will be given a weightage of 20%.
Find More: IIM Udaipur Selection Criteria 2026-28

December 19, 1:20 PM | Can I get into IIM Ahmedabad with 97 percentile?

Getting into IIM Ahmedabad with a 97 percentile can be quite challenging as their minimum CAT 2025 percentile is expected to go 95+ for the General category.
Read More: IIM Ahmedabad Composite Score 2026

December 19, 1:00 PM | IIM CAT Cutoff 2025: What is the cut off for CAT 2025?

The CAT cutoff is expected to be in the range between 97-99+ for old IIMs and top B-schools in India. The CAT cutoff scores will vary across all IIMs in India.
Read More Here: CAT Cutoff 2025-26

December 19, 12:52 PM | What is the criteria for IIM 2026-28?

One of the basic criteria for MBA admission to IIMs is having a bachelor's degree in any discipline and clearing the CAT 2025 exam.
Read More: IIM Admission Criteria 2026

December 19, 12:00 PM | What is the cutoff for CAT 2025 for OBC?

The CAT 2025 OBC cutoff for IIM is expected to be between 70 to 80, with the higher end going to 75 to 80.
Read More: CAT 2025 cutoff for OBC category for IIMs & non-IIMs

What is CAT 2025 Cutoff?

CAT 2025 cutoffs refer to the minimum CAT percentile (and in some cases sectional percentiles) required by a candidate to be eligible for shortlisting and admission to MBA/PGP programmes for the 2026–28 batch in IIMs, IITs and other top MBA colleges in India.

CAT 2025 cutoffs are generally released in two stages: shortlisting cutoffs and the final cutoff. One must note that meeting the CAT cutoff does not guarantee admission, as final selection also depends on academic profile, work experience, diversity factors and interview performance.

IIM CAT Cutoff 2025: Key Highlights

The following are some of the key highlights for the CAT 2025 cutoff for IIMs in India, which will help you get an understanding of the IIM admission 2026.

• IIM Ahmedabad remains the toughest IIM across all categories, with minimum category percentiles ranging between 75-95.

• IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta follow a balanced cutoff approach with lower overall percentiles compared to IIM A, and huge importance has been given to sectional cutoffs, particularly VARC.

• IIM Rohtak shows the highest General cutoff among newer IIMs, touching 97 percentile, while offering sharp relaxations for reserved categories.

• PwD category cutoffs are the lowest across all IIMs, in some cases falling below 45 percentile.

CAT 2025-2027 Category-wise Minimum CAT Percentile of IIMs (RTI Data)

The following table mentions the CAT 2025-25 category-wise minimum CAT percentile for all the 21 IIMs. The information provided below has been taken from RTI data.

Source: RTI Data

CAT Cut Off 2025 Category-Wise (Minimum Percentile)

Check out the following table, where we have mentioned the IIM CAT cut off 2025 category-wise along with their minimum percentile. Keep in mind that this is the minimum CAT cutoff that will be needed from the candidate to convert for an IIM PI call.

CAT 2025 Cutoff for Top B-Schools: Key Highlights

The following are the key highlights for the CAT 2025 cutoffs for admission to top B-schools (non-IIMs) in India.

• FMS Delhi has the highest CAT 2025 cutoff, requiring 98–99+ percentile, making it the most competitive non-IIM MBA college in India.

• MDI Gurgaon and IIFT Delhi remain in the top tier, with expected CAT cutoffs ranging between 93–96 percentile and 90–95+ percentile, respectively.

• SPJIMR Mumbai stands out with a relatively lower cutoff of 85–90 percentile, as it follows a profile-based shortlisting approach along with CAT scores.

• Colleges such as LM Thapar, Woxsen University, IBS Hyderabad and JAGSOM keep lower CAT cutoffs between 70–75 percentile, making them accessible to a broader pool of CAT aspirants.

CAT 2025 Cutoff for Top B-Schools in India

Once the candidate has given the CAT 2025 exam, based on their percentile, they will be eligible for MBA admission to top B-schools in India, such as FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, SPJIMR Mumbai, IIFT Delhi and others. In the table given below, we have mentioned the CAT 2025 cut off for the top MBA colleges for MBA admission 2026-28.

CAT 2025 Cutoff for IITs: Key Highlights

Check out the key highlights for the CAT 2025 cutoffs for IITs.

• Top IIT MBA programs such as IIT Delhi (DMS) and IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) require a minimum CAT score of around 90%, reflecting competitiveness comparable to IIMs.

• With a final admission cutoff of 94.73 percentile, IIT Bombay has one of the highest CAT cutoffs among all IITs, placing it close to top IIMs.

CAT 2025 Cutoff for IITs in India (Expected)

The IIT CAT 2025 cutoffs are high and at par with the IIMs and other top B-schools in India. You can check their expected CAT cutoffs in the following table.

CAT 2025 Cutoff Marks vs Percentile

Take a look at the following table where we have mentioned the expected CAT 2025 score vs percentile.

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Factors Determining CAT 2025 Cutoff for 2026 MBA Admissions

Here are the key factors that determine CAT 2025 cutoffs for admissions into MBA programs in 2026:

• Number of Applicants: A Higher number of test-takers usually increases competition and can push cutoffs up.

• Number of Seats Available: Limited seats in top institutes like IITs and IIMs mean higher cutoffs.

• Previous Year Cutoff Trends: Institutes often benchmark against past cutoffs to maintain consistency and standards.

• Different Weightages in Selection Process: Some institutes consider academic profile, work experience, gender diversity, or other factors, which can affect the final cutoff (not just CAT percentile).