CAT Cutoff 2025 LIVE UPDATES: IIM Cutoff for Gen/OBC/SC/ST, CS Score Cut Off (RTI Based), BLACKI Trends

CAT 2025 Cutoff LIVE UPDATES

December 26, 6:35 PM | What percentile is 50 marks in CAT 2025?
Candidates can expect a CAT 2025 percentile of around 90-94 for 50 marks in CAT 2025 exam.
Also Read: 50 Marks in CAT 2025

December 26, 6:00 PM | What are some of the non-IIMs which accept CAT 2025 score?

Some of the non-IIMs, which will accept CAT 2025 score include IIT Delhi, IIFT, GGSIPU, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, IMI Delhi, Asia Pacific Institute of Management and among others.
Read More: 93+ Non-IIMs accepting CAT 2025 score

December 26, 5:09 PM | What are some of the major CAT 2025 accepting colleges?

Some of the major CAT 2025 accepting colleges in India include IIT Roorkee, IIM Ahmedabad, IMI Delhi, SDA Bocconi Mumbai, SPJIMR Mumbai and several others.
Find the complete list here: Top Colleges in India accepting CAT Score

December 26, 4:20 PM | What is the cut off for IIM Kozhikode 2025?
CAT 2025 cutoff for IIM Kozhikode for MBA admission 2026 is 85 percentile for the General category. While, for the SC/ST categories, the percentiles are in the range between 55-56.
Read More: IIM Kozhikode CAT cutoff 2026

December 26, 4:00 PM | How is the IIM Composite Score calculated?
The IIM Composite Scores for 2025 differ among institutes, typically integrating your CAT percentile (approximately 40-60% weight) with academic performance (Class 10 and 12 marks) and occasionally work experience. Leading IIMs anticipate a 95+ percentile for General candidates during shortlisting, resulting in overall scores around 0.659 (IIM A) or utilising weighted formulas (such as IIM C's 85-point system) for final selection.

December 26, 3:13 PM | How many people got the 99 percentile in CAT 2025?
26 students from the CAT 2025 exam score 99 percentile. The CAT 2025 toppers list was released by IIM Kozhikode on December 24, 2025, on the CAT official website iimcat.ac.in.
Also Read: CAT 2025 Result Stats

December 26, 2:22 PM | Is IIM JAP cutoff different from individual IIM cutoffs?
Yes. The IIM JAP cutoff is generally lower than older IIMs like IIM Ahmedabad or Bangalore. While top IIMs require 99+ percentile, IIM JAP colleges usually have cutoffs in the 85–95 percentile range, depending on category.
Also Read: IIM JAP CAT 2025 Cutoff

December 26, 1:38 PM | Are sectional CAT 2025 cutoffs important?
Yes — many institutes enforce sectional minimums in addition to overall percentile. For example: Some top IIMs may require ~75–85 percentile in each section while maintaining overall cutoffs near 99.
For more Information: CAT 2025 Sectional Cutoffs

December 26, 1:01 PM | What is the CAT cut off for OBC 2025?
The CAT 2025 OBC cutoff for IIM is expected to be between 70 to 80 with the higher end being 75 to 80.
Also Read: CAT 2025 Cutoff for OBC Category for IIMs and Non-IIMs

December 25, 3:55 PM | How many OBC seats are in IIM?
Candidates from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) group are given preference in Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). There are 809 seats reserved for OBC candidates out of all the seats at IIMs.
Also Read: OBC Seats in IIM for MBA-PGDM Program

December 25, 1:47 PM | Which IIMs had the highest and lowest CAT cutoffs in 2025?

December 25, 12:48 PM | How many marks correspond to a 95 percentile in CAT 2025?

A 95 percentile for the CAT 2025 exam is equivalent to an overall score of roughly 56–58 points. These numbers are based on initial analysis and projections from top coaching sites after the November 30, 2025, exam.
Also Read: CAT 2025 Marks for 95 Percentile

December 25, 12:07 PM | What is the IIM Mumbai cutoff for 2025?

IIM Mumbai's CAT 2025 minimum cutoffs for the General category are around 85 overall, with sectional requirements of 80+ in VARC & DILR, and 75+ in QA, though actual shortlisting depends on the number of applicants and may be higher, with higher cutoffs for EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories.
Also Read: IIM Mumbai 2026 Admission Criteria

December 25, 10:58 AM | What are the expected minimum CAT 2025 cutoffs for IIM Bangalore for OBC/EWS applicants?

December 25, 10:30 AM | What are the overall CAT cutoff ranges for General, SC, and ST categories across IIMs?

December 25, 10:00 AM | What are the typical CAT cutoffs for older IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta?
For older IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta (ABC), the actual CAT cutoffs (percentile for a call) for the General category typically range from 99-100+ percentile. It is important to note that these are significantly higher than the minimum qualifying cutoffs, which are primarily for eligibility screening.
Also Read: IIM BLACKI Interview Cutoff

December 25, 9:30 AM | What are the sectional cutoff percentiles for CAT at IIM Ahmedabad for SC candidates?

IIM Ahmedabad has significantly increased its minimum qualifying cutoffs. The minimum sectional percentile required for SC candidates is 75th percentile for each of the three sections.
For more information: IIM Ahmedabad Selection Criteria 2026

December 24, 9:52 PM | What CAT percentile is needed for top IIMs like Ahmedabad or Bangalore?

For general category candidates, a CAT percentile of 99 or above is typically needed to be competitive for admission calls from top IIMs like Ahmedabad (IIM-A) and Bangalore (IIM-B). The official minimum qualifying cutoffs are lower, but the actual scores of shortlisted candidates are much higher due to intense competition.

December 24, 9:40 PM | What's the difference between qualifying and final CAT cutoffs?

In CAT exam, the qualifying cutoff is the minimum eligibility announced by IIMs before CAT results to filter out low-scoring candidates; meeting it makes you eligible for consideration but does not guarantee an interview call. In contrast, the final (or actual) cutoff is the real percentile at which an IIM issues an interview call, determined after results are out based on the applicant pool and available seats. While qualifying cutoffs are officially published and relatively low (e.g., 80–95 for General category), final cutoffs for top-tier IIMs are significantly higher, often reaching 98–100 percentile.

December 24, 9:30 PM | What are the minimum CAT cutoffs for the SC category in IIM Lucknow?

IIM Lucknow admission 2026 criteria include 60% CAT 2025 score + 10% academic performance (Class 12 + GM) + Diversity Factor + WAT-PI score to get an interview call from IIM L.
Read More: IIM Lucknow 2026 Admission Criteria

December 24, 7:15 PM | What are the minimum sectional CAT score cutoff for IIM A for the General/EWS category?

For IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) General/EWS category, the minimum CAT sectional cutoffs for shortlisting are generally around 85 percentile in VARC, DILR, and QA, with an overall minimum of 95 percentile, though actual calls depend on overall performance and profile

December 24, 7:05 PM | What's the CAT 2025 cutoffs for IIM Kozhikode?

The CAT 2025 cutoff for IIM Kozhikode is as follows:

December 24, 6:56 PM | How do CAT cutoffs differ for General vs NC-OBC categories?

CAT cutoffs for the OBC category are consistently lower than those for the General candidates. These differences can be divided into two main stages: Qualifying Cutoffs (pre-defined eligibility) and Final Shortlist Cutoffs (actual call levels).

Take a look at the IIM-wise comparison of the qualifying CAT 2025 cutoffs for MBA 2026 admission.

December 24, 6:27 PM | How much does your CAT 2025 score matter in MBA admission 2026-28?

A candidate's weightage of CAT score for final selection in IIMs ranges between 25% to 65%, depending on the IIM. Whereas, the CAT 2025 score in top B-schools in India ranges anywhere between 80% to 99.5+%.
Read More: CAT 2025 Score Weightage in MBA 2026 Admission

December 24, 6:20 PM | What is IIM Sambalpur CAT 2025 cutoff?

The minimum IIM Sambalpur CAT 2025 percentiles that candidates must score in the CAT 2025 for the IIM Sambalpur MBA 2026-28 batch are as follows.

December 24, 6:13 PM | How many candidates from IIM Ahmedabad filled the CAT form for 2025-27 AY?

Also Read: IIM PI Call Cutoff Based on Past Year's RTI Data

December 24, 5:52 PM | Explain the Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) for IIMs and its cutoff?

The Supplementary Admission Process (SAP) is a secondary admission round for "Baby IIMs," primarily IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Jammu. It is designed for candidates who have strong Common Admission Test (CAT) scores but failed to meet the higher cutoffs required for the Common Admission Process (CAP).

December 24, 5:28 PM | What is the CAT cutoff 2025 for IIM Jammu?

The overall IIM CAT cutoff 2025 for IIM Jammu is 90 for the General category (Male), 89 for females and transgender. IIM Jammu's Admission Committee will decide the number of candidates who would be called for the Personal Interview (PI) process based on criteria prepared for each category.

December 24, 4:58 PM | What are the minimum sectional CAT cutoffs for General, EWS< NC-OBC, SC and ST categories for IIMs?

One must know that the minimum CAT cutoffs for 2026-28 MBA admissions may vary across IIMs as they set their own eligibility criteria. Furthermore, these are "qualifying" cutoffs that are required for PI call shortlisting for subsequent rounds (WAT/PI). The actual call percentiles for top-tier IIMs are significantly higher (typically 98-99+ for General).

December 24, 4:41 PM | What is the CAT cutoff for IIM 2025?

For CAT 2025 IIM cutoffs, it will generally vary from 95+ percentile for top IIMs (ABC), and sectional cutoffs will vary around 80-85 percentile. While newer IIMs 2025 CAT cutoffs will go down to 80-90 percentile.

CAT 2025 Cut Off: Key Points to Note

CAT 2025 result is out now, December 24, at 6 PM at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates awaiting the CAT results can check updates on CAT 2025 cut off here. CAT cut off indicates the minimum percentile required for MBA admissions to IIMs, IITs and top B-schools. Check key highlights of CAT cut off 2025 below.

• Along with CAT cut off 2025, class 10/12/graduation marks, gender diversity and work experience are taken into account for IIM PI shortlisting.

• IIM Ahmedabad CAT 2025 Cutoff: This year, the CAT 2025 cutoff composite score is expected to be around 0.659095 for General, 0.576825 for (EWS), 0.56236 for NC-OBC. 613. Furthermore, (Gen), 318 (OBC), 177 (SC), 105 (ST), 63 (EWS), 54 (PWD) were shortlisted last year based on their CAT 2024 percentile from over a lakh of candidates.
  
  

• IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff: This year, the CAT 2025 cutoff composite score is expected to be around 52.6351 for General, 42.1982 for EWS, and 43.6882 for the NC-OBC category. Whereas, 707 (Gen), 155 (EWS), 471 (NC-OBC), 299 (SC), 148 (ST) and 80 (PwD) were shortlisted last year based on their CAT 2024 percentile from over a pool of candidates.
  
  

• IIM Calcutta Cutoff 2025: This year, the CAT 2025 cutoff composite score is expected to be around 56.105 (General), 51.01 (EWS), 48.735 (OBC), 42.305 (SC) and 36.508 (ST) categories. While 956 (General), 70 (EWS), 437 (OBC), 459 (SC) and 248 (ST) were shortlisted last year from the CAT 2024 percentile from lakhs of candidates.
  
  

• IIM Kozhikode CAT Cutoff: For CAT 2025 cutoff composite score is expected to be around 63.1406 (General), 55.446 (EWS), 54.5605 (OBC), 48.5268 (SC), 41.0356 (ST) and 44.7634 (PwD) for these categories. Whereas, 1850 (General), 400 (EWS), 1200 (OBC), 750 (SC), 360 (ST) and 140 from the PwD categories were shortlisted based on the CAT 2024 percentile from a huge pool of candidates.
  
  

• FMS Delhi CAT Cutoff 2025: For the CAT 2025 cutoff composite score, 45.577 (General), 35.554 (EWS), 33.881 (OBC), 28.182 (SC), 23.111 (ST) and 22.175 for the PwC categories. On the other hand, 707 (General), 175 (EWS), 483 (OBC), 259 (SC), 133 (ST) and 84 candidates from the PwD category were shortlisted based on the CAT 2024 score.
  
  

• IIT Delhi CAT 2025 Cut Off: For the CAT 2025 cutoff composite score, 88.77 (General), 79.44 (EWS). 63.13 (OBC), 66.16 (SC), 48.45 (ST) and 42.23 from PwD were shortlisted. Whereas, 1039 (General), 215 (EWS), 630 (OBC), 207 (SC), 157 (ST) and 97 from PwD categories were shortlisted based on the CAT 2024 score.

IIM Cutoff 2025 Category-Wise (Minimum CAT Cut Off 2025 Percentile)

CAT 2025 category-wise cutoffs vary significantly across IIMs depending on reservation norms, seat intake, and selection weightage. While meeting the cutoff makes a candidate eligible for a PI call, final conversion depends on composite score, academic profile, work experience and interview performance.

Expected CAT 2025 Cut Off Category-wise Based on 2025-27 Batch RTI Data

As per RTI responses obtained from IIMs, the table below has the expected CAT 2025 cut off percentile at which the candidates can get a call from IIMs across categories. These figures represent the lowest percentile at which the PI shortlisting were determined, not final admission cutoffs.

Source: RTI Data

CAT 2025 Cutoff for Top B-Schools in India (Expected)

The CAT 2025 cutoff for top B-schools in India refers to the minimum percentile that will be required by the candidates

CAT 2025 Cutoff for IITs in India (Expected)

In this section, we have included the expected CAT 2025 cutoffs for IITs, which will help you for getting an MBA admission for 226-28 AY.

CAT 2025 Cutoff Marks vs Percentile

In the table below, we have mentioned the CAT 2025 marks vs percentile, which will help candidates get an estimate of their scores.

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What is CAT 2025 Cutoffs?

CAT cutoff is the minimum percentile (overall and sectional) required by candidates to be shortlisted for PI/WAT rounds of MBA and PGP programmes offered by IIMs, IITs and other top B-schools for the 2026–28 academic session.

Also Read: CAT 2025 Cutoff for IIMs, IITs and non-IIMs