CAT 2025 in 10 days: Check Minimum CAT Cut Off Percentile for PI Calls 2025 vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022

CAT 2025 in 10 days: Check Minimum CAT Cut Off Percentile for PI Calls 2025 vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022

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Malvika ChawlaUpdated on 22 Nov 2025, 09:01 PM IST

The CAT 2025 exam is all set to be conducted on November 30, 2025. Once the CAT exam is over, candidates' focus will shift to the next big milestone, getting shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) round at the top IIMs in India. Before that, all CAT aspirants must go through the minimum CAT PI call cutoffs that have been set for the IIM BLACKIs. After going through all the data, you will get to see the trends reveal that while the minimum sectional and overall CAT percentile cut-offs have remained stable, the composite score thresholds have seen notable fluctuations depending on competition, academic profile diversity, and candidate performance. Keep reading to find the complete CAT PI call cutoffs of BLACKIs, which we have compiled from the past three years.

This Story also Contains

  1. IIM Ahmedabad CAT PI Call Cut off
  2. IIM A CAT Composite Score (2025-27)
  3. IIM Bangalore CAT PI Call Cut off
  4. IIM Calcutta CAT PI Call Cut off
  5. IIM Lucknow CAT PI Call Cut off
  6. IIM Kozhikode CAT PI Call Cut off
  7. IIM Indore CAT PI Call Cut off
CAT 2025 in 10 days: Check Minimum CAT Cut Off Percentile for PI Calls 2025 vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022
CAT 2025 in 10 days: Check Minimum CAT Cut Off Percentile for PI Calls 2025 vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022

IIM Ahmedabad CAT PI Call Cut off

IIM Ahmedabad Minimum CAT 2025 Cutoff for PI Interview Call

Check out the following table below to know the minimum CAT 2026-28 percentile for getting an IIM A interview call

Non-PwD CAT Cutoffs

PwD CAT Cutoffs

Category

Overall Percentile Rank (PT)

Sectionwise Percentile Rank (PVARC, PDILR, PQA)

Overall Percentile Rank (PT)

Sectionwise Percentile Rank (PVARC, PDILR, PQA)

General/EWS

95

85

85

75

NC-OBC

90

80

80

70

SC

85

75

75

65

ST

75

65

65

55


Note: For Transgender candidates in the General Category, the same cutoffs and NC-OBC will be applicable.

IIM Ahmedabad CAT PI Call Cut off (2025-27)

Check out the following table to know the minimum CAT 2024 percentile for getting an IIM Ahemedabad interview call

Category

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Percentile rank (PVARC)

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning percentile rank (PDILR)

Quantitative Ability percentile rank (PQA)

Overall Percentile rank (PT)

General/EWS

70

70

70

80

NC-OBC/Transgender

65

65

65

75

SC

60

60

60

70

ST

50

50

50

60

PwD (General/EWS/NC-OBC/Transgender/SC)

60

60

60

70

PwD (in ST)

50

50

50

60

IIM A CAT Composite Score (2025-27)

All candidates must note that IIM A uses a composite score (CS), which combines normalised AR and normalised overall CAT weights and applies academic-category splits (ACRC). The following table mentions the IIM A category-wise composite score cutoff for shortlisting to the PI round.

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2025-2027

0.659095

0.576825

0.56236

0.498964

0.435064

0.279694

IIM Ahmedabad CAT PI Call Cut off (2024-26)

The following table mentions the minimum CAT cutoffs of the CAT 2023 percentile ranks that students needed to be selected for the PI call round.

Category

Verbal and Reading Comprehension (PVRC)

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (PDILR)

Quantitative Aptitude (PQA)

Overall (PT)

General, EWS

70

70

70

80

NC-OBC, Transgender

65

65

65

75

SC

60

60

60

70

ST

50

50

50

60

PwD (General, EWS, NC-OBC, Transgender, SC)

60

60

60

70

PwD (ST)

50

50

50

60

IIM A CAT Composite Score (2024-26)

The following table mentions the IIM A CAT composite score cutoff for candidates to be shortlisted for the PI round.

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2024-26

0.610503

0.557798

0.524637

0.456321

0.398081

0.278215

IIM Ahmedabad CAT PI Call Cut off (2023-25)

The following table mentions the minimum CAT cutoffs of the CAT 2022 percentile ranks that students needed to be selected for the PI call round.

Category

Verbal and Reading Comprehension (PVRC)

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (PDILR)

Quantitative Aptitude (PQA)

Overall (PT)

General, EWS

70

70

70

80

NC-OBC, Transgender

65

65

65

75

SC

60

60

60

70

ST

50

50

50

60

PwD (General, EWS. NC-OBC, Transgender, SC)

60

60

60

70

PwD (ST)

50

50

50

60

IIM A CAT Composite Score (2023-25)

Check out the IIM A CAT composite score cutoffs for 2023-25, based on which the candidates were called in for the PI round.

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2023-25

0.639735

0.600929

0.550111

0.482142

0.425217

0.302414


As can be seen from the above-mentioned data of the last three years, the IIM A’s PI-call cutoffs have remained highly competitive, with sectionals ranging from 70-85 and the overall percentiles in the range between 80-95, depending on the category. However, one must note that meeting the minimum CAT cutoff alone does not guarantee a PI call; your composite score must cross the category-specific threshold, which is the real deciding factor.

IIM Bangalore CAT PI Call Cut off

IIM Bangalore CAT PI Call Cut off (2026-28)

Minimum Percentile Requirements for the first shortlist for the batch of 2025-27 (Expected)

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Aggregate

General

80

80

80

85

NC-OBC

70

70

70

75

EWS

70

70

70

75

SC

60

60

60

70

ST

55

55

55

65

PWD

50

50

50

60


IIM Bangalore CAT PI Call Cut off (2025-27)

The following table enlists the minimum CAT 2024 cutoff which students required to get a PI call for admission into IIM Bangalore.

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Aggregate

General

80

75

75

85

NC-OBC

70

65

65

75

EWS

70

65

65

75

SC

65

60

60

70

ST

55

55

55

65

PWD

50

50

50

60

IIM B CAT Composite Score (2025-27)

Given below is the IIM Bangalore CAT composite score cutoff for the 2025-27 batch, which candidates needed in order to be called for an interview.

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2025-27

53.6351

42.1982

43.6882

37.4266

28.6808

17.0096

IIM Bangalore CAT PI Call Cut off (2024-26)

Here is a table which mentions the IIM Bangalore CAT PI Call cutoff score, which CAT aspirants needed to be called for the PI round for MBA admission.

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Aggregate

General

80

80

80

85

NC-OBC

70

70

70

75

EWS

70

70

70

75

SC

65

60

60

70

ST

55

55

55

65

PWD

50

50

50

60

*These cutoffs were for preparing the first shortlist. The scores of those called for interviews were higher.

IIM B CAT Composite Score (2024-26)

Given below is the IIM Bangalore CAT composite score cutoff for the 2024-26 batch, which candidates needed in order to be called for an interview.

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2024-26

48.8695

39.2903

40.4451

34.0663

27.8257

35. 1605

IIM Bangalore CAT PI Call Cut off (2023-25)

Here is the IIM Bangalore minimum CAT PI call cutoff for 2023-25 batch, which was the gateway for PI round for all MBA aspirants.

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Aggregate

General

80

75

75

85

NC-OBC

70

65

65

75

EWS

70

65

65

75

SC

65

60

60

70

ST

55

55

55

65

PWD

50

50

50

60

IIM B CAT Composite Score (2023-25)

The table below mentions the category-wise composite score cutoff for shortlisting to the interview round at IIM B for the 2023-25 batch.

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2023-25

52.5831

40.8542

43.5703

37.3369

28.019

37.1465

Looking at the IIM Bangalore CAT PI call cut-offs for the last three admission cycles (2023–25, 2024–26, and 2025–27) highlight a consistent pattern in both sectional and overall percentile requirements. While the minimum CAT percentile typically stands at 85 overall for General, 75 for NC-OBC/EWS, and 70 or below for reserved categories, the composite score needed for an interview call varies each year based on competition and applicant performance.

IIM Calcutta CAT PI Call Cut off

IIM Calcutta CAT PI Call Cut off (2026-28)

The following table enlists the IIM Calcutta CAT PI call cutoff for 2026-28 AY.

IIM Calcutta CAT 2025 Cutoff (Pre-PI Round)

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Aggregate

General OPEN

≥80

≥80

≥75

≥85

EWS

≥70

≥65

≥65

≥75

NC-OBC

≥70

≥65

≥65

≥75

SC

≥65

≥60

≥60

≥70

ST

≥55

≥55

≥55

≥65

PwD

≥45

≥45

≥45

≥55

IIM Calcutta CAT PI Call Cut off (2025-27)

Category

Section - 1
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Section- 2
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Section -3
Quantitative Ability

Overall Percentile

OPEN

≥80

≥80

≥75

≥85

EWS

≥70

≥65

≥65

≥75

NC-OBC

≥70

≥65

≥65

≥75

SC

≥65

≥60

≥60

≥70

ST

≥55

≥55

≥55

≥65

PwD

≥45

≥45

≥45

≥65

IIM C CAT Composite Score (2025-27)

Below mentioned is the IIM Calcutta CAT category-wise composite score, which were used for shortlisting for the interview round.

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

2025-27

56.107

51.01

48.735

42.305

36.508

IIM Calcutta CAT PI Call Cut off (2024-26)

Category

Section - 1
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Section- 2
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Section -3
Quantitative Ability

Overall Percentile

OPEN

≥80

≥80

≥75

≥85

EWS

≥70

≥65

≥65

≥75

NC-OBC

≥70

≥65

≥65

≥75

SC

≥65

≥60

≥60

≥70

ST

≥55

≥55

≥55

≥65

PwD

≥45

≥45

≥45

≥65

IIM C CAT Composite Score (2024-26)

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

2024-26

51.3

46.95

44.775

38.714

33.915

IIM Calcutta CAT PI Call Cut off (2023-25)

Category

Section - 1
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Section- 2
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Section -3
Quantitative Ability

Overall Percentile

OPEN

≥80

≥80

≥75

≥85

EWS

≥70

≥65

≥65

≥75

NC-OBC

≥70

≥65

≥65

≥75

SC

≥65

≥60

≥60

≥70

ST

≥55

≥55

≥55

≥65

PwD

≥45

≥45

≥45

≥55

IIM C CAT Composite Score (2023-25)

The following table enlists the IIM C CAT composite score cutoff for the 2023-25 batch, which were required for the PI round for MBA admission.

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

2024-26

52.743

48.141

45.4

39.003

33.302


The IIM Calcutta CAT PI call cut-offs across the 2023–25, 2024–26, and 2025–27 admission cycles show that the sectional percentile requirements have remained stable, with General category candidates needing 80-80-75 sectionals and 85 overall, while EWS and NC-OBC require 70-65-65 and 75 overall. However, the composite score cut-offs have steadily increased, indicating growing competition.

IIM Lucknow CAT PI Call Cut off

The following tables mention the IIM Lucknow CAT PI call cutoff for the past years: 2026-28, 2025-27, 2024-26 and 2023-25.

IIM Lucknow CAT PI Call Cut off (2026-28)

Take a look at the following IIM Lucknow sectional and overall CAT cutoff percentile, which is required for the IIM Lucknow admission 2026:

Minimum Sectional and Total Cutoff Percentile for Shortlisting for WAT-PI Stage

Category

MBA

MBA-ABM

MBA-SM

VARC

DILR

QA

Total

VARC

DILR

QA

Total

VARC

DILR

General

85

85

85

90

80

80

80

85

80

80

EWS

77

77

77

82

72

72

72

77

72

72

NC-OBC

77

77

77

82

72

72

72

77

72

72

SC

55

55

55

65

55

55

55

65

55

55

ST

50

50

50

60

50

50

50

55

50

50

PwD

50

50

50

60

50

50

50

55

50

50

IIM Lucknow CAT PI Call Cut off (2025-27)


Category

MBA

VARC

DILR

QA

Total

General

85

85

85

90

EWS

77

77

77

82

NC-OBC

77

77

77

82

SC

55

55

55

65

ST

50

50

50

60

PwD

50

50

50

60

IIM L CAT Composite Score (2025-27)


Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2025-27

53.23671

40.3657

38.7191

31.12581

21.91513

12.02157

IIM Lucknow CAT PI Call Cut off (2024-26)


Category

MBA

VARC

DILR

QA

Total

General

85

85

85

90

EWS

77

77

77

82

NC-OBC

77

77

77

82

SC

55

55

55

65

ST

50

50

50

60

PwD

50

50

50

60

IIM L CAT Composite Score (2024-26)


Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2024-26

48.80616

35.4395

38.28033

27.14991

19.40983

8.736601

IIM Lucknow CAT PI Call Cut off (2023-25)

Category

MBA

VARC

DILR

QA

Total

General

85

85

85

90

EWS

77

77

77

82

NC-OBC

77

77

77

82

SC

55

55

55

65

ST

50

50

50

60

PwD

50

50

50

60

IIM L CAT Composite Score (2023-25)


Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2023-25

48.96761

33.34357

32.94748

26.2287

17.73247

14.03112


The CAT PI call cut-offs for IIM Lucknow across the 2023–25, 2024–26, and 2025–27 batches highlight that sectional and overall percentile requirements have remained consistent, with General candidates needing 85 percentile in each section and 90 overall, while EWS/NC-OBC require 77 percentile sectionals and 82 overall.

IIM Kozhikode CAT PI Call Cut off

The tables enlisted below mention the IIM Kozhikode CAT PI call cutoff for the past three years: 2025-27, 2024-26 and 2023-25.

IIM Kozhikode CAT PI Call Cut off (2025-27)

Category

CAT Score Percentile

Sectional Percentile

SSC/X Class

Percentage

HSC/XII Class

Percentage

General

85

75

60

60

OBC-NCL/EWS

75

65

60

60

SC

65

55

55

55

ST/PwD

55

45

55

55

IIM Kozhikode CAT PI Call Cut off (2024-26)


Category

CAT Score Percentile

Sectional Percentile

SSC/X Class

Percentage

HSC/XII Class

Percentage

General

85

75

60

60

OBC-NCL/EWS

75

65

60

60

SC

65

55

55

55

ST/PwD

55

45

55

55

IIM K CAT Composite Score (2024-26)


Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

20234-26

62.42054

55.09648

54.34841

48.20149

42.65777

45.69608

IIM Kozhikode CAT PI Call Cut off (2023-25)

Category

CAT Score Percentile

Sectional Percentile

SSC/X Class

Percentage

HSC/XII Class

Percentage

General

85

75

60

60

OBC-NCL/EWS

75

65

60

60

SC

65

55

55

55

ST/PwD

55

45

55

55

IIM K CAT Composite Score (2023-25)

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2023-25

63.756

56.415

56.338

48.769

42.182

32.931

The IIM Kozhikode CAT PI call cut-offs for the 2023–25, 2024–26, and 2025–27 admission cycles show a consistent pattern in eligibility criteria, with General candidates requiring 85 percentile overall, 75 sectional, and 60% in both Class X and XII. Similarly, OBC-NCL/EWS, SC, and ST/PwD categories follow a stable cutoff structure year after year.

IIM Indore CAT PI Call Cut off

Take a look the table given below, where the data talks about the CAT PI all cut off for the past year years, 2024, 2023 and 2022, which candidates needed in order get an interview call from IIM Indore.

IIM Indore CAT PI Call Cut off (2025-27)

Category

Quantitative Ability (QA)

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Overall Percentile

General

80

80

80

90

EWS

80

80

80

90

NC-OBC

70

70

70

80

SC

55

55

55

60

ST

40

40

40

45

PwD

40

40

40

45

IIM I CAT Composite Score (2025-27)

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2025-27

81.10536

74.14676

75.03231

73.85757

72.73856

66.54437

IIM Indore CAT PI Call Cut off (2024-26)

Category

Quantitative Ability (QA)

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Overall Percentile

General

80

80

80

90

EWS

80

80

80

90

NC-OBC

70

70

70

80

SC

55

55

55

60

ST

40

40

40

45

PwD

40

40

40

45

IIM I CAT Composite Score (2024-26)

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2024-26

60.0112

53.6639

51.504

48.9869

40.9503

11.7512

IIM Indore CAT PI Call Cut off (2023-25)

Category

Quantitative Ability (QA)

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Overall Percentile

General

80

80

80

90

EWS

80

80

80

90

NC-OBC

70

70

70

80

SC

55

55

55

60

ST

40

40

40

45

PwD

40

40

40

45

IIM I CAT Composite Score (2023-25)

Category

General

EWS

NC-OBC

SC

ST

PwD

2023-25

75.75276

73.05361

74.59972

69.95415

65.5212

65.58035


The IIM Indore CAT PI call cut-off data past year admission cycles shows that the sectional and overall percentile requirements have remained constant, with General and EWS candidates needing 80 sectional and 90 overall, while NC-OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories follow proportionately lower thresholds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is 7.5 CGPA good for IIM?
A:

A 7.5 CGPA is generally considered satisfactory for IIM admissions, but won't guarantee admission.

Q: Can I get IIM Indore at 97 percentile?
A:

With 97 Percentile, you can get into top IIMs- IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore, and IIM Shillong.

Q: What is the lowest CAT cutoff for IIM?
A:

IIMs with qualifiers frequently in the 90–92 percentile range have historically had some of the lowest CAT cutoffs for the General category, such as Shillong and Kashipur.

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