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.
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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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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 |
Category | Section - 1 | Section- 2 | Section -3 | 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 |
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 |
Category | Section - 1 | Section- 2 | Section -3 | 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 |
Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST |
2024-26 | 51.3 | 46.95 | 44.775 | 38.714 | 33.915 |
Category | Section - 1 | Section- 2 | Section -3 | 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 |
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.
The following tables mention the IIM Lucknow CAT PI call cutoff for the past years: 2026-28, 2025-27, 2024-26 and 2023-25.
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 |
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 |
Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
2025-27 | 53.23671 | 40.3657 | 38.7191 | 31.12581 | 21.91513 | 12.02157 |
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 |
Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
2024-26 | 48.80616 | 35.4395 | 38.28033 | 27.14991 | 19.40983 | 8.736601 |
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 |
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.
The tables enlisted below mention the IIM Kozhikode CAT PI call cutoff for the past three years: 2025-27, 2024-26 and 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 |
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 |
Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
20234-26 | 62.42054 | 55.09648 | 54.34841 | 48.20149 | 42.65777 | 45.69608 |
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 |
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.
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.
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 |
Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
2025-27 | 81.10536 | 74.14676 | 75.03231 | 73.85757 | 72.73856 | 66.54437 |
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 |
Category | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
2024-26 | 60.0112 | 53.6639 | 51.504 | 48.9869 | 40.9503 | 11.7512 |
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 |
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.
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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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