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CAT 2025 slot 2 score vs percentile predictions are now available. Based on the CAT 2025 percentile predictions by MBA experts, candidates can expect a 99.95 percentile with a CAT score of 110+ in slot 2. Meanwhile, for the 99.9 percentile, a candidate will have to obtain 102-105 marks in the CAT 2025 exam Slot 2. With the above percentile, candidates can expect calls from the top MBA colleges of India, like IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad and non-IIMs like IIT Delhi and FMS Delhi. Whereas, MDI Gurgaon, SPJIMR Mumbai, IIT Madras, IIM Udaipur and other prominent colleges are expected to grant admission to candidates in MBA courses with a percentile of 99 in the CAT 2025 exam.
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The CAT 2025 exam was held on November 30, 2025, in three slots. This year, the CAT 2025 was held by IIM Kozhikode. According to the candidates, the QA section of the slot 2 CAT exam was moderate to difficult and time-consuming. The article includes expert predictions of the CAT 2025 score vs percentile for the CAT 2025 slot 2 exam. Candidates can go through the CAT score vs percentile for 2025 to check their chances of getting into top IIMs and other top B-schools.
Based on predictions from MBA experts, the following table has been curated for the candidates to check the expected CAT 2025 slot 2 score vs percentile.
CAT 2025 Percentile | CAT 2025 Slot 2 Score (Prediction) |
99.95 | 110+ |
99.9 | 102-105 |
99.5 | 89-91 |
99 | 77-79 |
97 | 65-67 |
95 | 55-57 |
90 | 44-46 |
85 | 38-40 |
80 | 34-35 |
75 | 31-32 |
70 | 29-30 |
60 | 24-25 |
Data by Careers360
Also Read: Detailed CAT Slot 2 Exam Analysis
The table below shows the CAT 2025 score vs percentile for Slot 2, as per data from IMS India.
Percentile | VARC Score | DILR Score | QA Score | Overall |
99.9 | 52 | 42 | 43 | 115 |
99.5 | 45 | 35 | 35 | 97 |
99 | 41 | 30 | 28 | 83 |
98 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 75 |
95 | 32 | 23 | 20 | 65 |
90 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 51 |
85 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 41 |
80 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 37 |
75 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 33 |
Here is the data from IQuanta for the CAT 2025 score vs percentile.
Percentile | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall |
99.9%ile | 54 | 46 | 42 | 121 |
99.5%ile | 46 | 38 | 34 | 102 |
99%ile | 41 | 33 | 31 | 90 |
98%ile | 35 | 28 | 27 | 77 |
95%ile | 30 | 23 | 20 | 67 |
90%ile | 25 | 16 | 16 | 56 |
85%ile | 21 | 13 | 13 | 47 |
80%ile | 18 | 11 | 11 | 42 |
75%ile | 15 | 9 | 9 | 32 |
The CAT 2025 score vs percentile for slot 2, as per IIMKing, is as follows.
Percentile | VARC Score | DILR Score | QA Score | Overall Score |
99.9 | 52.5 | 45 | 46 | 121 |
99.5 | 44 | 37 | 38 | 101.5 |
99 | 38 | 30.33 | 32.33 | 87.33 |
97 | 32.56 | 27 | 26.67 | 74.11 |
95 | 28.67 | 22 | 23 | 66.33 |
90 | 23.5 | 18.5 | 17 | 53.5 |
80 | 16.67 | 15.33 | 13.33 | 40 |
70 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 30 |
60 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 27 |
Careers Luncher has provided their own data for the CAT 2025 score vs percentile, which is mentioned in the table below.
Percentile | VARC Score | DILR Score | QA Score | Overall Score |
99 | 40 | 27 | 30 | 82-83 |
95 | 33 | 19 | 22 | 66 |
90 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 53 |
85 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 45 |
80 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 40 |
The table below contains the CAT score vs percentile of 2024 for each section of the CAT exam: VARC, DILR and QA.
CAT Percentile vs Marks | CAT VARC Score vs Percentile | CAT DILR Score vs Percentile | CAT QA Score vs Percentile | CAT Score vs Percentile 2024 |
100 | 39.17 | 61.86 | 52.15 | 153.17 |
100 | 54.79 | 63.99 | 61.14 | 179.92 |
99.96 | 52.94 | 43.32 | 36.68 | 132.94 |
99.94 | 23.33 | 62.49 | 42.95 | 128.77 |
99.89 | 45.42 | 39.42 | 37.16 | 122 |
99.85 | 33.96 | 55.31 | 31.17 | 118.44 |
99.84 | 24.3 | 50.48 | 42.95 | 117.72 |
99.83 | 15.61 | 55.48 | 46.14 | 117.23 |
99.81 | 47.5 | 33.01 | 36.17 | 116.68 |
99.77 | 23.54 | 52.24 | 38.16 | 113.94 |
99.69 | — | 41.47 | 38.69 | 110.25 |
99.69 | 30.09 | 41.47 | 38.96 | 110.25 |
99.62 | — | — | — | 107.9 |
99.5 | — | — | — | 103.98 |
99.28 | 20.44 | 44.48 | 34.43 | 99.34 |
99.14 | 12.08 | 61.56 | 43.16 | 96.79 |
98.68 | 28.16 | 31.47 | 31.24 | 90.86 |
98.57 | — | — | — | 89.71 |
98.39 | — | — | — | 87.84 |
98.37 | — | 33.47 | 28.4 | 87.74 |
98.26 | — | — | — | 86.7 |
97.32 | 31.87 | 33.01 | 15.9 | 80.07 |
97.24 | 42.73 | 12.6 | 24.27 | 79.66 |
95 | — | — | — | 70 |
93 | — | — | — | 64 |
90 | — | — | — | 58 |
89.42 | 15.21 | 24.46 | 16.19 | 55.86 |
86 | — | — | — | 50.29 |
85 | — | — | — | 49 |
80 | — | — | — | 44 |
75 | — | — | — | 37 |
Based on the CAT exam, the CAT 2023 score vs percentile predicted for the VARC, DILR and QA sections of the CAT exams is as follows.
Percentile | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall |
99.5 | 42 | 30 | 30 | 86 |
99 | 36 | 25 | 25 | 74 |
95 | 30 | 20 | 22 | 52 |
90 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 42 |
80 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 35 |
70 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 30 |
The CAT percentile is calculated based on your section-wise CAT scaled scores and the overall CAT scaled score. The CAT percentile calculation method uses a simple percentile formula using the number of candidates in the exam and the rank of the candidates.
Step 1: First, calculate the number of candidates, let’s say N, who appear in the CAT Exam.
Step 2: Now allot the ranks, assume R, to all the candidates who appear for the exam based on their scaled score obtained in one of the CAT sections.
Step 3: P, that is, percentile, the image below shows how to calculate the CAT percentile using the rank based on the QA section scaled score.

* The calculated percentile is rounded off to two decimal places.
The following list mentions the list of top MBA colleges in India to target based on the CAT percentile, which candidates will get based on their CAT exam.
IIM Kozhikode
IIM Kozhikode (some programmes)
IIM Indore
IIM Shillong
SPJIMR Mumbai (Profile-based)
IIM Sirmaur
IIM Bodh Gaya
GIM Goa
Welingkar Mumbai
LBSIM Delhi
BIM Trichy
LIBA Chennai
IFMR GSB Sri City
Welingkar Bangalore & Mumbai
BITS Pilani (MBA)
IMI Kolkata/IMI Bhubaneswar
XIME Bangalore/Chennai/Kochi
PGDITM at IIITs
Amrita School of Business
JAGSOM Bangalore
BIMM Pune
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The BLACKIs are considered the top IIMs for Management courses for 2026.
Based on the CAT 2025 slot 2 prediction, a candidate can expect a percentile of around 99.5 with a score of 90 in the CAT exam.
On Question asked by student community
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For a raw score of 56 in CAT 2025 Slot 3, your expected overall percentile is likely to be in the range of the 90th-95th percentile. The exact percentile can vary slightly on the final normalization process and the process and performance of all test-takers. In this article you'll find more about the CAT result.
I hope it will clear your query!!
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With a projected CAT percentile of 87% but not clearing sectional cutoffs, your chances at top IIMs are limited because they require both overall percentile and sectional minimums. However, you still have a good shot at other reputed management institutes and non-IIM B-schools. Consider colleges like NMIMS, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and other well-ranked private or state-level B-schools that accept CAT scores and weigh your profile holistically. Your academic record, BSc in Animation with 80%, and 5 years of work experience at Ubisoft India are strong points and may help in institutes that value work experience in their selection process. Also, explore institutes that accept XAT, MAT, or CMAT, where your profile can be competitive.
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NIT Rourkela CAT cutoff range is between 70-85 percentiles for the general category. 70 is the minimum percentile needed to apply, and 85 is the highest percentile. However, the maximum percentile depends on the particular year competition. It can be changed.
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If you filled the UGC NET form under EWS but you don’t have a valid EWS certificate, then forget using the EWS category. They won’t accept it. You’ll automatically be treated as General category during document verification.
And no, this won’t make your form “invalid” or “illegal.” It just means you won’t get the EWS benefit.
So yes — you can still go for General category posts and Professor recruitment. Just don’t try to submit a fake/invalid certificate; that will get you disqualified.
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If your CAT admit card shows your surname first followed by your first name as entered in the form, it is correct. You do not need to worry about this format as long as it matches the details you provided. Ensure all other information on the admit card is accurate and carry it to the exam along with the required identification documents.
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