CAT cut off 2025 for non-IIMs such as FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, SPJIMR, IMI Delhi, IMT Ghaziabad, MICA, TISS, Great Lakes is expected to be in the range of 88 to 99+ for MBA 2026-28 admissions. Not all non-IIMs accepting CAT score officially release the CAT cut offs but one can draw an idea about the CAT 2025 cut off for non-IIMs based on previous years’ admission trends. Apart from non-IIMs CAT 2025 cut off, these colleges take into consideration the past academic records, performance in GD-WAT-PI, work experience, or interest in extra-curricular activities. Check the expected CAT cut off 2025 for non-IIMs in this article to assess your chances of getting an interview call and moving forward in the admissions process.
IIM Kozhikode has not announced an official date for the CAT 2025 result. However, based on previous years’ timelines, the result is expected to be declared in the first week of January 2026.
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A list of non-IIMs accepting the CAT 2025 score is mentioned below. The CAT 2025 cutoff for non-IIM ranges from 70-99 and more.
Non-IIMs Accepted CAT 2025 Score | CAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected) |
95 | |
99+ | |
90+ | |
93+ | |
KJ Somaiya CAT cut off 2025 | 85+ |
88-90 | |
85-95 | |
75-80 | |
GIM Goa CAT cut off 2025 | 90 |
IIT Kanpur CAT 2025 cut off | 94 |
SOIL Institute Gurgaon CAT 2025 cut off | 75-80 |
90+ | |
XIM Bhubaneshwar CAT 2025 cut off | 91 |
XIME Bangalore CAT cut off 2025 | 75-82 |
98 | |
Fore School of Management CAT cut off 2025 | 85 |
85 | |
Jamnalal Bajaj CAT 2025 cut off | 92-95 |
ABBS Bangalore CAT 2025 cut off | 70 |
IMS Ghaziabad CAT 2025 cut off | 75-80 |
GITAM Visakhapatnam CAT 2025 cut off | 70 |
VIT Vellore CAT 2025 cut off | 70-75 |
Loyola Institute of Business Management (LIBA) CAT cut off 2025 | 80 |
Christ University CAT 2025 cut off | 80-85 |
The MICA CAT cutoff for 2025 PGDM is expected between 80-85 percentile for general categories. MICA, Ahmedabad, has not released the CAT cutoff for 2025 yet. The CAT cutoff for MICA might be low for other categories.
The CAT 2025 Cutoff at MICA will hold 35% weightage for the final merit list calculation. Components of the final merit criteria for MICA 2026 admissions are given below.
Component | Weightage |
CAT/XAT/ GMAT score | 35% |
MICAT score | 25% |
Group exercise | 10% |
Personal Interview | 20% |
Academics | 5% |
Diversity factors | 5% |
Total | 100 |
The minimum CAT 2025 cutoff (overall) required for the OA shortlisting round at TISS for the general category is expected to be around 70 percentile. The CAT cutoff for different courses and categories is mentioned below.
TISS category | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall |
General/KM/AF/EWS | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
NC-OBC | 54 | 54 | 54 | 63 |
SC/ST | 45 | 45 | 45 | 53 |
TISS category | VARC | DILR | QA | Overall |
General/KM/AF/EWS | 60 | 55 | 55 | 60 |
NC-OBC | 54 | 50 | 50 | 54 |
SC/ST | 45 | 41 | 41 | 45 |
Criteria | MA HRM&LR | MA ODCL | MHA |
CAT score | 97% | 95% | 95% |
Diversity | 3% - Gender | 5% - Gender | 5% - Academic |
Female & Gender transgender | 3 marks | 5 marks | - |
The 2025 CAT cutoff score will be given the most importance for the final merit list preparation at the TISS 2026 admissions.
MA HRM&LR and MA ODCL | MHA | ||
CAT score | 70% | CAT score | 80% |
Online Personal Interview | 30% | Online Assessment | 20% |
- | - | ERT and OPI | 10% |
Candidates applying for the LIBA PGDM Programs must clear the Cutoff to be eligible for admissions 2026. The expected cutoff for LIBA 2026 admissions is listed in the table below.
LIBA Courses Offered | LIBA CAT 2025 Cutoff (Expected) |
PGDM Marketing | 80 |
PGDM Finance | 80 |
PGDM Management Business Analytics | 80 |
PGDM Operation | 80 |
PGDM Supply Chain & Logistics | 80 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CAT cutoff required by FMS Delhi is 99+ for MBA admissions.
The minimum CAT cutoff needed for the OA shortlist at TISS is 70 for MA HRM&LR and MA ODCL, and 60 for MHA.
Yes, a candidate can take admission in the XLRI PGDM course without CAT, as the institute also conducts its own entrance test called XAT.
MICA, TISS, KJ Somaiya, FMS Delhi, MDI, IMT and many more non-IIMS will accept CAT 2025 cutoffs for admissions.
The expected CAT cutoff for MICA is 80-85 percentile.
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.
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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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