The CAT 2025 cut-off for IIM for OBC admission is expected to be between 70 to 90, based on previous year's trends. The CAT 2025 cutoff for the OBC category for IIMs and non-IIMs will be released after the CAT results are announced. The CAT 2025 results are expected to be released on December 19-21, 2025. The CAT exam was held on November 30, 2025. The IIMs and non-IIMs CAT exam cutoff for the OBC category can be viewed on the official websites of the respective colleges. The CAT cutoff for OBC does not differ much from the CAT cutoff for the general category. The reserved IIM OBC quota is close to 27%. Read this article to know further about the CAT cutoff 2025 for OBC category.
After qualifying for the CAT 2025 examination, shortlisted candidates will have to appear in three stages of the selection process, which are a written ability test (WAT), a personal interview (PI) round, and a group discussion (GD).
The expected CAT 2025 cutoff for OBC for different IIMs will depend on factors like CAT exam difficulty, the number of appearing candidates, seat availability, and the normalization process. The CAT cutoff for IIM for OBC and the CAT cutoff for non-IIMs for OBC candidates are listed in the table below.
| CAT Score Accepting College | CAT Cut off for OBC 2025 (expected) |
|---|---|
75 | |
75 | |
75+ | |
77 | |
80 | |
75 | |
75 | |
76.5 | |
74 | |
74 | |
74 | |
74 | |
70 | |
74 | |
74 | |
82 | |
74 | |
78 | |
75 | |
90 | |
85 | |
75 | |
70-75 | |
81 | |
85-90 | |
80+ | |
75-80 | |
90-95 | |
85-90 | |
85 | |
80-85 |
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The CAT cut-off for IIM for OBC candidates has somewhat remained relatively unchanged over the past few years. The previous year's CAT cutoff for OBC 2024 and the CAT cutoff for OBC 2023 are given in the table below.
| B-Schools accepting CAT Score 2025 | CAT 2024 Cutoff for OBC | CAT 2023 Cutoff for OBC |
|---|---|---|
75 | 75 | |
75 | 75 | |
75 | 75 | |
82 | 82 | |
80 | 80 | |
75 | 75 | |
75 | 75 | |
76.5 | 76.5 | |
74 | 74 | |
74 | 74 | |
74 | 74 | |
74 | 74 | |
70 | 70 | |
74 | 74 | |
74 | 74 | |
75 | 75 | |
74 | 74 | |
78 | 78 | |
75 | 75 | |
90 | 90 | |
85 | 85 | |
75 | 75 | |
70-75 | 70-75 | |
81 | 81 | |
85-90 | 85-90 | |
80+ | 80+ | |
75-80 | 75-80 | |
90-95 | 90-95 | |
85-90 | 85-90 | |
85 | 85 | |
80-85 | 80-85 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CAT 2025 OBC cutoff for IIM is expected to be between 70 to 80 with the higher end being 75 to 80. The actual OBC CAT cutoff 2025 will be released once the results are out. The cutoff will be released individually by the colleges.
Top IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta will be difficult to bag with a 90 percentile for OBC candidates. With a 90 percentile, the OBC candidates can target IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur, etc. Some non-IIMs can also prove to be a good option.
The OBC category cutoff for IIM Kozhikode is expected to be around 75 to 80. The sectional cutoff is expected to be around 70 for each CAT exam section. This is the qualifying cutoff for the shortlisting of candidates for the WAT and PI rounds.
A total of 809 seats are reserved for the candidates from the OBC category. The OBC category has been provided with a reserved quota of 27% of the total IIM-offered seats.
Yes, around 809 IIM MBA seats are allotted for the candidates from the OBC category based on the reservation policy of the government of India.
IIM Shillong is said to have the lowest CAT percentile cutoffs for the OBC category. While the exact percentile varies each year, it's often around 75, which is the same as the General/Open category.
The CAT cutoff for OBC candidates varies among different IIMs. To be eligible for the MBA program, OBC candidates will need to achieve a minimum overall and sectional CAT percentile.
For IIM admission, all OBC candidates will need to score within the 80-90 percentile to be considered for shortlisting. However, the final selection, especially for older and more prestigious IIMs, will require a higher percentile.
IIM Shillong is said to have the lowest CAT percentile cutoffs for the OBC category. While the exact percentile varies each year, it's often around 75, which is the same as the General/Open category.
The CAT cutoff for OBC candidates varies among different IIMs. To be eligible for the MBA program, OBC candidates will need to achieve a minimum overall and sectional CAT percentile.
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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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