CAT 2025 Cutoff for OBC Category for IIMs and Non-IIMs: Complete Guide and Analysis

CAT 2025 Cutoff for OBC Category for IIMs and Non-IIMs: Complete Guide and Analysis

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Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 08 Nov 2025, 04:08 PM IST

The CAT 2025 cutoff for the OBC category for IIMs and non-IIMs will be released after the release of CAT results. As per the previous year's trends, the CAT cut-off for IIM for OBC admission is 70 to 90. The IIMs and non-IIMs CAT exam cutoff for OBC category can be viewed on the official website of the respective college. 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%. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on November 30, 2025. Read this article to know further about CAT cutoff 2025 for OBC category.

CAT 2025 Cutoff for OBC Category for IIMs and Non-IIMs: Complete Guide and Analysis
CAT 2025 Cutoff for OBC Category for IIMs and Non-IIMs

CAT Cut off for IIM for OBC Category

The expected CAT 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.

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CAT Cutoff Trends for OBC Category for IIMs and non-IIMs

The CAT cut-off for IIM for OBC has somewhat remained the same 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the IIM CAP cutoff 2025 for OBC?
A:

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.

Q: Can I get IIM with 90 percentile OBC?
A:

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.

Q: What is the cutoff for IIM Kozhikode OBC?
A:

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.

Q: How many seats are reserved for OBC in IIM?
A:

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.

Q: Is there an OBC reservation in IIM?
A:

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.

Q: Which IIM has the lowest cutoff for OBC?
A:

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. 

Q: Is it easy for OBC to get IIM?
A:

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. 

Q: How many percentiles are required for IIM for OBC?
A:

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. 

Q: Which IIM has the lowest cutoff for OBC?
A:

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. 

Q: Is it easy for OBC to get IIM?
A:

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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