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    CAT 2026 Cutoff for SC Category: IIM-wise Expected Percentile, Previous Year Trends

    CAT 2026 Cutoff for SC Category: IIM-wise Expected Percentile, Previous Year Trends

    Team Careers360Updated on 27 Aug 2026, 11:39 AM IST

    CAT 2026 cutoff for SC category: The CAT 2026 Cutoff for the SC category for IIM Admission 2027 is expected to be released after the CAT results. The CAT 2026 SC cutoff is expected to be somewhere around the 70-85+ percentile for MBA admission 2027-29. Additionally, there's a 15% IIM reservation for SC category candidates. Candidates scoring in the upper band of the range in the CAT 2026 may get into top IIMs, while the lower band can get SC candidates into lower-tier IIM colleges. Keep reading this article for more information related to the CAT 2026 SC cutoff, the Top IIMs CAT exam SC cutoff, and much more.

    CAT 2026 Cutoff for SC Category: IIM-wise Expected Percentile, Previous Year Trends
    CAT 2025 Cutoff for SC Category for IIMs and Other Top Colleges

    CAT Cutoff Trends for SC category for IIMs and other top colleges (Previous Years)

    The CAT cutoff for the SC category has seen a consolidated trend staying between 55 to 70. The CAT cutoff for the SC category for IIM and other top-rated non-IIM colleges for the years 2024 and 2023 is provided in the table below.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many SC students appeared for CAT?
    A:

    Approximately 23,440 SC students had appeared for the CAT 2025 exam. 

    Q: What is the CAT cutoff for SC category MBA?
    A:

    The CAT cutoff for the SC category for admission to top IIMs and other top MBA colleges varies significantly by institution. Although the cutoff typically ranges from 55 to 70+ overall percentile. 

    Q: What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM for SC category?
    A:

    For newer IIMs, the minimum CAT percentile for IIM may be around 90-92, and for the reserved category, the CAT percentile for IIMs for the SC category can be around 80-90, making the CAT score lower than the general category students.

    Q: Is 70 a good score in CAT?
    A:

    Scoring 70 to 80 percentile in CAT exam is considered a moderate score for MBA admission. 

    Q: Is there a SC quota in CAT?
    A:

    The IIMs do have a Scheduled Caste quota. According to the reservation policies, a total of 15% of the IIM seats are reserved for candidates coming from the SC category. The total seats across all the 21 IIMs throughout the nation are around 5500.

    Q: What is the CAT cut off for IIM SC?
    A:

    The CAT cut off for SC category for IIM admission is 45 to 70.

    Q: How many SC candidates appeared in CAT?
    A:

    Last year a total of 3.29 lakh candidates registered for the CAT 2025 exam, out of which 8.51% candidates were from the SC category. Also, a total of 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for the same, out of which 8.08% candidates were from the scheduled caste (SC) category. 

    Q: Is IIM free for SC students?
    A:

    The IIM is not free for the SC category students. The fee structure remains the same for every candidate irrespective of the category. The IIMs do have scholarships and education loan facilities for students from different financial institutions.

    Q: What is the CAT cutoff for IIM Kozhikode SC?
    A:

    The qualifying CAT cutoff for the SC category at IIM Kozhikode is around 65 as per the previous years' cutoff analysis. With 65, the SC category candidates can apply to the IIM Kozhikode. The final selection will depend on the overall application profile of the candidate.

    Q: What is the lowest IIM cutoff for SC?
    A:

    The lowest IIM cutoff for SC category candidates is around 54. With this, the SC candidates can apply for MBA/PGDM courses at IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Nagpur, and IIM Sirmaur.

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