CAT 2025 Cutoff for SC Category for IIMs and Other Top Colleges

CAT 2025 Cutoff for SC Category for IIMs and Other Top Colleges

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CAT Application Date:01 Aug' 25 - 20 Sep' 25

Team Careers360Updated on 23 Jul 2025, 02:51 PM IST

CAT cutoff for SC category for IIMs and other top colleges will be released individually by the respective institute after the declaration of the CAT result. However, looking at the trends of the previous years, one can expect that the CAT 2025 cutoff for SC category would be something between 45-70 percentile. The reservation percentage of seats for SC candidates in the IIMs is 15%. The upper band of this range is accepted by the top IIMs, while the lower band can get SC candidates into the lower tier IIMs. Read this article to know the section-wise CAT 2025 cutoff for SC.

CAT 2025 Cutoff for SC Category for IIMs and Other Top Colleges
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 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: 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: 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 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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The CAT 2025 exam is a national-level MBA entrance test for IIMs and top B-schools in India. It will be held on 30th November 2025 in computer-based mode across ~170 cities.
The registration is open from 1st August to 13th September 2025 on iimcat.ac.in .
Admit cards will be available from 5th November 2025 onward.
Graduates with at least 50 marks (45 for SC/ST/PwD) are eligible to apply.
The exam tests English, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude in three timed sections.

Yes, you can pursue an MBA at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, through the CAT exam.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational Qualification: A bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) from a recognized university.

  • Entrance Exam: A valid CAT score is required for admission.

Admission Process:

  1. Application: Register online through the BBAU admission portal.

  2. Entrance Exam: Appear for the CAT exam and obtain a valid score.

  3. Counseling: Shortlisted candidates will be called for counseling based on their CAT scores.

  4. Document Verification: Submit necessary documents for verification.

  5. Fee Payment: Complete the fee payment to confirm admission.

Course Details:

  • Duration: 2 years (full-time).

  • Specializations: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, among others.

Placement Opportunities:
BBAU has a strong placement record, with top companies recruiting MBA graduates.

For more details and to apply, visit the  official BBAU MBA admission page

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