IBS CAT Cutoff 2026 (Expected): Minimum Percentile, IBSAT, NMAT, XAT & GMAT Criteria

IBS CAT Cutoff 2026 (Expected): Minimum Percentile, IBSAT, NMAT, XAT & GMAT Criteria

Team Careers360Updated on 22 Dec 2025, 04:33 PM IST

The IBS CAT cutoff for MBA admission 2026 is expected to be released through the official IBS website. The IBS CAT 2025 cutoff is the primary criterion to shortlist the applicants for the further stages of the selection process. The IBS CAT cutoff for the academic session 2026-2028 is expected to be 60 percentile and above. The IBS CAT 2025 cutoff is mandatory for the candidates to clear to apply for the MBA program at IBS. Other than CAT, IBS also accepts scores of a few other MBA entrance exams like IBSAT, NMAT, XAT, and GMAT. Candidates with a valid scorecard for any of these exams can apply to IBS, given they clear the IBS cutoff for the particular MBA entrance exam.

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CAT 2025 was conducted in three sessions with different test forms. To ensure fairness, candidates’ scores will undergo a normalisation process that adjusts for variations across sessions and sections. The official website to check CAT 2025 results is iimcat.ac.in. 

The resulting scaled scores for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA), along with total scores, will be converted into percentiles for shortlisting and published for reporting.

CAT 2025 exam conducted on November 30 in multiple shifts. (Image source: Official)

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  3. IBS CAT Cutoff 2025: Selection Criteria
IBS CAT Cutoff 2026 (Expected): Minimum Percentile, IBSAT, NMAT, XAT & GMAT Criteria
IBS CAT Cutoff

IBS CAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected)

The IBS CAT cutoff depends on the effect of various factors like the difficulty level of the CAT exam, total qualifying candidates, seats available, normalization of scores, and reservation criteria. The expected IBS CAT cutoff 2025 based on the factors mentioned above is given in the table below.

MBA Entrance Exam Accepted by IBS

IBS Cutoff 2026

IBS CAT Cutoff

60+

IBS NMAT Cutoff

150+

IBS XAT Cutoff

60+

IBS GMAT Cutoff

500+

IBS Previous Year’s CAT Cutoff Trends

The IBS CAT cutoff trends have remained stagnant over the past couple of years. Candidates can check out the IBS CAT cutoff for the previous few years given in the table below.

CAT Year

IBS Cutoff

IBS CAT 2025 Cutoff60+

IBS CAT Cutoff 2023

68

IBS CAT Cutoff 2022

68

IBS CAT Cutoff 2021

68

IBS CAT Cutoff 2025: Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for the MBA program at IBS is initiated by shortlisting the applicants based on the prescribed IBS CAT cutoff. The shortlisted candidates are then required to appear for the GD and PI rounds conducted by a panel of experts and professionals at IBS.

The performance of candidates in both rounds is evaluated for the final selection process. Other qualitative factors like past academic performance, work experience, and other relevant achievements are also taken into consideration for final selection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Which exam scores are acceptable for an MBA at IBS?
A:

IBS accepts scores of MBA entrance exams like CAT, IBSAT, NMAT, XAT, and GMAT. Candidates with a valid scorecard for any of these exams can apply to IBS given they clear the IBS cutoff for the particular MBA entrance exam.

Q: What is the average package at IBS?
A:

The IBS Average Package is Rs. 9.82 lakhs per annum. The IBS highest package at the domestic levels is Rs. 21 lakhs per annum.

Q: What is the IBS fee for an MBA?
A:

The fee for a two-year MBA program at IBS is approximately Rs. 17.01 lakhs. The fee is to be paid over the course of two years. Educational loan facilities from tied-up financial institutions are also available.

Q: What is the cutoff for the IBS campus?
A:

The IBS MBA CAT cutoff for the academic session 2026-2028 is expected to be 60 percentile and above. Candidates scoring more than 60 percentile mark (after normalization) can apply for the MBA program at IBS.

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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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