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    IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff: Expected Percentile, Category-wise Trends & Selection Criteria 2026

    IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff: Expected Percentile, Category-wise Trends & Selection Criteria 2026

    Suvam MaitiUpdated on 21 Jan 2026, 10:40 AM IST

    IIM Bangalore is one of the prominent IIMs in India and considers the IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff admission to their PGP courses. Looking into the past trends it is expected that the IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 cutoff would be between 73-96 percentiles, depending on the category of the students. This year IIM Bangalore's CAT 2025 Cutoff for general is expected to be between 91-96. Though SC/ST CAT 2025 cutoff for the IIM Bangalore would remain around 73-77 percentile, IIM Bangalore EWS CAT Cutoff 2025 is expected to be around 92 percentile, based on the IIM Bangalore Cutoff RTI data of the past years.

    As per the IIM Bangalore selection criteria 2026, the minimum IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 cutoff for the general candidates is 85 percentile followed by, NC-OBC (80) and EWS (70).On the other hand, IIM Bangalore minimum percentile for the SC/ST is 75 and 70 respectively with out which they will be called for the IIM Bangalore PI shortlisting 2026. Explore the article to learn more about the IIM Bangalore expected CAT cutoff 2025, as well as the IIM Bangalore section-wise CAT 2025 cutoff.

    This Story also Contains

    1. IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff (expected)
    2. IIM Bangalore Composite Score 2026 (Expected)
    3. IIM Bangalore Minimum CAT 2025 Cutoff for Personal Interview
    4. Minimum IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022
    5. IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff for General 2025 (Expected) vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022
    6. IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff for SC 2025 (Expected) vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022
    7. IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff for OBC (Expected) vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022
    IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff: Expected Percentile, Category-wise Trends & Selection Criteria 2026
    IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff: Expected Percentile, Category-wise Trends & Selection Criteria 2026

    IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff (expected)

    One can expect that the IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 cutoff for the general candidates might range between 91-96 in the final admission based on the IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff RTI data of the previous years. Similarly, SC/ST IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 is expected to be between 73-77 percentile. Look at the table below to learn about the year-wise IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff of different candidates.

    IIM Bangalore

    General

    NC-OBC

    EWS

    SC

    ST

    PwD

    IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff (Expected)

    91-96

    81-91

    82-92

    73-76

    74-77

    83

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2024

    95.45

    81.70

    91.03

    73.04

    76.33

    -

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2023

    91.97

    90.16

    82.65

    75.12

    74.52

    83.53

    Read More: Top 10 IIM CAT 2025 Cutoff| IIM admissions 2026.

    IIM Bangalore Composite Score 2026 (Expected)

    The composite score of IIM Banaglore consists of CAT 2025 score, PI and WAT score, work experience, previous academic experience as well as gender diversity. Looking at the trends of the previous years, one can expect that the IIM Bangalore Composite Score 2026 for the general categories would be between 57-59 for the IIM Bangalore Admission 2026. Similarly, the IIM Bangalore composite score cutoff 2026 for SC/ST categories is expected to be around 43-50. Look into the table below to know more about the IIM Bangalore CS Cutoff 2026.

    IIM Bangalore Composite Score Cutoff 2026 (expected)

    General

    EWS

    NC-OBC

    SC

    ST

    PWD

    IIM Bangalore Interview Composite Cutoff 2026

    48 - 53

    39 - 46

    40 - 48

    34 - 39

    27-28

    17 - 44

    IIM Bangalore Composite Score for Selection

    57 - 59

    46 - 48

    46 - 50

    43 - 46

    35 - 38

    -

    IIM Bangalore Composite Score Cutoff (Highest)

    70-75

    56 - 59

    56 - 59

    56 - 59

    50 - 58

    -

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    IIM Bangalore Minimum CAT 2025 Cutoff for Personal Interview

    The recently published IIM Bangalore Admission 2026 policy highlights the minimum IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 for all the categories. Minimum IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff for general candidates is 85 percentile and has remained the same from last year. However, it would be important to remember that this is the IIM Bangalore minimum percentile 2025 to apply, but this does not guarantee the IIM Bangalore PI Call 2026.

    IIM Bangalore Category of Students

    IIM Bangalore VARC Cutoff 2025

    IIM Bangalore QA Cutoff 2025

    IIM Bangalore DILR Cutoff 2025

    IIM Bangalore Minimum CAT Cutoff 2025

    IIM Bangalore General CAT Cutoff 2025

    80

    80

    80

    85

    IIM Bangalore NC OBC CAT Cutoff 2025

    70

    70

    70

    80

    IIM Bangalore EWS CAT Cutoff 2025

    70

    70

    70

    75

    IIM Bangalore SC CAT Cutoff 2025

    60

    60

    60

    70

    IIM Bangalore ST CAT 2025 Cutoff

    60

    60

    60

    65

    IIM Bangalore PWD CAT Cutoff 2025

    50

    50

    50

    60

    Minimum IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022

    IIM Bangalore Category of Students

    IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff for Interview Shortlist

    IIM Bangalore CAT 2024 Cutoff for Interview Shortlist

    CAT 2023 Cutoff for IIM Bangalore Shortlist

    CAT 2022 Cutoff for IIM Bangalore Shortlist

    IIM Bangalore Cutoff for General

    85 percentile


    VARC: 80
    DILR: 80

    QA: 80


    85 percentile


    VARC: 80
    DILR: 80

    QA: 80


    85 percentile


    VARC: 80
    DILR: 80

    QA: 80


    85 percentile


    VARC: 80
    DILR: 75

    QA: 75


    IIM Bangalore Cutoff for General NC-OBC

    75 percentile


    VARC: 70
    DILR: 70

    QA: 70

    75 percentile


    VARC: 70
    DILR: 70

    QA: 70

    75 percentile


    VARC: 70
    DILR: 70

    QA: 70


    75 percentile


    VARC: 70
    DILR: 65

    QA: 65

    IIM Bangalore Cutoff for General EWS

    75 percentile


    VARC: 70
    DILR: 70

    QA: 70


    75 percentile


    VARC: 70
    DILR: 70

    QA: 70


    75 percentile


    VARC: 70
    DILR: 70

    QA: 70

    75 percentile


    VARC: 70
    DILR: 65

    QA: 65

    IIM Bangalore Cutoff for General SC

    70 percentile


    VARC: 60
    DILR: 60

    QA: 60


    70 percentile


    VARC: 60
    DILR: 60

    QA: 60


    70 percentile


    VARC: 60
    DILR: 60

    QA: 60

    70 percentile


    VARC: 60
    DILR: 55

    QA: 55

    IIM Bangalore Cutoff for General ST

    65 percentile


    VARC: 60
    DILR: 60

    QA: 60


    65 percentile


    VARC: 60
    DILR: 60

    QA: 60


    65 percentile


    VARC: 60
    DILR: 60

    QA: 60

    65 percentile


    VARC: 60
    DILR: 60

    QA: 60

    IIM Bangalore Cutoff for General PWD

    60 percentile


    VARC: 50
    DILR: 50

    QA: 50


    60 percentile


    VARC: 50
    DILR: 50

    QA: 50


    60 percentile


    VARC: 50
    DILR: 50

    QA: 50

    60 percentile


    VARC: 50
    DILR: 50

    QA: 50

    Check Out: IIM Ahmedabad Composite Score 2026|

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff for General 2025 (Expected) vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022

    Now, if one dug deeper, it is expected that the IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 cutoff for general candidates would be around 85 percentile to apply for the IIM Bangalore. However, this is the minimum CAT cutoff to apply for the IIM Bangalore, which does not guarantee IIM Bangalore admission 2026. Looking at the past records, the general IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 is expected between 91-96 percentile.

    IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff for General Candidates

    Year

    Minimum IIM Bangalore CAT cutoff for Personal Interview

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected)

    85 percentile


    VARC: 80
    DILR : 80

    QA: 80

    91-96 (2026-2028)

    IIM Bangalore CAT 2024

    85 percentile


    VARC: 80
    DILR : 80

    QA: 80

    95.45 (2025-2027)

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2023

    85 percentile


    VARC: 80
    DILR : 80

    QA: 80


    91.97 (2024-26)

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2022

    60 percentile


    VARC: 50
    DILR : 50

    QA: 50

    86.18 (2023-2025)

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    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff for SC 2025 (Expected) vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022

    IIM Bangalore cutoff for SC would be around 70 percentile to apply for the IIM Bangalore. Looking at the past records, it is expected that the IIM Bangalore SC CAT cutoff 2025 would be 73-76 percentile.

    IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff for SC

    Year

    Minimum IIM Bangalore CAT cutoff for Personal Interview

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 for SC (Expected)

    70 percentile


    VARC: 60
    DILR : 60

    QA: 60


    73-76 (2026-2028)

    SC IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2024

    70 percentile


    VARC: 60
    DILR : 60

    QA: 60


    73.04 (2025-2027)

    IIM Bangalore SC CAT Cutoff 2023

    70 percentile


    VARC: 60
    DILR: 60

    QA: 70

    75.12 (2024-26)

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2022 for SC

    70 percentile


    VARC: 60
    DILR: 55

    QA: 55

    76.21 (2023-2025)

    IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cutoff for OBC (Expected) vs 2024 vs 2023 vs 2022

    IIM Bangalore cutoff for OBC (NC) would be around 75 percentile to apply for the IIM Bangalore. Looking at the past records, the IIM Bangalore NC (OBC) CAT 2025 cutoff would be between 81-91.

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 for OBC (NC)

    Year

    Minimum IIM Bangalore CAT cutoff for Personal Interview

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 for SC (Expected)

    75 percentile


    VARC: 70
    DILR: 70

    QA: 70

    81.70 (2026-2028)

    SC IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2024

    75 percentile


    VARC: 70
    DILR : 70

    QA: 70

    90.16 (2025-2027)

    IIM Bangalore SC CAT Cutoff 2023

    75 percentile


    VARC: 70
    DILR: 70

    QA: 70

    82.65 (2024-26)

    IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2022 for SC

    75 percentile


    VARC: 70
    DILR : 65

    QA: 65

    81.01 (2023-2025)

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the IIM Bangalore Composite Score for general candidates in 2025?
    A:

    The IIM Bangalore Composite Score for general was between 59-72.

    Q: What is the IIM Bangalore Composite Score for SC in 2025?
    A:

    The IIM Bangalore Composite Score for SC was between 45-59.

    Q: What is the IIM Bangalore Composite Score for ST in 2025?
    A:

    The IIM Bangalore Composite Score for ST was between 38-58.

    Q: What is the IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 for general candidates?
    A:

    The IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 for the general is expected to be around 96 percentile. 

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