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IIM Bangalore cutoff 2026 for general is expected to be between 86-96 percentile for the IIM Bangalore Admission 2026, based on the RTI data of the previous years. IIM Bangalore 2026 cutoff for SC/ST is expected to be between 73-77 percentiles, while EWS candidates are expected to need a minimum of 81-92 percentiles to get their names in the IIM Bangalore shortlist 2026. IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 cutoff for OBC(NC) is expected to be between 81-91 percentile for the IIM Bangalore final selection.
IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 cutoff has been released at iimb.ac.in. IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 cutoff to be considered for interview is 85 percentile for the general category. Similarly, the IIM Bangalore 2026 cutoff for SC is 70, the IIM Bangalore cutoff 2026 for ST is 65, while EWS and OBC candidates need a CAT 2025 cutoff of 75 percentile as per the IIM Bangalore selection criteria 2026. However, the IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 cutoff is the minimum marks required for the shortlist of the PI round 2026, which does not guarantee IIM Bangalore admission 2026. Read this article for complete details on basic and actual IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 cut off for getting PI call, final CAT 2025 IIM Bangalore cut off for MBA admission 2026-28.
IIM Kozhikode will retain its three-stage admission process for the MBA (PGP) 2026–28 batch, with CAT 2025 scores carrying a final weightage of 35 percent. The minimum overall CAT cut-off for general category candidates remains at 85 percentile, with sectional qualifying scores required in VARC, DILR, and QA. Shortlisting of candidates will be based on CAT performance, academic record, and personal interview rounds.
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Similarly, 66 EWS out of 14268 applied (0.46%), 198 NC-OBC out of 46966 (0.42%), 123 SC candidates out of 21299 (0.58%), 67 ST candidates out of 5512 (1.22%) and 36 PwD candidates out of 1087 (3.31 %) were offered the IIM Bangalore PGP admission.
According to the IIM Bangalore 2026 selection criteria, the IIM Bangalore Cutoff 2026 for the general candidates is 85 percentile for getting an IIM Bangalore interview call 2026. It has remained the same for the last couple of years. For SC/ST Categories, IIM Bangalore cutoff 2026 for the PI-Shortlisting is 70-60 percentile.
Here is the expected IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 2025 for the PI shortlisting, along with the year-by-year break-up of the previous years.
IIM Bangalore Category of Students
CAT 2025 Cutoff for IIM Bangalore Shortlist
CAT 2024 Cutoff for IIM Bangalore 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
IIM Bangalore cutoff for general is expected to be around 86- 96 percentile for the IIM Bangalore Admission 2026, based on the RTI data of the previous years. IIM Bangalore Cutoff 2026 for SC/ST is between 73-77 percentiles, while EWS candidates need a minimum of 81-92 percentiles to clear IIM Bangalore selection 2026. IIM Bangalore cutoff for OBC (NC) is expected to be around 81-92 percentile in CAT for the IIM Bangalore final selection.
IIM Bangalore Category of Students | IIM Bangalore Cutoff for Final Selection | IIM Bangalore Cutoff for Final Selection 2025-2027 | IIM Bangalore Cutoff for Final Selection | IIM Bangalore Cutoff for Final Selection 2023-2025 |
IIM Bangalore Cutoff for General | 86 - 96 | 95.45 | 91.97 | 86.18 |
IIM Bangalore Cutoff for General NC-OBC | 81 - 91 | 81.70 | 90.16 | 89.88 |
IIM Bangalore Cutoff for General EWS | 81 - 92 | 91.03 | 82.65 | 81.01 |
IIM Bangalore Cutoff for General SC | 73 - 77 | 73.04 | 75.12 | 76.21 |
IIM Bangalore Cutoff for General ST | 73 -77 | 76.33 | 74.52 | 73.91 |
IIM Bangalore Cutoff for General PWD | - | - | 83.53 | - |
IIM Bangalore final selection 2026 will be based not only on the IIM Bangalore CAT cutoff 2025 but on the IIM Bangalore Composite Score. IIM Bangalore Composite score is made by taking into account the IIM Bangalore CAT cutoff 2025, IIM Bangalore academic cutoff, IIM Bangalore work experience 2026, as well as IIM Bangalore candidate profile.
In this table, we have charted out the IIM Bangalore Composite Cutoff of the previous years, based on the RTI data, as well as the expected IIM Bangalore Composite Cutoff 2026.
IIM Bangalore Student Category
IIM Bangalore Admission Process 2026
IIM Bangalore Composite Score 2026-2028 (expected)
IIM Bangalore Composite Score
(2024-2026)
IIM Bangalore Composite Score
(2023-2025)
General
Interview Shortlist
48-53
48.8695
52.58
Final Selection
57-58
57.4843
57.07
NC-OBC
Interview Shortlist
39-41
39.2903
40.85
Final Selection
46-47
46.0049
46.37
EWS
Interview Shortlist
40-44
40.4451
43.57
Final Selection
46-57
46.1931
56.83
SC
Interview Shortlist
34-38
34.0663
37.33
Final Selection
44-57
44.0571
56.95
ST
Interview Shortlist
27-29
27.8257
28.019
Final Selection
34-57
34.3843
56.82
PWD
Interview Shortlist
35-38
35.1605
37.14
Final Selection
53
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52.91
Now, if one digs deeper, IIM Bangalore cutoff 2026 for general candidates is 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 selection 2026. Looking at the previous records, the IIM Bangalore general cutoff for the final selection is expected to be between 86 - 96 percentile for 2026-2028. In the 2025-2027 sessions, the general candidate cutoff for IIM Bangalore final selection was 95.45 percentiles.
Year
Minimum CAT cutoff for IIM Bangalore Application
Minimum CAT Cutoff for IIM Bangalore Selection
2025
85 percentile
VARC: 80
DILR : 80
QA: 80
86 - 96 (expected ) (2026-2028)
2024
85 percentile
VARC: 80
DILR : 80
QA: 80
95.45 (2025-2027)
2023
85 percentile
VARC: 80
DILR : 80
QA: 80
91.97 (2024-26)
2022
60 percentile
VARC: 50
DILR : 50
QA: 50
86.18 (2023-2025)
The IIM Bangalore 2026 cutoff is 70 percentile to apply for the IIM Bangalore. Last year IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff for SC was 73.04.
Year
Minimum CAT cutoff for IIM Bangalore Application
Minimum CAT Cutoff for IIM Bangalore Selection
2025
70 percentile
VARC: 60
DILR : 60
QA: 60
73 - 77
2024
70 percentile
VARC: 60
DILR : 60
QA: 60
73.04
2023
70 percentile
VARC: 60
DILR: 60
QA: 70
75.12 (2024-26)
2022
70 percentile
VARC: 60
DILR: 55
QA: 55
76.21 (2023-2025)
IIM Bangalore cutoff for OBC (NC) is 75 percentile to apply for the IIM Bangalore. Looking at the past records, the IIM Bangalore OBC 2026 cutoff is expected to between 81-91 for the final selection. In 2025-2027 session IOBC Cutoff for IIM Bangalore was 81.7 percentile.
Year
Minimum CAT cutoff for IIM Bangalore Application
Minimum CAT Cutoff for IIM Bangalore Selection
2025
75 percentile
VARC: 70
DILR: 70
QA: 70
81-91
2024
75 percentile
VARC: 70
DILR : 70
QA: 70
81.7
2023
75 percentile
VARC: 70
DILR: 70
QA: 70
82.65 (2024-26)
2022
75 percentile
VARC: 70
DILR : 65
QA: 65
81.01 (2023-2025)
IIM Bangalore CAT sectional cutoff 2025 has been published by IIM Bangalore. Here we have charted out the IIM Bangalore CAT sectional cutoff 2025 based on the IIM Bangalore admission criteria of the previous years.
Minimum Percentile Requirements for the first shortlist for the batch of 2025-27 (Expected) | ||||
Category | VARC | DILR | QA | Aggregate |
General | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 |
NC-OBC | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 |
SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
According to the previous trends, IIM Bangalore minimum CAT cutoff for the general is 91.97 percentile, IIM Bangalore minimum CAT cutoff for SC/ST is between 75.12-74.52 percentile, while EWS candidates need a minimum of 90.16 percentile to clear IIM Bangalore selection 2026.
There are no free seats in IIM Bangalore. One has to get into IIM Bangalore through CAT 2025.
IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff for PI-Shortlist for General - 85, NC-OBC/EWS - 75, SC -70, ST - 65, PWD -60
Yes, there is a good chance of getting into an IIM with a 97 percentile in CAT, especially for new IIMs (baby IIMs), but it's not guranteed for the BLACKIs.
IIM Bangalore's eligibility criteria vary by program, but generally require a bachelor's degree with a minimum percentage (50% for General, 45% for SC/ST/PwD) and a valid CAT, GMAT, or GRE score for the flagship Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP). The Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) in Management has an additional requirement of at least five years of full-time work experience post-bachelor's degree.
Yes, 12th marks matter in Bangalore. 12th marks as Academic criteria is given 10% marks in the IIM Selection.
On Question asked by student community
With 84.91 percentile in CAT (General, male, no work experience), top colleges like IIMs, IITs, FMS, MDI, etc. are not possible. You may get calls from private institutes such as IMT Nagpur/Hyderabad, IMI Bhubaneswar, XIME, SDMIMD, Welingkar (some programs) and similar colleges. Universities like Amity or LPU are also options.
It’s better to choose carefully, as placements and ROI may be average. Reattempting CAT or trying XAT/CMAT could improve options.
Hello,
With a CAT percentile of 88.77 and a strong CGPA of 9.0, you are in a competitive range for newer IIMs (like IIM Amritsar, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Nagpur) and several top non-IIM B-schools such as TAPMI, BIM Trichy, Great Lakes, IMI Delhi, FORE School of Management, and KJ Somaiya. You may not reach the older IIMs (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, etc.) since they usually require 98+ percentile, but you have excellent chances at mid-tier and emerging institutes.
For more details access mentioned link below:
Hope it helps.
Hello
The expected cutoff for the JAP (Joint Admission Process) is around 90 to 95th percentile, with a minimum sectional cutoff of around 75 percentile in Quantitative Ability. You have scored 82.2% which is very low; that's why you are unlikely to meet the minimum criteria for the JAP IIMs in the general Category.
I hope this information helps you.
Thank you.
Hello,
Here is your IIM Cutoff for Gen/OBC/SC/ST, CS Score Cut Off. I am providing you the link. Kindly open and check it out. From here you can get all the details.
I hope it will help you.
Thank you.
With a CAT score of around 80 percentile and about 2 years of work experience, getting a call from the top IIMs (IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Indore) is extremely difficult, as their cutoff percentiles are usually much higher, even for reserved categories. These institutes typically shortlist candidates above 95–99 percentile depending on category, academic profile, and diversity factors.
However, you may still have some chances at a few of the newer or baby IIMs, especially if you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and have a decent academic background. IIMs such as IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Nagaland, IIM Amritsar, and IIM Vizag have historically called candidates in the 75–85 percentile range for certain categories. Your 2 years of work experience can also work in your favour, as most IIMs give weightage to professional experience during shortlisting and final selection.
That said, selection does not depend on CAT percentile alone. Factors like your 10th and 12th marks, graduation score, academic consistency, gender and academic diversity, work experience quality, and performance in the personal interview play a very important role. Even with an 80 percentile, a strong interview and profile can improve your chances at newer IIMs.
You should also keep strong non-IIM options open. At this percentile, good colleges like newer IIT MBA programs, some NITs, and reputed private B-schools can offer better and more realistic opportunities. Applying broadly and preparing seriously for the interview stage is very important.
In summary, while top IIMs are unlikely at 80 percentile, you may still have a realistic chance at some of the newer IIMs depending on your category and overall profile.
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