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    JAP 2026 CAT Cutoff (OUT): Category-Wise Percentiles for PI Shortlisting

    JAP 2026 CAT Cutoff (OUT): Category-Wise Percentiles for PI Shortlisting

    Malvika ChawlaUpdated on 28 Jan 2026, 12:17 PM IST

    IIM JAP 2026 cutoff for PI is 96.25 for the general category. IIM JAP CAT 2025 cutoff (minimum) for all four IIMs will be in the range of 90 for the General category, 75 for EWS and NC-OBC category and so on for IIM admission 2026. The IIM JAP (Joint Admission Process) for MBA admissions 2026-28 will be conducted this year, post declaration of CAT 2025 results. IIM JAP 2026 has included four IIMs: IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Trichy. IIM Raipur is serving as the coordinating institute for JAP 2026. IIM JAP (Joint Admission Process) 2026 is a new streamlined MBA admission process to IIMs. This will allow CAT aspirants to apply to all four institutions via one application and interview. To find out the IIM JAP 2026 cutoff for all the participating institutions can continue reading this article.

    This Story also Contains

    1. JAP 2026 Cutoff For PI
    2. IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff: Minimum CAT 2025 Percentile
    3. IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff: Category-Wise
    4. How will JAP 2026 Selection Process Work?
    JAP 2026 CAT Cutoff (OUT): Category-Wise Percentiles for PI Shortlisting
    JAP 2026 CAT Cutoff (Expected): Category-Wise Percentiles for PI Shortlisting

    JAP 2026 Cutoff For PI

    The overall JAP 2026 cutoff for the Personal Interview at the participating IIMs in JAP is as follows. The IIM JAP 2026 sectional cutoff for PI is the same as the minimum sectional CAT 2025 cutoff for IIM JAP 2026 registration.

    IIM JAP Category

    IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff (overall)

    General

    96.25

    EWS

    89

    NC-OBC

    88.5

    SC

    75

    ST

    44

    PwD

    30

    IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff: Minimum CAT 2025 Percentile

    In the following table, we have mentioned the IIM JAP CAT 2025 cutoffs, which are also the minimum eligibility criteria for IIM JAP 2026 registration process.

    Category

    SSC/

    Class X

    (%)

    HSC/

    Class XII

    (%)

    Graduation

    (%

    VARC

    Scaled

    Percentile

    DILR

    Scaled

    Percentile

    QA Scaled

    Percentile

    Total

    Percentile

    General

    60

    60

    50

    75

    75

    75

    90

    EWS

    60

    60

    50

    60

    60

    60

    75

    NC-OBC

    60

    60

    50

    60

    60

    60

    75

    SC

    55

    55

    45

    45

    45

    45

    50

    ST

    55

    55

    45

    25

    25

    25

    30

    PwD

    45

    45

    45

    25

    25

    25

    30

    IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff: Category-Wise

    The following table mentions the IIM JAP minimum cutoffs, which have been released by this year's conducting body, IIM Raipur. These cutoffs include sectional and overall percentiles required by the candidates to apply for the PI-WAT rounds at 4 IIMs.

    IIM JAP CAT 2025 Cutoff: General Category

    Take a look at the IIM JAP 2026 cutoff for the General category (minimum percentile), which candidates will need to be eligible for IIM JAP selection.

    IIM JAP Colleges

    IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff

    IIM Kashipur

    90

    IIM Raipur

    90

    IIM Ranchi

    90

    IIM Trichy

    90

    IIM JAP CAT 2025 Cutoff: EWS Category

    After you go through the table below, you will find that the IIM JAP minimum cutoff 2025 for the EWS category is generally lower than the General category. Even the sectional cutoffs are on the lower side.

    IIM JAP Colleges

    IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff

    IIM Kashipur

    75

    IIM Raipur

    75

    IIM Ranchi

    75

    IIM Trichy

    75

    IIM JAP CAT 2025 Cutoff: NC-OBC Category

    The CAT 2025 cutoff (minimum) for the NC-OBC category is also on the lower side, similar to the EWS category

    IIM JAP Colleges

    IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff

    IIM Kashipur

    75

    IIM Raipur

    75

    IIM Ranchi

    75

    IIM Trichy

    75

    IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff: SC Category

    The minimum CAT 2026 cutoff for the SC category is significantly lower compared to the EWS and NC-OBC categories. This reflects the inclusivity-driven admission policy of the newer IIMs. With a lower threshold, it will enhance the chances of receiving IIM calls even at a moderate CAT percentile.

    IIM JAP Colleges

    IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff

    IIM Kashipur

    50

    IIM Raipur

    50

    IIM Ranchi

    50

    IIM Trichy

    50

    IIM JAP Cutoff 2026: ST Category

    Similar to the previous categories, EWS, NC-OBC and SC, the sectional CAT cutoffs are lower for all the IIM JAP 2026 participating colleges. Again, this will reflect JAP colleges in promoting diversity and inclusivity.

    IIM JAP Colleges

    IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff

    IIM Kashipur

    30

    IIM Raipur

    30

    IIM Ranchi

    30

    IIM Trichy

    30

    IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff: DAP Category

    The CAT 2025 cutoffs for DAP candidates, for the JAP 2026 admissions, are the same as those for the ST category students.

    IIM JAP Colleges

    IIM JAP 2026 Cutoff

    IIM Kashipur

    30

    IIM Raipur

    30

    IIM Ranchi

    30

    IIM Trichy

    30

    How will JAP 2026 Selection Process Work?

    JAP 2026 adopts the following two-step procedure for selecting candidates to appear in the Personal Interview (PI).

    STEP 1: Online registration by candidates upon the declaration of CAT 2025

    results and receipt of the invitation email from JAP 2026

    • After the CAT 2025 results are released, all eligible candidates who opted for these IIMs will receive an email invitation to register online. They must complete the online registration within the given deadline.

    • Furthermore, candidates must ensure that they meet the minimum academic & CAT score eligibility before registering.

    STEP 2: Shortlisting of candidates for the PI for JAP 2026

    • Based on the CAT 2025 cutoff & category, registered candidates are shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI).

    • If shortlisted, you receive details of the PI date, time, and venue by email and on the JAP portal.

    • Work experience scores will be awarded based on the length of service as of December 31, 2025.

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    NOTE:

    Candidates may please note that the actual section-wise and the overall CAT-2025 percentile cutoffs may be much higher than the above-mentioned minimum percentiles, as it will depend upon the number of candidates to be called for the PI in each category.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

    The lowest CAT cutoffs for the General category typically start around 80-92 percentile.

    Q: What is the IIM Joint Admission Process 2026?
    A:

    The IIM Joint Admission Process (JAP) 2026 is a streamlined process, which includes four IIMs, namely, IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Trichy. Through IIM JAP, candidates will be able to use a single application and will only need to go through one WAT-PI round to get shortlisted to either of the institutions.

    Q: Which four IIMs collaborate to launch JAP for MBA admission 2026?
    A:

    IIM JAP 2026 has included four IIMs: IIM Kashipur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi and IIM Trichy.

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