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IIM Shillong Cutoff 2024: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong has released category and section-wise CAT cutoff for admission into the Postgraduate Program in Management (PGP) for the next academic session. IIM Shillong CAT cutoff is available online after the declaration of the CAT results on the official website of IIM Shillong. Those candidates who clear the IIM Shillong CAT cutoff will have to go through the IIM CAP process.
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IIM Shillong cutoff specifies the minimum CAT percentile for candidates who want to apply and appear for the IIM CAP process. Based on the CAT exam score, IIM Shillong will prepare the cutoff list for admission into the 2025-26 session. Read this article by Careers360 to know all the details related to IIM Shillong CAT cutoff 2024.
While determining the IIM Shillong CAT cutoff, authorities will consider the following factors.
Check out the table that consists of the expected cutoff for IIM Shillong 2024 category-wise, which candidates have to meet to appear for the IIM CAP process.
| Category | Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VRC) | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
DA | 50 | 50 | 50 |
SC | 50 | 50 | 50 |
ST | 60 | 60 | 60 |
EWS | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Others | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Check this table below that shows the expected academic cutoff which will be used in shortlisting candidates for IIM Shillong MBA admission.
Category | SSC (Percentage) | HSC (Percentage) |
General/OBC/others | 80 | 80 |
EWS | 80 | 80 |
DA | 50 | 50 |
ST | 50 | 50 |
SC | 55 | 55 |
In order to appear for the IIM Shillong PI process, candidates will have to meet the required IIM Shillong PI cutoff.
| Cut off on the performance of candidates in Communication Proficiency and PI | ||
| Categories | Minimum Percentage required in communication proficiency | Minimum Percentage required in PI |
| DA | 20% | 20% |
| ST | 20% | 20% |
| SC | 25% | 25% |
| EWS | 30% | 30% |
| Others (OT) | 30% | 30% |
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Weights of different components for overall score
| Component | Weightage |
| Application Rating Score | 10% |
| Gender | 10% |
| PI | 40% |
| CAT 2024 Score | 40% |
After the IIM CAP process, candidates' scores of Personal Interview (PI) will be used along with the academic and overall CAT exam performance to prepare the final merit list. The scores to be used are mentioned below which will be further normalized.
Category | VARC Percentile | DILR Percentile | QA Percentile |
DA (D) | 50 | 50 | 50 |
ST (T) | 50 | 50 | 50 |
SC (C) | 60 | 60 | 60 |
EWS (E) | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Other (General) | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Category | PwD | SC | ST | EWS | Others |
Class 10 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 80 | 80 |
Class 12 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 80 | 80 |
Graduation | 50 | 55 | 50 | 65 | 65 |
DILR | 50 | 60 | 50 | 75 | 75 |
VARC | 50 | 60 | 50 | 75 | 75 |
QA | 50 | 60 | 50 | 75 | 75 |
| Category | CAT VARC Percentile | CAT DILR Percentile | CAT QA Percentile |
| Differently Abled-DA (D) | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| ST (T) | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| SC (C) | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| EWS (E) | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Other (OT) | 75 | 75 | 75 |
Likewise, for other IIMs, the admission criteria of IIM Shilling will also be carried out in two phases. For the first phase of IIM Shillong admission criteria, candidates will be shortlisted based on CAT score. To get shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) process, candidates will be required to meet the CAT cutoff as mentioned above. After the conclusion of the IIM CAP process, a final merit list will be prepared to grant admission. IIM Shillong shortlist will be based on the composite score of the application which includes the following parameters.
Parameters | Weightage |
CAT Score | 25% |
Personal Interview | 40% |
Academic Records | 25% |
Work Experience | 10% |
Total | 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The minimum CAT cutoff required to get admission at IIM Shillong PGP program depends on the category of the applicants. Last year, the General category candidates, the minimum overall CAT percentile required was 90.
With a record of 100% students getting placed every year in renowned firms, the placement at IIM Shillong last year closed with the highest CTC offered was Rs 48 lakhs.
For the IIM Shillong Post Graduate Program (PGP), the total number of seats is 283.
As per NIRF ranking 2023, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong rank 23rd.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
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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Hello,
If your CAT admit card has a different date of birth than your Aadhaar card, you should get it corrected immediately . Here’s what you can do:
Check the CAT website : Log in to your candidate portal and look for the option to correct personal details.
Contact the CAT helpdesk : Email or call them explaining the issue. Attach a copy of your Aadhaar card as proof.
Do not ignore it : The date of birth must match your ID, otherwise you may face problems at the exam or during admission.
Usually, the CAT authorities allow corrections before the exam, so act quickly.
Hope it helps !
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