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IISWBM CAT Cutoff 2025 for the academic session 2026-2028 is expected to be around 70 percentile. However, the IISWBM MBA cutoff will be released after the CAT 2025 results are announced in December 2025 (expected). The CAT Cutoff required for IISWBM MBA admission will likely vary per the reservation criteria for candidates from certain categories. The IISWBM CAT Cutoff is expected to be around the 70 percentile for the general category candidates. Candidates who clear the IISWBM CAT 2025 Cutoff will be shortlisted for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds, conducted by the institute. IISWBM admission to the MBA programme has started, and eligible candidates can fill out the IISWBM MBA application form 2026. Keep reading this article for more information on the IISWBM CAT 2025 cutoff, CAT 2025 sectional cutoff, and much more.
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) will publish the final answer keys for the CAT 2025 for admission to MBA and other management courses at IIMs and various other management colleges across the country.
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Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata, offers various MBA specialisations like financial management, human resource management, public systems management, Marketing management, and Production and Operations Management.
The IISWBM CAT 2025 Cutoff will depend on factors like the difficulty level of the CAT 2025, total qualifying candidates, normalisation of scores, seats available, and reservation criteria. The expected IISWBM CAT cutoff based on the factors stated above for different IISWBM courses is provided in the table given below.
Course | IISWBM CAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected) |
MBA Financial Management | 70+ |
MBA Human Resource Management | 70+ |
MBA Public Systems Management | 70+ |
MBA Marketing Management | 70+ |
MBA Production and Operations Management | 70+ |
The CAT 2025 sectional cutoff is mandatory for the applying candidates to clear. The sectional IISWBM CAT cutoff for each CAT exam section is given in the table below.
CAT Exam Section | IISWBM Sectional Cutoff |
VARC | 50.35 |
DILR | 50.35 |
QA | 50.35 |
Total | 70+ |
The IISWBM CAT cutoff trends indicate that the cutoff will remain unchanged. The candidates can check out the IISWBM CAT Cutoff for previous years mentioned in the table below.
IISWBM MBA Course | IISWBM CAT Cutoff 2024 | IISWBM CAT Cutoff 2023 | IISWBM CAT Cutoff 2022 | IISWBM CAT Cutoff 2021 |
MBA Financial Management | 70 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
MBA Human Resource Management | 70 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
MBA Public Systems Management | 70 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
MBA Marketing Management | 70 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
MBA Production and Operations Management | 70 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
IISWBM eligibility criteria to apply for the MBA programme are to have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an approved university. The IISWBM MBA selection criteria for the shortlisted applicants based on the IISWBM CAT exam Cutoff consists of Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. The performance of candidates in both rounds is considered for final selection. A final merit list is released after considering the performance of candidates in both rounds and other parameters like past academic performance, work experience, and other relevant achievements. Shortlisted candidates in the final merit list must pay the IIISWBM Kolkata admission fee and verify their documents for final admissions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CAT score required for admission to IISWBM MBA courses is around 70 percentile after normalization. Candidates with a CAT percentile of more than 70 can apply to the IISWBM through an online application via the institute’s official website.
The IISWBM highest package is approximately Rs. 16 LPA. The IISWBM average package is around Rs. 8 LPA. The median package is around Rs. 9 lakhs per annum.
The fees for IISWBM vary as per the MBA program preferred by the candidate. The fee for an MBA ranges from Rs. 6.2 lakhs to Rs. 8.3 lakhs. The fee is to be paid over the course of four semesters.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 50% marks (45% for reserved category) or equivalent CGPA are eligible for applying to IISWBM given they clear the prescribed IISWBM CAT cutoff.
On Question asked by student community
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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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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.
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