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The lowest percentile to get into FMS Delhi 2026 is expected to be 99+ percentile, i.e, a composite score in the range 46-52 for the General category. While candidates from the reserved category can expect the percentiles to be around 70 for the ST category and 85 for the SC category. A candidate must know that FMS Delhi uses a composite score to shortlist candidates for admission, which is around 51.103 for general category candidates.
Refer to the table below for the list of previous years' CAT toppers along with their percentiles.
Name of CAT 2024 Toppers | CAT Percentile |
Aryan Ray | 99.99 |
Sanjiv Kumar | 99.99 |
Sujay Srivastava | 99.94 |
Aniruddh Singh | 99.89 |
Ritwik Raj | 99.88 |
Gourav Agrawal | 99.83 |
Sahil Gupta | 99.77 |
Shouvik Chatterjee | 99.43 |
Virtag Kothari | 99.35 |
Nilesh Shekhar | 99.22 |
Md Jamshed | 99.90 |
Amit Kumar | 99.76 |
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Furthermore, the FMS Delhi 2026 selection process will include the CAT 2025 score (50%), SOP (10%), Extempore (5%), Personal interview (15%), and additional academic performance marks, which together make the components for the composite score. Keep reading this article to know FMS expected cutoff for 2026, the lowest percentile to get into FMS, and the FMS Delhi selection criteria for admission.
The lowest percentile to get into FMS Delhi 2026 depends on the candidate’s category. As can be seen from the table below, the lowest percentile to get into FMS for MBA admission 2026-28 is 99+ for the General category. While candidates from the reserved categories (SC, ST, PwD, EWS, and OBC) can secure admission at FMS at a much lower percentile.
FMS Delhi Category | Expected FMS Cut off 2025 | Expected FMS Composite Score |
Expected CAT Cutoff 2025 for General | 99+ | 46-52 |
FMS Delhi CAT Cutoff Expected for EWS | 97+ | 34-41 |
FMS Expected CAT Cutoff 2025 OBC | 96+ | 34-38 |
FMS Expected CAT Cutoff for SC | 85+ | 27-31 |
FMS CAT Cutoff 2025 for ST | 70+ | 22-25 |
FMS Expected CAT Cutoff PWD | — | 23-30 |
Like most IIMs, FMS Delhi does not shortlist candidates just on the basis of their CAT percentile. Instead, it uses a composite score model, where parameters like the CAT score, academics, SOP, Extempore, and PI are all considered.
The FMS composite score weightage varies for each component. Check out the following table, which lists how the FMS Delhi composite score calculation is done.
FMS Composite Score Components | Weightage |
FMS Delhi CAT Score Weightage | 50% |
10th Marks Weightage for FMS Delhi | From 60% to 75% - 5% |
75% above - 10% | |
12th Marks FMS Delhi Weightage | From 60% to 75% - 5% |
75% above - 10% | |
FMS Delhi SOP 2026 Weightage | 10% |
FMS Delhi Extempore Weightage | 5% |
Personal Interview for FMS Weightage | 15% |
FMS Delhi gives more weightage to the VARC section as compared to other management colleges. The 40% weightage to VARC for the CAT composite score gives a relaxing cushion to students with a non-engineering background. Here’s a detailed FMS Delhi CAT composite score weightage.
CAT Exam Sections | FMS Delhi CAT Composite Score Weightage |
CAT VARC Weightage at FMS | 40% |
CAT DILR Weightage at FMS | 30% |
CAT QA Weightage at FMS | 30% |
Gender Diversity Weightage at FMS | An additional 5 Marks to all female candidates |
Category | Number of Seats | Shortlisted Candidates based on CAT 2024 score | Composite score |
General | 101 | 707 | 51.103 |
EWS | 25 | 175 | 40.796 |
OBC | 69 | 483 | 39.159 |
SC | 37 | 259 | 31.887 |
ST | 19 | 133 | 23.424 |
PwD | 12 | 84 | 27.034 |
Analysing past years’ data can help CAT 2025 aspirants in FMS Delhi's lowest cutoff prediction. The table below shows category-wise cutoff scores at which final admissions were offered at FMS Delhi.
FMS Delhi Category | Candidates Who Filled the FMS Application Form | Candidates Shortlisted for FMS Interview | Composite Score Cutoff For FMS Interview | Final FMS Admission Offered Candidates | Composite Score Cutoff For FMS Final Admission |
FMS Delhi General Category Candidate | 3070 | 707 | 45.577 | 297 | 63.873 |
FMS Delhi EWS Category Candidate | 359 | 175 | 35.554 | 56 | 57.311 |
FMS Delhi OBC Category Candidate | 1194 | 483 | 33.881 | 165 | 54.07 |
FMS Delhi SC Category Candidate | 1153 | 259 | 28.182 | 86 | 50.702 |
FMS Delhi ST Category Candidate | 454 | 133 | 23.111 | 41 | 45.785 |
FMS Delhi PWD Category Candidate | 234 | 84 | 22.175 | 27 | 49.187 |
Candidates are shortlisted based on their CAT composite score for the FMS Delhi admission. The table below presents a comparison of the last three years' category-wise CAT composite score cutoff for FMS 2026 admission.
FMS Delhi Category | FMS CS Score CAT Cutoff 2025 | FMS CS Score CAT Cutoff 2024 | FMS CS Score CAT Cutoff 2023 |
FMS CS Score General Category | 48-57 | 51.103 | 45.577 |
FMS CS Score EWS Category | 35-42 | 40.796 | 35.554 |
FMS Delhi CS Score OBC Category | 33-40 | 39.159 | 33.881 |
FMS CS Score SC Category | 27-34 | 31.887 | 28.182 |
FMS Delhi CS Score ST Category | 21-26 | 23.424 | 23.111 |
FMS CS Score PWD Category | 20-23 | 27.034 | 22.175 |
The table provides information about the highest and lowest CAT composite scores for SC candidates.
Category | Composite CAT Score for FMS Interview | Lowest Composite CAT Score Cutoff for FMS Admission | Highest Composite CAT Score Cutoff for FMS Admission |
CAT Percentile For FMS For SC | 28.182 | 50.702 | 62.327 |
The table below presents the figures related to the CAT composite score percentile for FMS for EWS. Have a look.
Category | Composite CAT Score for FMS Interview | Lowest Composite CAT Score Cutoff for FMS Admission | Highest Composite CAT Score Cutoff for FMS Admission |
CAT Composite Score For FMS For EWS | 35.554 | 57.311 | 76.383 |
The following are the points where FMS Delhi is different from other top B-schools in India.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, you cannot get into FMS with 95 percentile as the minimum percentile is 99+ for general category candidates.
The comparison between FMS Delhi and IIM is neither necessary nor desirable. The question of which one is better depends on the individual's needs and factors such as return on investment, competition, and average package, among others.
Yes, FMS (Faculty of Management Studies), Delhi is a Tier 1 college with high placement rates and impressive packages.
Yes, FMS, Delhi accepts only a CAT score of more than 99 percentile. This makes it really hard to enter into FMS for the MBA program.
On Question asked by student community
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For a raw score of 56 in CAT 2025 Slot 3, your expected overall percentile is likely to be in the range of the 90th-95th percentile. The exact percentile can vary slightly on the final normalization process and the process and performance of all test-takers. In this article you'll find more about the CAT result.
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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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