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IIM Seats 2026: The Indian Institute of Management conducts the CAT exam every year to fill the IIM seats available for different categories across all the IIMs in the country. To fill around 7426 IIM seats (approx ) last year, 2.93 lakh candidates appeared for CAT 2024. Looking at the past trends, IIM Seats 2026 is expected to be around 8000. After the CAT exam the candidates are called for the PI round for the IIM seats by the IIMs based on the CAT cutoff. The IIM seats also have reservations for female candidates and certain reserved categories. The IIM seats are reserved to ensure the participation of candidates from all parts of society. This, in turn, helps the IIM maintain cultural and gender diversity.
The CAT percentile calculation will be done in four steps:
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The total IIM 2026 seats available for the MBA and PGDM courses combined are about 8000 (approx.) Out of the total IIM seats, 27% are reserved for OBC candidates, 15% for SC candidates, 7.5% for ST candidates, and 10% are reserved for EWS and 5 % for PwD candidates. The percentage-wise distribution of seats is given in the table below.
IIM Category of the Students | IIM Seats for MBA |
IIM seats for the general category | 35.5% |
NC- OBC | 27% |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
EWS | 10% |
| PWD | 5% |
| Total | 100 % |

In the table below, we have listed the IIM seats for the 2025-2027 batch from the available data, which will help the management aspirants to get an idea baout the IIM Seats 2026-2028
| IIMs (2025-2027) | Total Seats |
| IIM Ahmedabad Seats 2025 | 414 |
| IIM Calcutta Seats 2025 | 470 |
| IIM Bangalore Seat 2025 | 544 |
| IIM Kozhikode Seats 2025 | 489 |
| IIM Sambalpur Seats 2025 | 363 |
| IIM Raipur Seats 2025 | 343 |
| IIM Nagpur Seats 2025 | 360 |
Different categories have been allotted a certain number of reserved IIM seats as per the reservation policy implemented by the IIMs, ordered by the Central Government. The category-wise distribution of IIM seats can be understood from the table given below.
Category | Category-wise Distribution of IIM Seats (2024-2026) (Approx.) |
2667 | |
1999 | |
SC - 1108 | |
PwD and EWS | EWS - 745 PWD - 345 |
| Total | 7426 (Based on 2024-2026 available data) |
These IIM seats are available across any of the IIMs, depending on the batch size issued by a particular IIM. The batch size corresponding to the IIM seats is different for every IIM. The seat matrix for every IIM is given in the table below.
It is essential to note that the IIM Seat breakups are not provided in the official documents; instead, they have been calculated according to the National reservation policy.
Name of the IIM | Total IIM Seats (2024-2026) | IIM seats for General (Approx) | IIM seats for NC- OBC (27%)(Approx) | IIM Seats EWS (up to 10%) (Approx) | IIM seats for SC (15%) (Approx) | IIM seats for ST (7.5%) (Approx) | IIM Seats for PWD (5%) (Approx) |
IIM Ahmedabad seats | 402 | 144 | 107 | 41 | 60 | 30 | 20 |
IIM Bangalore seats | 535 | 191 | 144 | 54 | 80 | 40 | 26 |
IIM Calcutta seats | 475 | 169 | 129 | 48 | 71 | 36 | 22 |
IIM Lucknow seats | 576 | 206 | 156 | 57 | 86 | 43 | 28 |
IIM Indore seats | 489 | 174 | 132 | 49 | 74 | 36 | 24 |
IIM Kozhikode seats | 497 | 177 | 135 | 50 | 75 | 37 | 23 |
IIM Amritsar seats | 262 | 95 | 70 | 26 | 39 | 19 | 13 |
IIM Nagpur seats | 356 | 128 | 96 | 36 | 53 | 26 | 17 |
IIM Sambalpur seats | 316 | 134 | 85 | 35 | 47 | 15 | - |
IIM Trichy seats | |||||||
IIM Raipur seats | 314 | 113 | 85 | 31 | 47 | 23 | 15 |
IIM Ranchi seats | 250 | 87 | 68 | 25 | 38 | 19 | 13 |
IIM Vizag seats | 344 | 123 | 92 | 35 | 51 | 26 | 17 |
IIM Udaipur seats | 330 | 118 | 89 | 33 | 49 | 25 | 16 |
IIM Bodh Gaya seats | 326 | 117 | 89 | 32 | 48 | 24 | 16 |
IIM Shillong seats | 395 | 141 | 107 | 40 | 59 | 29 | 19 |
IIM Sirmaur seats | 297 | 105 | 81 | 30 | 44 | 22 | 15 |
IIM Rohtak seats |
| 86 | 64 | 24 | 35 | 18 | 11 |
IIM Mumbai seats | 505 | 180 | 136 | 50 | 76 | 38 | 25 |
| IIM Kashipur | 463 | 165 | 125 | 46 | 69 | 35 | 23 |
| IIM Jammu | |||||||
| Total | 7426 | 2667 | 1999 | 745 | 1189 | 585 | 374 |
Also See: IIM Admission & Selection Process 2025: Dates, PI Shortlist, Eligibility Criteria, IIM CAT Cut-off
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The total seats across all the IIMs in India are estimated to be around 5500 (approx.). The seats are subject to change as per the batch size issued by an IIM. The batch size for a particular year is decided by the respective IIM.
The total number of IIM Ahmedabad MBA seats are around 398. 194 seats are for the General category, 104 seats are for OBC, 58 seats are for SC and 29 seats are reserved for ST category candidates.
No, IIMs do not have any management quota, unlike some private institutions. Admission to IIMs only happens through the Common Aptitude Test (CAT) examination.
15% of the total IIM seats are reserved for the Scheduled Caste (ST) category candidates. 7.5% of seats are reserved for the ST candidates, and 27% of seats are reserved for the OBC candidates.
There are a total of 21 IIMs in India. Since 2021, there have been only 20 IIMs, recently Nitie Mumbai now IIM Mumbai has been added to the list of IIMs.
For the Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) a "Low" CAT cutoff refers to the minimum percentile need for call for the selection rounds which includes Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI).
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
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.
I hope it will clear your query!!
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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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Good Morning,
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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