What are CAT cutoffs?

CAT cutoffs are the minimum percentile scores required by management institutes, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), to shortlist candidates for the next stages of the admission process.

How are CAT cutoffs determined?

CAT cutoffs are determined by individual institutes based on their admission policies and requirements. They consider factors like the institute's reputation, number of applicants, available seats, and the difficulty level of the CAT exam.

What do CAT percentile cutoffs represent?

CAT percentile cutoffs represent the percentage of candidates who scored lower than a particular percentile score. For example, a 90th percentile cutoff means that candidates with a percentile score of 90 or above are eligible for consideration.

Are CAT cutoffs the same for all institutes?

No, CAT cutoffs vary from one institute to another. Each institute sets its own cutoffs based on its specific admission criteria and objectives.

Do institutes have different cutoffs for different categories of candidates?

Yes, many institutes have different cutoffs for various categories, such as General, SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), OBC (Other Backward Classes), and PwD (Persons with Disabilities).

Are there sectional cutoffs in CAT?

Some institutes may specify sectional cutoffs in addition to the overall cutoff. This means candidates must meet minimum percentile requirements in each section (VARC, DILR, and QA).

How can I find out the cutoffs for specific institutes?

You can typically find cutoff details on the official websites of the institutes you are interested in. Institutes release cutoff information as part of their admission notifications.

Are CAT cutoffs the only criteria for admission?

No, CAT cutoffs are just one part of the admission criteria. Institutes also consider other factors like academic performance, work experience, group discussions, personal interviews, and written ability tests.

Can cutoffs change from year to year?

Yes, cutoffs can vary from year to year based on factors like the difficulty level of the CAT exam and the number of applicants. It's essential to stay updated with the latest cutoff information.

What happens if I meet the CAT cutoffs?

Meeting the cutoffs is the first step in the admission process. If you meet the cutoffs, you may be invited for further stages of evaluation, such as group discussions and personal interviews.

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CAT Cutoff 2024: Check Expected and Previous Year Cut Off Check at @iimcat.ac.in

byDinesh
Updated on - 13 Apr, 2024

CAT, being a national-level entrance test designed by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for admission into their programs of study like Master of Business Administration (MBA), Post Graduate Program (PGP), PGPEM, PGPEX, Executive PGPEM, and Fellow Program in Management (FPM), is a requirement for every candidate seeking for admission into IIM. The CAT examination is perhaps India`s most hotly-contested exam with an applicant pool of over 2 lakh candidates appearing for it every year.

The main aim of the exam is to measure candidates’ proficiency in the three main areas – quantitative ability, data interpretation and logical reasoning, and verbal ability and reading comprehension – as reflected in 100 multiple-choice questions, which need to be answered within two hours and thirty minutes. The candidates are marked out of the maximum of 300 marks in the exam. For the academic year 2024-25, IIM Calcutta has been entrusted with the responsibility of announcing the CAT exam dates by July 2023. While the exact dates are unknown, it is going to be most likely in November/December 2024. CAT trends normally on the first three weeks after the exam. Their ultimate aim has to be completing a separate application form at their specific IIMs and other B-schools which consider CAT scores and then attend the selection rounds of GD, WAT and PI.

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CAT Cutoff Highlight 2024

Top 10 IIMs	Cut-off (Percentile)
IIM Ahmedabad	99.9+
IIM Bangalore	99.9+
IIM Calcutta	99.9+
IIM Delhi	99.9+
IIM Indore	99.9+
IIM Kozhikode	99.9+
IIM Lucknow	99.9+
IIM Shillong	99.9+
IIM Tiruchirappalli	99.9+
IIM Udaipur	99.9+

CAT Cutoff Category Wise 2024

Category	Cut-off (Percentile)
General	99.9+
OBC	99.5+
SC	95+
ST	90+
PWD	95+

Institute-Wise CAT Admission Cutoff 2024

Name of the institute	Course Name
IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management , Karnataka	Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics
IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology	Post Graduate Program for Executives for Visionary Leadership In Manufacturing [PGPEX-VLM]
Indian Institute of Management ,West Bengal	Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Executive)
Indian Institute of Management,Ahmedabad	Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives [PGPX]
IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology	Master Program
IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology	Post Graduate Diploma in Management [PGDM] (Business Analytics)
Indian Institute of Management , Kerala	Post Graduate Program in Business Leadership [PGPBL]
IIT Delhi - Indian Institute of Technology	Master of Business Administration [MBA]
IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology	Executive Master of Business Administration [EMBA]
ISM Dhanbad - Indian Institute of Technology, Jharkhand	Master of Science [M.Sc]