What is the expected Baby IIM Cutoff 2026?

The expected Baby IIM Cutoff 2026 varies by institute and reservation category. Based on the article's estimates, General category cutoffs range from approximately 82 to 95 percentile across the listed institutes. These are indicative figures, not guaranteed admission cutoffs.

Can I get admission to a Baby IIM with 80 percentile in CAT 2026?

An 80 CAT percentile may meet the requirements of certain Baby IIMs for reserved-category candidates. General category candidates generally need higher percentiles, although the exact eligibility depends on the institute's admission criteria and sectional cutoffs.

Is 90 percentile enough for Baby IIM admission in 2026?

A 90 CAT percentile may make candidates eligible for consideration at institutes such as IIM Visakhapatnam, IIM Amritsar and IIM Sambalpur, depending on the applicable cutoff. However, final admission also depends on academic performance, interviews and other selection factors.

Which Baby IIM has the lowest CAT cutoff in 2026?

According to the qualifying cutoff figures presented in the blog, IIM Visakhapatnam has one of the lowest overall General category requirements at 82 percentile. However, students should check the latest institute-specific admission policy before applying.

What is the Baby IIM Cutoff 2026 for OBC, SC and ST?

The expected Baby IIM Cutoff 2026 for NC-OBC candidates generally ranges from 65 to 85 percentile in the article's estimates. SC estimates range from 50 to 66 percentile, while ST estimates range from 40 to 60 percentile. Requirements differ by institute.

Do Baby IIMs have sectional CAT cutoffs?

Yes, several Baby IIMs require candidates to clear minimum sectional percentiles in VARC, DILR and Quantitative Aptitude. These requirements vary by institute and category. Students must check both sectional and overall CAT cutoffs.

Can I get a Baby IIM at 95 percentile in CAT 2026?

A 95 CAT percentile can make General category candidates eligible for consideration at several Baby IIMs, provided they meet the sectional requirements. However, clearing the cutoff does not guarantee a personal interview call or admission offer.

What is the difference between Baby IIM qualifying and final admission cutoffs?

The qualifying cutoff is the minimum CAT percentile required for eligibility under an institute's admission criteria. Final admission depends on further selection stages, including composite scores, academic profile, interview performance and seat availability.

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Baby IIM Cutoff 2026

The expected CAT cutoff for 2026 is based on the previous year's RTI cutoff data and the minimum CAT percentile requirements published by the institutes. The actual cutoff may change depending on the admission policy, category, sectional scores and overall CAT performance. You also have to note that the minimum qualifying cutoff is not the same as the percentile required to receive an interview call or secure final admission. Candidates should check both before assessing their admission chances.

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Baby IIMs CAT Cutoff 2026

Baby IIMs are growing, with the latest infrastructure and rising demand for AI-powered skills among students. These Baby IIMs are set to become future brands in the management industry, so it's a great chance to study there. Here are the cutoff details that you must cross to have a chance of getting admission.

College Name	General	EWS	NC-OBC	SC	ST	PwD
IIM Nagpur	94	77	77	60	40	40
IIM Amritsar	88	88	80	61	41	NA
IIM Visakhapatnam	82	73	73	50	40	41
IIM Bodh Gaya	95	81	81	66	42	42
IIM Jammu	90	78	78	63	39	50
IIM Sirmaur	95	81	81	66	42	43
IIM Sambalpur	85	80	75	55	42	41

Figures are approximate percentiles derived from the RTI data for the 2025-27 batch.

Note: IIM Guwahati 2026-2028 is the inaugural batch.

Baby IIM Expected CAT Cutoff Percentile 2026

As we know, the minimum qualifying cutoffs are not the same as the admission confirmation. IIMs follow composite score requirements, where the CAT exam holds more weightage. So if your CAT score is higher, you will get more points awarded. This leads to a higher percentile requirement in the baby IIMs' selection criteria.

College Name	General	EWS	NC-OBC	SC	ST	PwD
IIM Nagpur	90-92	80-85	80-85	60-65	40-45	40-45
IIM Amritsar	88-90	80-85	75-80	55-60	40-45	40-45
IIM Visakhapatnam	85-90	70-75	70-75	50-55	40-45	40-45
IIM Bodh Gaya	90-92	80-82	80-82	60-66	40-42	40-42
IIM Jammu	88-91	75-80	75-80	55-60	40-45	40-45
IIM Sirmaur	90-92	80-82	80-82	60-66	40-42	40-42
IIM Sambalpur	88-90	78-80	73-75	53-55	40-42	40-42
IIM Guwahati	85-88	80-85	65-75	60-65	55-60	40-50

Also Read: Minimum Percentile Required for IIM Admission 2026, RTI Data

Baby IIM Cutoff for OBC, SC, ST Category

Candidates from reserved categories may have lower qualifying cutoffs than General category candidates. However, the exact requirement differs across institutes and admission categories.

The following tables provide a quick comparison of the expected overall CAT cutoff for reserved categories, based on the previous year data.

OBC Category

The NC-OBC cutoff varies across Baby IIMs. The expected CAT 2026 cutoff may differ from the minimum qualifying percentile because of competition and the institute's admission criteria.

College Name	Minimum Cutoff	Expected Cutoff 2026
IIM Nagpur	77	80–85
IIM Amritsar	80	75–80
IIM Visakhapatnam	73	70–75
IIM Bodh Gaya	81	80–82
IIM Jammu	78	75–80
IIM Sirmaur	81	80–82
IIM Sambalpur	75	73–75

Also Read: CAT NC-OBC Category Cut-off Required for IIM & Non IIM Colleges

SC Category

SC candidates generally have lower qualifying cutoffs than General category candidates. However, meeting the minimum percentile does not guarantee an interview call or final admission.

College Name	Minimum Cutoff	Expected Cutoff 2026
IIM Nagpur	65	60–65
IIM Amritsar	55	55–60
IIM Visakhapatnam	50	50–55
IIM Bodh Gaya	66	60–66
IIM Jammu	66	55–60
IIM Sirmaur	66	60–66
IIM Sambalpur	55	53–55

Also Read: CAT SC Category Cut-off Required for IIM & Non IIM Colleges

ST Category

ST candidates should check both the overall and applicable sectional cutoffs. The expected figures below are indicative targets rather than confirmed admission thresholds.

College Name	Minimum Cutoff	Expected Cutoff 2026
IIM Nagpur	40	40–45
IIM Amritsar	40	40–45
IIM Visakhapatnam	40	40–45
IIM Bodh Gaya	42*	40–42
IIM Jammu	42*	40–45
IIM Sirmaur	42	40–42
IIM Sambalpur	40	40–42

Also Read: CAT ST Category Cut-off Required for IIM & Non IIM Colleges

Minimum CAT Percentile for Baby IIMs

The minimum CAT percentile required for Baby IIMs depends on the institute, category and sectional performance. For example, the qualifying cutoff for General category candidates is 82 percentile at IIM Visakhapatnam and 95 percentile at IIM Nagpur.

Candidates should also check the sectional requirements. Meeting the overall cutoff alone may not be sufficient if the score in VARC, DILR or QA falls below the required threshold.

College Name	Section	General	EWS	NC-OBC	SC	ST	PwD
IIM Nagpur	VARC	70	55	55	40	30	25
	DILR	70	55	55	40	30	25
	QA	70	55	55	40	30	25
	Overall	95	85	85	65	40	40
IIM Amritsar	VARC	80	77	65	52	37	37
	DILR	75	75	60	50	35	35
	QA	80	80	65	55	40	40
	Overall	90	90	80	55	40	40
IIM Visakhapatnam	VARC	70	63	63	40	30	30
	DILR	70	63	63	40	30	30
	QA	70	63	63	40	30	30
	Overall	82	72	72	50	40	40
IIM Bodh Gaya	VARC	75	55	52	45	25	25
	DILR	75	55	52	45	25	25
	QA	75	55	52	45	30	30
	Overall	95	81	81	66	42	42
IIM Jammu	VARC	75	55	52	45	25	25
	DILR	75	55	52	45	25	25
	QA	75	55	52	45	30	30
	Overall	95	81	81	66	42	42
IIM Sirmaur	VARC	75	55	52	45	25	25
	DILR	75	55	52	45	25	25
	QA	75	55	52	45	30	30
	Overall	95	81	81	66	42	42
IIM Sambalpur	Overall	90	80	75	55	40	40
IIM Guwahati	VARC	75	75	70	65	55	65/60/55/45
	DILR	75	75	70	65	55	65/60/55/46
	QA	75	75	70	65	55	65/60/55/47
	Overall	85	85	80	75	65	75/70/65/55

Also Read: Minimum Percentage Required for CAT 2026? Check Now

Baby IIM Qualifying Cutoff vs Final Admission Cutoff

The qualifying cutoff is the minimum CAT percentile a candidate must meet to be considered under the applicable admission criteria. The final admission cutoff reflects the level of competition among applicants and can be higher.

Qualifying Cutoff	Final Admission Cutoff
Minimum CAT percentile required under the eligibility criteria	Competitive level needed to secure admission
Establishes basic eligibility for further consideration	Helps determine who receives an offer
Minimum sectional requirements may apply	Overall evaluation may include sectional scores and other factors
Based on the institute's stated criteria	Depends on applicant performance and available seats
Does not guarantee an interview call or admission	A cutoff estimate alone still does not guarantee admission

Can You Get a Baby IIM with 80, 90 or 95 Percentile in CAT?

Your chances depend on your category, preferred institute, sectional scores and the admission criteria for that year.

CAT Percentile	Possible Baby IIM Options	What You Should Know
80 percentile	IIM Visakhapatnam and selected institutes may be worth checking, depending on category	General category candidates should verify each institute's qualifying cutoff carefully
90 percentile	IIM Visakhapatnam, IIM Amritsar and IIM Sambalpur may be worth considering	The previous-year RTI figures vary across institutes and categories
95 percentile	A broader range of Baby IIMs may be worth exploring	Meeting the qualifying cutoff does not guarantee an interview call or final admission

These are indicative possibilities, not confirmed admission predictions. Candidates should not shortlist institutes using overall percentile alone.

Also Read: Which IIM Can You Get at 80, 85, 90, 95, 98 & 99 Percentile?

Conclusion

The Baby IIM cutoff 2026 can help you set a CAT target and shortlist institutes. Use the previous-year data to understand the competition, and check the qualifying cutoff table for sectional requirements.

The expected figures in this article are based on the data for the 2025–27 batch and the stated minimum cutoffs. They are not official CAT 2026 admission cutoffs. Check the latest admission policy of each IIM before making your final shortlist.

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