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The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the key entrance exam for admission into the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). Each IIM releases its CAT cutoff percentile every year, which serves as a minimum benchmark for candidates to qualify for the next stages of the selection process, such as the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). For the 2025 admissions cycle, the minimum CAT percentiles required to be shortlisted by the premier IIMs are generally high and vary slightly across institutes and categories.

Below is a summary of the expected minimum CAT percentile cutoffs for the General category at three of the top IIMs:

CAT 2025 Result Live Updates: Can You Get IIM Calls at 95 Percentile?

If your CAT percentile is 95+, then you can definitely expect calls from several IIMs. However, getting shortlisted depends on your profile and other factors listed below.

Academic record, 10th, 12th, and graduation marks weigh IIMs' overall interview process.

Along with studies, work experience plays a key role. 2-3 years of experience strengthen your profile.

Also, there are certain parameters in students' composition, so females have a slight advantage over males.

Lastly, the PI/GD/WAT score is a key component in the admission process.

Students should note that top IIMs (A, B, C) usually shortlist above 99 percentile, but new and baby IIMs start around 95 percentile.

IIM publishes its cutoffs for CAP calls every year based on which aspirants are then invited for WAT and PI rounds. The following table contains the last three-year cap cutoffs publish by the participating institute. One can see that every year there is a slight increase in the cutoff percentile with this year being 95 percentile for general category.

The second-stage application process for these IIMs typically includes the following:

• CAT details: Roll number, percentile
• Academic records: Class 10th, 12th, graduation
• Work experience: Company name, role, duration
• Extra documents: Resume, ID proof, category certificate if applicable
• Application fee: ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 (online payment)
• Statement of Purpose or essays (optional at some IIMs)

Make sure to fill this form before the given deadline. Without this step, your CAT score won’t be considered for these institutes.

Some IIMs require a second stage application, separate from the CAT registration. If you're targeting these, make sure to fill out their individual forms in time.

Many students just go with the top colleges and start waiting until the last round, only to lose their chance at other good colleges. To avoid such issues and secure admission to a good college, let’s review the following tips.

Tips to Choose the Right College:

• Note down all the colleges that have your CAT score as the cut-off.
• Know about the college's placement records and ROI from their webpages. Also, always keep your financial status in mind.
• Check for scholarships and try to apply for them if you are eligible them.
• Choose the correct specialisation based on your interest and aim.
• Research more about faculty infrastructure. If possible, reach out ot some students studying in those colleges.

By balancing these factors, aspirants can confidently decide the right college after the CAT exam 2025

Many aspirants worry about high MBA fees, but some top colleges provide excellent education at affordable costs. These institutes balance quality with affordability, ensuring high ROI.

These institutes are excellent options for students aiming for reputed colleges with a lower financial burden.

The CAT score is widely accepted across India, both in IIM colleges and non-IIMs. IIMs are known for prestigious MBA studies, but many non-IIMs also have top-rated infrastructure and placement records. Let’s check some top colleges that you must checkout.

Note: According to the previous year trends the last date to apply for these colleges typically falls after the CAT exam. Still, to be on the safer side keep checking the official websites of these colleges to know the official dates regarding the application dates.

Here is the table listing the MBA colleges and their overall CAT percentile requirements: