CAT Cutoff 2024, Check All IIM's Category & Sectional Cutoffs

by Girish Sharma Fri 14 Jun 2024 02:06 PM 427

CAT Cutoff 2024: All the IIMs have different CAT Cutoffs Category-wise for aspirants aiming to secure a seat in these prestigious institutions. Therefore, it becomes important to understand the CAT cut-off of their desired IIM. Their application will be carried forward only if they clear the CAT Cut Offs 2024 for IIM Admission along with the CAT Sectional Cutoff 2024. In this article, we have prepared the CAT Exam Cutoffs 2024 for all IIMs (Category-Wise).

Each year, the cutoffs vary based on several factors, including the difficulty level of the exam and the overall performance of the test-takers. The trends from previous years can highlight the potential score range needed to qualify for interviews at various IIMs, segmented by categories such as General, OBC, SC, and ST. Staying informed about these cutoffs ensures that aspirants set realistic targets and plan their preparation effectively.

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CAT Exam Cutoffs 2024 for all IIMs (Category-Wise)

All the IIMs accept CAT scores. But all the colleges have varied cut-offs, fees and selection processes. Let’s have a look at the CAT Cutoffs 2024 for all IIMs.

IIMs	Overall CAT CUT Offs Category-Wise
IIMs	GEN	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PWD
IIM Ahmedabad	80+	80+	75+	70+	60+	70+
IIM Bangalore	85+	75+	75+	70+	65+	60+
IIM Calcutta	85+	75+	75+	70+	65+	55+
IIM Lucknow	90+	82+	82+	65+	60+	60+
IIM Mumbai	85+	75+	75+	70+	65+	55+
IIM Indore	90+	90+	80+	60+	45+	45+
IIM Kozhikode	85+	75+	75+	65+	55+	55+
IIM Shillong*	-	-	-	-	-	-
IIM Udaipur	94+	77+	77+	60+	40+	40+
IIM Trichy	94+	77+	77+	60+	40+	40+
IIM Ranchi	94+	77+	77+	60+	40+	40+
IIM Rohtak	96+	92+	82+	60+	50+	86+
IIM Raipur	94+	77+	77+	60+	40+	40+
IIM Kashipur	94+	77+	77+	60+	40+	40+
IIM Nagpur	94+	77+	77+	60+	40+	40+
IIM Bodhgaya	94+	77+	77+	60+	40+	40+
IIM Sirmaur	94+	77+	77+	60+	40+	40+
IIM Amritsar	88+	88+	78+	55+	40+	40+
IIM Sambalpur	94+	77+	77+	60+	40+	40+
IIM Vishakhapatnam	82+	72+	72+	50+	40+	40+
IIM Jammu	94+	77+	77+	60+	40+	40+

*For IIM Shillong there is no overall cutoff but it has sectional cutoff, which you will find later in this blog.

IIM CAT Sectional Cutoff 2024 Category-wise

Each IIM has a different cut-off for each section as well as for all categories. This is done so they filter candidates who have all the required skills. We have prepared this list for each IIM. In the tables below, we have prepared section-wise as well as category-wise CAT Cutoffs 2024 for all IIMs.

IIM Ahmedabad Category wise Sectional Cut Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General, EWS	70	70	70
NC-OBC-cum-transgender	65	65	65
SC	60	60	60
ST	50	50	50
PwD (General, EWS, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC)	60	60	60
PwD (ST)	50	50	50

IIM Bangalore Category wise Sectional Cut Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	80	80	80
NC-OC	70	70	70
EWS	70	70	70
SC	60	60	60
ST	55	55	55
PWD	50	50	50

IIM Calcutta Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
OPEN	≥80	≥80	≥75
EWS	≥70	≥65	≥65
NC-OBC	≥70	≥65	≥65
SC	≥65	≥60	≥60
ST	≥55	≥55	≥55
PwD	≥45	≥45	≥45

IIM Lucknow Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	85	85	85
EWS	77	77	77
NC-OBC	77	77	77
SC	55	55	55
ST	50	50	50
PWD	50	50	50

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IIM Mumbai Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
OPEN	≥80	≥80	≥75
NC-OBC	≥70	≥65	≥65
EWS	≥70	≥65	≥65
SC	≥65	≥60	≥60
ST	≥55	≥55	≥55
PwD	≥45	≥45	≥45

IIM Indore Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
OPEN	80	80	80
NC-OBC	70	70	70
EWS	80	80	80
SC	55	55	55
ST	40	40	40
PwD	40	40	40

IIM Kozhikode Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
GEN	75	75	75
OBC-NCL/EWS	65	65	65
SC	55	55	55
ST/PwD	45	45	45

IIM Shillong Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
DA	50	50	50
ST/PwD	50	50	50
SC	60	60	60
EWS	75	75	75
OTHERS	75	75	75

IIM Udaipur Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	73	73	73
EWS	50	50	50
NC-OBC	50	50	50
SC	44	44	44
ST	25	25	30
DAP	25	25	30

IIM Trichy Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	73	73	73
EWS	50	50	50
NC-OBC	50	50	50
SC	44	44	44
ST	25	25	30
DAP	25	25	30

IIM Ranchi Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	70	70	70
EWS	40	40	40
NC-OBC	45	45	45
SC	35	35	35
ST	25	32	32.5
DAP	25	32	32.5

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IIM Rohtak Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

IIM Rohtak don't have a Section wise cut-off. It shortlists for further process only based on the overall CAT percentile.

IIM Raipur Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	73	73	73
EWS	50	50	50
NC-OBC	50	50	50
SC	44	44	44
ST	30	25	25
DAP	30	25	25

IIM Kashipur Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	73	73	73
EWS	40	40	40
NC-OBC	45	45	45
SC	35	35	35
ST	25	32	32.5
DAP	25	32	32.5

IIM Nagpur Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	73	73	73
EWS	50	50	50
NC-OBC	50	50	50
SC	44	44	44
ST	25	25	30
DAP	25	25	30

IIM Bodhgaya Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	73	73	73
EWS	50	50	50
NC-OBC	50	50	50
SC	44	44	44
ST	25	25	30
DAP	25	25	30

IIM Sirmaur Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	70	70	70
EWS	40	40	40
NC-OBC	45	45	45
SC	35	35	35
ST	25	32	32.5
DAP	25	32	32.5

IIM Amritsar Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	75	75	80
EWS	75	75	80
NC-OBC	60	60	65
SC	50	50	55
ST	35	35	35
DAP	35	35	35

IIM Sambalpur Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
General	70	70	70
EWS	40	40	40
NC-OBC	45	45	45
SC	35	35	35
ST	25	25	32.5
DAP	25	25	32.5

IIM Vishakhapatnam Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

Category	VARC	DILR	QA
Un-reserved	70	70	70
EWS	63	63	63
NC-OBC	63	63	63
SC	40	40	40
ST	30	30	30
PwD	30	30	30

IIM Jammu Category wise Sectional Cut-Offs 2024

CATEGORY	GENDER	VARC	DILR	QA	OVERALL
General	Male	72	72	72	91
	Female	71	71	71	89
	Transgender	71	71	71	89
EWS	Male	48	48	48	74
	Female	47	47	47	72
	Transgender	47	47	47	72
NC-OBC	Male	48	48	48	74
	Female	47	47	47	72
	Transgender	47	47	47	72
SC	Male	42	42	42	54
	Female	41	41	41	52
	Transgender	41	41	41	52
ST	Male	24	24	29	32
	Female	23	23	28	30
	Transgender	23	23	28	30
PwD	Male	24	24	29	32
	Female	23	23	28	30
	Transgender	23	23	28	30

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Factors Affecting CAT Exam Cutoff Scores

There are several factors that affect the CAT cut-off scores each year. Here's an overview of these factors:

1. Number of CAT Takers: The cut-off scores tend to rise when more candidates take the CAT exam. This is because the competition increases, and MBA colleges aim to select the best candidates from a larger pool.

2. Difficulty Level: The cut-off scores usually decrease if the CAT exam is more challenging. This happens because fewer candidates can achieve high scores.
Lower Difficulty: Conversely, if the exam is easier, the cut-off scores are expected to be higher as more candidates achieve better scores.

3. Number of Seats: An increase in available seats can lead to a lower cut-off since colleges can afford to admit more students. Fewer Seats: With limited seats, the competition is stiffer which results in higher cut-off scores.

4. Reservation Policies: Institutes with lenient reservation policies might have lower cut-off scores for certain categories, affecting the overall cut-off dynamics.

5. Reputation and Rank of the College: Highly reputed colleges often have higher cut-off scores because they attract top-tier candidates with high percentiles. If a college's reputation improves, its cut-off scores are likely to increase as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAT Previous year cutoff for IIMs?

You can check CAT exam Cutoffs 2024 for all IIMs above. You will find sectional as well as overall cut-off for all the categories above in one place.

What is the CAT Cut Off 2024 for Top MBA Colleges?

The CAT Cut Off 2024 for top MBA colleges changes every year because of factors like the number of applicants, exam difficulty, and available seats. Typically, top MBA colleges have cut-offs above the 95th percentile, but exact figures are released by each college individually.

What is the cut-off for IIM Mumbai 2024?

The overall percentile cut off for the general category of IIM Mumbai 2024 is an overall percentile.

What is a good CAT Percentile?

A good CAT percentile is needed to be shortlisted for interviews, and each IIM has its own minimum cutoff. However, the final admission decision depends on several factors, including your profile, diversity, CAT scores, and other criteria. You can check out CAT 2023 Score Vs Percentile for further details.

Can I get into IIM with a low CAT score?

If you are a category student then many IIMs have a low cut-off of CAT score. You can check in the above list the CAT cut-off for all the categories and accordingly can decide the lowest CAT cut-off required to get into that college.