How Much Percentile is Required for IIM?

How Much Percentile is Required for IIM?: CAT 2023 cut-offs for admission for the MBA 2024 batch went to 95-100 percentile for all categories. Getting into IIM is like a dream coming true for every MBA aspirant. The candidate is expected to cross many hurdles before getting into it. One of them is clearing the CAT entrance exam and getting a high percentile and of course clearing other rounds as well. For General category candidates to get into IIMs, they are expected to be in the 98-100 percentile. Keep reading this blog post to know how much percentile is required for IIM and its other batches.  Here is a quick overview of the CAT exam, one of the most important entrance exams for all candidates to take to get into IIM. 

Particulars	Details
Full Name	Common Admission Test
Exam Level	National
Pattern of Exam	Computer-Based Test with MCQs
Number of Exam Cities	155
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Fees	General INR 2300SC/ST/OBS INR 1150
Eligibility	Graduate with 50% marks (general) and 45% marks (SC/ST students)

CAT Cut-Offs for IIM Admission (MBA)

Below are the the CAT cut-offs for the following IIM colleges which are situated all over India, based on which you will get admission.

IIM	Qualifying CAT-Cut Offs (2023
IIM Ahmedabad	85
IIM Bangalore	85
IIM Calcutta	85
IIM Lucknow	90
IIM Indore	90
IIM Kozhikode	85
IIM Amritsar	90
IIM Nagpur	85
IIM Sambalpur	93
IIM Trichy	93
IIM Raipur	93
IIM Ranchi	90
IIM Kashipur	94
IIM Vizag	80
IIM Udaipur	93
IIM Bodhgaya	93
IIM Shillong	75
IIM Sirmaur	92
IIM Rohtak	95
IIM Jammu	93

Also Read: IIM BBA Fees & IIM MBA Fees

How Much CAT Score is Required for IIM?

Now we come to the main question, “How much CAT score is required for IIM?” Well, the required CAT (Common Admission Test) score for admission to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) varies from year to year and also depends on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, and the specific IIM program you are applying to. 

To secure admission in some of the top IIMS, it is accepted that the candidate must get a high CAT percentile, typically above the 95 percentile. Other than this, other factors such as academic background, work experience, performance in the personal interview, and written ability test (WAT) also play a crucial role in the selection process. It’s advisable to check the specific admission criteria and cutoffs for the IIMs you are interested in applying to for the most accurate information.

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