CAT · Cutoff
What does your score in Common Admission Test actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 90-100 percentile (typically 98+ for top IIMs; 90-95 for newer IIMs) |
| EWS | 88-98 percentile (typically 96+ for top IIMs; 88-93 for newer IIMs) |
| OBC (NC) | 80-94 percentile (typically 94+ for top IIMs; 80-88 for newer IIMs) |
| SC | 60-75 percentile (typically 70-75 for top IIMs; 60-65 for newer IIMs) |
| ST | 50-65 percentile (typically 60-65 for top IIMs; 50-55 for newer IIMs) |
| PwD | 50-70 percentile (varies by institute; typically 50-60 for newer IIMs, 60-70 for top IIMs) |
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98–100%rank ~400–1,500
Top IIMs shortlist zone
96–98%rank ~1,500–3,000
Established IIMs in reach
92–96%
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Good IIMs and top private
85–92%rank ~8,000–30,000
Tier 2-3 B-schools range
70–85%rank ~30,000–2,00,000
Below competitive threshold
0–70%