The CAT 2024 exam was conducted by IIM Calcutta on 24th November, 2024 in three slots. As the exam concluded successfully, now the students are filled with anticipation, navigating a whirlwind of emotions from ease to eagerness as they await the next step. Students keenly wait for the CAT 2024 Cutoffs and other IIMs and top-ranked colleges cutoffs to set a goal.
Understanding the CAT Cutoffs 2024 from IIMs and other top ranked MBA colleges provides a clarity on the minimum scores needed for admission to top IIMs, helping students to prioritize their efforts and focus on achieving the required percentile.

Types of Cutoffs candidates need to track
- MINIMUM QUALIFYING CUTOFF
- This is the basic cutoff which the candidates must clear to be considered for admission: – Overall and Sectional cutoff.
- It sets a threshold for setting an eligibility criteria across various institutes.
- For an instance: IIM Ahmedabad has a minimum qualifying CAT cutoff of 80% for candidates (general candidates).
- FINAL ADMISSION CUTOFF
- This refers to the percentile or actual score achieved by the students who were admitted.
- This cutoff is much higher than that off minimum cutoff.
- For an instance, the final cutoff at IIM Ahmedabad for general candidates was higher that minimum qualifying cutoff i.e. 99%.
KEY DIFFERENCE
MINIMUM CUTOFF
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FINAL ADMISSION CUTOFF
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MINIMUM CUTOFF
This cutoff ensures that the candidate’s application is eligible for consideration.
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FINAL ADMISSION CUTOFF
This indicates the scores achieved by the candidates who secured admission.
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CAT 2024 CUTOFF-OVERVIEW
The 2024 CAT cutoffs for admission in MBA 2025 are expected to follow the traditional trend:
- Top IIMS: The cutoffs for the general and OBC candidates are expected to be around 98-100 percentile this year. And for SC/ST/Pwd candidates the cutoff will be lower.
- For non-IIMs: The expected cutoffs for 2024 CAT will vary from 94-100 percentile, depending on the institution the candidates are targeting for.
CAT CUT OFF 2024: SCORE VS PERCENTILE
The CAT 2024 score vs percentile is outlined below:
CAT PERCENTILE
|
QA SCORE
|
DILR SCORE
|
VARC SCORE
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CAT PERCENTILE
99.9%ile
|
QA SCORE
48
|
DILR SCORE
36
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VARC SCORE
48
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CAT PERCENTILE
99.5%ile
|
QA SCORE
32
|
DILR SCORE
32
|
VARC SCORE
44
|
CAT PERCENTILE
99%ile
|
QA SCORE
28
|
DILR SCORE
28
|
VARC SCORE
40
|
CAT PERCENTILE
98%ile
|
QA SCORE
24
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DILR SCORE
25
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VARC SCORE
36
|
CAT PERCENTILE
95%ile
|
QA SCORE
19
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DILR SCORE
19
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VARC SCORE
30
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CAT PERCENTILE
90%ile
|
QA SCORE
15
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DILR SCORE
16
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VARC SCORE
25
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CAT PERCENTILE
85%ile
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QA SCORE
12
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DILR SCORE
13
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VARC SCORE
21
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CAT PERCENTILE
80%ile
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QA SCORE
10
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DILR SCORE
11
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VARC SCORE
19
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CAT PERCENTILE
75%ile
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QA SCORE
9
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DILR SCORE
10
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VARC SCORE
17
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CAT PERCENTILE
70%ile
|
QA SCORE
8
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DILR SCORE
9
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VARC SCORE
15
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CAT 2024 QUALIFYING CUT OFF VS FINAL CUTOFF
Here’s a table that will give you a brief comparison on Qualifying cutoff and final cutoff:
PARTICULARS
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CAT 2024 QUALIFYING CUT OFF
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CAT 2024 FINAL CUT OFF
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PARTICULARS
MEANING
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CAT 2024 QUALIFYING CUT OFF
Refers to minimum score to be eligible for WAT-PI/GD shortlist (as per IIMs)
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CAT 2024 FINAL CUT OFF
After the release for CAT results, the scores needed to be selected for WAT/GD-PI
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PARTICULARS
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
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CAT 2024 QUALIFYING CUT OFF
IIM eligibility/Shortlist cutoff
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CAT 2024 FINAL CUT OFF
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PARTICULARS
SELECTION CRITERIA
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CAT 2024 QUALIFYING CUT OFF
Achieving qualifying cut off does not ensure selection for WAT/PI-GD
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CAT 2024 FINAL CUT OFF
Achieving final cut offs does not ensure admission
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PARTICULARS
RESULT ANNOUNCEMENT
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CAT 2024 QUALIFYING CUT OFF
Before CAT results are released
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CAT 2024 FINAL CUT OFF
These are never officially announced and are based on institutional history and RTI data
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PARTICULARS
OFFICIAL RELEASE
|
CAT 2024 QUALIFYING CUT OFF
In IIM admission criteria for that year
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CAT 2024 FINAL CUT OFF
Not officially released
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PARTICULARS
CATEGORY BASED
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CAT 2024 QUALIFYING CUT OFF
General Category (80+ile) Reserved Category (70+ile)
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CAT 2024 FINAL CUT OFF
General male engineering candidates (higher) compared to others
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PARTICULARS
OVERALL AND SECTIONAL CUTOFFS
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CAT 2024 QUALIFYING CUT OFF
Includes both overall and sectional minimum cutoffs
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CAT 2024 FINAL CUT OFF
Includes both sectional as well as overall cutoffs, sectional cutoffs are the same as minimum qualifying cutoff and overall cutoff is higher than the qualifying cutoff.
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CAT 2024 CUTOFFS: POINTS TO BE NOTED

Important points to be noted:
- IIMs and other premium colleges: To secure a seat in top IIMs or other reputed institutions, the minimum cutoff generally remains to be 90 percentiles. However, for top IIMs like IIM Bangalore, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Lucknow, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta they maintain percentile of 99+ consistently.
- Top MBA colleges: Some colleges like IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Lucknow, IMT, MICA, SPJIMR, MDI, FMS generally realise their eligibility cutoffs for WAT-PI shortlisting ahead of the exam, which provides the candidates a deep clarity about the qualifying cutoffs.
- MBA colleges Tier 2: The cutoffs of these colleges lie between the range of 70-80 percentile.
- Top 3 MBA colleges: The range of cutoffs in these institutions generally range between 60-70 percentile and above.
The cutoffs can generally vary depending on several factors, number of applicants appeared for exam and the level of difficulty of the exam.
CAT 2024 IIM CUTOFFS SECTIONAL WISE
It is important to understand about the expected cutoffs for IIMs in CAT 2024 to seek admission in reputed institutions. These cut offs do vary by section and category.
Below is the table explaining about sectional cut offs for IIMs in 2024:
PARTICULARS
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TOP IIMs EXPECTED CUT OFFS
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RESERVED CATEGORIES EXPECTED CUT OFF
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PARTICULARS
GENERAL CATEGORY
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TOP IIMs EXPECTED CUT OFFS
Around 99 percentiles for top IIM
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RESERVED CATEGORIES EXPECTED CUT OFF
Not applicable
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PARTICULARS
RESERVED CATEGORY
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TOP IIMs EXPECTED CUT OFFS
It is not applicable
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RESERVED CATEGORIES EXPECTED CUT OFF
Usually, 70 percentile or higher depending on specific IIM
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IIM AHMEDABAD PERCENTILE
- To secure seat in IIM Ahmedabad, the competition is quite high due to excellent reputation and demand
- Candidates with 90s or 00.5+ percentile are shortlisted
- Academic background, Work experience, WAT and PI performance are key factors.
COLLEGE
|
QA% ile
|
DILR% ile
|
VARC% ile
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
|
SAFE %ile
|
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COLLEGE
IIM AHMEDABAD
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QA% ile
70
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DILR% ile
70
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VARC% ile
70
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OVERALL CUTOFFS
80
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SAFE %ile
99.5+
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IIM BANGALORE PERCENTILE
- Expected to have high cutoff
- CAT scores above 99th percentiles are likely to qualify
- Academic background, WAT and PI performance are key factors considered for admission.
COLLEGE
|
QA% ile
|
DILR% ile
|
VARC% ile
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
|
SAFE %ile
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COLLEGE
IIM BANGALORE
|
QA% ile
80
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DILR% ile
80
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VARC% ile
80
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OVERALL CUTOFFS
85
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SAFE %ile
99.5+
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IIM CALCUTTA PERCENTILE
- Reputed institute for its strong alumni network and academics
- A percentile of 98.5+ have a high chance of being shortlisted
- Academic background, WAT and PI performance are crucial factors considered for admission.
COLLEGE
|
QA% ile
|
DILR% ile
|
VARC% ile
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
|
SAFE %ile
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COLLEGE
IIM CALCUTTA
|
QA% ile
75
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DILR% ile
80
|
VARC% ile
80
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OVERALL CUTOFFS
85
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SAFE %ile
99.7+
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IIM LUCKNOW PERCENTILE
- A percentile of 97 to 99 percentile has a high chance of being shortlisted
- Academic background, WAT and PI performance are crucial factors considered for admission
COLLEGE
|
QA% ile
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DILR% ile
|
VARC% ile
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
|
SAFE %ile
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COLLEGE
IIM LUCKNOW
|
QA% ile
85
|
DILR% ile
85
|
VARC% ile
85
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OVERALL CUTOFFS
90
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SAFE %ile
99+
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IIM KOZHIKODE PERCENTILE
- A percentile of 97 to 99+ percentile has a high chance of being shortlisted
- Academic background, WAT and PI performance are crucial factors considered for admission
COLLEGE
|
QA% ile
|
DILR% ile
|
VARC% ile
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
|
SAFE %ile
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COLLEGE
IIM KOZHIKODE
|
QA% ile
75
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DILR% ile
75
|
VARC% ile
75
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
85
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SAFE %ile
98.5+
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CAT 2024 Cutoffs- Factors In Determining The Expected Cutoff

CAT 2024 CUT OFFS OF TOP IIMS
The CAT 2024 Cutoffs for Top IIMs have been listed below section wise:
COLLEGE
|
QA% ile
|
DILR% ile
|
VARC% ile
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
|
SAFE %ile
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COLLEGE
IIM AHMEDABAD
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QA% ile
70
|
DILR% ile
70
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VARC% ile
70
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OVERALL CUTOFFS
80
|
SAFE %ile
99.5+
|
COLLEGE
IIM CALCUTTA
|
QA% ile
80
|
DILR% ile
80
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VARC% ile
75
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
85
|
SAFE %ile
99.7+
|
COLLEGE
IIM KOZHIKODE
|
QA% ile
75
|
DILR% ile
75
|
VARC% ile
75
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
85
|
SAFE %ile
98.5+
|
COLLEGE
IIM BANGALORE
|
QA% ile
80
|
DILR% ile
80
|
VARC% ile
80
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
90
|
SAFE %ile
98.5+
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COLLEGE
IIM LUCKNOW
|
QA% ile
85
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DILR% ile
85
|
VARC% ile
85
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
90
|
SAFE %ile
99+
|
COLLEGE
IIM MUMBAI
|
QA% ile
80
|
DILR% ile
80
|
VARC% ile
75
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
85
|
SAFE %ile
98+
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BABY IIMS CAT 2024 CUT OFF SCORES
The CAT 2024 Cutoffs for baby IIMs have been listed below section wise:
COLLEGE
|
QA% ile
|
DILR% ile
|
VARC% ile
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
|
SAFE %ile
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COLLEGE
IIM NAGPUR
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QA% ile
73
|
DILR% ile
73
|
VARC% ile
73
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
94+
|
SAFE %ile
97
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COLLEGE
IIM SIRMAUR
|
QA% ile
70
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DILR% ile
70
|
VARC% ile
70
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OVERALL CUTOFFS
94+
|
SAFE %ile
97
|
COLLEGE
IIM SAMBALPUR
|
QA% ile
70
|
DILR% ile
70
|
VARC% ile
70
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
94+
|
SAFE %ile
97
|
COLLEGE
IIM JAMMU
|
QA% ile
72
|
DILR% ile
72
|
VARC% ile
72
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
94+
|
SAFE %ile
95
|
COLLEGE
IIM BODHGAYA
|
QA% ile
73
|
DILR% ile
73
|
VARC% ile
73
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
94+
|
SAFE %ile
96
|
COLLEGE
IIM AMRITSAR
|
QA% ile
75
|
DILR% ile
75
|
VARC% ile
80
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
88+
|
SAFE %ile
93
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COLLEGE
IIM VISHAKHAPTANAM
|
QA% ile
70
|
DILR% ile
70
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VARC% ile
70
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OVERALL CUTOFFS
82+
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SAFE %ile
94
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CAT 2024 NEW IIMS CUTOFFS
- Cut offs are slightly lower than the older IIMs but competitive
- Candidates should have a strong CAT score and good performance in WAT-PI
COLLEGE
|
QA% ile
|
DILR% ile
|
VARC% ile
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
|
SAFE %ile
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COLLEGE
IIM SHILLONG
|
QA% ile
75
|
DILR% ile
75
|
VARC% ile
75
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
NA
|
SAFE %ile
97+
|
COLLEGE
IIM TRICHY
|
QA% ile
73
|
DILR% ile
73
|
VARC% ile
73
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
94
|
SAFE %ile
94+
|
COLLEGE
IIM RANCHI
|
QA% ile
73
|
DILR% ile
73
|
VARC% ile
73
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
94
|
SAFE %ile
94+
|
COLLEGE
IIM RAIPUR
|
QA% ile
73
|
DILR% ile
73
|
VARC% ile
73
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
94
|
SAFE %ile
94+
|
COLLEGE
IIM UDAIPUR
|
QA% ile
73
|
DILR% ile
73
|
VARC% ile
73
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
94
|
SAFE %ile
94+
|
COLLEGE
IIM KASHIPUR
|
QA% ile
73
|
DILR% ile
73
|
VARC% ile
73
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
94
|
SAFE %ile
94+
|
COLLEGE
IIM ROHTAK
|
QA% ile
NA
|
DILR% ile
NA
|
VARC% ile
NA
|
OVERALL CUTOFFS
96
|
SAFE %ile
96+
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FINAL CAT CUT OFFS IIM 2024
The expected 2024 CAT cutoffs percentiles to the top 21 IIMs for the general category are detailed below. The given data represent the expected final cutoffs that will be considered to shortlist candidates for interview.
The CAT cutoffs are generally competitive for general category students falling in between the range of 98-100 percentile range. Whereas, candidates from reserved categories benefit from lower minimum percentile requirements.
IIMs
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
|
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IIMs
IIM BANGALORE
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
98+
|
IIMs
IIM AHMEDABAD
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
98+
|
IIMs
IIM LUCKNOW
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
98+
|
IIMs
IIM CALCUTTA
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
98+
|
IIMs
IIM KOZHIKODE
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
98+
|
IIMs
IIM INDORE
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
98+
|
IIMs
IIM NAGPUR
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
95+
|
IIMs
IIM AMRITSAR
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
95+
|
IIMs
IIM SAMBALPUR
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
95+
|
IIMs
IIM RAIPUR
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
94+
|
IIMs
IIM RANCHI
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
94+
|
IIMs
IIM KASHIPUR
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
94+
|
IIMs
IIM BODHGAYA
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
92+
|
IIMs
IIM ROHTAK
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
92+
|
IIMs
IIM VIZAG
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
92+
|
IIMs
IIM UDAIPUR
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
92+
|
IIMs
IIM SHILLONG
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
90+
|
IIMs
IIM SIRMAUR
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
90+
|
IIMs
IIM JAMMU
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
90+
|
IIMs
IIM MUMBAI
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFF PERCENTILE
90+
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CAT 2024 CUT OFFS FOR MBA TOP COLLEGES (NON-IIMs)
The CAT cutoffs for IIMs remain as high as 95 percentile and above but there are certain top-MBA high ranking colleges where candidates can seek admission with CAT score in 70-80 percentile range.
Below is the list of CAT 2024 Cut offs top-MBA colleges with high ranking for general category candidates seeking admission for MBA:
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
|
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MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
IIFT DELHI
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
95-99
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
FMS DELHI
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
98-99
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
JBIMS, MUMBAI
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
96
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
SPJIMR, MUMBAI
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
95-99
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
IMT, GHAZIABAD
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
95-97
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MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
IMI, NEW DELHI
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
90
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
XIM, BHUBANESHWAR
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
91
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
GIM, GOA
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
85
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
TAPMI, MANIPAL
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
80
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
FORE, DELHI
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
85
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
K J SOMAIYA, MUMBAI
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
86
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
MDI, GURGAON
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
97-99
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
IRMA, ANAND
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
80
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
IFMR, CHENNAI
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
80
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
XIME, BANGALORE
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
70
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
LIBA, CHENNAI
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
70
|
MBA TOP MOST COLLEGES (NON-IIMS)
MICA, AHMEDABAD
|
CAT 2024 CUT OFFS (PERCENTILE)
80
|

CAT PREVIOUS YEARS SCORES FOR REFERENCE
Analysing the CAT 2024 scores from past years is good for achieving a clear understanding of the trend and required CAT scores and benchmark for the selection criteria.
PERCENTILE
|
2024 MARKS
|
2023 MARKS
|
2022 MARKS
|
---|---|---|---|
PERCENTILE
99.9%ile
|
2024 MARKS
127
|
2023 MARKS
101.43
|
2022 MARKS
109
|
PERCENTILE
99.5%ile
|
2024 MARKS
103.97
|
2023 MARKS
84.29
|
2022 MARKS
92
|
PERCENTILE
99%ile
|
2024 MARKS
95.13
|
2023 MARKS
76.15
|
2022 MARKS
84
|
PERCENTILE
97%ile
|
2024 MARKS
78.9
|
2023 MARKS
61.45
|
2022 MARKS
72
|
PERCENTILE
95%ile
|
2024 MARKS
70
|
2023 MARKS
54.86
|
2022 MARKS
62
|
PERCENTILE
90%ile
|
2024 MARKS
58
|
2023 MARKS
44.36
|
2022 MARKS
49
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CAT 2024 CUTOFF: IMPORTANCE
The CAT 2024 cutoff is crucial in determining the eligibility criteria for admission to top MBA and IIMs advancing to the next stages of selection process.
PARTICULARS
|
DETAILS
|
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PARTICULARS
MINIMUM CAT CUT OFFS
|
DETAILS
Considered for MBA admission
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PARTICULARS
SECTIONAL CUT OFFS
|
DETAILS
Candidates must clear the sectional cutoffs for the next WAT-PI round in MBA colleges
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PARTICULARS
TOP IIMs CAT CUTOFFS
|
DETAILS
General Candidates: 98+ percentile
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PARTICULARS
TOP MBA COLLEGES CUT OFFS
|
DETAILS
SPJIMR, FMS, MDI: 90+ percentile
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PARTICULARS
CAT CUT OFF TYPES
|
DETAILS
1. Qualifying Cut-off: Announced before CAT results. 2. Final Cut-off: Released when candidates are shortlisted for PI
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PARTICULARS
FINAL CUTOSS ACCESS
|
DETAILS
Candidates who have taken the exam can get access to view their final scores from their account.
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PARTICULARS
CAT CUT OFF OTHER INSTITUTES
|
DETAILS
CAT score accepting colleges set their minimum cut off range for admission
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PARTICULARS
CAT APPLICATION PREFERENCE
|
DETAILS
Candidates are asked to select their preferred IIM and the course in application form of CAT to be considered for WAT-PI application shortlisting.
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CAT 2024 CUT OFF FAQs
The CAT 2024 cut offs are determined on factors like number of applicants, number of seats for the programme, difficulty level of exam, and past year exam trends.
The qualifying cut-off is referred to the minimum score that is considered for the admission, which is usually above 90 percentiles for IIMs. The final cut offs refer to the score to get a call for admission which can be higher than the former and is completely based on competition.
The 2024 CAT Expected cut offs will vary across colleges. The cut offs are generally between 99-100 percentile for IIMs. Other top MBA colleges will have a cut off range of 95+ percentile. A 70-80 percentile is observed in Tier 2-3 colleges.
IIMs like Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Nagpur have lowest cut off. The qualifying cut offs ranges between 50-70 percentile based on category.