CAT (Common Admission Test)
Common Admission Test Cut Off
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 cutoff will be announced by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)on their respective official websites. The cutoff represents the minimum percentile required to qualify for CAT 2025 and secure admission in IIMs and other participating institutions. The cutoff will be released along with the CAT 2025 results. Additionally, the admission cutoff will be shared by the Common Admission Process (CAP).
CAT 2025 Cutoff for Various Categories
Here are the expected CAT 2025 qualifying cutoffs for different categories based on trends from previous years:
| Category | Expected Cutoff (2025) |
|---|---|
| General | 90-95 percentile |
| OBC-NCL | 80-85 percentile |
| EWS | 80-85 percentile |
| SC | 70-75 percentile |
| ST | 60-65 percentile |
| PwD | 60-65 percentile |
CAT Cutoff Trends from Previous Years
The cutoff for CAT has varied over the years. The following table shows the trends from previous years to give an idea of the minimum qualifying percentiles for different categories:
| Year | General | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 90.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 70.5 | 60.5 | 60.5 |
| 2023 | 90.0 | 80.0 | 80.0 | 70.0 | 60.0 | 60.0 |
| 2022 | 89.5 | 79.5 | 79.5 | 69.5 | 59.5 | 59.5 |
| 2021 | 89.0 | 79.0 | 79.0 | 69.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 |
How the CAT Cutoff is Determined
The CAT cutoff is influenced by various factors, including:
- Number of candidates appearing for the exam
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Number of available seats in participating institutions
- Previous years' cutoff trends
The qualifying cutoff may differ from the admission cutoff, which is determined by the available seats and overall performance.
Historical CAT Cutoff (2019-2015)
Below is a historical view of the CAT cutoff percentiles for the last five years:
| Year | General | OBC-NCL | EWS | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 90.0 | 80.0 | 80.0 | 70.0 | 60.0 | 60.0 |
| 2018 | 89.5 | 79.5 | 79.5 | 69.5 | 59.5 | 59.5 |
| 2017 | 89.0 | 79.0 | 79.0 | 69.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 |
| 2016 | 88.5 | 78.5 | 78.5 | 68.5 | 58.5 | 58.5 |
| 2015 | 88.0 | 78.0 | 78.0 | 68.0 | 58.0 | 58.0 |
Minimum Percentile in CAT to Qualify for IIMs
To qualify for admission into IIMs, candidates need to meet the minimum percentile. These percentiles change every year and are determined by factors like the number of applicants and exam difficulty. Candidates can refer to the official cutoff once the results are announced.
For detailed updates, candidates can visit the official IIM CAT website here: Official IIM CAT Website and for eligibility criteria, you can check the IIM Admission Criteria here: IIM Admission Criteria.
