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CAT Cutoff for IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2025

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Avantika Bhardwaj

Updated on 23rd September, 2024 , 2 min read

CAT Cutoff for IIM A

The IIM Ahmedabad admission criteria consist of marks obtained by candidates in Common Admission Test (CAT) and their performance in the Personal Interview round conducted by the institute. The IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff score is 94 percentile for admission. Candidates must know that the final cutoff for admission to the institute is higher than the overall CAT Cutoff. 

The CAT cutoff percentile for admission is 99.5+ percentiles for general category candidates and for NC-OBC candidates, it is somewhere around 97 percentile. Whereas, the SC candidates must secure 90 percentile to clear the minimum required CAT Cutoff. Candidates belonging to ST/PwD categories must obtain 85 percentiles.

CAT Cutoff for IIM Ahmedabad

The minimum CAT Cutoff for IIM Ahmedabad Admission is 99.5+ percentile. This percentile varies as per the category of candidates. Below mentioned are the tables for Cutoff for IIM Ahmedabad.

Minimum CAT Score and CAT Percentile for IIM Ahmedabad Admission

Category

QA Score

VARC Score

DILR Score

Overall Score

Target Percentile

General

44 - 50

44 - 50

36 - 40

100 - 106

99.5 - 100

NC-OBC

40 - 44

40 - 44

32 - 36

85 - 95

97 - 98

SC

34 - 38

34 - 38

28 - 32

75 - 85

90 - 95

ST

28 - 32

28 - 32

22 - 26

65 - 75

85 - 90

PwD

28 - 32

28 - 32

22 - 26

65 - 75

85 - 90

Previous CAT Cutoffs for IIM Ahmedabad Admission (General Category)

IIM Ahmedabad previous year cutoff can help students understand the basic minimum marks required for admission to the institute and the level of competition they will face in the CAT 2024.

Year

QA Cut-off

DILR Cut-off

VARC Cut-off

Overall CAT Cutoff

2023

75

70

70

99.6

2022

70

70

70

99.7

2021

70

70

70

99.5

2020

70

65

65

99.4

2019

70

70

70

99.5

  

Note* The overall CAT Cutoff is usually above 99.5 percentile while the sectional cutoff generally ranges between 65 and 75. 

CAT Score vs Percentile - Section-wise

To achieve the target percentiles for IIM Ahmedabad, the following section-wise scores are suggested:

QA Score Range

VARC Score Range

DILR Score Range

Overall Score Range

CAT Percentile

48 - 50

48 - 50

36 - 40

106 - 110

99.9

44 - 48

44 - 48

32 - 36

95 - 105

99.5

40 - 44

40 - 44

28 - 32

85 - 95

99.0

36 - 40

36 - 40

25 - 28

76 - 85

98.0

30 - 34

30 - 34

22 - 25

66 - 75

95.0

Read in Detail - CAT Score vs Percentile

Weightage Criteria for Final Selection at IIM Ahmedabad

Below mentioned is the minimum weightage each component for admission to IIM Ahmedabad holds. The factors such as CAT Score, Academic Profile, and Work Experience play vital roles in determining the chances of admission:

Component

Weightage (%)

CAT Score

65

Academic Performance (10th, 12th)

15

Bachelor's Degree

10

Work Experience

5

Analytical Writing Test (AWT)

5

Personal Interview (PI)

65 (within CAT score weight)

Factor Affecting IIM Ahmedabad Admission

Below mentioned are the factors that determine students’ final selection to IIM Ahmedabad:

CAT Percentile

  • Students taking CAT 2024 are advised to secure at least overall percentile of 99.5. To secure 99.5+ percentile in CAT 2024, the sectional cutoff must go above 70 percentile.

Academic Performance

  • The marks obtained in 10th and 12th marks hold 15% weightage of the total. Candidates are advised to have secured high scores in both 10th and 12th class to maximize their chances of admission as per the selection criteria. 

Work Experience

  • Though it is not mandatory, work experience of 2 to 4 years has the ability to add value to your profile. 

Diversity Factor

  • Candidates with non engineering background and female candidates have the privilege of additional advantage due to the diversity points. 

How is Your Profile Evaluated for IIM Ahmedabad Admission?

The evaluation process of profile of IIM Ahmedabad aspirants usually runs around the determining factors mentioned above. The weightage that each element holds defines the probability of admission. 

Parameter

Description

Importance

CAT Score

A high CAT percentile is necessary but not sufficient alone.

High

Academic Record

Consistent high performance in 10th, 12th, and graduation is valued.

Medium

Work Experience

Adds diversity and maturity to your profile. Ideal range: 2-4 years.

Medium

Extracurricular Activities

Leadership roles, sports, volunteering, etc., add value to the profile.

Low to Medium

Diversity Factor

Non-engineers, female candidates, and candidates from diverse backgrounds have an advantage.

Medium

 

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