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CAT Cutoff for IIM Bangalore Admission 2025

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Avantika Bhardwaj

Updated on 23rd September, 2024 , 2 min read

CAT Cutoff for IIM B

The IIM Bangalore 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 Bangalore 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+ percentiles for general category candidates and for NC-OBC candidates, it is somewhere around 95 percentile. Whereas, the SC candidates must secure 85 percentile to clear the minimum required CAT Cutoff. Candidates belonging to ST/PwD categories must obtain 75 percentiles.

CAT Cutoff for IIM Bangalore

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

Minimum CAT Score and CAT Percentile for IIM Bangalore Admission

Category

QA Score

VARC Score

DILR Score

Overall Score

Target Percentile

General

44 - 48

44 - 48

36 - 40

95 - 105

99 - 100

NC-OBC

38 - 42

38 - 42

30 - 34

80 - 90

95 - 97

SC

30 - 34

30 - 34

24 - 28

65 - 75

85 - 90

ST

24 - 28

24 - 28

20 - 24

55 - 65

75 - 80

PwD

24 - 28

24 - 28

20 - 24

55 - 65

75 - 80

Previous CAT Cutoffs for IIM Bangalore Admission (General Category)

IIM Bangalore 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 Cutoff

DILR Cutoff

VARC Cutoff

Overall CAT Percentile Cut-off

2023

75

70

80

99.0

2022

75

70

80

99.0

2021

75

70

75

99.0

2020

70

65

70

98.5

2019

70

65

70

98.5

  

Note* The overall CAT Cutoff is usually above 99 percentile while the sectional cutoff generally ranges between 65 and 80. 

CAT Score vs Percentile - Section-wise

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

QA Score Range

VARC Score Range

DILR Score Range

Overall Score Range

CAT Percentile

44 - 48

44 - 48

36 - 40

95 - 105

99.5 - 100.0

40 - 44

40 - 44

32 - 36

85 - 95

99.0

36 - 40

36 - 40

28 - 32

76 - 85

98.0

30 - 34

30 - 34

24 - 28

66 - 75

95.0

26 - 30

26 - 30

20 - 24

55 - 65

90.0

Read in Detail - CAT Score vs Percentile

Weightage Criteria for Final Selection at IIM Bangalore

Below mentioned is the minimum weightage each component for admission to IIM Bangalore 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

40

Class 10 Marks

20

Class 12 Marks

10

Graduation Marks

20

Work Experience

8

Gender Diversity

2

Personal Interview (PI)

30 (within the CAT score weight)

Factor Affecting IIM Bangalore Admission

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

CAT Percentile

  • Students taking CAT 2024 are advised to secure at least overall percentile of 99. To secure 99+ percentile in CAT 2024, the sectional cutoff must go above 65 percentile.

Academic Performance

  • The marks obtained in 10th and 12th marks hold 30% 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 Bangalore Admission?

The evaluation process of profile of IIM Bangalore 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.

High

Work Experience

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

Medium to High

Extracurricular Activities

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

Medium

Diversity Factor

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

Low to Medium

 

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