Home  >  Articles  >  CAT Cutoff for IIM Mumbai Admission 2025

CAT Cutoff for IIM Mumbai Admission 2025

Avantika Bhardwaj

Updated on 18th September, 2024 , 3 min read

The IIM Mumbai 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 Mumbai 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 94-95 percentiles for general category candidates and for NC-OBC candidates, it is somewhere around 88 percentile. Whereas, the SC candidates must secure 75 percentile to clear the minimum required CAT Cutoff. Candidates belonging to ST/PwD categories must obtain 65 percentiles.

CAT Cutoff for IIM Mumbai

The minimum CAT Cutoff for IIM Mumbai Admission is 94 percentile. This percentile varies as per the category of candidates. Below mentioned are the tables for Cutoff for IIM Mumbai.

Minimum CAT Score and CAT Percentile for IIM Mumbai Admission

Category

QA Score

VARC Score

DILR Score 

CAT Percentile

CAT Score

General 

34 - 38

34 - 38

24 - 28

94 - 95

71 - 76

NC-OBC

30 - 34

30 - 34

20 - 24

88 - 90

60 - 70

SC

22 - 26

22 - 26

16 - 20

75 - 80

50 - 60

ST

18 - 22

18 - 22

12 - 16

65 - 70

43 - 50

PwD

18 - 22

18 - 22

12 - 16

65 - 70

43 - 50

Previous CAT Cutoffs for IIM Mumbai Admission (General Category)

IIM Mumbai 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

Quant Cutoff

DILR Cutoff

VARC Cutoff

Overall CAT Cutoff

2023

70

65

65

94.0

2022

70

65

65

94.5

2021

65

60

60

94.0

2020

65

60

60

93.5

2019

60

55

55

93.0

  

Note* The overall CAT Cutoff is usually around 94 - 95 percentile while the sectional cutoff is generally above 60 percentile.

CAT Score vs Percentile - Section-wise

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

QA Score Range

VARC Score Range

DILR Score Range

Overall Score Range

Percentile

34 - 38

34 - 38

24 - 28

71 - 76

95.0-96.0

30 - 34

30 - 34

22 - 26

65 - 70

94.0

26 - 30

26 - 30

20 - 24

55 - 65

90.0

22 - 26

22 - 26

16 - 20

48 - 55

85.0

18 - 22

18 - 22

14 - 18

43 - 50

80.0

Read in Detail - CAT Score vs Percentile

Weightage Criteria for Final Selection at IIM Mumbai

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

Factors

Weightage in %

CAT Score

40

Academic Performance (10th and 12th)

20

Marks in Graduation

15

Work Experience

15

Diversity Factor (General/ Academic)

5

Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT)

20 (within CAT Score weight)

Factor Affecting IIM Mumbai Admission

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

CAT Percentile

  • Students taking CAT 2024 are advised to secure at least overall percentile of 94 - 95. To secure 94 or 95 percentile in CAT 2024, the sectional cutoff must go above 60 percentile.

Academic Performance

  • The marks obtained (at least 80%) in 10th and 12th marks hold 20% 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. 

Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT)

  • Candidates must perform really well in these rounds as their admission to their desired institute will depend on their performance in PI & WAT rounds conducted by the institute. They do have a substantial impact on the final admission.

How is Your Profile Evaluated for IIM Mumbai Admission?

The evaluation process of profile of IIM Mumbai 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 critical component; high sectional and overall percentiles are needed.

High

Academic Record

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

High

Work Experience

Relevant work experience can help, especially with demonstrable achievements.

Medium to High

Extracurricular Activities

Participation in sports, arts, and leadership roles adds value to the profile.

Medium

Diversity Factor

Academic diversity (non-engineers) and gender diversity (female candidates) are advantageous.

Medium

 

Similar Articles

D Pharmacy

By - Nikita Parmar 2024-07-06 03:12:58 , 3 min read
Read More
Check Eligibility   Free 1:1 Counselling