How much percentile is required to get admission in IIM Ahmedabad with a medium profile of academics?

The shorting and selection criteria for IIM Ahmedabad admission 2024 is divided into various stage. The first stage is Preliminary screening of candidates for the further admission process. CAT 2023 will be having three sections, Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC). Candidates above the minimum cut offs in the sectional percentile ranks, the overall percentile rank and obtaining a positive (greater than zero) raw score in all sections of CAT will be considered for all the subsequent stages. Candidates belonging to General and EWS category must have CAT cutoff of 80 Percentile, 75 Percentile for NC-OBC-cum-transgender, 70 Percentile for SC, 60 for ST, 70 Percentile for PwD (General, EWS, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) and 60 Percentile for PwD (ST). Also, for the final process, candidates must have an overall CAT percentile of 99 for final admission. For more details regarding IIM Ahmedabad cutoff, click here.

I have scored 69% in Class 10 and 56% in Class 12. Can I get into IIM Ahmedabad if I score 100 percentile in the CAT?

The selection process of IIM Ahmedabad is bifercated into two phases. The phase one includes, shortlisting candidates for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI) on the basis of CAT score and the second phase includes, the final selection of candidates for admission based on Final Composite Scores. The final composite scores are derieved from academic record, diversity, work experience, and weightage assigned to each component. Hence, scoring 100 percentile in CAT does not guarantee a seat in IIM Ahmedabad as there are multiple factors taken into consideration including the past academic. Also, candidates seeking IIM Admission 2024 must have a minimum overall CAT cutoff of 80 Percentile Ranks for General and EWS category, 75 Percentile for NC-OBC-cum-transgender, 70 Percentile for SC, 60 for ST, 70 Percentile for PwD (General, EWS, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) and 60 Percentile for PwD (ST). The aforementioned percentiles are for the Preliminary Screening for phase 1 IIM Ahmedabad admission process. For more details regarding IIM Ahmedabad cutoff, click here.

Is IIM Ahmedabad hard to get?

IIM Ahmedabad admissions is based on entrance. Therefore, candidates must qualify the eligibility criteria and secure valid scores in CAT entrance exams. Moreoever, candidates ae required to apply for admission through the official website of IIMA. The percentile of CAT for IIM Ahmedabad reached up to 99.6 in the past years which shows how rigorous it is for a student to get admission to this Institute. Candidates are shortlisted for these programmes based on course-specific entrance exams, followed by shortlisting processes which generally comprise a Personal Interview (PI) round. To conclude, seeking admission to IIM Ahmedabad is challenging but not difficult.

Can I join IIM without CAT?

No, one can't join IIM without CAT. Candidates seeking admission to the IIM Ahmedabad MBA course must appear for CAT and secure 90 percentile. The Institute considers Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds for final admission to IIM Ahmedabad along with CAT results. Students must meet both, the overall CAT cutoff percentile and the sectional cutoffs.The Institute does not release CAT cutoffs in the public domain and are exclusively accessible only via account login to candidates who have appeared for the exam.

How much CAT score is required for MBA at IIM Ahmedabad?

IIM Ahmedabad considered two kinds of CAT scores for MBA admission - Qualifying and Final score. After qualifying CAT score, the minimum sectional and overall CAT score is used to shortlist students for the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The overall CAT qualifying cutoff for admission at IIM-A usually stands at at 99 for General category candidates, while the final cutoff is considered to stand between 99 and 100 percentile, for other category candidates. Check out more details on IIM-Ahmedabad Cutoff here .

When will CAT 2023 result be declared for admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

For admission to IIM Ahmedabad for the flagship MBA (or PGP) course, the result of CAT 2023 can be expected by the last week of December 2023 (If the CAT conducting body follows the trend as in 2022). However, if the trend is not followed, the same will most probably be out by the first week of January 2024. After the release of result, the exam takers will be able to download their CAT scorecards from the official website using their login credentials for IIM Ahmedabad admission.

Can I take admission in IIM Ahmedabad without CAT?

It is mandatory to clear CAT examination to seek admission at IIM Ahmedabad. The Institute considers CAT percentile for the admission to MBA, along with the understanding of the CAT percentile for IIM Ahmedabad that reached up to 99.6 in the past years which shows how challenging it is for a candidates to get admission to this Institute. Candidates are shortlisted for these programmes based on course-specific entrance exams, followed by shortlisting processes which generally comprise a Personal Interview (PI) round.

Can students with part-time work experience apply for Management courses at IIM Ahmedabad?

Candidates seeking admisison to MBA (or PGP) are not required to have any work experience. However, if there are students with part-time experience, its experience, understanding and knowledge can only help them crack the interview round. For MBA-PGPX, it is compulsory for students to have at least four years of full-time work experience, any part-time experience beyond this duration won't be a concern. For the ePGD-ABA courses, however, the official website mentions the requirement of two years' of work experience (preferably in the domain of Business Analytics) which can be waived for candidates with exceptional academic qualifications. Since there is no mention whether the required experience is full-time or part-time for ePGD-ABA, students can confirm the same from the admission office.

What are the minimum eligibility requirements for admission to PGP at IIM Ahmedabad?

To be eligible for IIM Ahmedabad MBA admissions, a candidate needs to pass a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a UGC-recognised university after at least 12 years of school education with a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA (45% in case of SC/ ST/ PwD candidates). Candidates, appearing for the final year of their bachelor's degree with final year results awaiting, can also apply. However, such candidates, if selected, will be granted provisional admission, only if a candidate submits a pre-final certificate signed by competent authorities of the previous institute/ university, the latest by June 30 of the year of admission.

Does IIM consider 12th marks?

To be eligible for Indian Institutes of Management Ahmedabad Master of Business Administration admissions, a student needs to pass a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a University Grants Commission-recognised university after at least 12 years of school education with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate or equivalent Cumulative Grade Point Average and 45 percent in case of Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, and PWD student. For taking Common Admission Test, the Class 12 aggregate does not matter. However, for getting an interview call and converting calls, the Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad awards weightage from 1 to 10 points based on aggregate obtained by applicants in Class 12. Students need to be a minimum of 24 years of age as on March 31 of the year of admission, to be eligible for ePGP admission at the Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad. Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad was Established in 1961, or Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad is a public Business School located in Gujarat. The Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad has been accorded the status of an Institute of National Importance by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Government of India. It has been ranked 1 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework Rankings 2022 under the Management category and is considered the best institute for Management education in India. It is autonomous in nature and one of the few institutes in India to be given EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accreditation by EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development). Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad is known for its two-year, full-time, residential flagship Post Graduate Programme in Management (also referred to as Master of Business Administration) program that offers admission based on a valid score in the Common Admission Test. Each year, around 150 candidates get a chance to visit abroad and about 90 candidates come to India to study at the Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad through its SEPs (student Exchange Programs). Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad admission 2023 is primarily entrance-based. Admission to its flagship Post Graduate Program in Management (also referred to as Master of Business Administration) program is offered based on a valid score in Common Admission Test. Apart from this, students are shortlisted for other Postgraduation and doctoral programs based on course-specific entrance exams, followed by shortlisting processes which generally comprise a PI (Personal Interview) round. In addition to this, the esteemed faculty of the Indian Institutes of Management, Ahmedabad evaluates the students on several parameters, including progression in career, academic preparedness, professional background, quality of experience, leadership potential, interpersonal skills, accomplishment, and fitment for the program. For more information, you may visit the Shiksha IIM Ahmedabad exam page. (https://www.shiksha.com/college/iim-ahmedabad-indian-institute-of-management-vastrapur-307). I hope this will help you.

Can one get admission to IIM-A through MAT score?

No, you cannot get admission to the IIM Ahmedabad with your MAT score. The IIMs do not accept the MAT score for admission. To get admission to the PGP course at IIM A, you need to appear in the CAT or GMAT exam. If you have appeared in the MAT exam, you can apply to other colleges such as Amity University, Tezpur University, and IIFM, Bhopal. 1. You can find information about colleges accepting the MAT exam at this link: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/colleges/mba-colleges-accepting-mat-india?sby=popularity 2. You can check detailed admission procedure of IIM at this Shiksha Page: https://www.shiksha.com/college/iim-Ahmedabad-indian-institute-of-management-vastrapur-307/admission

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Based on the past years' cutoff data from unofficial sources, the estimated CAT cutoff percentile required for MBA/PGDM admission is 99. This cutoff percentile i

Based on the past years' cutoff data from unofficial sources, the estimated CAT cutoff percentile required for MBA/PGDM admission is 99. This cutoff percentile is for the General AI category and is for reference only. Check out the estimated CAT cutoff 2025 in the table below:

Section	2025
Overall	99
Quants	99
VA-RC	99
DI-LR	99

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IIM Ahmedabad admission to the MBA/PGDM courses is based on a valid CAT entrance exam score, followed by Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI). CAT 2026 dates will be announced officially in the last week of July 2026. The registration process for the same is likely to begin in August 2026. Candidates preparing for CAT 2026 can refer to the table below to view the important dates.

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Q: What is the estimated CAT cutoff for top IIMs including IIM Ahmedabad?

IIMs do not release the final CAT cutoff publicly and is only accessible through account login to those candidates who appear in the CAT exam. However, candidates can refer to the table below to view the estimated final CAT cutoff percentiles for top IIMs, including IIM Ahmedabad. The below cutoff percentiles are for the General AI category students.

IIMs	CAT cutoffs 2024 (percentile)
IIM Ahmedabad	99-100
IIM Bangalore	99-100
IIM Calcutta	99
IIM Indore	97-98

Q: Why do you need to score more than 99.5 Percentile in CAT to get into an IIMs?

For candidates to get into top IIMs including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta, one must have a high CAT score preferably equal to or more than 99.5 Percentile. Considered as the top B-School of India, the competition for top IIMs is very high whereas on the other hand the number of seats for the same are less. So in order to be at the best B-School one needs to score the best.

Every IIM is different in terms of eligibility criteria, for IIMs including Lucknow, Indore, Kozhikode, Shillong, candidates are expected to score around 98 Percentile and a decent score of 80 Per cent in the academics. For the remaining New IIMs, the CAT cutoff ranges between 96 and 97 Percentile, whereas for Baby IIMs the cutoff might vary between 93 and 92 Percentile

It is very important for candidates to score good CAT cutoff Percentile depending on the IIMs they are aiming for.

Q: How to check IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff 2026?

Accepting CAT as the primary exam for MBA admission, IIM Ahmedabad does not release CAT cutoffs in the public domain and are exclusively accessible only via account login to candidates who have appeared for the CAT exam. Candiadtes seeking admission to IIM Ahmedabad must meet both the qualifying as well as final cutoff to be eligible for further rounds. To check IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff, candidates must visit the official website of IIMCAT and login through their ID and password.

Q: What is the estimated IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff 2026?

IIM Ahmedabad admission 2026 to the MBA course is offered through CAT 2025 scores followed by the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI). The Institute does not release the final CAT cutoff publicly and is only accessible through account login to those candidates who appear in the CAT exam. However, it is estimated that the final CAT cutoff percentiles usually range around 98-100 percentiles for top IIMs, including IIM Ahmedabad. Additionally, candidates seeking admission can refer to the table below to view the IIM Ahmedabad CAT qualifying cutoff 2024 percentiles for MBA admission:

	Non PwD CAT Cutoff		PwD CAT Cutoff
Category	Overall Percentile rank (PT)	Sectionwise percentile rank (PVARC, PDILR, PQA)	Overall Percentile (PT)	Sectionwise percentile rank (PVARC, PDILR, PQA)
General, EWS	70	70	70	80
NC-OBC-cum-transgender	65	65	65	75
SC	60	60	60	70
ST	50	50	50	60
PwD (General, EWS, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC)	60	60	60	70
PwD (ST)	50	50	50	60

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