IIM CAT cut off 2019: Previous years' cut offs for admission
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CAT cut off is the mininum score required for selection to WAT-GD-PI round of IIM admission process. Get here IIM CAT cut off of last three years and expected CAT 2019 cut off for admission to the 2020 batch.
IIM CAT cut off 2019 - Pursuing post graduate programme in management at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) is the dream of thousands of MBA aspirants but only a few hundred make it to the premier institute's 20 campuses. Getting through IIM is definitely a difficult task. The candidate is not only required to meet the minimum IIM CAT percentile cut off, but also have an excellent record in academics.
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The IIM selection process includes screening of the candidates on the basis of minimum CAT cut off and academic record. Those who are selected are invited for Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Post that, each candidate is once again evaluated. The second level of selection is based on each candidates Composite Score arrived at by calculating their performance in CAT exam, WAT-PI, academics, extracurricular activities and diversity. In this article, we have collated IIM CAT cut offs of last three years ( 2018, 2017 and 2016). You will also find expected CAT 2019 cut off percentiles of top IIMs.
CAT 2019 is scheduled for November 24 and the result is expected to be announced by January 6, 2020. Shiksha has created an online tool to predict CAT 2019 percentile. IIM aspirants can use this CAT Percentile Predictor tool know their chances of making it to IIMs Interview round.
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The IIMs normally do not reveal CAT cut off scores for each year as they publish qualifying cut off scores as part of their selection criteria, beforehand. Download institute-wise qualifying CAT cut offs for all categories
- IIM CAT 2019 Cut Offs
- IIM CAT Cut Off 2018
- IIM CAT percentile cut offs 2017, 2016
- *These CAT cut offs are obtained by Shiksha through RTI
IIM CAT 2019 Cut Offs
| IIMs |
Expected CAT cut offs (percentile) |
|---|---|
| 99 |
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| 99 |
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| 99 |
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| 97-98 |
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| 97-98 |
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| 97-98 |
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| 95-96 |
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| 95-96 |
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| 95-96 |
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| 94-95 |
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| 94-95 |
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| 94-95 |
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| 94-95 |
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| 92-94 |
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| 92-94 |
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| 92-94 |
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| 90 |
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| 90 |
Given below are IIM CAT cut off percentiles of various IIMs (2018, 2017, 2016). This cut off data will give the candidates an idea of CAT 2019 cut off percentile for IIM admission.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
The normal CAT cut-off percentage for GIBS is between 60 and 70 per cent.
However, GIBS does not have as strict a cut-off as the leading IIMs. If your percentile is slightly below the minimum, you will still be evaluated on:
Your past academic record
- Communication skills
- GD/PI performance (Group Discuss
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Beginner-Level 4
Answered 3 days ago
SRM University Sonepat considers CAT scores for admission in MBA. Aspirants with MAT, XAT, NMAT or any other Management entrance exam score can also get admission. Candidates can also appear for SRMHCAT conducted by the university.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 3 days ago
CAT is one of the accepting exams for admission in PGDM at Badruka School of Management. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants with a score in XAT, MAT or GMAT can also get admission provided they also meet the other criteria.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 4 days ago
- Details filled should be correct and error free
- Upload clear photo and signatures in prescribed format
- Application fee can be paid online only.
- Do not leave any mandatory field blank.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
No, the Amrita MBA application form will be available online only. Students can apply at Amrita Vishwavidyapeetham website.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Students must have at least 50 percentile in CAT for admission in PGDM programme of Valia School of Management. Aspirants must also pass graduation with at least 50% aggregate for admission.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 4 days ago
To get into Anna University for the MBA/PGDM course, students would need to appear in the accepted exam, like CAT, MAT, and TANCET.
Students who appear in the CAT or MAT exam would need to attain a valid percentile, and only then are they eligible for the next round of admission, which involves GD,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
No, you can not join Anna University without appearing for an entrance exam if you want admission to the MBA/PGDM course. Students can either take the CAT or MAT exam, attain a valid percentile and then proceed to the next round.
Or they can take the TANCET entrance examination, attain valid ranks an
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, students can get admission in ITM SLS Baroda University MBA without CAT. The university also considers CMAT scores to admit students for this programme. Students can check the official site to know more.
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