CAT 2025 IIM Shortlisting Cutoff: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has released the results for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, December 24, 2025 on the official website at iimcat.ac.in. The final answer key for the management entrance test was released, where, among the 187 challenges submitted, just one objection in the Quantitative Ability section of Shift 1 was accepted. Candidates who are eagerly waiting for the announcement of the result can check here to get the direct link to the scorecard once it is available. Until then, they can go through the CAT 2025 IIM Shortlisting Cutoff to know the expected cutoff for various IIMs in India.
Following the result announcement, IIMs and other top business schools will begin the shortlisting process for the 2026-28 MBA admission cycle based on CAT 2025 scores and other selection parameters.
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CAT 2025 IIM Shortlisting Cutoff (Expected)
The IIM 2026-28 admission process begins with shortlisting candidates based on their CAT 2025 scores, academic performance, work experience, and diversity factors, expected from January 2026. Shortlisted candidates must fill out the PI forms online within the specified deadline. Personal Interview (PI) rounds, conducted between February and April 2026, assess communication, knowledge, confidence, and personality, typically carrying 30-40% weightage. Some IIMs may also include WAT or AWT. After PI completion, a final merit list is prepared considering CAT scores, academics, work experience, PI performance, and diversity, with admission offers expected by May 2026.
For the candidate's reference, the final cutoff for each IIM under CAT 2025 for the admission of eligible students has been mentioned here:
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Name of the IIM |
CAT 2025 IIM Shortlisting Cutoff (in percentile) |
|---|---|
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IIM Ahmedabad |
99-100 |
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IIM Bangalore |
99-100 |
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IIM Calcutta |
99+ |
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IIM Lucknow |
97+ |
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IIM Indore |
97+ |
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IIM Kozhikode |
97-98+ |
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IIM Amritsar |
95+ |
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IIM Nagpur |
95+ |
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IIM Sambalpur |
95+ |
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IIM Trichy |
94+ |
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IIM Raipur |
94+ |
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IIM Ranchi |
94+ |
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IIM Kashipur |
94+ |
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IIM Vizag |
92+ |
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IIM Udaipur |
92+ |
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IIM Bodhgaya |
92+ |
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IIM Shillong |
90+ |
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IIM Sirmaur |
95+ |
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IIM Rohtak |
95+ |
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IIM Mumbai |
99-100 |
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IIM Jammu |
94-95+ |
CAT 2025 Result Link
Candidates can get the direct link to the result for the CAT 2025 in the table below, once the results are available.
| CAT 2025 Result Link |
Candidates must visit the official IIM CAT website to download their scorecard once the results are declared. The scorecard will be available exclusively in online mode through candidate login. The CAT 2025 scorecard will be valid for one year from the date of result declaration, applicable for MBA admissions at IIMs and most other business schools accepting CAT scores.
Candidates who are eagerly waiting for the announcement of the CAT 2025 Result and want to be updated with the latest updates on the shortlisting criteria and cutoff for various IIMs can check the live updates provided here.
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Yes, EWS cutoffs are generally lower than General category in the CAT examination and selection process in the IIMS and other B-schools.
Yes, all IIMs strictly follow the Government of India reservation policy for the admission process in the CAT exam.
Missing the interview usually results in disqualification from that institute.
Most IIMs are expected to conduct interviews for the selected students in offline mode.
No, once the CAT Result is declared then no percentile will be checked. The score and percentile mentioned on the official result will be final in nature.
Some IIMs have replaced WAT with written ability assessments or case discussions.
Yes, CAT scores are normalized across slots before percentile calculation since the examination has been conducted in more than one shift.
Yes, final-year students who have qualified the CAT 2025 and have met the required eligibility criteria can be shortlisted.
According to various experts whio have analysed various factors, it is suggested that the cutoffs may remain similar to last year, barring minor changes.
Yes, Class 10, 12, and graduation scores are considered during the shortlisting process in IIM CAT.
The authority has not yet released the IIM CAT Result 2025 as of now.
The minimum qualifying percentile for IIMs generally starts around 90 percentile and extends till the 100th percentile.
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Yes, candidates can receive interview calls from multiple IIMs in India under the CAT Exam.
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No, each IIM prepares its own shortlist for all the selcted students independently under CAT 2025.
- Incorrect Answer: -1
Most IIMs are expected to release shortlists under the CAT Exam 2025 between January 2026 and February 2026.
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The CAT 2025 Result for all the candidates will be available anytime today, December 24, 2025.
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| International Management Institute (IMI) | PGDM | INR 12,40,118 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| SIES College of Management Studies | PGDM | INR 7,70,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) | MBA | INR5,80,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Vellore Institute of Technology | MBA | Rs 6,97,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Apeejay School of Management | PGDM |
INR 8,50,000- Rs 9,00,000
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| International School of Management Excellence | PGDM |
INR 8,25,000 - Rs 8,50,000
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of International Trade | PGPM |
INR 2,00,000(1st Year)
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|
College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| PSG Institute of Management (PSGIM) | MBA | INR 8,00,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM) | PGDM | INR 8,90,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Financial Planning (IIFP) | PGDM |
INR 2,80,000-INR 9,00,000
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Indus Business School (IIEBM) | PGDM |
INR 4,10,000 (First Year)
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) | PGDM | INR 12,00,000 |
|
College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| International Management Institute (IMI) | PGDM | INR 12,47,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Doon Business School | MBA, PGDM |
INR 5,15,000 - Rs 9,79,000
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
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New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) |
MBA, PGDM |
INR 9,70,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Amrita School of Business | MBA | Rs 10,60,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Public Enterprise | PGDM | INR 8,15,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| School of Communication and Management Studies (SCMS) | PGDM | INR 7,50,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
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Acharya Bangalore Business School |
MBA, PGDM, Executive PGDM |
INR 7,50,000-INR 9,00,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management | MBA | INR 5,50,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
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International Institute of Management Studies |
PGDM |
INR 9,00,000 |
|
College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| FOSTIIMA Business School | MBA+PGDM | INR 8,50,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Gitam Institute of Management | MBA | INR 7,20,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
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Jagannath International Management School (JIMS) |
PGDM |
INR 7,95,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| AIMS Institutes | MBA | INR 9,11,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
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School of Management Sciences |
PGDM, MBA |
INR 2,88,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
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MIT School of Technology Management |
MBA |
INR 7,50,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
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Bengal Institute of Business Studies |
PGPBM+MBA, PGPFM+MBA, PGPIBM+MBA |
INR 3,08,000-Rs 6,28,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
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Asian Business School |
PGDM |
INR 7,65,000 |
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College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
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Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI) |
PGDM |
INR 4,05,000 |
|
College Name |
Courses Offered |
Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
|
School of Management Sciences (SMS) |
MBA, PGDM |
INR 1,40,760 |
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Yes, login credentials will be required to access the CAT Scorecard 2025.
CAT percentiles are calculated by comparing the scaled scores of all candidates, with each individual’s percentile reflecting their relative performance among test-takers.
| College Name | Entrance Exam |
| Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS, Mumbai) | Central University Entrance Test -Postgraduate (CUET-PG) |
| KIIT School of Management (KSOM) | KIITEE Management exam |
| Jamnalal Bajaj Institute Of Management Studies | MAH MBA CET |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | Accepts XAT, GMAT, and other tests |
As per the recent announcement, the results for the CAT 2025 will be available tomorrow, December 24, 2025.