CAT weight for shortlist
65%
Application Rating
35%
Shortlisting stage
PI weight
50%
Final selection
AWT weight
10%
Final selection
AWT–PI shortlisting formula
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Normalised CAT 2025 overall score | 65% |
| Normalised Application Rating | 35% |
Final selection formula
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Personal Interview | 50% |
| Analytical Writing Test | 10% |
| Normalised CAT score | 25% |
| Normalised Application Rating | 15% |
Basic eligibility
Applicants normally require a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. The threshold is 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Final-year students may apply subject to the institute's documentary deadlines.
What enters the Application Rating
The Application Rating combines school and undergraduate performance with work experience and gender diversity.
- Class 10 marks
- Class 12 marks adjusted for stream
- Bachelor's or eligible professional qualification marks
- Full-time work experience as defined in the policy
- Gender diversity score
Important interpretation
The minimum CAT percentile is not the final interview threshold. Actual shortlisting depends on the applicant pool, academic category, reservation category and composite score.