General overall
90
Minimum percentile
General sectional
85
VARC, DILR and QA
CAT weight
40%
In composite score
Category-wise minimum CAT cutoffs
| Category | Overall percentile | Sectional minimum |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 90 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 80 | Lower than General |
| SC | 70 | Lower than NC-OBC |
| ST | 60 | Lower than SC |
Exact sectional cutoffs by category are published in the official admission policy each year.
Qualifying cutoff versus an interview call
The published cut-off is the preliminary screen. IIM Bangalore subsequently uses CAT performance, academic history, work experience and other parameters to shortlist candidates for the Personal Interview.
Selection criteria weightage
The final composite score typically assigns 40% weight to the CAT score, 30% to the Personal Interview, and 30% to profile factors including academic record, work experience and diversity.