CAT Cut-off 2023: Expected Qualifying Percentile and Marks Revealed

The Common Admission Test (CAT 2023), conducted by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, concluded on November 26, 2023. With over 3 lakh candidates vying for admission to management courses in IIMs, the competition is undoubtedly fierce. As aspirants await the CAT results, understanding the expected cut-off marks and score requirements is essential for planning the next steps.

CAT Cut-off Marks: A Gateway to Further Selection Stages

After the CAT online exam, each IIM and the participating institute will release their respective CAT cut-off marks, along with sectional weightage. These cut-off marks determine the minimum scores required to proceed to the next rounds of the selection process – Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).

Expected CAT Cut-off Percentiles for General and Reserved Categories

Category	VARC	DILR	QA	Total
General	86	86	84	90
EWS	77	77	76	82
OBC	77	76	77	82
SC	55	55	56	66
ST	50	50	51	60

CAT Qualifying Percentiles: A Crucial Threshold

Along with the overall cut-off marks, each IIM and non-IIM institute will also release the CAT qualifying marks, which represent the minimum percentile required for a candidate to be considered for further selection stages. The CAT qualifying percentile is expected to range between 76 and 91 percentile.

What is a Good CAT Score for IIM Admission?

The good CAT score for IIM admission varies depending on the IIM and the candidate's category. For general category candidates, aiming for a percentile above 98 is recommended, while candidates from other categories can target a score between 95 and 100 percentile.