CAT Result 2024 (Out) Live: 14 candidates score 100 percentile; scorecard link, cut-off, IIM selection process

Candidates can check the expected IIM Bangalore CAT Cutoff 

No, the IIMs do not have any prescribed age limit. There is also no age limit for the CAT entrance exam for working professionals.

The CAT 2024 exam was conducted by IIM Calcutta on November 24. 

The IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2024 is given below. 

Source: IIM Calcutta official website

Given below is the expected CAT cut-off for top non IIMs. 

The CAT cutoff scores vary across all IIMs. The top IIMs such as Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta have higher CAT cutoffs, generally ranging between 90 to 99 percentile, while baby IIMs may have lower CAT cutoffs.

The CAT 2024 cut-offs will be based on several factors such as the difficulty level of the question paper, the number of candidates, seat availability, and the previous year’s cut-off trends.

Given below is the list of colleges accepting low CAT scores. 

The IIM Kashipur CAT cut-off is expected to be around 94.

Source: IIM Kashipur official website

The IIM does not specify any age eligibility for the CAT entrance exam. 

The CAT 2024 IIM Vizag cutoff for IIM admissions is expected to be around 80.

According to previous year trends, the admission cut-offs at the top IIMs - not the IIM sectional cut-off - have been in the range of 97 percentile and above. 

• IIM Ahmedabad cut off: 99-100
• IIM Bangalore cut-off: 99-100
• IIM Calcutta CAT cut-off: 99
• IIM Kozhikode cut off: 97-98
• IIM Mumbai CAT cut-off: 97
• IIM Lucknow cut-off: 97

Candidates can check other MBA entrance exams in India apart from CAT, including:

• MAT
• CMAT
• XAT
• ATMA
• GMAT

Given below is the weightage given to each component for the final shortlisting of IIM Kozhikode. 

Candidates can find the key parameters and their respective weightage for IIM Bangalore's admission process 2025 listed below.

A few private MBA colleges in India such as Great Lakes Institute of Management, Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), and TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) will offer admissions to students who secure a CAT percentile between 80 to 85 in 2024.

The sectional cut-offs for general category candidates at IIM Lucknow are as follows: 

• VARC: 85
• DILR: 85
• QA: 85
• Overall: 90

Source: IIM Lucknow official website

The CAT college preditors suggest admission possibilities for students based on their CAT scores and past admission data. Careers360 has designed this tool for MBA aspirants to predict the B-schools based on CAT cutoff and rank. 

Given below is the CAT 2024 cut-off for IIM Ahmedabad MBA admission 2025. 

Image: IIM Ahmedabad official website

Given below is the expected IIM Rohtak CAT Cut-off 2024.

Image: IIM Rohtak official website

IIM Sambalpur will independently handle MBA admissions starting from the 2025-26 academic year, exiting the CAP 2025 process. The merit list will be based on CAT scores, academic performance, work experience, gender diversity, and PI performance.

Read More: IIM Sambalpur exits CAP 2025; to independently conduct MBA admissions  

The IIM Shillong final selection process considers several parameters such as CAT 2024 score, PI, ARS and gender scores. The table below details the weightage assigned to each parameter:

Candidates can have a look at the eligibility criteria for IIM Mumbai admission 2025 below.

• Candidates are required to have completed their graduation degree with a minimum of 50% marks in total aggregate or its equivalent CGPA (5% relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved category).
• Candidates are required to have done their graduation from any university. If no CGPA-to-marks conversion scheme is shared by the college, IIM Mumbai will calculate equivalence by dividing the CGPA by the maximum CGPA and multiplying by 100.
• Final-year students provisionally admitted are required to submit their final year mark sheet and degree certificate by June 30, 2025.

As per CAT 2024 result statistics, a total of 29 candidates achieved 99.99 percentile in CAT 2024. Out of the 29 candidates, 27 are males and 2 females. 25 were engineering candidates and 4 were non-engineers. 5 candidates were from Maharashtra. 

Candidates can have a look at the colleges accepting low CAT scores below. 

Read More: CAT Result 2024: Top MBA colleges in India accepting 50-60 percentile

The CAT 2024 cut-off for IIT Bombay is 99 percentile (expected) for MBA programmes. 

Candidates can have a look at the CAT 2024 cut-off for IIM Ahmedabad MBA admission 2025 below. 

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CAT result 2024 has been declared, candidates may follow these steps to prepare for MBA admission

1. Download CAT scorecard 2024

• Visit the official CAT 2024 official website (iimcat.ac.in).
• Log in using your credentials and download CAT 2024 scorecard for future reference.

2. Check eligibility for IIMs

• Compare your CAT percentile with the cutoffs for various IIMs (old, new, and Baby IIMs) and other B-schools.
• Review the selection criteria, which may include sectional cutoffs, academic performance, work experience, and diversity factors.

3. Apply to non-IIM B-Schools

• Many top B-schools in India, like FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, and others, also accept CAT scores.
• Ensure you meet their specific application deadlines.

4. Participate in shortlisting process

• Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email or the respective institute’s portal.
• Shortlisting is based on CAT scores, academic records, work experience, and other criteria.

5. Prepare for the next round

• The selection process usually includes:
  • Written Ability Test (WAT)
  • Group Discussion (GD) or Group Exercise (GE)
  • Personal Interview (PI)

6. Keep documents ready

• Academic certificates (10th, 12th, graduation)
• Work experience certificates (if applicable)
• Caste or category certificates (if applicable)
• Valid photo ID

7. Wait for final admission offers

• Institutes will release final admission offers based on composite score, which includes CAT percentile, performance in WAT, GD, PI, and other criteria.

8. Accept the offer and pay fees

• If selected, confirm your admission by paying the offer acceptance fee or initial deposit.

The full form of CAT is the Common Admission Test. CAT 2024 result has been declared on December 19. 

The IIM Nagpur CAT 2024 cut off is 94 percentile (expected) for the General category candidates. 

Image: IIM Nagpur official website

When selecting an MBA college, candidates may consider factors such as AICTE/UGC approval, programme fees, course offerings, placement records, faculty expertise, infrastructure, and on-campus hostel facilities. Colleges like FMS and JBIMS offer high ROI with lower fees compared to top IIMs.

The CAT 2024 results have been determined using a normalization method. This CAT 2024 normalisation process considers various factors, including the highest and lowest scores, the mean and median scores, as well as the top 10 and lowest percentiles.

Candidates can have a look at the IIM Rohtak CAT Cut-off 2024 (expected) below. 

The CAT 2024 cut-off for FORE School of Management is 85 percentile (expected). Candidates can have a look at the course-wise FORE School of Management cut-off below. 

There is no limit to attempt the CAT exam. CAT exam is conducted every year for admission to management programmes offered by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and participating B-schools. 

Each IIM has different selection process. However, the selection process for MBA programmes at Baby IIMs typically includes the following:

1. CAT 2024 scores

• Admission is primarily based on the candidate's performance in the Common Admission Test (CAT).

2. Shortlisting for the next round

• Candidates meeting the CAT 2024 cut-off percentile set by each Baby IIM are shortlisted.
• Academic records, work experience, and diversity factors may also influence the shortlisting process.

3. Personal Interview (PI)

• Shortlisted candidates are invited for a Personal Interview round.
• Some institutes may also include a Written Ability Test (WAT) or Group Discussion (GD).

4. Final merit list

• A composite score is calculated, considering:
  • CAT score
  • PI/WAT/GD performance
  • Academic background
  • Work experience
  • Gender diversity
• Weightage for each component varies by institute.

5. Admission offer acceptance

• Selected candidates receive admission offers.
• To confirm admission, candidates are required to pay the acceptance fee within the stipulated deadline.

The first phase of the 2025 placements at IIM Mumbai featured participation from 78 companies, resulting in 373 job offers, including contributions from 20 new recruiters. Microsoft offered the highest salary of Rs 54 lakh. The top 10% of students achieved an average salary of Rs 48 lakh, while the top 20% secured an average of Rs 43.5 lakh.

Read More | IIM Mumbai Placements: Highest salary at Rs 54 lakh in phase 1; Accenture top recruiter  

BITSOM's selection process involves an initial shortlisting of candidates based on the prescribed CAT cutoff. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview conducted by a panel of experts. The final selection considers CAT performance, academic records, work experience, and extracurricular achievements. Selected candidates are then notified via email to complete admission formalities, including document verification and fee payment. BITSOM CAT cut-off is expected to be around 95 percentile. 

Image: Official press release

Candidates can have a look at the colleges accepting CAT 90 percentile below.

• Goa Institute of Management
• Amity International Business School (AIBS)
• Fore School of Management
• International Management Institute
• Indian Institute of Forest Management
• Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
• Loyola Institute of Business Administration
• National Institute of Technology (NIT)
• Praxis Business School
• Shiva Institute of Management Studies
• SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR)
• T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)
• Trinity College for Management and Technology
• Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
• Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management
• Amity University
• Amity Business School (ABS)

Candidates can have a look at the category-wise IIM Kozhikode CAT cut-off 2024 (expected) below. 

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad achieved 100% placement for the PGP batch of 2026, with all 394 students securing positions during the on-campus summer placement drive. Approximately 160 companies participated, offering diverse roles, with consulting sector emerging as the largest recruiter.

Read More: IIM Ahmedabad Summer Placements 2024: All 394 PGP students placed despite uncertain market conditions  

The BITSOM CAT cutoff will be based on several factors such as difficulty level of exam, total qualifying candidates, normalization of scores, previous year cutoff trends, and reservation criteria. Candidates can have a look at the BITSOM CAT cut-off 2024 below. 

As per CAT 2024 result statistics, a total of 14 candidates achieved 100 percentile, with a significant male dominance (13 males, 1 female). Most candidates are from engineering backgrounds (13 engineers, 1 non-engineer).

The CAT 2024 percentile has been calculated using the following formula 

Percentile = [1-{One’s CAT Rank / Number of Candidates appeared for the test}] * 100

CAT result 2024 has been declared on December 19. The following credentials will be required to access the CAT 2024 result on the official website, iimcat.ac.in:

• User ID
• Password

Baby IIMs is an informal term for newly established Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). 

List of baby IIMs and their locations:

• IIM Amritsar - Punjab
• IIM Bodh Gaya - Bihar
• IIM Kashipur - Uttarakhand
• IIM Trichy - Tamil Nadu
• IIM Nagpur - Maharashtra
• IIM Sambalpur - Odisha
• IIM Sirmaur - Himachal Pradesh
• IIM Visakhapatnam - Andhra Pradesh
• IIM Jammu - Jammu & Kashmir

Private MBA colleges in India, such as Great Lakes Institute of Management, Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), and TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), will offer admissions to students who secure a CAT percentile between 80 to 85 in 2024.

Read More | CAT 2024 percentile between 80-85 will open doors to NIRF-ranked private colleges

CAT results 2024 have declared on December 19. The CAT 2024 official website read, “CAT 2024 Score Card is live now. Candidates can download their scorecards by logging into the CAT 2024 website (https://iimcat.ac.in), using the CAT application login id and password."  

IIM Kozhikode CAT cut-off 2024 for general candidates is 85 percentile and for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates it is 75 percentile. (Expected). 

Image: IIM Kozhikode official press release

Several fake websites have surfaced claiming to provide CAT 2024 results, misleading candidates with incorrect information. The CAT 2024 results are available on the official website, iimcat.ac.in.

IIM Calcutta has declared the CAT result 2024 on December 19. The CAT 2024 scorecard link can be accessed at iimcat.ac.in. 

The CAT 2024 scorecard link has been activated at iimcat.ac.in.

IIM Calcutta has declared the CAT 2024 result at iimcat.ac.in.