CAT 2025 Cutoff for IIT MBA Admission: Check Expected Qualifying and Final Percentiles

MBA aspirants seeking quality education with strong ROI, IITs have emerged as premier destinations, often preferred over newer IIMs and private B-schools.

 

As CAT 2025 approaches, MBA aspirants targeting IITs need strategic clarity on expected cutoffs. Unlike IIMs, IITs maintain relatively accessible percentile requirements while delivering strong ROI. This guide analyzes projected CAT 2025 cutoff for all 7 IIT management programs, helping you optimize your preparation strategy.

Among India's 23 premier technology institutes, seven IITs have established themselves as formidable management education providers, with all featuring in the NIRF top 50 MBA rankings 2025. The triad of IIT Delhi (Rank 4), IIT Bombay (Rank 10), and IIT Kharagpur (Rank 19) lead this group, demonstrating exceptional academic rigor and industry outcomes.

What is Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff for IIT MBA Admission 2025?

The Indian Institutes of Technology accept CAT scores for admission to their MBA programs. Below are the expected CAT 2025 cutoff percentiles for General category candidates and Reserved category. Reserved category candidates typically have a lower cutoff percentile as per government norms:

Expected Qualifying CAT Cutoff for IIT MBA Admission
IIT	MBA Cut Off (General Category)	MBA Cut Off (SC/ST/PD Category)
IIT Madras	NA	NA
IIT Kharagpur	90 percentiles	75 percentiles
IIT Bombay	90 percentiles	60 percentiles
IIT Delhi	90 percentiles	60 percentiles
IIT Kanpur	85 percentiles	75 percentiles
IIT Roorkee	90 percentiles	70 percentiles
IIT Dhanbad (ISM)	80 percentiles	60 percentiles
IIT Jodhpur	Candidates get direct admission with 98 percentiles and above	---

What is Expected Final CAT Cutoff for IIT Delhi MBA Admission 2025?

The table below provides the estimated final CAT cutoff scores for admission to MBA program at IIT Delhi's Department of Management for 2025 academic session. The actual cutoffs may vary or be higher depending on competition, and other factors:

Final CAT Cut off for IIT MBA Admission 2025
IIT	CAT Cutoff
IIT Delhi	98 percentiles
	97 percentiles
IIT Bombay	98.5 percentiles
IIT Kharagpur	90 percentiles
IIT Roorkee	94.6 percentiles
IIT Madras	96 percentiles
IIT Kanpur	95 percentiles
IIT-ISM Dhanbad	80 percentiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

What factors determine the CAT 2025 cutoff percentiles for top MBA colleges? +

Ans: CAT cutoff percentiles for MBA/PGP programs are determine by multiple factors including:

• Difficulty level of CAT exam
• Number of aspirants appeared for the exam
• Number of aspirants qualify the exam
• Previous years' trends of CAT cut off
• Number of seats available in a particular institute
• All India ranking of the institute

What is the difference between Qualifying CAT Cutoff and Final CAT Cutoff for IIM admissions? +

Ans: IIMs use two distinct CAT cutoff benchmarks during their MBA selection process:

Qualifying CAT Cutoff: It serves as the minimum threshold for interview shortlisting, announced in advance through admission policies. General category candidates typically need 85-90+ percentile, while reserved categories benefit from relaxed cutoffs (70-85 percentile). This stage mandates sectional clearance but doesn't guarantee PI calls.

Final CAT Cutoff: It determines actual admission offers and remains undisclosed officially. Top IIMs maintain 99.9+ percentile standards, with newer IIMs at 95+ percentile. Unlike qualifying cutoffs, these:

• Have stricter sectional requirements
• Show reduced category-based relaxation
• Incorporate profile-based adjustments

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