Sage-Tips

What CAT percentile is required for new IIMs?

90 percentile
To get admitted into any IIMs or any Top MBA colleges in India , the minimum CAT 2021 cutoff is expected to be 90 percentile . Those who secured the 99+ percentile can apply to top IIMs like IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Lucknow, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Kozhikode.

Is there OBC quota in IIMs?

Reservation. As per Government of India requirement, 27\% of the seats are reserved for NC-OBC, 15\% for SC, 7.5\% for ST candidates, 5\% for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD), and up to 10\% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).

What is NC OBC in CAT?

The NC OBC Form expands to “Non-Creamy Layer – Other Backward Classes“. Sometimes, your district officers may give you the impression that the whole procedure is very bureaucratic. So, you have got to get it now.

What is the validity of NC OBC certificate for cat?

therefore the NC-OBC certificate issued in 2013 is valid even now and you can apply for CAT 2019 with this. The authority body says that a NC-OBC certificate is valid even if it is issued 3 years before but with a self declaration given by the candidate as per the format mentioned in the OM.

What is the cat cut-off for IIM?

Cut off is the minimum marks that is required for the examinees to get a call for MBA selection process. The CAT cutoff for IIM is mainly for 99 to 100 percentile for General category students while shortlist cut off ranges around 80 percentile. For reserved category it comes down to 97 to 98 percentile. CAT Cut off is released in two stages.

Can I use my OBC certificate for CAT exam?

Yes you can use your OBC certificate for CAT, in case it is valid. So make sure you recheck your obc certificate. Incase you do not have the valid OBC certificate then you shall require above 98–99 to get into top IIMS. Good Luck. 85+ is a very safe bet.

What is the minimum percentile required to get admission in OBC?

OBC candidates usually require a slightly higher percentile than SC/ST candidates. Anywhere between 85 to 90 percentile should be safe. However since your UG percentage is a bit on the lower side, it is better to have a higher percentile.

What is the minimum percentile for new IIMs?

So you can get a hint of what is the minimum percentile now. Least percentile for NEW IIMs would be around 80th percentile and for baby it would be lower. The points to be considered are that the people converting on low percentiles have great acads, work experience and above average/good interview.