IIM Ahmedabad has released the CAT and GMAT cutoffs 2025 for MBA admissions 2026. The preliminary screening at IIMA is through the candidate scoring above the sectional percentile ranks (Quantitative Ability (QA), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)), the overall percentile rank, and obtaining a positive (greater than zero) raw score in all sections.
For the MBA/PGP program, the Non-PwD overall cutoff is 95 percentile for General/EWS, 90 percentile for NC-OBC, 85 percentile for SC, and 75 percentile for ST candidates. The candidates applying through the GMAT is 720 marks under the previous format and 665 marks under the new GMAT Focus Edition. The final selection is based on CAT scores, AWT, PI, academic performance, work experience, extracurricular activities, and more. The institute releases both sectional and overall CAT cutoffs, and a candidate’s scores must be higher than the cutoff.
Table of Contents
- IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2025 for MBA/PGP
- IIM Ahmedabad Rating Scores (A) for the 10th Std. Examination 2025
- IIM Ahmedabad Rating Scores (B) for the 12th Std. Examination 2025
- IIM Ahmedabad Rating Scores (C) for the Bachelor’s Degree Examination 2025
- IIM Ahmedabad Rating Scores (D) for the Work Experience
- IIM Ahmedabad Rating Scores (E) Gender Diversity
- IIM Ahmedabad Application Rating Score (AR Score)
- IIM Ahmedabad Shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI) 2025
- IIM Ahmedabad Final Selection MBA/PGP
- IIM Ahmedabad GMAT Cutoff 2025 for MBA/PGP
- IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2025 for PGP-FABM
- IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff FAQs
IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2025 for MBA/PGP
The table below shows the CAT cutoff 2025 for MBA/ PGP admission 2026. The Non-PwD CAT overall percentile for general and EWS categories is 95th percentile, while it is 90th percentile for OBC, 85th percentile for SC, and 75th percentile for ST candidates. For PwD candidates, the overall CAT cutoff for the general and EWS categories is 85 percentile. Refer to the table below for more details.
IIM Ahmedabad Rating Scores (A) for the 10th Std. Examination 2025
The table below shows the IIMA rating score (A) for the 10th Std. examination. Candidates scoring up to 55% receive a rating of 1, those between 55–60% get 2, and 60–70% receive 3. Scores from 70–80% are rated 5, while 80–90% earn 8. The highest rating of 10 is awarded to applicants scoring above 90%.
IIM Ahmedabad Rating Scores (B) for the 12th Std. Examination 2025
The table below shows the IIMA rating score (B) for the 12th Std. examination in the science, commerce, and arts fields.
IIM Ahmedabad Rating Scores (C) for the Bachelor’s Degree Examination 2025
The table below shows the IIMA rating score (C) for the Bachelor’s Degree examination in the science, commerce, and arts fields.
IIM Ahmedabad Rating Scores (D) for the Work Experience
The table below shows the IIMA rating score (D) for the Work Experience. Candidates with less than 12 months receive 0, those with 12–36 months get a score calculated as MF × (Work Experience − 11), and applicants with more than 36 months are awarded the maximum score of 5.
IIM Ahmedabad Rating Scores (E) Gender Diversity
The table below shows the IIMA rating score (E) for Gender Diversity. The male candidate gets 0 score, while the other genders are scored 3.
IIM Ahmedabad Application Rating Score (AR Score)
IIM Ahmedabad calculates the Application Rating (AR) score as AR = A + B + C + D + E. Candidate's AR score is divided by the average AR score of the top 50 candidates who applied to IIMA in CAT 2025 to get the Normalised AR Score.
IIM Ahmedabad Shortlisting for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) & Personal Interview (PI) 2025
IIM Ahmedabad selects candidates for AWT and PI rounds through the Composite Score (CS). The formula for which is ARF_CS × Normalised AR Score + CATF_CS × Normalised CAT Overall Score.
IIM Ahmedabad Final Selection MBA/PGP
IIM Ahmedabad final selection is through the Final Composite Score (FCS). The formula for which is PIF × Normalised PI Score + AWTF × Normalised AWT Score + CATF_FCS × Normalised CAT Score + ARF_FCS × Normalised AR Score.
IIM Ahmedabad GMAT Cutoff 2025 for MBA/PGP
The table below shows the GMAT cutoff 2025 for MBA/ PGP admission 2026. The GMAT cutoff is 720 marks under the previous format and 665 under the new GMAT Focus Edition.
IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2025 for PGP-FABM
IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff for PGP-FABM admission 2026 is given in the following table. For General and EWS candidates, AC 1 & 2 require 90 overall percentile and 70 sectional percentile, while AC 3–5 need 95 overall percentile and 75 sectional percentile. NC-OBC cutoffs range from 85–90 overall percentile, with 65–70 sectional percentile. SC/ST candidates need a 70–75 overall percentile
IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff FAQs
What is the CAT cutoff 2025 for MBA/PGP admission at IIM Ahmedabad?
The CAT cutoff for MBA/PGP admission 2026 at IIMA is 95 percentile overall for General/EWS, 90 percentile for NC-OBC, 85 percentile for SC, and 75 percentile for ST candidates. For PwD (General/EWS), the cutoff is 85 percentile overall.
What sectional CAT percentile is required by IIM Ahmedabad for MBA/PGP?
For the PGP program at IIM Ahmedabad, General/EWS candidates need 85 percentile in each section. NC-OBC need 80, SC need 75, ST need 65, and PwD categories need 55–75, depending on the category.
What is the CAT cutoff 2025 for IIM Ahmedabad’s PGP-FABM programme?
For the PGP-FABM program at IIM Ahmedabad, General/EWS candidates need 90 overall and 70 sectional (AC 1 & 2) or 95 overall and 75 sectional (AC 3–5). NC-OBC requires 85–90 overall, SC/ST requires 70–75 overall, and sectionals vary from 60–75.
What is the GMAT cutoff for IIM Ahmedabad 2026 admission?
The GMAT cutoff at IIM Ahmedabad is 720 under the previous GMAT format and 665 under the GMAT Focus Edition, based on equivalent Verbal and Quantitative score patterns.
How does IIM Ahmedabad score work experience?
Less than 12 months gets 0 score at IIM Ahmedabad, 12–36 months is calculated using MF × (Work Experience − 11), and more than 36 months gets the maximum score of 5.
How does IIMA calculate the final composite score?
Final selection at IIM Ahmedabad uses the Final Composite Score (FCS):0.50 × PI Score + 0.10 × AWT Score + 0.25 × CAT Score + 0.15 × AR Score, all normalised.
