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IIM Raipur Cutoff 2025 - Section-wise CAT Percentile & Selection Criteria

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• Updated on 15 Nov, 2025 by Aafreen Zarief

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IIM Raipur Cutoff 2025 for General category candidates is expected to be around the 94th percentile. The admission process at IIM Raipur for 2024 follows a two-step selection process, which includes the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. The minimum IIM Raipur CAT cut off for the General Category candidates is 94th percentile. It has been decided that the institution will not take part in the IIM CAP this year.

 

IIM Raipur employs a two-cutoff mechanism: a minimum percentage eligibility percentile, used to shortlist candidates, and an actual high shortlisted percentile, used in preparing the final merit list. Candidates for the CAT exam who score higher than the qualifying cutoff percentage will be considered eligible for admission to the IIM Raipur MBA program, subject to GD-PI. Candidates from reserved categories have a lower CAT cutoff for being chosen for PI.

 

Table of Contents
  1. IIM Raipur Cut Off 2025
  2. IIM Raipur CAT Cut Off Category-wise Minimum Percentile
  3. IIM Raipur Cut Off 2024 Qualifying CAT Percentile
  4. IIM Raipur Minimum Eligibility Criteria
  5. IIM Raipur GD-PI Shortlisting Admission 2025
  6. IIM Raipur Work Experience Evaluation Breakdown
  7. IIM Raipur Cut Off FAQs

 

IIM Raipur Cut Off 2025

IIM Raipur offers a full-time residential MBA program. For General category candidates, the IIM Raipur CAT cut off percentile is 94.

Program

Entrance Exam

General Cutoff (Expected)

MBA

CAT

94 percentile

 

IIM Raipur CAT Cut Off Category-wise Minimum Percentile

Candidates must meet the required IIM Raipur CAT cut off before appearing for the GD, PI and other stages of the selection process. The minimum MBA CAT cutoff for further shortlisting is 94 percentile overall, with 75 percentile in each section - VARC, DILR and QA. For EWS and NC-OBC candidates, the overall IIM Raipur cut off is 80 percentile and the sectional cut off is 65 percentile.

Marks from Class 10, 12, as well as graduation, will be used to narrow down the list of candidates for PI. Candidates can review the percentages for each category below:

Category

SSC / Class 10th (%)

HSC / Class 12th (%)

Graduation (%)

GEN

60

60

60

GEN-PWD

45

45

45

EWS

60

60

60

EWS-PWD

45

45

45

NC-OBC

55

55

60

NC-OBC-PWD

45

45

45

SC

55

55

50

SC-PWD

45

45

45

ST

55

55

45

ST-PWD

45

45

45

 

IIM Raipur Cut Off 2024 Qualifying CAT Percentile

The IIM Raipur CAT Cutoff 2024 has been announced for MBA admissions. There are two kinds of cutoffs that IIM Raipur sets out: the Qualifying CAT Cutoff and the Final CAT Cutoff. Candidates must meet a minimal Qualifying Cutoff to take the CAT final examination (WAT and PI). The final CAT cutoff for IIM Raipur is always higher compared to the qualifying cutoff. The table below shows the CAT sections for different categories that those who wish to enrol on IIM Raipur may look at:

Category

VARC Percentile

DILR Percentile

QA Percentile

Total Percentile

GEN (General)

73

73

73

94

EWS

50

50

50

77

NC-OBC

50

50

50

77

SC

44

44

44

60

ST

25

25

30

40

DAP (Differently Abled Person)

25

25

30

40

 

IIM Raipur Minimum Eligibility Criteria

The minimum eligibility criteria require at least 60 per cent of the total marks in the General, EWS, and NC-OBC graduating categories. SC graduates are required to have an aggregate score of 50 per cent, whereas ST and PwD graduates must have a score of 45 per cent. Candidates for the CA/CMA (ICWA)/CS must achieve an overall score of 50%. Candidates for the CA/CMA (ICWA)/CS and graduate programs are required to meet minimum academic scores.

Candidate Category / Qualification

Minimum Aggregate Marks Required

General (GEN), EWS, NC-OBC with Graduation Degree

60%

Scheduled Castes (SC) with a Graduation Degree

50%

Scheduled Tribes (ST) with a Graduation Degree

45%

Persons with Disabilities (PWD) with a Graduation Degree

45%

Candidates without Graduation but with CA/CMA(ICWA)/CS

50%

Candidates with both a Graduation Degree and a CA/CMA(ICWA)/CS

As per the Graduation category requirement

 

IIM Raipur GD-PI Shortlisting Admission 2025

The most crucial part of the evaluation is the CAT 2024 Index Score, which accounts for 50%. Candidates' consistency throughout their educational journey is shown by 20% of their academic accomplishments from Class X to Class XII. To promote inclusivity, applicants who identify as female or transgender are assigned a Gender Diversity Score of 7%. To promote non-engineering representation, achieving a 3% Academic Diversity Score is beneficial.

Parameters

Weight

CAT 2024 Index Score

50%

SSC / Class X Percentage Score

20%

HSC / Class XII Percentage Score

20%

Gender Diversity Score (female/transgender)

7%

Academic Diversity Score

3%

PI Core

25%

Work Experience Score

15%

GD Score

5%

Profile Score

5%

Academic Diversity Score3%

 

IIM Raipur Work Experience Evaluation Breakdown

A maximum score of eight points is assigned to work experience between 26 and 36 months for IIM Raipur MBA admission. No points are granted for work experience that is shorter than six months in duration.

Experience (Months)

Score

Experience (Months)

Score

≤ 6

0

28

15

7

4.38

29

15

8

5.00

30

15

9

5.63

31

15

10

6.25

32

15

11

6.88

33

15

12

7.50

34

15

13

8.13

35

15

14

8.75

36

15

15

9.38

37

13.92

16

10.00

38

12.83

17

10.63

39

11.75

18

11.25

40

10.67

19

11.88

41

9.58

20

12.50

42

8.50

21

13.13

43

7.42

22

13.75

44

6.33

23

14.38

45

5.25

24

15

46

4.17

25

15

47

3.08

26

15

≥ 48

2

27

15

  

 

IIM Raipur Cut Off FAQs

What is the expected overall CAT cut off percentile for admission to IIM Raipur in 2025?

The expected general category IIM Raipur CAT cut off percentile for 2025 admission is around the 94th percentile.

What are the sectional CAT cutoff percentiles required for IIM Raipur in 2025?

VARC, DILR, and QA sectional cutoffs for general category applicants are typically at the 73rd percentile.

Are there different cutoff criteria for reserved categories at IIM Raipur?

Yes, reserved categories have lower cutoffs. ST and Differently Abled Persons candidates need a 25 to 30 percentile, while EWS as well as NC-OBC candidates need a 50 percentile in each section and a 60 percentile overall for 2025.

What is the admission selection process at IIM Raipur after candidates clear the CAT cutoffs?

Candidates are shortlisted for a Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview after meeting the minimal overall and sectional cutoffs. Based on CAT percentile, PI success, educational background, job experience, gender, and intellectual diversity, the final merit list is created.

Does IIM Raipur apply the two-cutoff mechanism in its admission process?

A lower qualifying cut off is utilised to select applicants for the WAT and PI rounds. However, a higher final cutoff percentile is required to be added to the final merit list and receive admission offers at IIM Raipur.

Is admission to IIM Raipur based on a first-come, first-served basis?

No, IIM Raipur admits students based on their CAT percentile scores, performance in WAT and PI, academic performance, job experience, and diversity, not application order.

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