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About Cutoff at IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA)

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad cutoff is released for admission to Management programmes. IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff is required to get shortlisted for MBA admissions. The admission authority of IIM Ahmedabad releases IIM Ahmedabad cut off on the official website iima.ac.in. 

The IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff is based on various parameters such as the past year's trends of cutoff, number of seats available, number of applicants, CAT exam 2024 difficulty level and so forth. IIM Ahmedabad cut off is released for shortlisting candidates on the basis of their CAT 2024 scores for various categories. 

IIM Ahmedabad cut-off refers to the minimum marks to be scored by the candidates in CAT to get shortlisted for selection rounds. Candidates are required to fulfil both the sectional as well as the overall IIM Ahmedabad cutoff to get shortlisted for admissions. Candidates can check the detailed information about the IIM Ahmedabad MBA cutoff category wise below.

Also See: IIM Ahmedabad Courses

IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2024

IIM Ahmedabad cutoff 2024 will be released in 3 sections which include Quantitative Ability (QA), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC). Only the candidates satisfying for IIM Ahmedabad MBA cutoff 2024 will be considered for subsequent rounds of MBA admissions. 

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Sectional Cutoff 2024

Category

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Quantitative Ability (QA)

General/ EWS

70

70

70

NC-OBC /Transgender

65

65

65

SC

60

60

60

ST

50

50

50

PwD (in General/ EWS/ NC-OBC/ Transgender/ SC)

60

60

60

PwD (in ST)

50

50

50

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Category Wise Cutoff 2024

Category

Overall 

General/ EWS

80

NC-OBC /Transgender

75

SC

70

ST

60

PwD (in General/ EWS/ NC-OBC/ Transgender/ SC)

70

PwD (in ST)

60

IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff Previous Year's Trends

On the basis of the CAT score, IIM Ahmedabad prescribes the minimum percentile required by the candidates to qualify for further rounds- Personal Interview and Written Ability Test. Let’s have a look at past year trends of IIM Ahmedabad cut off.

IIM Ahmedabad Category Wise Sectional Cutoff 2023

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

General, EWS

70

70

70

NC-OBC-cum-transgender

65

65

65

SC

60

60

60

ST

50

50

50

PwD (General, EWS, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC)

60

60

60

PwD (ST)

50

50

50

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Category Wise Cutoff 2023

Category

Overall percentile rank (PT)

General-EWS

80

NC-OBC-cum-transgender

75

SC

70

ST

60

PwD (General, EWS, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC)

70

PwD (ST)

60

Also See: IIM Ahmedabad Admissions

IIM Ahmedabad CAT Sectional Cutoff 2022

Category

VARC

DI & LR

QA

General

70

70

70

NC-OBC cum Transgender

65

65

65

SC

60

60

60

ST

50

50

50

PWD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC)

60

60

60

IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2022

Category

Overall Percentile

General

80

NC-OBC cum Transgender

75

SC

70

ST

60

PWD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC)

70

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Cutoff 2021

Category

VARC

DI & LR

QA

General

70

70

70

NC-OBC cum Transgender

65

65

65

SC

60

60

60

ST

50

50

50

PWD (ST)

50

50

50

IIM Ahmedabad MBA Overall Cutoff 2021

Category

Overall Percentile

General

80

NC-OBC cum Transgender

75

SC

70

ST

60

PWD (ST)

60

IIM Ahmedabad CAT Section Wise Cutoff 2020

Category

VARC

DI & LR

QA

General

80

80

80

NC-OBC cum Transgender

75

75

75

SC

70

70

70

ST

60

60

60

DA

70

70

70

IIM Ahmedabad CAT Category Wise Cutoff 2020

Category

Overall Percentile

General

90

NC-OBC cum Transgender

85

SC

80

ST

70

DA

80

Also See: IIM Ahmedabad Placements

IIM Ahmedabad Selection Process

IIM Ahmedabad begins the selection process for admission to PGP and PGP-FABM soon after shortlisting the students. Shortlisted students then appear for the two-step process of IIM Ahmedabad.

  • In the first step, candidates are shortlisted on the basis of cutoff, and in the second step, candidates will appear for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.

The candidate’s overall score is calculated on the basis of the candidate’s profile, performance in selection rounds, and academic records. The formula used to calculate the final composite score (FCS) is:

FCS = PIF * Normalised PI Score + AWTF * Normalised AWT Score + CATF_FCS * Normalised CAT Score + ARF_FCS * AR

  • Personal Interview Multiplication Factor (PIF) = 0.50

  • AWT Multiplication Factor (AWTF) = 0.10

  • CAT Score Multiplication Factor for Final Composite Score (CATF_FCS) = 0.25

  • Application Rating Multiplication Factor for Final Composite Score (ARF_FCS) = 0.15

Factors Influencing IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff Trends

  • The overall difficulty level of CAT.
  • Total number of candidates who appeared for the exam.
  • Total number of seats available.
  • IIM Ahmedabad cutoff trends of past years.

Also See: IIM Ahmedabad Facilities

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Student Reviews for IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA)

College Infrastructure: 4.7/5
Academics: 4.7/5
Placements: 4.8/5
Value for Money: 3.3/5
Campus Life: 4.6/5

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College Infrastructure

Infrastructure is really great and has all the facilities that a top college should provide. All moder amenities and requirements are fulfilled and the classrooms are also equipped with modern facilities.

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College Infrastructure

IIM ahmedabad is having world class infrastructure. Classrooms are very good and arrangement in class is very good for participative study and presentation. Library is very huge and having so many useful books.

Amazing infrastructure of IIM college

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College Infrastructure

The overall infrastructure of the college is good , the hostel is available for the non local students , the facilities in the hostels are also good . Good drinking water , air conditioner for the students .

Have a question related to IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) ?

i am doing history hons so if i get in IIMA will i be really tough for the Journey

Business Schools across the country especially the IIMs promotes the academic diversity so that students from different academic backgrounds can bring fresh and unique perspective on the table during the discussion in the classroom. Students from different academic background such as Engineering, Commerce, Arts, Management, etc. get admission in IIMs. As you are pursuing History Hons and if get admission to IIM Ahmedabad, you will have to study different management related subjects which you have not studied during your graduation. The difficulty level of the journey will depend that how well you will be able to understand the course curriculum.

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the most important component to get admission to IIM Ahmedabad. In order to get admission at IIM A, you must obtain a good percentile in the CAT.

IIM Ahmedabad give consideration to a number of factors while giving an interview call. These factors include CAT score, Class 10, Class 12, and Bachelor's degree marks, work experience, academic, and gender diversity, etc.

As you belong to the ST category, your first priority should be to clear both the overall percentile of 60 and sectional percentile of 50 in all three sections individually to be eligible to get WATPI shortlist. However, this is just a minimum percentile and does not give you a guarantee to get WATPI shortlist. CAT score is not the only criteria but is one of the major criteria for admission.

The marks obtained by you in Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation, work experience, academic, and gender diversity will play a major role to get a shortlist for the WATPI process and your performance in the WATPI will play a major role during your final selection.

Also Check : CAT 2024 College Predictor

Hi!

Scoring a mere percentile in the CAT does not give you a guarantee to get an interview call from IIM Ahmedabad as the institute has a very complex admission process. IIM Ahmedabad gives consideration to a lot of factors while giving an interview call to candidates. These factors include CAT score, Class 10, Class 12, and Bachelor's degree marks, work experience, academic, and gender diversity. If you even score somewhere around 99 percentile in the CAT , this will not mean that you will get a confirm call from IIM Ahmedabad. However, if you belong to the reserved category, then there are good chances of receiving an interview call at less percentile. Therefore, the CAT score is not the only criteria but is one of the criteria for admission to the IIM Ahmedabad . The cutoff will depend upon various factors which will change every year. However, candidates must meet the minimum overall percentile of 80 and sectional percentile of 70 in all three sections (less percentile for reserved category candidates) to become eligible to receive the WATPI shortlist.

You can predict your CAT percentile by using the CAT Percentile Predictor 2024 .

IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does IIM Ahmedabad have sectional cutoffs in CAT?

Yes, IIM Ahmedabad has sectional cutoffs. The IIM Ahmedabad sectional cutoff is released for Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA) sections.

2: How does IIM Ahmedabad calculate its CAT cutoff?

In order to determine its CAT cutoff, IIM Ahmedabad first determines a minimum percentile score, usually around 90% for the General Category. This is then paired with a "Application Rating Score" that takes into account variables like diversity, work experience, and academic performance. The final selection is made using a composite score, of which the CAT score has a significant weight (usually around 80%).

3: What is the CAT cutoff for reserved category candidates at IIM Ahmedabad?

The IIM Ahmedabad CAT category wise cutoff shows the minimum percentile required by the candidates of different categories for admission to MBA programmes. The overall percentile for SC students was 70, while that for ST students was 60. The IIM Ahmedabad CAT cutoff for OBC candidates was 75.

4: Are female candidates given additional weightage for CAT cutoffs at IIM Ahmedabad?

As a "gender diversity factor," female applicants are often given more weight while determining CAT cutoffs at IIM Ahmedabad.

5: Can candidates with slightly lower CAT scores still get admission to IIM Ahmedabad?

The qualifying CAT cut off is the minimum score required to be eligible for shortlisting of IIM Ahmedabad PI round. Candidates with slightly less CAT scores are rejected for admissions.

6: What are the factors affecting IIM Ahmedabad cutoff 2024?

Some of the factors affecting IIM Ahmedabad cutoff 2024 are difficulty of the examination, number of students appearing for the examination, previous year cutoff trends and number of seats available at the institute.

7: What is the minimum percentile required for admission to an IIM?

For candidates in the General category, the CAT cutoff range for newer IIMs is 90-95 percentile. The IIM cut-off range is substantially lower for applicants in the Reserved category, between 85 and 80.

8: What was the IIM Ahmedabad cutoff 2024 for admission to its MBA programme?

Candidates must score ≥70 in VARC, DILR and QA section. While the overall IIM Ahmedabad MBA cutoff 2024 is ≥80.

9: What are the entrance examinations accepted by IIM Ahmedabad?

For its prestigious MBA course IIM Ahmedabad accepts CAT scores, whereas, for Ph.D admissions it accepts both CAT and GMAT examination scores. ePGP admissions at IIM Ahmedabad are done based on the CAT/GRE/GMAT examination.

10: How are candidates selected for IIM Ahmedabad?

For selection to IIM Ahmedabad, CAT examination. Students need to qualify in the Reading Comprehension(VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning(DILR) and Quantitative Ability(QA) sections along with the overall marks obtained in the CAT examination. 

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