CAT PWD Cutoff 2026
At 40 percentile, the CAT PWD Cutoff for IIM Bodh Gaya’s MBA program in 2025 was among the most accessible for candidates with disabilities. This CAT PWD Cutoff is the minimum qualifying percentile required for admission to various IIMs and other top B-schools, with IIM Ahmedabad setting a higher threshold of 70 overall percentile for PwD candidates in the same year. 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
Exam & Application Dates 2026
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 schedule outlines key dates for notification, registration, and examination.
| Event | Date (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 26, 2026 |
| Application Start | August 1, 2026 |
| Application Close | September 20, 2026 |
| Correction Window | Fourth week of September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | November 12, 2026 |
| Exam Date | November 29, 2026 |
| Result Announcement | December 2026 / January 2027 |
CAT PWD Cutoff: IIM-wise Qualifying Cutoffs 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table details the minimum qualifying CAT PWD cutoff percentiles for various IIMs in 2025.
| IIM | VARC Percentile | DILR Percentile | QA Percentile | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad (PwD in Gen/EWS/NC-OBC/SC) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| IIM Ahmedabad (PwD in ST) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| IIM Bangalore | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| IIM Calcutta | 45 | 45 | 45 | 55 |
| IIM Lucknow | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 40 |
| IIM Jammu | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 |
CAT PWD Cutoff: Category-wise Qualifying Cutoffs 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Comparative CAT qualifying cutoffs for different categories across select IIMs for the 2025 admission cycle are presented below.
| IIM | Category | VARC Percentile | DILR Percentile | QA Percentile | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | General/EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| NC-OBC/Transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 | |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 | |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 | |
| PwD (in Gen/EWS/NC-OBC/SC) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 | |
| PwD (in ST) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 | |
| IIM Bangalore | General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 65 | 65 | 75 | |
| EWS | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 | |
| SC | 65 | 60 | 60 | 70 | |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 | |
| PwD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 | |
| IIM Calcutta | OPEN (General) | 80 | 80 | 75 | 85 |
| EWS | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 | |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 | |
| SC | 65 | 60 | 60 | 70 | |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 | |
| PwD | 45 | 45 | 45 | 55 |
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FAQs
Q. When will the CAT 2026 cutoff for PwD be released?
A. The official CAT 2026 cutoff for PwD candidates is expected to be released in January 2027, following the declaration of CAT 2026 results in December 2026.
Q. What is the expected CAT PWD cutoff for top IIMs in 2026?
A. While official 2026 cutoffs are awaited, based on 2025 trends, top IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta are expected to have PwD qualifying cutoffs ranging from 55 to 70 overall percentile.
Q. Is there a sectional cutoff for PwD candidates in CAT?
A. Yes, most IIMs apply sectional cutoffs for PwD candidates, meaning aspirants must meet minimum percentile requirements in each section (VARC, DILR, QA) in addition to the overall cutoff.
Q. What is the minimum graduation percentage for PwD candidates applying to IIMs?
A. PwD candidates typically require a minimum of 45% aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA in their bachelor’s degree to be eligible for IIM admissions.
Q. How does the CAT PWD cutoff compare to the General category cutoff?
A. The CAT PWD cutoff is significantly lower than the General category cutoff across all IIMs, offering considerable relaxation in percentile requirements for PwD candidates.
Q. Do all IIMs have the same CAT PWD cutoff?
A. No, CAT PWD cutoffs vary by individual IIM, with older and more established IIMs generally having higher cutoffs compared to newer or baby IIMs.
Q. What is the application fee for PwD candidates for CAT 2026?
A. The expected application fee for PwD candidates for CAT 2026 is ₹1,300, which is lower than the fee for General category candidates.
