IIM AMRITSAR CAT CUTOFF 2026
IIM Amritsar (Indian Institute of Management Amritsar, Punjab) CAT Cutoff for the Post Graduate Program (PGP) in 2025 stood at an overall 90 percentile for the General category, with sectional cutoffs of 80 for VARC, 75 for DILR, and 80 for QA. This percentile has remained relatively consistent for the General category over the past two years, indicating a stable yet competitive entry benchmark for the institute’s flagship MBA program.
2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
Exam & Application Dates 2026
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 schedule outlines key dates for notification, application, and examination.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 26 (Expected) |
| Application Start | August 1 (Expected) |
| Application Close | September 20 (Expected) |
| Correction Window | September 24 – 27 (Expected) |
| Admit Card Release | Late October / Early November (Expected) |
| Exam Date | November 29 (Expected) |
| Result Announcement | Late December / Early Jan 2027 (Expected) |
IIM Amritsar CAT Cutoff: Category-wise Cutoff
The IIM Amritsar CAT cutoff for 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited) specifies minimum overall and sectional percentiles required for different categories for MBA admission.
| Category | VARC Percentile (2025) | DILR Percentile (2025) | QA Percentile (2025) | Overall Percentile (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 80 | 90 |
| EWS | 77 | 75 | 80 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 65 | 60 | 65 | 80 |
| SC | 52 | 50 | 55 | 55 |
| ST | 37 | 35 | 40 | 40 |
| PwD | 37 | 35 | 40 | 40 |
IIM Amritsar CAT Cutoff: Year-on-Year Trend
IIM Amritsar CAT cutoff trends for the overall percentile show slight variations across categories over recent years.
| Category | Overall Percentile 2025 | Overall Percentile 2024 | Overall Percentile 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 90 | 90 | 88 |
| EWS | 90 | 88 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 80 | 78 | 75 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| ST | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| PwD | 40 | 40 | 40 |
FAQs
Q. When will the IIM Amritsar CAT cutoff 2026 be released?
A. The IIM Amritsar CAT cutoff for 2026 will be released after the CAT 2026 exam is conducted (expected November 29, 2026) and its results are announced (expected late December 2026 / early January 2027).
Q. Does IIM Amritsar have sectional cutoffs in CAT?
A. Yes, IIM Amritsar mandates candidates to clear minimum sectional cutoffs in VARC, DILR, and Quantitative Aptitude, in addition to the overall CAT cutoff, to be eligible for shortlisting for the Personal Interview (PI) round.
Q. Is clearing the IIM Amritsar CAT cutoff enough to guarantee admission?
A. No, clearing the IIM Amritsar CAT cutoff only makes a candidate eligible for the subsequent Personal Interview (PI) round. Final selection depends on a composite score that considers CAT score, PI performance, academic record, work experience, and diversity factors.
Q. What factors influence the IIM Amritsar CAT cutoff?
A. Several factors influence the IIM Amritsar CAT cutoff, including the difficulty level of the CAT exam, the total number of applicants, the institute’s intake size, and the emphasis on academic and gender diversity.
Q. When will CAT 2026 registration start?
A. CAT 2026 registration is expected to commence in the first week of August 2026, following the release of the official notification in the last week of July 2026.
