IIM INDORE CAT CUTOFF
IIM Indore CAT Cutoff for the General category saw a slight easing in final admission percentiles, moving from 92.92 for the 2024-26 batch (CAT 2023) to 92.43 for the 2025-27 batch (CAT 2024). This indicates a minor shift in the competitive landscape for admission to its flagship Post Graduate Programme. The minimum qualifying percentile for interview calls, however, has remained consistent at 90 for the General and EWS categories for the 2026-28 batch based on CAT 2025 scores.
2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
Exam & Application Dates 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The table below outlines the key dates for the CAT 2025 examination, which is crucial for IIM Indore admissions for the 2026-28 batch.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | July 27, 2025 |
| Application Start | August 1, 2025 |
| Application Close | September 20, 2025 |
| Correction Window | October 6, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | November 12, 2025 |
| Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Result Announcement | December 24, 2025 |
IIM Indore CAT Cutoff: Category-wise Cutoff 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table details the minimum CAT 2025 percentiles required for IIM Indore’s Personal Interview (PI) shortlisting across various categories for the 2026-28 PGP batch.
| Category | Overall Percentile | VARC Sectional Percentile | DILR Sectional Percentile | QA Sectional Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 90 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| EWS | 90 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| NC-OBC | 80 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| SC | 60 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| ST | 45 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| PwD | 45 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
IIM Indore CAT Cutoff: Year-on-Year Trend (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Below is the year-on-year trend of final admission CAT percentiles for IIM Indore across different categories, reflecting the competitive nature of admissions.
| Category | 2023 (for 2024-26 Batch) | 2024 (for 2025-27 Batch) | 2025 (Expected for 2026-28 Batch) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 92.92 | 92.43 | 92.5 |
| NC-OBC | 80.44 | 80 | 81 |
| SC | 68.93 | 60 | 66.5 |
| ST | 52.3 | 45 | 51 |
Counselling Dates 2026
The IIM Indore admission process for the 2026-28 PGP batch involves several stages post-CAT results, as detailed below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Result Announcement | December 24, 2025 |
| IIM Shortlisting (PI Calls) | January 2026 |
| Personal Interview (PI) Rounds | February – March 2026 |
| Final Admission Offers | May 2026 |
| Provisional Admission & Document Submission | June 30, 2026 |
FAQs
Q. What is the expected IIM Indore CAT cutoff for 2026?
The official IIM Indore CAT cutoff for 2026 admissions (based on CAT 2025 scores) for PI shortlisting is 90 percentile for General and EWS categories, 80 for NC-OBC, and 45-60 for SC/ST/PwD. Final admission percentiles are typically higher.
Q. What are the sectional CAT cutoffs for IIM Indore?
For General and EWS categories, the sectional CAT cutoff for IIM Indore is 80 percentile in each of the three sections (VARC, DILR, QA). For NC-OBC, it is 70 percentile, and for SC/ST/PwD, it ranges from 40-55 percentile.
Q. Does IIM Indore consider work experience for MBA admissions?
Yes, IIM Indore considers work experience as part of its comprehensive selection criteria, though the weightage can vary year-on-year. For the 2026 admissions, work experience has a 3% weightage in the composite score calculation.
Q. When will IIM Indore release its PI shortlist for 2026 admissions?
IIM Indore typically releases its PI shortlist for MBA admissions in January, following the announcement of CAT results in December. The Personal Interview rounds are then conducted from February to March.
Q. What is the minimum CAT percentile for General category to get into IIM Indore?
For the General category, the minimum CAT percentile required for an interview call from IIM Indore is 90. However, the final admission percentile is usually higher, often in the range of 92-93.
Q. Are there different cutoffs for various MBA specializations at IIM Indore?
No, IIM Indore primarily offers a Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) which is a general MBA program. Therefore, there are no separate branch-wise or specialization-wise CAT cutoffs; the cutoffs apply to the overall PGP admission.
