IIM Jammu CAT Cutoff 2026
IIM Jammu (Indian Institute of Management Jammu, Jammu) CAT Cutoff for General Male candidates for 2025 PI shortlisting settled at 91 percentile, a slightly higher threshold compared to IIM Nagpur’s 90 percentile for the same category. These 2025 cutoffs, used for the 2026-28 MBA batch, reflect consistent trends among newer IIMs. The official IIM Jammu CAT 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 |
| Application Start | August 1 |
| Application Close | September 20 |
| Admit Card Release | November 12 |
| Exam Date | November 29 |
| Result Announcement | December 21 (Expected) |
IIM Jammu CAT Cutoff: Category-wise Cutoff 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The IIM Jammu CAT 2025 cutoffs for Personal Interview (PI) shortlisting vary across different categories and genders.
| Category | Gender | VARC Percentile | DILR Percentile | QA Percentile | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | Male | 72 | 72 | 72 | 91 |
| General | Female | 71 | 71 | 71 | 89 |
| EWS | Male | 48 | 48 | 48 | 74 |
| EWS | Female | 47 | 47 | 47 | 72 |
| NC-OBC | Male | 48 | 48 | 48 | 74 |
| NC-OBC | Female | 47 | 47 | 47 | 72 |
| SC | Male | 42 | 42 | 42 | 54 |
| SC | Female | 41 | 41 | 41 | 52 |
| ST | Male | 24 | 24 | 29 | 32 |
| ST | Female | 23 | 23 | 28 | 30 |
| PwD | Male | 24 | 24 | 29 | 32 |
| PwD | Female | 23 | 23 | 28 | 30 |
IIM Jammu CAT Cutoff: Year-on-Year Trend (General Male Overall Percentile)
The overall CAT cutoff for General Male candidates at IIM Jammu has shown some fluctuations over recent years.
| Year | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 91 |
| 2024 | 91.07 |
| 2023 | 95 |
| 2022 | 93.14 |
| 2021 | 90 |
Counselling Dates 2026
The IIM Common Admission Process (CAP) 2026 outlines the schedule for shortlisting and interviews for participating IIMs, including IIM Jammu.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Results | December 24, 2025 |
| CAP Shortlisting / Registration Start | January 21 |
| EOI Submission Deadline | January 25 |
| CAP Slot Booking Window | January 30 – February 3 (Expected) |
| PI/WAT (Interview) Period | February 15 – March 22 (Expected) |
| CAP Result / Offers Release | April 20 – May 10 (Expected) |
FAQs
Q. When will the IIM Jammu CAT 2026 cutoff be released?
The official IIM Jammu CAT 2026 cutoff will be released after the CAT 2026 results are declared, which is expected around December 2026.
Q. What is the expected CAT cutoff for IIM Jammu General category in 2026?
Based on the CAT 2025 cutoffs for the 2026-28 MBA batch, the overall percentile for the General Male category for PI shortlisting was 91, and similar trends are anticipated for 2026.
Q. Does IIM Jammu consider sectional cutoffs for CAT?
Yes, IIM Jammu considers both overall and sectional CAT percentiles for shortlisting candidates for the Personal Interview (PI) process.
Q. What is the admission process for IIM Jammu MBA program?
The admission process for the IIM Jammu MBA program involves a valid CAT score, followed by shortlisting for a Personal Interview (PI), and then a final merit list based on CAT score, PI performance, and academic profile.
Q. Which IIMs participate in the Common Admission Process (CAP) with IIM Jammu?
For the 2026-28 admission cycle, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, and IIM Sirmaur are participating in the Common Admission Process (CAP).
Q. Are there any relaxations in IIM Jammu CAT cutoff for female candidates?
Yes, IIM Jammu provides a slight relaxation in the overall CAT percentile cutoff for female candidates across all categories for PI shortlisting.
Q. What factors influence the final IIM Jammu CAT cutoff?
The final IIM Jammu CAT cutoff is influenced by factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the CAT exam, the number of available seats, and the academic and diversity profiles of the applicant pool.
