IIM Sambalpur CAT Cutoff 2026
IIM Sambalpur (Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur, Sambalpur, Odisha) CAT Cutoff for the General category remained consistent at 90 percentile for the 2026-28 MBA batch (based on CAT 2025 scores) compared to the 2025-27 batch (based on CAT 2024 scores), after a slight tightening from 92 percentile in 2023. This stability reflects a consistent benchmark for recent admission cycles, with a notable reduction to 85 percentile for female candidates and male candidates with at least one year of work experience in 2025.
2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
Exam & Application Dates 2026
The table below outlines the key dates for the CAT 2026 examination and application process.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Last week of July (expected July 26) |
| Application Start | First week of August (expected August 1) |
| Application Close | Third week of September (expected September 20) |
| Correction Window | Fourth week of September |
| Admit Card Release | November 12 (expected) |
| Exam Date | November 29 |
| Result Announcement | December |
IIM Sambalpur CAT Cutoff: Category-wise Cutoff
The following table presents the minimum overall CAT percentiles required for different categories for IIM Sambalpur MBA admissions for the 2026-28 batch, based on CAT 2025 scores.
| Category | Overall CAT Percentile (2025) (Latest — 2026 awaited) |
|---|---|
| General | 90* |
| EWS | 80 |
| NC-OBC | 75 |
| SC | 55 |
| ST | 40 |
| PwD/DAP | 40 |
*Note: For female candidates and male candidates with at least one year of relevant work experience, the minimum overall percentile in the General Category is reduced to 85.
IIM Sambalpur CAT Cutoff: Year-on-Year Trend
The table below illustrates the overall CAT percentile trends for various categories at IIM Sambalpur over the past few years.
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 90 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| EWS | 80 | 80 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| ST | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Counselling Dates 2026
Here are the tentative admission and counselling dates for IIM Sambalpur’s MBA 2026-28 batch, based on CAT 2025 scores.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| IIM Sambalpur Shortlist (Calls) | January 8 |
| Registration for PI Process (Last Date) | January 21 |
| Personal Interview (PI) Window | February – March / Early March – Mid-April |
| Final Admission Offers | March – April / April – May |
| Academic Session Begins | June – July |
FAQs
Q. When will the IIM Sambalpur CAT 2026 cutoff be officially released?
The official IIM Sambalpur CAT 2026 cutoff will be released after the CAT 2026 results are declared, which is expected in December 2026. The admission policies for the 2027-29 batch will likely be released in July 2026.
Q. Does IIM Sambalpur have sectional cutoffs for MBA admissions?
No, for the MBA 2026-28 batch (based on CAT 2025 scores), IIM Sambalpur has removed sectional cutoffs. However, candidates must score positive raw marks in all three sections of the CAT exam.
Q. What is the IIM Sambalpur CAT cutoff for the General category for the 2026-28 batch?
For the 2026-28 MBA batch, the overall CAT cutoff for the General category is 90 percentile. This is reduced to 85 percentile for female candidates and male candidates with at least one year of work experience.
Q. Is work experience mandatory for IIM Sambalpur MBA admissions?
While not strictly mandatory for all, relevant work experience can significantly boost a candidate’s Pre-PI score and is a factor in the holistic evaluation process for IIM Sambalpur MBA admissions.
Q. What is the selection process for IIM Sambalpur MBA?
The IIM Sambalpur MBA selection process involves three stages: CAT-based shortlisting, a Pre-Personal Interview (Pre-PI) score calculation based on CAT score, academics, work experience, and diversity, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) round. A final merit list is prepared combining the adjusted Pre-PI score and PI performance.
Q. Is there any relaxation in the IIM Sambalpur CAT cutoff for female candidates?
Yes, for female candidates applying to the MBA program, the overall CAT percentile requirement for the General category is reduced to 85 percentile.
