IPU MBA CAT Cutoff 2026: Percentiles, Ranks & Admission Process
From 50 (GIBS, Rohini) to 85+ (USMS, Dwarka), the IPU MBA CAT Cutoff 2025 (expected) spanned across affiliated colleges for the General category. This IPU MBA CAT Cutoff is the qualifying percentile or rank for admission to MBA programs at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (Dwarka, New Delhi), with 2026 cutoffs currently awaited. 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
IPU MBA CAT 2026: Notification, Application & Exam Date Schedule
The following table outlines the key dates for IPU MBA admissions for the 2026 academic session.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | February |
| Application Start | February |
| Application Close | May 30 |
| Admit Card Release (IPU CET MBA) | April 19 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date (IPU CET MBA) | May 09 |
| Result Announcement (IPU CET MBA) | May 17 |
IPU MBA CAT Cutoff 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited): College-wise Expected Percentiles (General Delhi Region)
The expected CAT percentile cutoffs for various IPU affiliated colleges for the 2025-2026 academic session are provided below for the General Category (Delhi Region).
| College Name | Expected CAT Percentile (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| USMS (Dwarka – Main Campus) | 80 – 85+ |
| MAIT (Rohini) | 70 – 75+ |
| JIMS (Rohini – Sector 5) | 65 – 70+ |
| MSI (Janakpuri) | 60 – 65+ |
| DIAS (Rohini) | 55 – 60+ |
| GIBS (Rohini) | 50 – 55+ |
| BPIT (Rohini) | 50 – 55+ |
USMS IPU CET MBA Cutoff 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited): Round-wise Closing Ranks (Delhi General)
The round-wise closing ranks for MBA programs at University School of Management Studies (USMS) through IPU CET for the Delhi State General Category in 2025 are detailed below.
| Course | Round | Opening Rank (2025) | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | Round 1 | 1 | 159 |
| MBA | Round 2 | 2 | 184 |
| MBA | Round 3 | 2 | 287 |
| MBA Analytics | Round 1 | 53 | 315 |
| MBA Analytics | Round 2 | 7 | 318 |
| MBA Analytics | Round 3 | 7 | 557 |
| MBA Financial Analysis | Round 1 | 8 | 254 |
| MBA Financial Analysis | Round 2 | 1 | 307 |
| MBA Financial Analysis | Round 3 | 1 | 474 |
USMS IPU CET MBA Cutoff Trends: 2024 vs 2025 (Delhi General, Round 1)
A comparison of the Round 1 closing ranks for MBA programs at USMS (Delhi State General Category) for 2024 and 2025 highlights admission trends.
| Course | Closing Rank (2024) | Closing Rank (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | 156 | 159 |
| MBA Analytics | 310 | 315 |
| MBA Financial Analysis | 250 | 254 |
IPU MBA 2026 Counselling Schedule: Key Dates
The important dates for the IPU MBA 2026 counselling process are provided below.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Counselling Registration | Ongoing (Started February) |
| CAT 2025 Seat Allotment Round 1 | Last week of May (Expected) |
| IPU CET MBA Counselling Round 2 | Second week of June (Expected) |
| Classes Begin | August (Tentative) |
FAQs
Q? Has the IPU MBA CAT Cutoff 2026 been released?
A. The official IPU MBA CAT Cutoff for 2026 has not been fully released yet, as the admission and counselling process is currently ongoing. Expected cutoffs and previous year data are available for reference.
Q? Which entrance exams are considered for IPU MBA admissions?
A. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University primarily considers CAT scores, followed by CMAT scores, and then its own IPU CET MBA scores for admission to its MBA programs.
Q? What is the full form of IPU?
A. IPU stands for Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, a state university located in Dwarka, New Delhi.
Q? Are there different cutoffs for Delhi and Outside Delhi candidates?
A. Yes, IPU maintains separate quotas for Delhi Region (85% seats) and Outside Delhi Region (15% seats), with cutoffs for Outside Delhi candidates typically being higher.
Q? What are the top MBA specializations offered at IPU?
A. IPU offers various MBA specializations, including General MBA, MBA Analytics, and MBA Financial Analysis, among others.
