IRMA CAT Cutoff 2026
At an 80 percentile, the IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand, Gujarat) CAT Cutoff for General (Profile-based) candidates in 2025 marked the minimum for PI shortlisting. The overall IRMA CAT cutoff for General (Non-Profile-based) candidates stood slightly higher at 85 percentile for the same year. While the official 2026 cutoff is still awaited, these 2025 figures provide a clear benchmark for aspirants.
Exam & Application Dates 2026
Key dates for the CAT 2026 examination and IRMA’s application process are outlined below.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| CAT Notification Release | Last week of July (expected July 26) |
| CAT Application Start | First week of August (expected August 1) |
| CAT Application Close | September 20 |
| CAT Admit Card Release | November 12 (expected) |
| CAT Exam Date | November 29 |
| CAT Result Announcement | Third week of December (expected December 21) |
| IRMA Application Form Last Date | January 19 |
IRMA CAT Cutoff: Category-wise Cutoff
The IRMA CAT cutoff percentiles for various categories for 2025 admissions are presented here, with 2026 data awaited.
| Category | CAT 2025 Percentile (Latest — 2026 awaited) |
|---|---|
| General (Non-Profile-Based) | 85-86 |
| General (Profile-Based) | 80-81 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy) | 79-80 |
| EWS | 80-81 |
| SC | 65-66 |
| ST | 50-51 |
| PwD/DAP | 50-51 |
IRMA CAT Cutoff: Year-on-Year Trend
Observe the IRMA CAT cutoff trends for General category (Profile-based and Non-Profile-based) over recent years.
| Category | CAT 2023 Percentile | CAT 2024 Percentile | CAT 2025 Percentile (Latest — 2026 awaited) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (Non-Profile-Based) | 86 | 85 | 85-86 |
| General (Profile-Based) | 81 | 80 | 80-81 |
IRMA Selection Process Dates 2026
Important dates for IRMA’s post-application selection rounds for the 2026-28 batch are listed below.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| PI Shortlist Announcement | February 2 |
| PI Slot Booking Window | February 2-4 |
| Personal Interviews (PI) | Third week of February |
| Final Results Announcement | Fourth week of March |
| Last Date for Acceptance Fee | 7 working days after results |
| Admission Conclusion | June |
FAQs
Q? When will the IRMA CAT cutoff 2026 be officially released?
The official IRMA CAT cutoff for admissions based on CAT 2026 scores will be released after the CAT 2026 exam, which is expected in November 2026, and its results are declared in December 2026.
Q? What is the expected IRMA CAT cutoff for the General category in 2026?
Based on 2025 trends, the expected IRMA CAT cutoff for General (Non-Profile-based) candidates is around 85-86 percentile, and for General (Profile-based) candidates, it is around 80-81 percentile.
Q? Does IRMA consider sectional cutoffs for CAT?
Yes, IRMA considers both overall and sectional cutoffs for CAT. Typically, a 40 percentile is required in each section (VARC, DILR, QA) for the general category.
Q? What is the selection process after meeting the IRMA CAT cutoff?
After meeting the IRMA CAT cutoff, shortlisted candidates are invited for a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds as part of the final selection process.
Q? Are there different IRMA CAT cutoffs for various categories?
Yes, IRMA releases separate CAT cutoffs for different categories such as General, OBC (Non-Creamy), EWS, SC, ST, and PwD, with varying percentile requirements.
Q? Does IRMA accept other exam scores besides CAT for admission?
Yes, IRMA accepts valid scores from other national-level management entrance exams such as XAT and CMAT for admission to its PGDM (RM) program.
