CAT 2024: Apply by Sep 13; IIM Bodh Gaya outlines admission criteria

In short

IIM Bodh Gaya's MBA admission process for the 2027-29 batch will consider both overall and sectional CAT cut-offs.
The final merit list for IIM Bodh Gaya admissions in 2024 was based on CAT Score (50%), Personal Interview Score (50%), and Profile Assessment (30%).
The Common Admission Process (CAP 2024) for IIM Bodh Gaya was coordinated by IIM Kashipur.
The CAT 2024 exam was conducted on 24 November 2024, with the CAT application form for 2025 closing on 13 September 2025.
IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, and Lucknow have also released their selection criteria, with some IIMs removing the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Group Discussion (GD) processes.

IIM Bodh Gaya has outlined its admission criteria for MBA programs, including CAT cut-offs and the weightage given to the Writing Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds, for the 2027-29 batches. The institution considers both overall and sectional CAT cut-offs as part of its selection process. The admission policy PDF is available on the official IIM Bodh Gaya website under the Admissions section.

The admission process involves several stages: CAT examination, shortlisting based on scores, participation in the Common Admission Process (CAP) PI, calculation of a composite score, preparation of a merit list, and finally, an admission offer. Academics and work experience together contribute approximately 25% to the final composite score for IIM Bodh Gaya MBA admission.

IIM Bodh Gaya’s Selection Process and CAT Cut-Offs

IIM Bodh Gaya sets its MBA cut-off based on CAT scores, employing two distinct cut-offs: qualifying and final. The overall qualifying CAT cut-off for the General Category determines eligibility for the WAT-PI round. For 2024 admissions, the percentile cut-offs were decided after the CAT 2023 results were announced.

The Admission Committee for IIM Bodh Gaya determines candidates for the PI rounds based on category criteria. The Common Admission Process (CAP 2024) for IIM Bodh Gaya was coordinated by IIM Kashipur. There was also a Supplementary Admission Process (SAP 2024), and performance in both CAP 2024 and SAP 2024 PIs was considered for the IIM Bodh Gaya merit list. The final merit list for 2024 admissions was prepared based on CAT Score (50%), Personal Interview Score (50%), and Profile Assessment (30%).

IIM Bodh Gaya Cut Off 2024 for CAP
Categories	Overall Percentile	QA Percentile	DILR Percentile	VARC Percentile
General	94	73	73	73
EWS	77	50	50	50
NC-OBC	77	50	50	50
SC	60	44	44	44
ST	40	30	25	25
PwD	40	30	25	25

Common Admission Test (CAT) Schedule and Eligibility

The CAT exam 2024 was conducted on 24 November 2024. The last date to fill out the CAT application form for 2025 was 13 September 2025, with admit cards becoming available from 5 November 2025. MBA admission rounds for the IIMs are typically conducted after the declaration of the CAT exam results.

Eligibility for IIM selection requires candidates to have 50% marks in graduation for the general category and 45% marks for the reserved category. Candidates in their final year of graduation are also eligible. There is no age limit for IIM selection, with only the required marks in graduation being a criterion. Along with the CAT score, work experience, academic score, WAT, and PI score play important roles in the IIM admission process.

Admission Criteria at Other IIMs

Other prominent Indian Institutes of Management have also released their admission criteria for upcoming batches. IIM Ahmedabad’s final selection process for the 2026-28 batch involves CAT scores, Personal Interview (PI), and Analytical Writing Test (AWT) performance, with CAT 2024 scores being considered. Shortlisting for PI & AWT at IIM Ahmedabad is based on a composite score: 65% CAT score + 35% Application Rating. The Application Rating Components include academic scores (10th, 12th, Graduation) and Work Experience (up to 60 months). Final selection weights for IIM Ahmedabad are Personal Interview (50%), CAT Score (25%), Application Rating (15%), and Analytical Writing Test (AWT) (10%).

IIM Bangalore’s selection process involves shortlisting for WAT and PI, followed by final selection based on a thorough composite score. A valid CAT 2024 score is mandatory for IIM Bangalore 2025 admissions. The final merit list is calculated using CAT percentile (25%), WAT (10%), PI interview (40%), academic record, and work experience. IIM Calcutta’s admission policy for its MBA (PGP) program for the 2026-28 academic session has revised its evaluation process, following a three-stage process: eligibility through CAT Percentile Cut-offs, shortlisting for PI and WAT, and final selection criteria. Final selection parameters for IIM Calcutta 2026-28 include CAT 2025 Score (30%), Personal Interview (PI) (48%), Writing Ability Test (WAT) (08%), Academic Diversity (06%), and Work Experience (08%). IIM Lucknow considers both sectional and overall CAT percentile cut-offs for WAT-PI shortlisting for CAT 2025. Some IIMs have removed the WAT and GD process, and the Personal Interview rounds for IIMs will be conducted offline.

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