NIRMA UNIVERSITY CAT CUTOFF 2026
At 78 percentile, the Nirma University CAT Cutoff for MBA General closed in Round 1 for the 2026 admissions, based on CAT 2025 scores. This cutoff is the qualifying threshold for admission to the Institute of Management, Nirma University (Ahmedabad, Gujarat), reflecting a slight decrease from the consistent 80 percentile observed in previous years. The 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
Exam & Application Dates 2026
The table below outlines the key dates for Nirma University MBA admissions for the 2026-28 batch, primarily based on CAT 2025 scores.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | August 1, 2025 |
| Application Close Date | January 15, 2026 |
| Shortlisting for Selection Process | 4th Week of January 2026 |
| Selection Process (GD-PI) | 1st Week of February 2026 |
| Release of Admission Offers | 4th Week of February – 1st Week of March 2026 |
| Program Commencement | 3rd Week of June 2026 |
Nirma University CAT Cutoff: Category-wise Cutoff
The following table provides the Nirma University CAT cutoff percentiles for MBA General across various categories for the 2025 academic year (latest — 2026 awaited).
| Category | MBA (General) Cutoff Percentile 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited) |
|---|---|
| General | 78 |
| OBC | 78 |
| SC | 78 |
| ST | 78 |
| EWS | 78 |
Nirma University CAT Cutoff: Year-on-Year Trend
Here is the year-on-year trend for the Nirma University CAT cutoff percentile for the MBA program.
| Year | MBA Cutoff Percentile |
|---|---|
| 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited) | 78 |
| 2024 | 80 |
| 2023 | 80 |
| 2022 | 80 |
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FAQs
Q. What is the Nirma University CAT cutoff for 2026 admissions?
The Nirma University CAT cutoff for 2026 admissions, based on CAT 2025 scores, was 78 percentile for MBA General. The official 2026 cutoff (based on CAT 2026 exam) is yet to be released.
Q. When will the Nirma University CAT 2026 cutoff be officially released?
The CAT 2026 exam is scheduled for November 2026, and its results and subsequent cutoffs for 2027 admissions will be released after that. For 2026 admissions, the cutoff is based on CAT 2025 scores.
Q. Does Nirma University accept CAT scores for MBA admissions?
Yes, Nirma University’s Institute of Management accepts CAT scores for admission to its MBA and MBA-HRM programs.
Q. What is the expected CAT percentile for MBA admission at Nirma University?
For 2026 admissions, the expected CAT percentile for MBA admission at Nirma University is around 78-80 percentile for the General category, based on previous year trends and the CAT 2025 cutoff.
Q. What are the eligibility criteria for MBA at Nirma University?
Candidates typically need a three-year bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks from a UGC-recognized university, along with a valid CAT score. Final year students can also apply, subject to meeting criteria within three months of joining.
Q. What was the application deadline for Nirma University MBA 2026 admissions?
The application deadline for Nirma University MBA 2026 admissions (based on CAT 2025 scores) was January 15, 2026.
