SJMSOM CAT Cutoff 2026
From 60 (SC/ST/PwD) to 99+ (General competitive shortlisting), SJMSOM (Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay, Mumbai) CAT Cutoff percentiles for the 2026-28 MBA batch spanned a significant range. The minimum qualifying SJMSOM CAT cutoff for the General category in 2025 was 90 percentile overall, with sectional cutoffs at 75 percentile. 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
Exam & Application Dates 2026
Key dates for SJMSOM MBA admissions for the 2026-28 batch, based on CAT 2025 scores, are outlined below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Admit Card Release | November 12, 2025 |
| CAT 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Application Start | January 1, 2026 |
| Application Close | January 31, 2026 |
| Payment Window Close | February 1, 2026 |
| Personal Interviews (Offline) | March 5-8, 2026 |
| Final Admission List | April 20, 2026 |
| Induction Program | July 16-21, 2026 |
Sjmsom CAT Cutoff: MBA Category-wise Percentiles 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The SJMSOM CAT cutoff percentiles for MBA admission in 2025 varied across different categories.
| Category | Closing Percentile (2025) |
|---|---|
| General | 90 |
| EWS | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 81 |
| SC | 60 |
| ST | 60 |
| PwD | 60 |
Sjmsom CAT Cutoff: Year-on-Year Trend
Analysis of SJMSOM CAT cutoff trends reveals consistent percentile requirements for MBA admissions over recent years.
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 81 | 81 | 81 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| ST | 60 | 60 | 60 |
FAQs
Q. What is the SJMSOM CAT cutoff for 2026?
The official SJMSOM CAT cutoff for 2026 is awaited. For the 2026-28 MBA batch, the CAT 2025 cutoff for the General category was 90 percentile overall, with reserved categories having lower cutoffs.
Q. What are the sectional cutoffs for SJMSOM CAT?
Yes, SJMSOM has sectional cutoffs. For the General/EWS categories, the minimum sectional percentile is typically 75 across VARC, DILR, and QA sections.
Q. Does SJMSOM consider work experience for MBA admissions?
Yes, work experience is considered in the SJMSOM MBA admission process. It carries a 5% weightage in the Phase 1 shortlisting and also in the final composite score calculation.
Q. What is the application fee for SJMSOM MBA 2026?
The application fee for the SJMSOM MBA 2026-28 batch was ₹1,600, which is non-refundable.
Q. What is the selection process for SJMSOM MBA?
The SJMSOM MBA selection process involves two phases: Phase 1 shortlisting based on CAT 2025 performance, academics, work experience, and gender diversity. Phase 2 includes a Personal Interview (PI), and the final selection is based on a composite score from CAT, PI, academics, and work experience.
Q. Is there a gender diversity bonus at SJMSOM?
Yes, SJMSOM offers a gender diversity bonus. Female candidates receive a 10% weightage in the Phase 1 shortlisting process for MBA admissions.
