College shortlist guide
CAT 2026 Cutoffs & Selection Percentiles
Cutoffs vary by category, programme, applicant pool, and selection-stage weightage. Use this page to shortlist colleges by percentile band and prepare for the next admission round.
Qualifying cutoff
Minimum sectional or overall score needed to remain eligible for a programme.
Shortlist cutoff
Actual interview-call range can be much higher than the stated qualifying cutoff.
Final selection
Work experience, academics, diversity, essays, WAT/GD, and PI can change final chances.
Top B-Schools Accepting CAT 2026 (Fees, Placement ROI & Cutoffs)
Verified fee structure, average CTC, and category-wise cutoffs for top institutes
| B-School Name | Location | Course Fee | Avg Placement | CAT Cutoff (GENERAL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad (IIM-A) | Ahmedabad | ₹25.00 L | ₹34.45 LPA | 99.5+ %ile |
| IIM Bangalore (IIM-B) | Bangalore | ₹24.70 L | ₹35.92 LPA | 99.2+ %ile |
| IIM Calcutta (IIM-C) | Kolkata | ₹25.00 L | ₹35.07 LPA | 99.3+ %ile |
| FMS New Delhi | New Delhi | ₹2.32 L | ₹34.10 LPA | 99.6+ %ile |
| IIM Lucknow (IIM-L) | Lucknow | ₹21.75 L | ₹30.00 LPA | 98.5+ %ile |
| SPJIMR Mumbai | Mumbai | ₹26.50 L | ₹32.10 LPA | 98.5+ %ile |
| IIM Kozhikode (IIM-K) | Kozhikode | ₹20.50 L | ₹28.05 LPA | 98.0+ %ile |
| MDI Gurgaon | Gurgaon | ₹30.60 L | ₹31.08 LPA | 97.0+ %ile |
| IIM Indore (IIM-I) | Indore | ₹21.17 L | ₹25.68 LPA | 97.5+ %ile |
| IIFT New Delhi | New Delhi | ₹21.87 L | ₹27.30 LPA | 98.0+ %ile |
| TISS Mumbai | Mumbai | ₹1.85 L | ₹28.20 LPA | 98.5+ %ile |
| IMI New Delhi | New Delhi | ₹23.54 L | ₹17.91 LPA | 90.0+ %ile |
| IMT Ghaziabad | Ghaziabad | ₹23.00 L | ₹16.25 LPA | 90.0+ %ile |
| XIM University Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar | ₹24.60 L | ₹19.53 LPA | 91.0+ %ile |
| BITSoM Mumbai | Mumbai | ₹28.55 L | ₹23.41 LPA | 90.0+ %ile |
| FORE School of Management | New Delhi | ₹23.40 L | ₹16.80 LPA | 85.0+ %ile |
| GIM Goa | Goa | ₹21.45 L | ₹15.13 LPA | 85.0+ %ile |
| TAPMI Manipal | Manipal | ₹19.50 L | ₹13.84 LPA | 85.0+ %ile |
| CAP IIMs (9 New & Baby IIMs) | Pan India | ₹16.00 L | ₹16.50 LPA | 92.0+ %ile |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida | Greater Noida | ₹14.00 L | ₹11.10 LPA | 75.0+ %ile |