CAT Result Out: Check Cut-offs of IIMs and non-IIMs
The most awaited CAT result 2023 has been released today on 21st December 2023. This year, 14 candidates scored 100 percentile and 29 got 99.99 percentile. This year a total of 2.88 lakh candidates appeared in the exam of which 64% were males, 36% were females and 5 candidates were transgender.
CAT is the most important exam for admission into the top IIMs and more than 1200 B-schools across India. This year CAT witnessed a remarkable increase in registration, reaching a whopping 3.3 lakh which is an impressive 30% increase in comparison to the previous year and this is the highest number of registrations in any decade. Apart from the CAT score, there are additional components that are important for the selection process such as the written ability test (WAT) and interview rounds (IR). Still, some of the other B-schools require applicants to have work experience at the time of selection.
The cutoff percentile for the top IIMs such as IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Kozhikode is expected to remain at the 98+ percentile for the general category. Candidates can expect up to 90 to 95 percentile for other non-IIMs like MDI Gurgaon, SPJIMR, and XIME and 90-99 percentile for other non-IIMs institutes like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, and FMS Delhi.
How to download the CAT scorecard 2023?
The CAT 2023 scorecard download window is currently live, so you can download it easily by following these steps:
1. Visit the official website: Go to the Indian Institutes of Management Common Admission Test (CAT) website: https://iimcat.ac.in/.
2. Locate the scorecard link: Look for the "CAT 2023 Result" link on the homepage. It might be under the "Announcements" section or highlighted separately.
3. Login: Click on the link and you'll be directed to the candidate login page. Enter your Application ID and Password that you used for registration.
4. Access your scorecard: After logging in, locate the "Scorecard" tab or option. Click on it and your CAT 2023 scorecard will be displayed.
5. Download and save: You can now download your scorecard in PDF format by clicking on the "Download" button. It is recommended to save a copy for future reference.
Factors that determine the cut-off
The cut-off is the minimum score that candidates must have to secure admission into the top IIMs and other reputed B-schools in India. The CAT cutoff is determined based on various factors including the total number of test takers, the number of available seats, and the difficulty level of the CAT examination. The students need to score higher than the cutoff to increase their possibility of getting admitted to the top management programs and institutions.
Please refer to this table for more insight into factors that determine the CAT cut-off
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Factor
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Explanation
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Impact on Cut-Off
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Exam Difficulty
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The overall difficulty of the CAT exam
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Lower difficulty - Higher cut-off
Higher difficulty - Lower cut-off
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Sectional Difficulty
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Challenge level of individual sections (VARC, DI & LR, QA)
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Difficult section - Lower overall cut-off
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Competition
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Number of test takers and their performance
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More applicants/higher scores - Higher cut-off
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Seat Availability
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Number of seats offered in different programs
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Fewer seats - Higher cut-off
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Reservation Policies
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Percentage of seats reserved for different categories
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Affects the cut-off for each category
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Institute Reputation
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Ranking and prestige of the institute
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More renowned institutes - Higher cut-off
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Past Cut-Off Trends
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Historical cut-off scores for the institute
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Provides indicative range, but subject to variations
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Testing Schedule & Slots
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Potential differences in difficulty across test slots
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Indirect impact on cut-off based on slot distribution
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Unforeseen Circumstances
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Technical glitches or other unexpected issues
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Possible adjustments to the cut-off score
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CAT Cut-Offs 2023 for IIM Admission
CAT 2023 cut-offs for IIMs are expected to be in the range of 95-100 percentile for general category students. Please refer to the below chart for the qualifying cut-offs for admission to the IIMs. The cut-offs for the 2024 academic session will be announced soon this year.
The mentioned below table is the expected cut-off percentile for the general category candidates for admission into the top IIMs. The mentioned below cutoffs are the expected final cutoffs on which the candidates will be called for the personal interview round. It has to be noted that the cut-offs will remain high every year for general-category students which are approximately (90-99) percentile but for the reserve category candidates, there is a relaxation in the minimum percentile required.
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List of IIMs
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General
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EWS
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OBC
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SC
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ST
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IIM Ahmedabad
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80
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80
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75
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70
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60
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IIM Bangalore
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85
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75
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75
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70
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