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    CAT Cutoff for OBC 2026: Expected IIM & Non-IIM Cutoffs, Percentile, Previous Year Trends

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 21 Oct 2026, 12:19 PM IST

    The IIM CAT 2026 cutoff for OBC admission is expected to be in the range of 70 to 90 percentile, based on previous years' trends. The IIMs and non-IIMs CAT exam cutoffs for the OBC category can be viewed on the official websites of the respective CAT-accepting MBA colleges. The CAT 2026 cutoff for OBC does not differ much from the CAT cutoff for the general category. The reserved IIM OBC quota is around 27%. Read this article to know more about the CAT cutoff 2026 for the OBC category.
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    1. CAT Cut-off 2026 for IIM for OBC Category
    2. Minimum CAT Cutoff for the OBC Category: Expected
    3. CAT Cutoff for OBC Category for IIMs: Past Trends (2024 & 2023)
    4. Expected CAT 2026 Cutoff for Non-IIM Based on Trends of Previous Years: For the EWS Category
    CAT Cutoff for OBC 2026: Expected IIM & Non-IIM Cutoffs, Percentile, Previous Year Trends
    CAT 2026 Cutoff for OBC Category for IIMs and Non-IIMs

    CAT Cut-off 2026 for IIM for OBC Category

    The expected CAT 2026 cutoff for the OBC category for different IIMs will depend on factors like CAT exam difficulty, the number of appearing candidates, seat availability, and the normalization process. The CAT cutoff for IIMs for OBC and the CAT cutoff for non-IIMs for OBC candidates are listed in the table below.

    CAT Score Accepting CollegeCAT Cut-off for OBC 2026 (expected)

    IIM Ahmedabad

    90

    IIM Bangalore

    75

    IIM Calcutta

    75+

    IIM Lucknow

    82

    IIM Indore

    80

    IIM Kozhikode

    75

    IIM Amritsar

    80

    IIM Sambalpur

    75

    IIM Trichy

    81

    IIM Raipur

    80

    IIM Ranchi

    81

    IIM Vizag

    72

    IIM Udaipur

    81

    IIM Bodh Gaya

    77

    IIM Shillong

    -

    IIM Sirmaur

    -

    IIM Rohtak

    83

    IIM Mumbai

    75+

    FMS

    90

    BITSOM

    85

    DMS, IIT Delhi

    75

    Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) Chennai

    70-75

    SJMSOM, IIT Bombay

    81

    Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad

    85-90

    MDI Gurgaon

    80+

    SPJIMR

    90-95

    XIMB

    85-90

    Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras

    85

    T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal

    80-85

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    Minimum CAT Cutoff for the OBC Category: Expected

    Here is the minimum CAT Cutoff for the OBC Category to be eligible for IIM Admission

    B-Schools Accepting CAT ScoreCAT 2026 Cutoff (Expected)CAT 2025 Cutoff for OBCCAT 2024 Cutoff for OBC

    IIM Ahmedabad

    75

    75

    75

    IIM Bangalore

    75

    75

    75

    IIM Calcutta

    75

    75

    75

    IIM Lucknow

    82

    82

    82

    IIM Indore

    80

    80

    80

    IIM Kozhikode

    75

    75

    75

    IIM Amritsar

    75

    75

    75

    IIM Nagpur

    -

    -

    -

    IIM Sambalpur

    74

    74

    74

    IIM Trichy

    74

    74

    74

    IIM Raipur

    74

    74

    74

    IIM Ranchi

    74

    74

    74

    IIM Vizag

    70

    70

    70

    IIM Udaipur

    74

    74

    74

    IIM Bodh Gaya

    74

    74

    74

    IIM Shillong

    75

    75

    75

    IIM Sirmaur

    74

    74

    74

    IIM Rohtak

    78

    78

    78

    IIM Mumbai

    75

    75

    75

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    CAT Cutoff for OBC Category for IIMs: Past Trends (2024 & 2023)

    Here is the previous year's CAT cutoff for the OBC category to give management aspirants an idea about what could be the actual cutoff for the IIMs. It would be important to remember that this cutoff is the minimum CAT percentile at which students got admission to the respective admission cycle.

    B-Schools Accepting CAT ScoreCAT 2024 Cutoff for OBCCAT 2023 Cutoff for OBC

    IIM Ahmedabad

    77.53

    79.02

    IIM Bangalore

    81.07

    82.65

    IIM Calcutta

    -

    -

    IIM Lucknow

    86.2

    83.74

    IIM Indore

    81.62

    80.44

    IIM Kozhikode

    75.2

    75.42

    IIM Amritsar

    -

    79.63

    IIM Nagpur


    77.0

    IIM Sambalpur

    75.01

    -

    IIM Trichy

    81.04

    77.96

    IIM Raipur

    -

    -

    IIM Ranchi

    -

    -

    IIM Vizag

    72.09

    72.11

    IIM Udaipur

    81.2

    80.43

    IIM Bodh Gaya

    -

    -

    IIM Shillong

    -

    75

    IIM Sirmaur

    -

    81.02

    IIM Rohtak

    83.19

    84.76

    IIM Mumbai

    92.07

    -

    Expected CAT 2026 Cutoff for Non-IIM Based on Trends of Previous Years: For the EWS Category

    Top Non-IIMs accepting CATCAT 2026 Cutoff (Expected)
    FMS, Delhi90
    BITSOM85
    DMS, IIT Delhi75
    Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) Chennai70–75
    SJMSOM, IIT Bombay81
    Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad85–90
    MDI Gurgaon80+
    National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) Mumbai75–80
    SPJIMR90–95
    XIMB85–90
    Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras85
    T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal80–85
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is there an OBC quota in CAT?
    A:

    For the Common Admission Test (CAT), there is a 27% quota for Other Backward Classes (OBC), especially for candidates in the non-creamy layer (NC-OBC).

    Q: How many percentiles are required for IIM for OBC?
    A:

    For IIM admission, all OBC candidates will need to score within the 80-90 percentile to be considered for shortlisting. However, the final selection, especially for older and more prestigious IIMs, will require a higher percentile. 

    Q: Is it easy for OBC to get IIM?
    A:

    The CAT cutoff for OBC candidates varies among different IIMs. To be eligible for the MBA program, OBC candidates will need to achieve a minimum overall and sectional CAT percentile. 

    Q: What is the IIM CAP cutoff 2026 for OBC?
    A:

    The CAT 2026 OBC cutoff for IIM is expected to be between 70 to 80 with the higher end being 75 to 80. The actual OBC CAT cutoff 2026 will be released once the results are out. The cutoff will be released individually by the colleges.

    Q: Is there an OBC reservation in IIM?
    A:

    Yes, around 809 IIM MBA seats are allotted for the candidates from the OBC category based on the reservation policy of the government of India.

    Q: Which IIM has the lowest cutoff for OBC?
    A:

    IIM Shillong is said to have the lowest CAT percentile cutoffs for the OBC category. While the exact percentile varies each year, it's often around 75, which is the same as the General/Open category. 

    Q: What is the cutoff for IIM Kozhikode OBC?
    A:

    The OBC category cutoff for IIM Kozhikode is expected to be around 75 to 80. The sectional cutoff is expected to be around 70 for each CAT exam section. This is the qualifying cutoff for the shortlisting of candidates for the WAT and PI rounds.

    Q: Can I get IIM with 90 percentile OBC?
    A:

    Top IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta will be difficult to bag with a 90 percentile for OBC candidates. With a 90 percentile, the OBC candidates can target IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Sirmaur, etc. Some non-IIMs can also prove to be a good option.

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