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    IIM Composite Score: How It’s Calculated for MBA Admissions (CAT 2025)

    IIM Composite Score: How It’s Calculated for MBA Admissions (CAT 2025)

    Team Careers360Updated on 20 Nov 2025, 03:05 PM IST

    The IIMs across the country have their selection criteria for candidates seeking admission to their MBA/PGDM/MMS courses through the CAT (Common Admission Test) examination. The selection criteria consist of several benchmark parameters in which a candidate is evaluated. The selection parameters are CAT score, past academic performance, work experience, applicant profile, educational and cultural background, etc. All these parameters are considered for IIM admission in the form of a composite score. Read this complete article to learn how to calculate composite scores for IIM. IIM Calcutta will announce the CAT 2025 result in last week of Decemeber in online mode.

    This Story also Contains

    1. What is the Composite Score for IIM?
    2. Key Components of Composite Scores
    3. How Composite Score for IIM is Calculated?
    4. How to Calculate Composite Score Required for IIM Callback
    5. Tips to Excel at Composite Scoring
    IIM Composite Score: How It’s Calculated for MBA Admissions (CAT 2025)
    How to Calculate Composite Score for IIM

    What is the Composite Score for IIM?

    To calculate the composite score for IIM, it is important to have a brief understanding of what a composite score for IIM is. So, the composite score is the final score that is obtained by an applicant based on the performance of their application and performance. The calculation of the composite score is done according to the weightage held by different components for the selection process. The weightage of these components may differ from one IIM to another.

    Key Components of Composite Scores

    Take a look at the following list of components used for calculating the composite score for IIM is given below.

    • CAT Score: The CAT score is the CAT exam pass percentage a candidate must obtain to become eligible to apply to the IIM. The CAT pass percentage is the percentile at which an IIM accepts applications from candidates.
    • Academic Performance: The academic performance includes the marks of the Bachelor’s, along with 10th and 12th standard marks. Different IIMs give different weightage to these scores at different stages of the selection process. The weightage varies from 5% to 15%.
    • Work Experience: Work experience is not made mandatory, but is given a weightage. Having good work experience acts as an added advantage.
    • Diversity Factor: Over the past few years, diversity has become an important factor that is considered by IIMs. It is done to make the batches more diverse in terms of gender and culture.
    • Personal Interview and Written Ability Test: PI and WAT are the most significant parameters of IIM selection. They often carry the most weight in the IIM selection process.
    • Normalisation: The CAT pass marks for IIM are based on the CAT normalised scores of the candidates.
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    How Composite Score for IIM is Calculated?

    The process of calculating the composite score for IIM is simple. However, the exact weightage and formula would differ from IIM to IIM. The method to calculate composite scores for IIM is mentioned below.

    1. The marks for different components held by a candidate are taken.
    2. The marks are then scaled down according to the weightage of a particular component.
    3. The scaled-down marks added up for the different constituents of an application.
    4. The marks thus obtained are multiplied by the multiplying factor.
    5. The total marks obtained after is the application score of the candidate based on which the candidates are finally shortlisted.
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    How to Calculate Composite Score Required for IIM Callback

    Different IIMs shortlist candidates based on a required composite score. The composite score required for IIM callback for different category candidates as per the previous year's trends is given below.

    IIM

    Composite score (2021-2023)

    Composite Score (2020-2022)

    IIM Ahmedabad

    Gen- 0.63

    EWS- 0.58

    NC OBC- 0.53

    SC- 0.45

    ST- 0.37

    PwD- 0.22

    Gen- 0.64

    EWS- 0.57

    NC OBC- 0.53

    SC- 0.43

    ST- 0.37

    PwD- 0.36

    IIM Bangalore

    Gen- 56.55

    EWS- 49.30

    NC OBC- 46.48

    SC- 39.82

    ST- 34.28

    PwD- 43.51

    Gen- 60.04

    EWS- 51.16

    NC OBC- 48.15

    SC- 40.98

    ST- 30.49

    PwD- 28.51

    IIM Calcutta

    Gen- 47.74

    EWS- 46.28

    NC OBC- 36.54

    SC- 34.48

    ST- 24.07

    Gen- 50.49

    EWS- 48.97

    NC OBC- 36.61

    SC- 33.85

    ST- 21.58

    IIM Lucknow

    Gen- 54.54

    EWS- 42.67

    NC OBC- 38.97

    SC- 32.95

    ST- 14.65

    Gen- 56.48

    EWS- 46.25

    NC OBC- 43.17

    SC- 38.23

    ST- 16.69

    IIM Indore

    Gen- 46.16

    EWS- 41.98

    NC OBC- 36.23

    SC- 30.90

    ST- 15.71

    PwD- 18.97

    Gen- 46.41

    EWS- 41.78

    NC OBC- 37.67

    SC- 33.67

    ST- 26.60

    PwD- 24.85

    IIM Kozhikode

    Gen- 47.94

    EWS- 36.46

    NC OBC- 35.25

    SC- 25

    ST- 10.31

    PwD- 13.03

    Gen- 48.83

    EWS- 40.48

    NC OBC- 35.72

    SC- 29.98

    ST- 21.42

    PwD- 21.1

    IIM Trichy

    Gen- 42.85

    EWS- 37.04

    NC OBC- 35.58

    SC- 29.42

    ST- 23.83

    PwD- 19.96

    Gen- 48.46

    EWS- 42.65

    NC OBC- 42.48

    SC- 34.53

    ST- 27.33

    PwD- 24.49

    IIM Amritsar

    Gen- 47.41

    EWS- 50.13

    NC OBC- 47.67

    SC- 39.08

    ST- 33.17

    Gen- 46.25

    EWS- 50.88

    NC OBC- 48.29

    SC- 40.08

    ST- 33.55

    IIM Bodh Gaya

    Gen- 45.07

    EWS- 37.05

    NC OBC- 39.43

    SC- 28.16

    Gen- 46.25

    EWS- 38.21

    NC OBC- 40.70

    SC- 27.58

    IIM Jammu

    Gen- 68.30

    EWS- 53.93

    NC OBC- 56.54

    SC- 47.25

    ST- 27.45

    Gen- 68.28

    EWS- 54.11

    NC OBC- 55.27

    SC- 46.39

    ST- 28.59

    IIM Kashipur

    Gen- 54.22

    EWS- 48.28

    NC OBC- 50.19

    SC- 43.08

    ST- 36.04

    Gen- 55.69

    EWS- 48.55

    NC OBC- 50.27

    SC- 43.15

    ST- 36.44

    IIM Nagpur

    Gen- 6.35

    EWS- 4.59

    NC OBC- 4.56

    SC- 3.11

    ST- 1.35

    Gen- 6.25

    EWS- 4.25

    NC OBC- 4.66

    SC- 3.85

    ST- 1.27

    IIM Raipur

    Gen- 68.69

    EWS- 62.50

    NC OBC- 64.66

    SC- 53.61

    ST- 45.62

    Gen- 68.82

    EWS- 62.58

    NC OBC- 64.88

    SC- 52.18

    ST- 45.87

    IIM Rohtak

    Gen- 78.93

    EWS- 68.68

    NC OBC- 76.96

    SC- 68.75

    ST- 58.4

    Gen- 79.85

    EWS- 69.26

    NC OBC- 77.15

    SC- 69.05

    ST- 57.84

    IIM Sambalpur

    Gen- 43.43

    EWS- 33.76

    NC OBC- 44.76

    SC- 30.08

    ST- 18.99

    Gen- 43.85

    EWS- 33.74

    NC OBC- 45.08

    SC- 29.84

    ST- 19.04

    IIM Sirmaur

    Gen- 35.79

    EWS- 28.62

    NC OBC- 32.83

    SC- 24.99

    ST- 18.95

    Gen- 36.65

    EWS- 29.41

    NC OBC- 33.08

    SC- 25.54

    ST- 18.74

    IIM Udaipur

    Gen- 53.36

    EWS- 44.53

    NC OBC- 44.78

    SC- 35.04

    ST- 35.02

    Gen- 54.08

    EWS- 44.25

    NC OBC- 45.27

    SC- 35.08

    ST- 36.01

    IIM Visakhapatnam

    Gen- 77.72

    EWS- 50.71

    NC OBC- 71.12

    SC- 58.57

    ST- 51.23

    Gen- 77.87

    EWS- 51.14

    NC OBC- 71.25

    SC- 59.25

    ST- 51.84


    Tips to Excel at Composite Scoring

    To excel at CAT composite scoring, the candidate can go through the following points.

    • Excel in CAT: Candidates must aim for high sectional and overall percentiles in the CAT exam, which will help them secure their foundation for their composite score. Usually, CAT results make up a huge chunk of the composite score components.
    • Maintain Academic Consistency: Make sure you have a good performance across 10th, 12th and graduation, as these are critical components of the composite score.
    • Gain Relevant Work Experience: If possible, have a good amount of work experience which will align with your career goals and further help in professional growth.
    • Diversify your Portfolio: Next, you will need to engage in extracurricular activities, leadership goals and other pursuits which will add value to your profile.
    • Prepare for WAT-PI: Lastly, a candidate must have a strong performance in the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI), which will enhance the composite score and overall changes of conversions for admission.
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Can I get IIM at 97 percentile?
    A:

    A general candidate will require above 99% to land a call for admission to IIM. There are three CAP rounds until the final seleection of the candidates, Such calls require the candidates to have a minimum of 95%.

    Q: Is 7.5 CGPA good for IIM?
    A:

    A 7.5 CGPA is generally considered satisfactory for IIM admissions, but is not exceptionally high and won't guarantee admission to any of the top IIMs.

    Q: Is 22 a good composite score in CAT?
    A:

    A composite score of 22 in the CAT exam is generally not considered good. It mostly depends on the specific scoring system and the colleges that a candidate targets. 

    Q: How do I check my composite score?
    A:

    To calculate a composite score for IIM admissions, you will need to consider factors such as CAT score, academic record, work experience (if any) and diversity (gender and academic background).

    Q: Is 22 a good composite score in CAT?
    A:

    A composite score of 22 in the CAT exam is generally not considered good. It mostly depends on the specific scoring system and the colleges that a candidate targets. 

    Q: How to calculate IIM a composite score?
    A:

    The IIM calculates scores based on the adjustment of the actual scores according to the weightage of each constituent component. The components used to calculate the composite score remain the same for every IIM but the weightage might vary from one IIM to another.

    Q: How do I check my composite score?
    A:

    To calculate a composite score for IIM admissions, you will need to consider factors such as CAT score, academic record, work experience (if any) and diversity (gender and academic background).

    Q: How to calculate the composite score for IIM Jammu?
    A:

    For IIM Jammu the composite score can be calculated by adding the scores listed below.

    • 0.4* CAT percentile
    • PI weightage: 30 marks
    • Overall profile weightage: 30 marks
    Q: What is a good composite score in CAT?
    A:

    A good composite score in CAT for getting into IIMs is around the 97-99 percentile mark. For other top-rated B schools, a good composite score in CAT will be around the 90-95 percentile.

    Q: How is the composite score calculated in IIMs for final selection?
    A:

    For final selection in IIMs a final composite score is calculated. The parameters along with the formula are calculated as: FCS= 0.5 (Normalized PI Score) +0.1 (Normalized WAT score) +0.4 (Composite score).

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