Hii There,

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) typically announce their minimum CAT cutoff scores for shortlisting candidates well in advance of the CAT exam results being declared. These cutoff scores serve as a benchmark for both individual sectional and overall percentile requirements that candidates need to meet to move on to the next stage of the admission process.

In recent years, there has been a trend among IIMs to lower their cutoff scores. For instance, IIM Ahmedabad has set its CAT cutoff at just 80 percentile, while IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Kozhikode have their cutoffs set at 85 percentile. This adjustment in cutoff scores indicates a more inclusive approach by these prestigious institutions, making it possible for a broader range of candidates to be considered for admission.

I hope this answers your question.

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