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Updated on Oct 15 2026, 03:13 PM IST by Varunika Verma
- IIM Amritsar Cutoff 2026
- IIM Amritsar CAT Cutoff 2025
About Cutoff at IIM Amritsar
Indian Institute of Management Amritsar cutoff is released every year for admissions into Management programmes. IIM Amritsar admission to the MBA programmes is based on the CAT 2026 cutoff and Personal Interview. Students must clear the IIM Amritsar IPMAT cutoff for admissions to the IPM programme.
- IIM Amritsar CAT cutoff 2025 percentile for OBC students is 80 overall, and the sectional cutoff ranges from 60 to 65, depending on the section.
- 55 is the overall Indian Institute of Management Amritsar cut off 2025 for SC students.
While preparing the IIM Amritsar cut off for admission, factors like the total number of candidates who have applied for admission, the entrance test difficulty level and category-wise past years' cutoff trends are considered. IIM Amritsar then releases the final list of candidates selected for admission to IIM Amritsar on the basis of candidates' CAT score, PI, work experience, gender diversity and academic diversity.
Also See: IIM Amritsar Admissions
IIM Amritsar Cutoff 2026
CAT cutoff 2026 for IIM Amritsar MBA admissions 2027 will be released soon. The CAT 2026 examination will be held on November 29, 2026. Students must meet the IIM Amritsar CAT cut off 2026 to get shortlisted for admissions.
Expected IIM Amritsar CAT 2026 Cutoff
| Category | Expected cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| General | 90 |
| OBC | 80 |
| EWS | 90 |
| SC | 55 |
| ST | 55 |
| DAP | 40 |
IIM Amritsar CAT Cutoff 2025
IIM Amritsar cutoff 2025 is released on the official website in the form of the CAT cutoff. Candidates can refer to the IIM Amritsar cut off, which has been prepared taking into account different factors. IIM Amritsar MBA cut-off is released for admissions to full-time MBA programmes. Check below the IIM Amritsar MBA shortlisting criteria based on the CAT 2025 score for general, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PWD students.
IIM Amritsar MBA Cut off 2025
Category | Overall |
|---|---|
General | 90 |
EWS | 90 |
Non-Creamy Other Backwards Classes (NC-OBC) | 80 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 55 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 40 |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 40 |
IIM Amritsar Sectional Cutoff 2025
Category | QA | DILR | VARC |
|---|---|---|---|
General | 80 | 75 | 80 |
EWS | 80 | 75 | 77 |
NC-OBC | 65 | 60 | 65 |
SC | 55 | 50 | 52 |
ST | 40 | 35 | 37 |
PwD | 40 | 35 | 37 |
IIM Amritsar Selection Criteria
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of 2 stages - the CAT and Personal Interview (PI) round, on the basis of academic record, work experience, and other factors.
Stage 1 - Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of CAT percentile.
Shortlisting of candidates for the first stage of IIM Amritsar admission is based on the following parameters.
Components | Maximum Weight in Per cent |
|---|---|
CAT | 60 |
Class 10 score | 10 |
Class 12 score | 5 |
Graduation score | 5 |
Gender Diversity | 10 |
Work Experience | 10 |
Total | 100 |
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Stage 2 - After stage 1, all shortlisted candidates must appear for a Personal Interview (PI) round on the basis of academic record, work experience, and other factors.
Check the components which will be considered during the final IIM Amritsar selection
Components | Maximum Weight in Per cent |
|---|---|
Personal Interview | 70 |
Work Experience | 10 |
Academics | 10 |
Academic/ Gender diversity | 10 |
Total | 100 |
After completion of all selection rounds, the final list is prepared, which consists of the final score.
Factors Influencing IIM Amritsar Cutoff Trends
Students can check the factors below determining IIM Amritsar cut off marks.
The overall difficulty level of the CAT.
Total number of candidates who appeared for the exam.
Total number of seats available.
IIM Amritsar admission cutoff trends of past years.
Note - Students who meet the CAT cutoff of Indian Institute of Management Amritsar can participate further in the admission process.
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IIM Amritsar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
1: Does IIM Amritsar have sectional cutoffs in CAT?
Yes, Indian Institute of Management Amritsar has sectional cutoffs. The IIM Amritsar sectional cutoff is released for Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) and Quantitative Ability (QA) sections.
2: Can candidates with slightly lower CAT scores still get admission to IIM Amritsar?
The qualifying CAT cut off is the minimum score required to be eligible for shortlisting of IIM Amritsar PI round. Candidates with slightly less CAT scores are rejected for admissions.
3: How does IIM Amritsar calculate its CAT cutoff?
In order to determine its CAT cutoff, IIM Amritsar first determines a minimum percentile score, usually around 90% for the General Category. This is then paired with a "Application Rating Score" that takes into account variables like diversity, work experience, and academic performance. The final selection is made using a composite score, of which the CAT score has a significant weight (usually around 80%).
4: Will the IIM Amritsar cutoff be released category wise?
Yes, the Indian Institute of Management Amritsar cutoff is released category-wise for admission to MBA programmes. IIM Amritsar VARC cutoff 2024 for general category students is 80, for NC-OBC students is 65, for SC and ST students, its 55 and 35 respectively. IIM Amritsar DILR CAT cutoff 2024 is 75 for general category students, for NC-OBC students is 60, for SC and ST students, its 60 and 35 respectively.
5: Will I be able to get admission after securing IIM Amritsar cutoff?
The final selection at Indian Institute of Management Amritsar will be done taking the performance of the students in CAT, written ability test, personal interview, work experience, and other academic records.
6: How much marks should I secure to meet the cutoff of IIM Amritsar?
IIM Amritsar cut off marks required for admission to the MBA programme are 90 each for General and EWS category students, while for the OBC students, it is 80. IIM Amritsar CAT cutoff scores for SC and ST candidates are 55 and 40, respectively.
7: What are the IIM Amritsar cutoff determining factors?
The IIM Amritsar cutoff determining factors include the difficulty level of the question paper, number of candidates taking the test, availability of seats, the reputation of the institute and last year's CAT cutoff trends.
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