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IIM Ahmedabad CAT 2024 Cut off and admission criteria for the 2024-26 batch is released by the institute on its official website. The overall qualifying CAT 2024 Cut off percentile was 80 for GN category, 75 for NC-OBC, 70 for SC and Gen-PwD, and 60 for ST category candidates.
IIM Ahmedabad admission criteria includes preliminary screening of candidates based on CAT 2024 qualifying cut off and past academic performance. Then, IIM Ahmedabad releases the AWT-PI Shortlist of top candidates from each academic discipline based on the Composite Score (CS) calculated using the formula:
[ARF_CS * Normalised AR score + CATF_CS * Normalised overall score in CAT-2024]
Candidates can check their admission status by entering their CAT 2024 registration number and email id using the direct link provided below after release.
| Direct Link for IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2024-26 |
The final selection of candidates after AWT and PI rounds will strictly be done based on the FCS (Final Composite Score) calculated using the formula:
| FCS = PIF * Normalised PI Score + AWTF * Normalised AWT Score + CATF_FCS * Normalised CAT Score + ARF_FCS * AR, where PIF and AWTF are the PI and AWT multiplication factors respectively. |
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Read the article to know more about CAT cut off of IIM Ahmedabad, selection process, and much more.
CAT 2024 Cut off for IIM Ahmedabad: Preliminary Screening
The preliminary screening of candidates will be done based on the sectional and overall percentiles scored by the candidates. Other than that candidates will be marked based on their performance in Class 10, 12, Graduation, Work experience, etc. The details of the whole criteria is mentioned below:
| Category | Verbal and Reading Comprehension Percentile Rank (PVRC) | Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning Percentile Rank (PDILR) | Quantitative Aptitude Percentile Rank (PQA) | Overall Percentile and Rank (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| NC-OBC-cum-transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PwD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| PwD (ST) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Ahmedabad Selection Process 2024: Academic Score Weightage
Rating Scores for Class 10
| Class 10 score (in percentage) | Rating score: A |
|---|---|
| Less than or equal to 55 | 1 |
| 55-60 | 2 |
| 60-70 | 3 |
| 70-80 | 5 |
| 80-90 | 8 |
| More than 90 | 10 |
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Weightage of Class 12 Marks
| Science Stream | Commerce Stream | Arts Stream | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score in Class XII (in percent) | Rating score: B | Score in Class XII (in percent) | Rating score: B | Score in Class XII (in percent) | Rating score: B |
| Less than 55 | 1 | Less than 50 | 1 | Less than 45 | 1 |
| 55-60 | 2 | 50-55 | 2 | 45-50 | 2 |
| 60-70 | 3 | 55-65 | 3 | 50-60 | 3 |
| 70-80 | 5 | 65-75 | 5 | 60-70 | 5 |
| 80-90 | 8 | 75-90 | 8 | 70-85 | 8 |
| More than 90 | 10 | More than 90 | 10 | 85 | 10 |
Weightage of Bachelor’s Degree Examination
| AC-1 | AC-2 | AC-3 | AC-4 &AC-6 | AC-5 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score(in percent) | Rating Score: C | Score(in percent) | Rating Score: C | Score(in percent) | Rating Score: C | Score(in percent) | Rating Score: C | Score(in percent) | Rating Score: C |
| Less than or equal to 55 | 1 | Less than or equal to 50 | 1 | Less than or equal to 55 | 1 | Less than or equal to 60 | 1 | Less than or equal to 50 | 1 |
| 55-60 | 2 | 50-53 | 2 | 55-60 | 2 | 60-65 | 2 | 50-55 | 2 |
| 60-62 | 3 | 53-55 | 3 | 60-65 | 3 | 65-70 | 3 | 55-60 | 3 |
| 62-65 | 5 | 55-57 | 5 | 65-70 | 5 | 70-75 | 5 | 60-65 | 5 |
| 65-70 | 8 | 57-63 | 8 | 70-80 | 8 | 75-85 | 8 | 65-75 | 8 |
| More than 70 | 10 | More than 63 | 10 | More than 80 | 10 | More than 85 | 10 | More than 75 | 10 |
Weightage of Work Experience
| Work Experience in Month | Rating Score |
|---|---|
| Less than 12 months | 0 |
| Greater than or equal to and less than or equal to 36 months | Number of months of work experience - 11 |
| Greater than 36 months | 5 |
IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cut off 2024: Shortlisting for AWT and PI
The stages of shortlisting and scoring the candidates is mentioned below:
Stage 1 – From the Applicants' pool: Selection of exceptional performers across different disciplines
Top candidates from each of the academic disciplines will be shortlisted for AWT & PI on the basis of their composite score ‘CS'
CS (Composite Score) = ARF_CS * Normalised AR score + CATF_CS * Normalised overall score in CAT 2024
Where, Application Rating Multiplication Factor for Composite Score (ARF_CS) = 0.35; CAT Multiplication Factor for Composite Score (CATF_CS) = 0.65
The upper limits (UL) on the number of candidates to be shortlisted per RC for AC-1, AC-2, AC-3, AC-5.
| Category | Upper Limit (UL) Per ACRC |
|---|---|
| General | 100 |
| NC-OBC-cum-transgender | 57 |
| SC | 32 |
| ST | 16 |
| PwD | 6 |
The upper limits (UL) on the number of candidates to be shortlisted per RC for AC-4
| Category | Upper Limit (UL) per ACRC |
|---|---|
| General | 150 |
| NC-OBC-cum-transgender | 85 |
| SC | 48 |
| ST | 24 |
| PwD | 9 |
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Criteria C1-C3:
- C1. PVRC, PDILR, PQA and PT must not be lower than the minimum cut-offs as specified first table.
- C2. P ≥ Minimum cut-offs, P is the average of the percentages of marks scored in 10th and 12th std. examinations.
Minimum cut-off for P across different disciplines and different categories
| Stream in 12thstd. | General Category | NC-OBC-cum-transgender Category | SC Category | ST Category | PWD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) | PWD (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 70 | 65 |
| Commerce | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 67 | 62 |
| Arts & Humanities | 75 | 70 | 64 | 59 | 64 | 59 |
- C3. Percentage of marks in the bachelor's examination ≥ Minimum cut-off percentage
- Criteria C4-C6:
- C4. PT ≥ 80, PQA ≥ 70, PDILR ≥ 70 and PVRC ≥ 70.
- C5. P ≥ 80 (Science), 77 (Commerce), 75 (Arts/Humanities), P is the average of the percentages of marks scored in the 10th and 12th std. examinations.
- C6. Percentage of marks in the bachelor's examination ≥ Minimum cut-off percentage
Stage 2 – After Shotlisting based on Stage 1
- From the candidates left after removing those shortlisted in round 1, the additional number of candidates to be shortlisted for AWT & PI will be selected on the basis of the composite score ‘CS' subject to their fulfilling criteria C1-C2.
Final Selection – PIF * Normalised PI Score + AWTF * Normalised AWT Score + CATF_FCS * Normalised CAT Score + ARF_FCS * AR
- Personal Interview Multiplication Factor (PIF) = 0.50
- AWT Multiplication Factor (AWTF) = 0.10
- CAT Score Multiplication Factor for Final Composite Score (CATF_FCS) = 0.25
- Application Rating Multiplication Factor for Final Composite Score (ARF_FCS) = 0.15
IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cut off 2022
| Category | VARC Percentile | DILR Percentile | QA Percentile | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| NC-OBC-cum-transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PwD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| PwD (ST) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cut off 2021
| Category | VARC Percentile | DILR Percentile | QA Percentile | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| NC-OBC-cum-transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PwD (General, NC-OBC-cum-transgender, SC) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| PwD (ST) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
CAT 2020 Cut Off for IIM Ahmedabad
| Category | VARC Percentile | DILR Percentile | QA Percentile | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General, EWS | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| NC-OBC, Transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PwD | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| PwD (ST) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
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CAT 2019 Cutoff for IIM Ahmedabad
| Category | Percentile | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VARC | DILR | QA | Overall | |
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| NC-OBC-Transgender | 65 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
| PwD (General, NCOBC-cum-transgender, SC) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| PwD (ST) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
Candidates applying through GMAT score i.e. for the foreign candidates, the qualifying cutoff has also been fixed and mentioned in the table below :
| Verbal | Quantitative | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 50 | 72 |
CAT Cutoff 2018 for IIM Ahmedabad
Along with the CAT percentile, IIM Ahmedabad follows their own selection criteria for selecting eligible candidates. IIM Ahmedabad CAT cut off is extremely high and therefore, it is not easy to get admission in this institute.
| Sections | General | NC-OBC-cum transgender | SC | ST | DA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VRC) | 75 | 50 | 65 | 60 | 60 |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DIILR) | 70 | 50 | 65 | 60 | 60 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) | 70 | 50 | 65 | 60 | 60 |
| Overall Percentile | 80 | 60 | 75 | 70 | 70 |
IIM Ahmedabad Placement Statistics
The latest IIM Ahmedabad placement statistics for the batch of 2021-2024 are provided below for your reference.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Recruiters | 188 |
| Number of Offers | 280 |
| Number of International Offers | 8 |
| Highest Package | INR 1.15 CPA |
| Average Package | INR 34.36 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | McKinsey, BCG, Emaar, A91 Partners, PwC, KPMG, HSBC |
IIM Ahmedabad MBA Fees 2024
IIM Ahmedabad MBA/ PGPM fees is INR 24,61,000 for the 2 year course. IIM Ahmedabad also offers the following specializations in PGP/ MBA courses:
- Food and Agri Business Management (2 year full-time)- INR- 24,61,000
- PGP in Managament for Executives (1 year)- INR 31,50,000
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IIM Ahmedabad Admission 2024-26: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who wish to pursue a Postgraduate program in IIM Ahmedabad are required to fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria:
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with an aggregate of at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% marks for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD Category).
- Candidates must pursue Bachelor’s degree or equivalent for duration of minimum three years after completing Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Candidates in the final year of graduation need to submit the mark sheet and certificates by Dec 31, 2024.
- Apart from the academic qualification, candidates must remember that they are required to appear in CAT and must score the minimum desired score in the entrance test to be considered eligible for admission to the post-graduate programme in IIM Ahmedabad.
IIM Ahmedabad Selection Process 2024-26
The foremost part involved in IIM Ahmedabad Admission Criteria is the shortlisting criteria required for the final selection round. A candidate will be considered shortlisted by IIM Ahmedabad if he/ she fulfil the following shortlisting criteria:
- The first stage of shortlisting criteria to Postgraduate program in IIM Ahmedabad holds 65% weightage to CAT score and 35% weightage to work experience, class 11 and 12 marks, and work experience.
- IIM Ahmedabad considers both candidate’s previous academic records as well as their performance in CAT at the time of shortlisting candidates. Based on the candidate’s performance in CAT, they will be shortlisted to AWT and PI subject to their fulfilling the minimum required eligibility criteria.
- Aspirants holding high academic record will be awarded higher points in the shortlisting criteria of IIM Ahmedabad.
- Candidates holding working experience of more than 36 months will be awarded 5% weightage in the shortlisting criteria.
Identifying exceptional students
- IIM Ahmedabad identifies some exceptional candidates from diverse backgrounds and shortlists them for the 2nd phase of admission, based on their CAT scores.
- After this stage, all shortlisted candidates will be at par.
- They will be assessed on the basis of their aggregate scores (CAT score, Academic Rating (AR) and performance in WA-PI).
Application Rating
- CAT Cut Off – IIM Ahmedabad considers the academic performance of applicants in 10th, 12th and degree examinations.
- The overall performance of applicants is measured by their academic performance, extracurricular activities, work experience, awards and recognition, written analysis and personal interview.
- According to the rules of the government, 27% seats of IIM Ahmedabad are reserved for OBC candidates, 15% for SC candidates and 7.5% for ST candidates.
- 3% seats are also reserved by IIM Ahmedabad for DA (Differently Abled) candidates. DA candidates are those with blindness/low-vision, hearing impairment and cerebral palsy.
Final Admission Selection Round Criteria
- All the candidates shortlisted in the first stage are eligible to participate in the final selection round for admission to the postgraduate program in IIM Ahmedabad.
- The selection criteria of IIM Ahmedabad after the final admission round award a total of 50% weightage to Personal Interview (PI), 10% weightage to Academic Writing Test (AWT), 25% weightage to CAT score and 15% weightage to candidate’s academic performance.
IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cut off and Admission Criteria FAQs
Ques. What is the highest package at IIM Ahmedabad for placements?
Ans. IIM Ahmedabad has an impressive placement history with top MNCs like BCG, PwC, McKinsey as chief recruiters, the highest international package was INR 1.15 Crores. The average salary package last year was INR 34.3 LPA.
Ques. What is the CAT Percentile for admission to IIM Ahmedabad PGP Program?
Ans: IIM Ahmedabad CAT 2024 Percentile for the general category is 80. For the OBC, SC, ST categories, the cut off percentile is 75, 70, and 60 respectively
Ques. What is the program fee of MBA at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. The total program fee at IIM Ahmedabad is INR 23,00,000 inclusive of tuition fee of INR 16,99,000. These fees also include Laptop computers, personal expenses onboarding, travel, clothes, and laundry.
Ques. What all topics are tested in AWT for IIM Ahmedabad MBA admission?
Ans. Applicants who are called for AWT/PI rounds can expect topics based on current affairs based on socio-political areas, economy, banking and other related subjects. PI is exhaustive and lasts maximum upto 20 minutes. Judging the applicant's knowledge, knowing about his/her past experiences and goals.
Ques. Do PGP Programs have an upper age limit for admission at IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. No, there is no upper limit for admission to either PGP or PGP-FABM courses offered at IIM Ahmedabad. But there is an upper limit for PGPX programmes for admission.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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