The IIM Indore has officially released the CAT 2025 Sectional and Overall Percentile cut-offs on the official website, iimidr.ac.in. For admission into IIM Indore, the initial screening will be based on the overall CAT percentile along with sectional cutoffs and minimum academic eligibility.
- For the General & EWS Category, the minimum qualifying percentile is 90+, with a sectional cutoff required of the 80th percentile in all 3 sections.
- The OBC Candidates require an overall percentile of 80 and a 70 sectional percentile in all 3 sections.
- The SC Candidates require 60 overall and 55 sectional, and the ST & PWD Candidates require 45 overall and 40 sectional percentile.
The Call for PI will depend upon your qualifying cutoff and composite score, which includes CAT Performance, class 10th & 12th marks, graduation score, gender & academic background.
The Competition for IIM Indore is high, as the number of seats is larger than some of the top IIMs, with around 487 seats in its flagship PGP Programme.
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IIM Indore CAT 2025: Qualifying Cut-offs (for 2026-28 PGP batch)
The IIM Indore minimum CAT Overall and Sectional Percentile are required for the next stage (composite-score evaluation and PI call).
These will simply not guarantee you admission; the shortlisted candidates have to compete by composite score and personal interview(PI).
IIM Indore Minimum-Category-Wise Cutoff
- The General & EWS Candidates should aim for more than 90 overall CAT Percentile + more than 80 in each section for qualifying.
- The Cutoff for OBC, SC/ST/PwD, is comparatively less, requiring a balanced sectional overall percentile.
- Strong academics, a good profile, and work experience will increase your composite score and improve your chances.
| Category | VARC (min) | DILR (min) | QA (min) | Overall CAT (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 80 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 55 | 55 | 55 | 60 |
| ST | 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 |
| PwD | 40 | 40 | 40 | 45 |
Source: iimidr.ac.in
Check this video by @Time4CAT for IIM Indore Complete Admission Criteria, including weightage for Class 10, Class 12, CAT scores, gender diversity and shortlisting process.
https://www.youtube.com/live/oVlxpFYgUpI
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How Does IIM Indore Select Candidates for the PGP Program?
The IIM Indore select candidates for their flagship PGP Programs by a 3-Stage Process, including CAT Performance, profile-based shortlisting and PI Evaluation.
Each Stage will carry a specific weightage and will ensure balanced academic, merit, aptitude and personal reasons.
IIM Indore: Stage-Wise Selection
Stage 1: Eligibility Screening via CAT 2025 Minimum Percentiles
You should clear your overall and sectional minimum cutoffs to enter the evaluation process.
| Category | Overall CAT Percentile | Sectional Percentile (VARC/DILR/QA) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 90 | 80 |
| NC-OBC | 80 | 70 |
| SC | 60 | 55 |
| ST / PwD | 45 | 40 |
Stage 2: Shortlisting Based on Composite Score (CAT + Profile)
The Class 10th & 12th Marks are important for IIM Indore admissions as compared to other IIMs. The Non-Engineers and female candidates will have an advantage.
| Component | Weightage in Shortlisting |
|---|---|
| CAT Score | High significance |
| Class 10th & 12th Marks | Major weightage |
| Gender & Academic Diversity | Bonus points |
| Work Experience | Quality & relevance-based |
Stage 3: Final Selection After PI
A New Composite score will be created after the PI Round. The Stage PI Performance can increase your admission chances.
Weightage in Final Selection:
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT Score | 50% |
| WAT Score | 15% |
| PI Score | 30% |
| Academic Performance | 5% |
| Work Experience | Bonus Factor |
Source: iimidr.ac.in
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IIM Indore CAT Reservation Criteria
IIM Indore follows the reservation policy for admission to the MBA program of the Government of India.
The reservation norm aims to provide equal opportunities to candidates from different classes and socio-economic backgrounds in management studies.
IIM Indore reserves seats for candidates under the following categories:
- General (GEN): This category includes candidates who do not belong to any reserved category.
- OBC (NC): This category is for Other Backwards Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
- SC: This category is for candidates from the Scheduled Caste community.
- ST: This category is for candidates from the Scheduled Tribe community.
- PwD: This category is for Persons with Disabilities.
- EWS: This category is for candidates from the Economically Weaker Sections.
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| General (GEN) | 50% |
| OBC (NC) | 27% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.50% |
| PwD | 5% |
| EWS | 10% |
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IIM Indore 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for IIM Indore 2025, you should fulfil certain eligibility criteria, which are as follows:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification |
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| Final Year Students | Candidates in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree before the commencement of the program. |
| Age Limit | There is no upper age limit for candidates applying to the MBA program. |
| Work Experience | Work experience is not mandatory, but is considered a positive factor in shortlisting candidates. |
| CAT Exam |
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IIM Indore Previous Year Cutoff
As per the previous year cutoff, both the eligibility and actual percentile are required for the admitted candidates, which tells the required percentile for IIM Indore.
The IIM Indore cutoff is the same for the last few years, with the same qualifying cutoff this year as well.
| CAT Year | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 | 90 | 80 | 60 | 45 | 45 |
| 2024 | 90 | 90 | 80 | 60 | 45 | 45 |
| 2023 | 90 | 90 | 80 | 60 | 45 | 45 |
| 2022 | 90 | 90 | 80 | 60 | 45 | 45 |
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*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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