The weightage of CAT score in IIM selection process ranges between 25% to 65% depending on the IIM. Therefore it is important for the candidate to know the CAT score weightage in IIM that they are seeking admission to. IIM Ahmedabad CAT score weightage is 65% while IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta give a weightage of 55% and 66% respectively. Considering the weightage given to CAT scores and other admission criteria such as WAT, GD and PI the final admission offer is made. Read below to know the weightage given to CAT scores by IIM.
Weightage of CAT Score in IIM
| Name of the IIM | CAT 2024 Score Weightage | CAT Cutoff |
| IIM Ahmedabad | 65 | 99.5%ile |
| IIM Bangalore | 55 | 99.5%ile |
| IIM Calcutta | 56 | 99.5%ile |
| IIM Lucknow | 60 | 99%ile |
| IIM Kozhikode | 50 | 98.5 %ile |
| IIM Raipur | 25 | 96 %ile |
| IIM Udaipur | 60 | 96 %ile |
| IIM Rohtak | 60 | 96 %ile |
| IIM Indore | 35 | 98 %ile |
| IIM Mumbai | 55 | 97 %ile |
| IIM Vishakhapatnam | 50 | 96 %ile |
| IIM Trichy | 50 | 96 %ile |
| IIM Sambalpur | 30 | 96 %ile |
| IIM Ranchi | 40 | 97 %ile |
| IIM Shillong | 40 | 97 %ile |
| IIM Bodhgaya | 50 | 93 %ile |
| IIM Sirmaur | 45 | 96 %ile |
| IIM Jammu | 40 | 93 %ile |
| IIM Amritsar | 60 | 96 %ile |
| IIM Kashipur | 33 | 96 %ile |
| IIM Nagpur | 45 | 96 %ile |
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Other Parameters for IIM Admission Other Than CAT Scores
| Parameters | Details |
| Scores Obtained in Class 10 | Percentage of marks secured in Class 10 |
| Scores Obtained in Class 12 | Percentage of marks secured in Class 12 |
| Graduation Marks | Aggregate marks in graduation from a recognized university |
| Personal Interview | Performance in the personal interview |
| WAT | Scores obtained in the Written Ability Test |
| Group Discussion | Scores obtained in the group discussion by the candidate |
| Work Experience | Although work experience is not mandatory but weightage is given to it |
| Gender Diversity | Females and transgender are given extra scores to maintain the gender ratio |
| Academic Diversity | Non-engineers are given extra marks to ensure the representation of students from all streams |
Admission Process at IIMs
- Candidates have to appear for CAT and obtain a good score in order to take admission to the respective IIM.
- Each IIM releases the overall as well as the sectional cutoff and in order to be a part of the IIM admission process candidates have to meet the cutoff mandatorily.
- After the CAT results are declared, candidates meeting the cutoff have to apply for the respective IIM on their official websites.
- Now candidates have to take part in the IIM selection process that generally comprises WAT, GD and PI.
- Based on the various parameters of IIM admission process – CAT scores, marks obtained in Class 10 and 12, Graduation Marks, Personal Interview, Group Discussion, Work Experience, WAT (if applicable), Gender Diversity and Academic Diversity the final offer is made.
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