CAT Percentile & IIM Shortlister

Each IIM uses a different weightage for CAT score, academics, work experience, and diversity. This tool uses approximate formulas based on publicly available criteria. Actual composite score calculation may vary slightly by year and IIM.

For General category, 95+ percentile gives realistic chances at top 6 IIMs. For new IIMs, 85-90 may suffice. Reserved categories have lower cutoffs. Sectional percentiles also matter — most IIMs require 70-80+ in each section.

Yes, most IIMs give 5-10 marks for work experience (sweet spot: 24-36 months) and 4 marks for gender diversity. Non-engineering academic background also earns diversity points at several IIMs including Bangalore, Lucknow, and Kozhikode.

Most IIMs require minimum 70-80 percentile in each section (VARC, DILR, QA). Failing any sectional cutoff disqualifies you from receiving a call, regardless of your overall CAT percentile. This tool flags sectional failures in the assessment.

This is an estimation tool based on approximate composite score formulas. Actual shortlisting depends on many additional factors including application volume, seat matrix, interview performance, and year-specific variations. Always refer to official IIM admission documents for precise criteria.