The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have released the Common Admission Process (CAP) cut-off scores for the 2024 admissions cycle, these cut-off scores are important in determining eligibility for the Personal Interview (PI) rounds across the participating 10 IIMs, including IIM Udaipur, IIM Tiruchirappalli, IIM Kashipur, IIM Nagpur, IIM Raipur, IIM Ranchi, IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, IIM Sambalpur, and IIM Sirmaur.

  • The overall CAT 2024 cut-off percentile for General category candidates is set at 94, with sectional cut-offs of 73 each in QA, DILR, and VARC.
  • For NC-OBC candidates, the overall cut-off is 50, with sectional cut-offs of 77.
  • EWS candidates have an overall cut-off of 50, with sectional cut-offs of 77.
  • SC candidates require an overall percentile of 44, with sectional cut-offs of 60.
  • ST and DAP candidates have the same criteria, with an overall cut-off of 40 and sectional cut-offs of 30 in QA, 25 in DILR, and 25 in VARC.

The CAP 2024 cut-offs have been revised compared to previous years, reflecting changes in the selection criteria.

“For instance, earlier, the cut-offs for the General category were 92 percentile overall and 70 percentile as the sectional cut-offs.”

IIM CAP Cut off 2024 Latest Trends:

IIM CAP 2024 Cut-off Percentile

Based on the information available from the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for the Common Admission Process (CAP) 2024, here are the minimum CAT 2024 percentile cut-offs for shortlisting candidates for the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) for the 2025-2027 batch:

Category VARC DILR QA Total IIM CAP Call Cutoff
General 73 73 73 94
EWS 50 50 50 77
NC-OBC 50 50 50 77
SC 44 44 44 60
ST 25 25 30 40
DAP 25 25 30 40

General Category

  • Sectional Cut-offs: Candidates must score 73 percentile or above in each section (VARC, DILR, and QA).
  • Total Cut-off: An overall percentile of 94 is required.
  • This reflects the highest cut-off among all categories, highlighting the competitive nature of this category.

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

  • Sectional Cut-offs: Candidates need 50 percentile or above in each section.
  • Total Cut-off: An overall percentile of 77 is required.
  • EWS candidates benefit from a significant relaxation in cut-offs compared to the General category, promoting inclusivity.

Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC)

  • Sectional Cut-offs: Similar to the EWS category, candidates require 50 percentile in each section.
  • Total Cut-off: The overall percentile is set at 77, identical to EWS.
  • This shows alignment in cut-offs for EWS and NC-OBC candidates.

Scheduled Caste (SC)

  • Sectional Cut-offs: A lower cut-off of 44 percentile is required for each section.
  • Total Cut-off: An overall percentile of 60 is needed.
  • The cut-offs are relaxed further to support equitable representation from this category.

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

  • Sectional Cut-offs: The lowest sectional cut-offs are 25 percentile for VARC and DILR and 30 percentile for QA.
  • Total Cut-off: An overall percentile of 40 is required, the lowest among all categories.
  • This highlights the focus on enabling access to IIMs for tribal candidates.

Differently-abled persons (DAP)

  • Sectional Cut-offs: Same as the ST category, with 25 percentile for VARC and DILR and 30 percentile for QA.
  • Total Cut-off: An overall percentile of 40, ensuring opportunities for differently-abled candidates.

To understand how the final rankings are determined, check out our detailed guide on IIM CAP 2024 Final Merit List Preparation.

  • The General category faces the highest cut-off requirements, reflecting intense competition.
  • Reserved categories (EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST, and DAP) have progressively relaxed cut-offs to ensure diverse representation.
  • SC, ST, and DAP candidates enjoy the most relaxed cut-offs, indicating a commitment to inclusivity and equity.
  • Sectional cut-offs ensure candidates possess balanced competence across all areas (VARC, DILR, QA).

Comparison of IIM CAP Cut off over the Years

Category 2024 2023 2022
General 94-99 92-98 91-97
OBC 94-99 92-98 91-97
EWS 94-98 92-97 90-96
SC 75-78 72-75 70-73
ST 72-76 70-74 68-72
  • General and OBC Categories: There has been a consistent increase in cut-offs from 2020 to 2024, with the expected range for 2024 reaching 94-99 percentile.
  • EWS Category: Cut-offs have risen from 87-93 percentile in 2020 to 94-98 percentile in 2024.
  • SC Category: The cut-off has steadily increased, from 65-70 in 2020 to 75-78 in 2024.
  • ST Category: Cut-offs have also seen a gradual increase from 62-68 in 2020 to 72-76 in 2024.

This reflects a more competitive selection process in recent years.

  • Cut-offs for General and OBC categories have progressively risen each year, reflecting an increasingly competitive admission process.
  • EWS, SC, and ST categories show steady increases, especially in 2024.

IIM CAP 2024 Participating Institutes and Selection Criteria

Which are the CAP 10 IIMs?

The Common Admission Process (CAP) for 2024 includes the following Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs):

IIM Bodh Gaya IIM Jammu
IIM Kashipur IIM Nagpur
IIM Raipur IIM Ranchi
IIM Sambalpur IIM Sirmaur
IIM Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) IIM Udaipur

IIM CAP 2024 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for IIM CAP 2024 are outlined by the participating IIMs, ensuring a standardized shortlisting process for candidates. For detailed and official eligibility requirements, refer to the respective links provided by the participating IIMs.

Eligibility Criteria of IIM CAP Institutes Eligibility Criteria
IIM Bodh Gaya Check Here
IIM Jammu Check Here
IIM Kashipur Check Here
IIM Nagpur Check Here
IIM Raipur Check Here
IIM Ranchi Check Here
IIM Sambalpur Check Here
IIM Sirmaur Check Here
IIM Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) Check Here
IIM Udaipur Check Here

These institutions have collaborated to streamline the selection process for their flagship MBA/PGP programs.

“IIM Nagpur has joined the CAP process this year, expanding the consortium to ten participating IIMs.”

The CAP process involves a common Personal Interview (PI) round, which is conducted online. Each participating IIM uses the CAP scores, along with other criteria, to make final admission decisions.

What is the CAP Round for IIM?

Final Selection Criteria and Weightages

The selection process for CAP 2025 involves multiple parameters to ensure a comprehensive assessment of each candidate. The typical weightages assigned to various components are as follows:

Component Weightage (%)
CAT 2024 Score 33
Personal Interview (PI) 25
Academic Performance 15
Work Experience 10
Diversity (Academic/Gender) 17

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CAT 2024 Score (33%): Reflects the candidate's performance in the Common Admission Test, emphasizing quantitative, verbal, and logical reasoning skills.

Personal Interview (PI) (25%): Assesses communication skills, clarity of thought, and suitability for a management program.

Academic Performance (15%): Evaluates past academic records, considering consistency and excellence in studies.

Work Experience (10%): Rewards relevant professional experience, considering the duration and quality of work.

Explore the detailed breakdown of the Weightage of Academics and Work Experience in CAT 2024 to understand how these factors influence your final score.

Diversity (17%): Academic Diversity: Encourages candidates from non-engineering backgrounds.Gender Diversity: Aims to balance gender representation in the cohort.

  • Holistic Evaluation: The selection process balances academic prowess, test performance, personal interaction, and diversity factors to select well-rounded candidates.
  • Emphasis on Diversity: A significant weightage is allocated to diversity, underscoring the IIMs' commitment to creating a varied and inclusive learning environment.
  • Work Experience Consideration: Professional experience is valued, recognizing the practical insights and perspectives experienced candidates bring to the program.

“While these weightages provide a general framework, individual IIMs may have slight variations in their selection criteria. Candidates are advised to refer to the specific admission policies of each IIM for precise details.”

What is the minimum cut off for IIM CAP?

Minimum Cut-offs for IIM CAP 2025 (Expected)

Category VARC DILR QA Overall Percentile
General 70 70 70 92
EWS 50 50 50 77
NC-OBC 50 50 50 77
SC 44 44 44 60
ST 25 25 30 40
DAP 25 25 30 40

General Category:

  • Minimum sectional cut-offs of 70 in VARC, DILR, and QA.
  • Overall minimum percentile: 92.

EWS & NC-OBC Categories:

  • Minimum sectional cut-offs of 50 in each section.
  • Overall minimum percentile: 77.

SC Category:

  • Minimum sectional cut-offs of 44 in each section.
  • Overall minimum percentile: 60.

ST & DAP Categories:

  • Minimum sectional cut-offs of 25 in VARC and DILR, and 30 in QA.
  • Overall minimum percentile: 40.