IIM eligibility criteria 2026 Complete Guide for MBA Aspirants

A recognised bachelor's degree with minimum 50% marks (General/OBC) or 45% (SC/ST/PwD), plus a valid CAT score meeting sectional and overall cutoffs.

50% aggregate graduation marks for General and OBC-NCL candidates; 45% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates across all IIMs.

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99+ percentile for IIMA, IIMB, IIMC; 97+ for IIML and IIMI; 90–95 percentile for newer CAP IIMs. Sectional cutoffs must also be cleared individually.

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A bachelor's degree with 50% marks (General/OBC) or 45% (SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised university. No age limit or mandatory work experience required.

No minimum 12th percentage is required for CAT eligibility. However, Class XII marks contribute 5–15% to the IIM shortlisting composite score — higher marks improve PI call probability.

All IIMs including IIMA, IIMB, and IIMC officially report 100% campus placements. Average salary, top recruiters, and sector diversity vary significantly across older and newer IIMs.

Clear CAT with required percentile, meet IIM eligibility criteria, receive a PI shortlist call, attend WAT-GD-PI rounds, and receive a final offer based on composite merit score.