
CAT Cutoff 2025 for IITs will be released by each participating IIT on the official website along with the MBA admission criteria. For admission to MBA programs at IITs, the CAT cutoff 2025 is likely to range from 80 percentile to 98 percentile.
Along with the CAT percentile scores, candidates must meet the eligibility and selection criteria prescribed by each IIT on the official websites for admission to MBA programs.
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5.1 IIT Delhi MBA Shortlisting Criteria
5.2 IIT Delhi MBA Admission Criteria
6.1 IIT Bombay MBA Shortlisting Criteria
6.2 IIT Bombay MBA Admission Criteria
7.1 IIT Kharagpur MBA Admission Criteria
8.1 IIT Roorkee MBA Admission Criteria
9.1 IIT Madras MBA Shortlisting Criteria
9.2 IIT Madras MBA Admission Criteria
10.1 IIT Kanpur MBA Admission Criteria
11.1 IIT Dhanbad MBA Admission Criteria
CAT Cutoff for IITs will be available only after the participating IITs release their MBA admission criteria for the year 2026-28. However, you can check the expected CAT cutoff for IITs in the table below.
| Institute | CAT Cutoff 2025 (Overall) |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) | 90-98 percentile |
| IT Delhi (DMS) | 97-98 percentile |
| IIT Madras (DoMS) | 96 percentile |
| IIT Kharagpur (VGSoM) | 95 Percentile |
| IIT Roorkee (DoMS) | 94.5 percentile |
| IIT Kanpur (IME) | 90-92 percentile |
| IIT Dhanbad (ISM-DoMS) | 80 percentile |
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Each participating IIT releases the MBA admission dates on its official website. You can check the MBA application last dates for each IIT in the table below.
| Institute | MBA Application Last Dates |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) | TBA (31 January 2026 Expected) |
| IT Delhi (DMS) | 26 January 2026 |
| IIT Madras (DoMS) | TBA (31 January 2026 Expected) |
| IIT Kharagpur (VGSoM) | TBA (5 February 2026 Expected) |
| IIT Roorkee (DoMS) | TBA (31 January 2026 Expected) |
| IIT Kanpur (IME) | TBA (5 February 2026 Expected) |
| IIT Dhanbad (ISM-DoMS) | TBA (31 January 2026 Expected) |
Ques. What is the last date to apply for IIT Bombay MBA 2026-28?
Ans. For IIT Bombay, the MBA admission dates are yet to be released. However, based on last years’ IIT Bombay MBA dates, the last date to apply is likely to be 31 January 2026.
MBA eligibility criteria are available on the official website of each IIT. Each IIT require candidates to have completing or pursuing a bachelors’ degree. Qualifying marks required for admission to MBA at IITs is 60%; however, CGPA may vary for some IITs.
| Institute | MBA Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) | Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CPI on a scale of 10 (55% for SC/STPWD or 6.0 out of 10) |
| IT Delhi (DMS) | Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 60% marks or 6.00 CGPA on a scale of 10 (55% for SC/STPWD or 5.5 out of 10) |
| IIT Madras (DoMS) | Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 60% marks or 8.00 CGPA on a scale of 10 (55% for SC/STPWD) |
| IIT Kharagpur (VGSoM) | Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA on a scale of 10 (55% for SC/STPWD or 6.0 out of 10) |
| IIT Roorkee (DoMS) | Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/STPWD) |
| IIT Kanpur (IME) | Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 60% marks or 6.0 CPI on a scale of 10 (50% for SC/STPWD or 5.0 out of 10) |
| IIT Dhanbad (ISM-DoMS) | Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 60% marks or 6.00 CGPA on a scale of 10 (55% for SC/STPWD or 5.5 out of 10) |
Selection for MBA program at IIT Delhi is done based on various parameters including CAT score, academics, work experience, gender diversity, and institution from which candidates have completed gradation.
Weightage of each parameter for shortlisting for PI is discussed below.
| Parameters | Weightages (Marks) |
|---|---|
| CAT Score | 65 |
| Bachelor’s Degree Marks | 5 |
| 12th Marks | 5 |
| 10th Marks | 6 |
| Work Experience | 7 |
| Gender Diversity (Deficit Male/Female) | 6 |
| Graduate from MoE funded Technical Institution/Institute of Eminence/Institute of National Importance | 6 |
| Parameters | Weightages (Marks) |
|---|---|
| Interview & Extra-Curricular Activities | 40 |
| CAT Score | 40 |
| Bachelor’s Degree Marks | 3 |
| 12th Marks | 3 |
| 10th Marks | 5 |
| Work Experience | 6 |
| Graduate from a MoE-funded Technical Institution/Institute of Eminence/Institute of National Importance | 3 |
@OkYak6536 on reddit asked if she is eligible for IIT admission based on CAT overall score of 85 percentile and CAT DILR score of 68 percentile with an OBC category. In response, user like @shakesperean_shaman conveyed that it is difficult to get calls from top IITs. However, you can receive calls from IITs like IIT Kanpur, IIT Dhanbad, etc.
Source:@reddit.com
For selection to PI round, IIT Bombay gives 75% weightage to CAT scores. However, for final selection, the weightage of CAT score is 42.5%. You can check the detailed weightage of each parameter in the tables below.
| Components | Weight |
|---|---|
| CAT 2025 | 75% |
| Class 12th Marks | 5% |
| UG Marks | 10% |
| Post Graduate/Professionals |
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| Work Experience | 5% |
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT Score | 42.50% |
| Personal Interview (PI) | 42.50% |
| Undergraduate (UG) | 5% |
| Work Experience | 5% |
| Extra-curricular Activity | 3% |
| PG (PG1 & PG2) | 2% |
IIT KGP shortlists candidates for PI round based on application rating score. Application rating score is determined based on various parameters such as CAT percentile, class 10th and 12th score, UG and PG marks, professional exams, and work experience.
Final selection to MBA program at IIT Kharagpur will be done based on various parameters like CAT score, Application Rating Score, and PI. Weightage of each parameter is mentioned in the table below.
| Criterion | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Rating | 20 | |
| CAT 2024 | VARC | 20 |
| DILR | 10 | |
| QA | 10 | |
| PI | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| *Total of rating scores (A+B+C+F+G) or (A+B+D+E+F+G) | ||
For admission to MBA program at IIT Roorkee, only CAT score will be considered for shortlisting. IIT graduates with 7 and above CGPA do not need CAT score for shortlisting.
Source:@iitr.ac.in
For candidates applying based on CAT scores, the weightage is given to CAT score (60%), PI (30%), and Work Experience (10%). However, for IIT graduates, the final admission will be based only on the performance of candidates in the Personal Interview round.
Source:@iitr.ac.in
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People asked on Quora: Do we need high sectional cut-offs in CAT to get into IIT Kanpur MBA Program?
As per the Quora User “Rajshekhar Roy,” there is no need for high sectional CAT cutoffs for IITs. Sectional CAT score of around 75-80 percentile will do a good job and will depend on category of candidate. Students may require 80-95 overall CAT score to get admission to IITs.
Shortlisting of candidates for PI at IIT Madras will be done based on composite scores. Weightage of CAT score in composite score calculation at IIT Madras is 75%.
Parameters considered for IIT Madras MBA shortlisting process include CAT score, academic performance, work experience, academic diversity, and gender diversity. Weightage for each parameter is discussed below.
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT Score | 75% |
| SSLC | 2% |
| HSC | 3% |
| Degree | 5% |
| Diversity | 2% |
| Gender | 3% |
| Work Experience | 10% |
Source:@doms.iitm.ac.in
After shortlisting candidates based on composite scores, IIT Madras will shortlist candidates for final admission to MBA program based on the components below.
Students at IIT Kanpur will be shortlisted for PI round based on CAT percentile scores. For General candidates, the IIT Kanpur CAT cutoff is 80 percentile, and for reserved category candidates, it is 55 percentile.
Final admission to IIT Kanpur will be done based on the composite scores of candidates. Composite scores will be calculated based on parameters like CAT score, Academic Performance, work experience, group discussion, and PI.
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Scaled CAT 2024 Score | 20% |
| Personal Interview | 30% |
| Group Discussion | 20% |
| Academic Performance (HSC+Graduation) | 20% |
| Work Experience | 10% |
Source:@iitk.ac.in
Candidates will be shortlisted for PI round for admission to MBA program at IIT Dhanbad based on the scores obtained by candidates in CSAT 2025.
Final admission to MBA program at IIT Dhanbad will be done based on different parameters such as CAT score, personal interview, past academic record, industrial experience, and gender diversity.
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Personal Interview | 40% |
| CAT Score | 35% |
| Academic Performance | 10% |
| Industrial Experience | 10% |
| Gender (Female) | 5% |
Source:@admissions.iitism.ac.in
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The final CAT cutoff for IITs for the 2026-28 batch is mentioned in the table below. Based on these, you can get an idea of the upcoming admissions.
| Name of IIT | CAT cut off |
|---|---|
| IIT Delhi | GN: 98 percentileReserved: 97 percentile |
| IIT Bombay | 98.5 percentile |
| IIT Jodhpur | 98 percentile |
| IIT Kharagpur | 90 percentile |
| IIT Roorkee | 94.6 percentile |
| IIT Madras | 96 percentile |
| IIT Kanpur | 95 percentile |
| IIT-ISM Dhanbad | 80 percentile |
Users on X and other discussion sites discuss IITs' fees and placements and compare it with some top B-Schools. Insights are listed in the table below.
| User Handle | Key Quote/Insight |
|---|---|
| @catguruji (Vinay Bohra, CAT Tutor) | IIT Delhi: Fees ₹12L, Avg CTC ₹23L. CAT 90-98%ile. Great ROI vs. IIMs at 30L+ fees. |
| @VineethKaji (Influencer) | ISB ranked 5th globally, but ₹40L fees? Not worth it. IITs give similar placements at 1/4th cost—stick to CAT route. |
| @mugglesect (Career Analyst) | From ₹2K/month job to ₹40LPA at FMCG via FMS (similar to IITs). Low fees like IITs (₹1L/year) make it a no-brainer. |
| @RajeshwariRW (Professor) | General category pays ₹10L+ for IIT MBA, while reserved pay ₹0. Merit penalised—inequality in fees hurts aspiration. |
| @karanguptac (Career Counselor) | New IIM Mumbai UG (AI+Finance, JEE entry) at low fees— but IIT MBAs still king for CAT scorers. No loan nightmares. |
| @iibsonline (B-School Admin) | IIBS PGDM ROI: 98% in 1 year (₹10L fees, ₹20LPA avg). But IITs edge with brand—aim CAT for long-term wins. |
| @Bhairaviyogi (Activist) | IIT Bombay: General pays ₹1.23L/year, SC/ST ₹0. Even poor farmers' kids pay full. This isn't justice—end quota fees. |
| @umedpratapsingh (Exam Prep Expert) | US MBA: 2Cr+ debt. IITs at ₹10L? Sleep easy—placements match global without loans. |
| @time4nagpur (Coaching Center) | IIM vs IIT MBA: IIMs avg ₹30LPA, IITs ₹20-28LPA at half fees. IIT rising fast—CAT prep tip: Focus QA for IITs. |
| @jyotieenihalani (Career Guide) | IIT Madras Exec MBA: No placements help? Fees ₹10L, but network > jobs. Worth it for pros—watch my vid for deets. |
Ques. Which IIT has the lowest CAT cutoff?
Ans. As per the IIT CAT cutoff 2025 analysis, IIT Dhanbad is likely to have the lowest CAT cutoff. For general category candidates, the IIT Dhanbad CAT cutoff is around 80 percentile. However, for reserved category candidates, the CAT cutoff is 55 percentile.
Ques. Is 70 percentile a good score in CAT for IITs?
Ans. 70 percentile in CAT for IITs can be a good score for reserved category candidates like SC, ST, or PWD candidates. However, for General, EWS and OBC category candidates, 7-0 percentile in CAT is not a good score for IITs.
Ques. How to apply for MBA in IIT?
Ans. To apply for MBA in IITs, you must first appear for CAT and then go to the official website of the IIT you wish to apply to. After the application process, you will be called for the WAT, and GD-PI round. Those who fulfil the shortlist criteria and final admission criteria will be offered MBA admissions in IITs.
Ques. Can I do MBA in IIT without CAT?
Ans. Yes, you can pursue an MBA without taking the CAT exam in IITs. IITs like IIT Roorkee offer MBA admission without CAT; however, the candidate must have completed a bachelor's degree from IIT with not less than 7 CGPA.
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