
IIM Ahmedabad is considered the top choice among aspirants and thus has a high CAT cutoff every year across all categories.
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Based on the data provided by YouTube channel Ckcetking, here is the updated table for the expected IIM Ahmedabad Closing Cutoff:
| Category | VA | DILR | QA | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | 85 | 85 | 85 | 99.7 |
| EWS | 85 | 85 | 85 | 98 |
| OBC | 80 | 80 | 80 | 97 |
| SC | 75 | 75 | 75 | 92 |
| ST | 65 | 65 | 65 | 90 |
| PwD | 75 | 75 | 75 | 92 |

Source: YouTube
The following table represents the closing expected CAT 2025 IIM Ahmedabad cutoff for all categories from the final rounds of 2025.
| Category | Non-PwD CAT Cutoff: Overall percentile rank (PT) | Non-PwD CAT Cutoff: Section-wise percentile rank (PVARC, PDILR, PQA) | PwD CAT Cutoff: Overall percentile rank (PT) | PwD CAT Cutoff: Section-wise percentile rank (PVARC, PDILR, PQA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General/ EWS | 95 | 85 | 85 | 75 |
| NC-OBC | 90 | 80 | 80 | 70 |
| SC | 85 | 75 | 75 | 65 |
| ST | 75 | 65 | 65 | 55 |

Source: IIMA
Ques. What are the sectional cutoffs for CAT 2025 IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. The CAT 2025 IIM Ahmedabad cutoff score is high. For the General category and EWS, the sectional CAT 2025 IIM Ahmedabad cutoff will be 85 each for VA, DILR, and QA. For OBC, the sectional CAT 2025 IIM Ahmedabad cutoff will be 80 each. The sectional CAT 2025 IIM Ahmedabad cutoff for ST is 65, and for SC it is 75 percentile. The PwD cutoffs are lesser then the Non-PwD cutoffs for all categories.
The Category-wise number of Candidates Qualified, based on the qualifying criteria of CAT 2024
| Categories | Overall Percentile Rank | Verbal Reading Comprehension Percentile Rank | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Percentile Rank | Quantitative Aptitude Percentile Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General, EWS | 80 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| NC-OBC, Transgender | 75 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| SC | 70 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| ST | 60 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| PwD (General/ EWS, NC-OBC/transgender, SC) | 70 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| PwD (ST) | 60 | 50 | 50 | 50 |

Ques. What are the sectional cutoffs for CAT 2024 IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. The CAT 2024 IIM Ahmedabad cutoff score is high. For the General category and EWS, the sectional CAT 2024 IIM Ahmedabad cutoff will be 70 each for VA, DILR, and QA. For OBC, the sectional CAT 2024 IIM Ahmedabad cutoff will be 60 each. The sectional CAT 2024 IIM Ahmedabad cutoff for ST and PwD is 50, and for SC it is 60 percentile.
Ques. Is 95 percentile for UR good enough for a IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff?
Ans. No, a 95 percentile will just be the minimum qualifying marks for the UR category. Due to high competition, the expected IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff score is high; thus, you will need more marks for AWT-PI calls and the Mukti shortlisting process. Thus, a 99+ percentile with a good academic profile will be needed for the UR category.
Ques. What factors affect the CAT 2026 Percentile apart from the CAT score?
Ans. CAT 2026 score will be important but is not the sole priority. The other factors are academic performance, like Class 10, 12, and graduation marks; stream does apply for shortlisting. Others include the Application Rating (AR) score, your work experience, diversity factors like your academic background, gender, and performance in the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI).
Ques. What are the sectional cutoffs for CAT 2026 IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. Due to high competition, the expected IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff score is high. For the General category and EWS, the sectional expected IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff will be 85 each for VA, DILR, and QA. For OBC, the sectional expected IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff will be 80 each. The sectional expected IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff for SC and PwD is 75, and for ST it is 70 percentile.
Ques. Does clearing the expected IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff guarantee admission to IIM Ahmedabad?
Ans. No, clearing the expected IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff does not guarantee admission. There are 2 more processes to clear before admission. The 1st is the Preliminary shortlisting, which is based on CAT percentiles and your academic criteria like Class 10/12 averages by stream. This will combine AWT and PI. Then the next step will be final selection via a composite score: PI (50%), AWT (10%), CAT (25%), Application Rating/academics (15%), with work experience and diversity also playing a role.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.