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| Updated On - Dec 2, 2025
IIM Ahmedabad has raised the minimum CAT Percentile requirements and announced a more structured PGP admission policy for the 2026-28 batch. New CAT Cut-off requirements, which are applicable for the 2026-28 batch, are:
- General and EWS candidates must meet 95 overall percentile and 85 percentile in each section (VARC, DILR and QA), up from last year’s 80 overall and 70 sectional requirements.
- IIM Ahmedabad selection process continues to be a two-tier process, consisting of the Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview (PI).
- Stage-wise screening gives 65% weightage to CAT 2025 Performance, and the remaining 35% weightage comes from Application Rating (AR), focusing on academics and profile.
- The final merit is calculated on PI (50%), CAT Performance(25%), AWT(10%), and AR(15%).
Here is the detailed overview of the CAT 2025 cut-offs and admission criteria for IIM Ahmedabad.
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IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2025 for 2026-28 Batch
IIM Ahmedabad qualifying cutoff is a minimum percentile mandatory for the shortlisting criteria. Though the cutoff for general category candidates is 95 percentile, the interview calls typically come after 99 percentile.
The revised IIM Ahmedabad category-wise cutoff requirements are tabulated below:
| Category | Overall CAT Percentile | Sectional CAT Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 95 | 85 |
| NC-OBC / Transgender | 90 | 80 |
| SC | 85 | 75 |
| ST | 75 | 65 |
| General / EWS (PwD) | 85 | 75 |
| NC-OBC / Transgender (PwD) | 80 | 70 |
| SC (PwD) | 75 | 65 |
| ST (PwD) | 65 | 55 |
Source: IIM Ahmedabad Cut-off category-wise
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IIM Ahmedabad Admission Policy 2026-28: Application Rating (AR)
In the IIM Ahmedabad admission process, the Application Rating (AR) score is calculated by combining the ratings of
- Rating Score A: Class 10th Marks
- Rating Score B: Class 12th Marks
- Rating Score C: Graduation Marks
- Rating Score D: Work Experience
Final application rating score is calculated as:
- Application Rating Score: AR= (A+B+C+D+E)
The criteria for these ratings are mentioned below:
IIM Ahmedabad Rating of Scores for Class 10
| Score in Class 10 (in %) | Rating Score (A) |
|---|---|
| Less than or equal to 55 | 1 |
| 55–60 | 2 |
| 60–70 | 3 |
| 70–80 | 5 |
| 80–90 | 8 |
| More than 90 | 10 |
IIM Ahmedabad Rating Score for Class 12
| Science Stream | Rating Score (B) | Commerce Stream | Rating Score (B) | Arts Stream | Rating Score (B) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 55 | 1 | Less than 50 | 1 | Less than 45 | 1 |
| 55–60 | 2 | 50–55 | 2 | 45–50 | 2 |
| 60–70 | 3 | 55–65 | 3 | 50–60 | 3 |
| 70–80 | 5 | 65–75 | 5 | 60–70 | 5 |
| 80–90 | 8 | 75–90 | 8 | 70–85 | 8 |
| More than 90 | 10 | More than 90 | 10 | More than 85 | 10 |
IIM Ahmedabad Rating Score for Graduation
| AC -1 Medicine and Surgery based subjects | |
|---|---|
| Score in Graduation (%) | Rating Score (C) |
| Less than 55 | 1 |
| 55–60 | 2 |
| 60–62 | 3 |
| 62–65 | 5 |
| 65–70 | 8 |
| More than 70 | 10 |
| AC -2 Selected Professional Degrees (Chartered Accountancy, Cost and Works Accountancy, Company Secretaryship) | |
|---|---|
| Score in Graduation (%) | Rating Score (C) |
| Less than 50 | 1 |
| 50–53 | 2 |
| 53–55 | 3 |
| 55–57 | 5 |
| 57–63 | 8 |
| More than 63 | 10 |
| AC - 3 - All Commerce, Economics, Finance and Management Related Degrees& AC - 5 - All Arts/Humanities Related Degrees, Design, Education, Fashion Technology, Law and Rural Studies | |
|---|---|
| Score in Graduation (%) | Rating Score (C) |
| Less than 55 | 1 |
| 55–60 | 2 |
| 60–65 | 3 |
| 65–70 | 5 |
| 70–80 | 8 |
| More than 80 | 10 |
| AC-4: All Engineering, Technology and Architecture related Areas | |
|---|---|
| Score in Graduation (%) | Rating Score (C) |
| Less than 60 | 1 |
| 60–65 | 2 |
| 65–70 | 3 |
| 70–75 | 5 |
| 75–85 | 8 |
| More than 85 | 10 |
| AC-6: Any other discipline not mentioned in AC-1 to AC-5. | |
|---|---|
| Score in Graduation (%) | Rating Score (C) |
| Less than 50 | 1 |
| 50–55 | 2 |
| 55–60 | 3 |
| 60–65 | 5 |
| 65–75 | 8 |
| More than 75 | 10 |
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IIM Ahmedabad Rating Score for Work Experience
| Work Experience (in months) | Score |
|---|---|
| Less than 12 months | 0 |
| 12 to 36 months | MF × (Number of months of work experience − 11) |
| More than 36 months | 5 |
| Work-experience Multiplication Factor (MF) = 0.20 | |
IIM Ahmedabad: Shortlisting for AWT and PI
Shortlisting for AWT and PI will be carried in two stages as discussed below.
- Stage 1: In stage 1 of shortlisting, candidates will be selected from a pool of candidates with strong academic background. Selection will be based on composite scores of candidates. Only the top 5% candidates will be selected for AWT and PI round. Scores will be calculated as below.
Source:@iima.ac.in
- Stage 2: In stage 2, students will be selected based on composite scores only subject to the fulfilment of criteria C1-C3, which state that candidates must have scored more than the CAT cutoff and the average percentage of marks must be greater than the minimum cutoff marks.
IIM Ahmedabad: Final Selection
Final selection of candidates will be carried out by IIM Ahmedabad based on Final Composite Scores (FCS). FCS of each candidat who appeared for AWT and PI will be calculated as below.
Source:@iima.ac.in
What is the IIM Ahmedabad final merit list selection criteria for 2026-28 batch?
The final merit list of IIM Ahmedabad is prepared on the basis of candidates’ AWT, PI performance, CAT score and AR. The weightage for these factors is mentioned below:
| Component | Weightage (%) | Key Factors | User-Reported Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 2025 Score | 65 (Shortlist), 25 (Final) | Overall + Sectionals | 99+ needed for edge; offsets low AR by 20% |
| Academics | 35 (via AR) | 10th/12th/Grad | >80% yields full points; low scores drop CS by 10-15 |
| Work Ex | 10 | Months post-grad | 24+ months adds 8-10 points |
| PI/AWT | 60 (Final) | Communication, Analysis | Converts 70% of shortlists |
| Gender Diversity | 6 (Gender) | Female/Non-Male | +3 points boosts shortlist by 5-7% |
Note: Candidates shortlisted for AWT and PI will be invited to one of the centres in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai or New Delhi. Final admission results will be available on the official IIM Ahmedabad website and will also be sent by post
Ques: How to check IIM Ahmedabad PI shortlist status for 2026-28 batch?
Ans: To check your IIM Ahmedabad PI shortlist status for 2026-28 admission cycle based on CAT 2025 scores, candidates must follow these steps:
- Visit the official IIM Ahmedabad website and open the “Announcements” section.
- Click on “Admission Status PFG 2026-28”.
- Enter your CAT Registration number and email ID and click on ‘Go’.
- Your AWT-PI shortlist result will appear on the screen.
If shortlisted, candidates need to follow instructions to fill out the online application form and confirm their participation in AWT-PI round.
Ques: What are my chances of getting into IIM Ahmedabad with average academics like 70% in class 12?
Ans: Many candidates with average academics like 60-80% in class 12th have secured IIM Ahmedabad admission, if they typically have:
- Competitive CAT Score - 99 - 99.8%
- Strong work experience of about 2-4 years
- Excellent PI and AWT performance
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Preparation Tips for PI at IIM Ahmedabad
Preparing for IIM Ahmedabad PI or Personal Interview requires strong fundamentals, clarity of thought, along with a clear understanding of your academic background, personal and professional journey. The table below mentions some tips from the experts and experienced candidates to prepare holistically for IIM-A PI:
| Area | What to Prepare |
| Academics | Revise core subjects from graduation + basics from Class 11–12. |
| Current Affairs | Read 1–2 quality newspapers; prepare recent major events. |
| HR Questions | “Tell me about yourself,” strengths, failures, goals, PORs. |
| Work Experience | Key projects, achievements, challenges, business impact. |
| Personality Fit | Be authentic, structured, and clear about “Why IIM-A?”. |
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