IIM Ahmedabad has revised CAT 2025 cut-offs for PGP
2026-28 admissions. Check updated category-wise eligibility, selection
weightage, and process details.
IIM Ahmedabad Revises CAT Criteria for PGP 2026-28
Admissions
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)
has raised the bar for CAT 2025 aspirants seeking admission to its
flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP) 2026-28. With tougher cut-offs
and a more selective evaluation system, only the top percentile of candidates
will make it to the next rounds.
According to the updated criteria, General and EWS
category candidates must now score at least 95 percentile overall and a minimum
of 85 percentile in each section of the CAT — VARC, DILR, and QA. This
is a significant increase from the earlier cut-off of 80 overall and 70
sectional, marking a decisive shift towards a more competitive selection.
IIM Ahmedabad Selection Weightage (PGP & PGP-FABM)
|
Component |
Weightage |
|
Personal Interview (PI) |
50% |
|
Analytical Writing Test (AWT) |
10% |
|
CAT 2025 Score |
25% |
|
Application Rating (AR) |
15% |
|
Total |
100% |
Notably, the AWT + PI round alone contributes 60% to the
final composite score, making performance in the interview stage extremely
critical.
Category-Wise Minimum CAT 2025 Percentile Requirements
|
Category |
Overall Percentile |
Sectional Percentile |
|
General / EWS |
95 |
85 |
|
PwD (Gen/EWS) |
85 |
75 |
|
NC-OBC |
90 |
80 |
|
PwD (NC-OBC) |
80 |
70 |
|
SC |
85 |
75 |
|
PwD (SC) |
75 |
65 |
|
ST |
75 |
65 |
|
PwD (ST) |
65 |
55 |
👉 Transgender applicants under the General
category will be considered as per NC-OBC eligibility criteria.
Key Dates for CAT 2025
|
Event |
Date |
|
CAT 2025 Exam Date |
November 30, 2025 |
|
Registration Deadline |
September 13, 2025 |
|
Mode of Examination |
Computer-Based (CBT) |
|
Exam Cities |
Nearly 170 across India |
Expert’s Note
Prof. Karthik Sriram, Chairperson (Admissions, PGP &
PGP-FABM), stated that the revised cut-offs
are aimed at strengthening the pool of candidates shortlisted for the interview
process, ensuring only the most competitive profiles move forward.
Summary of the news
IIM Ahmedabad has significantly raised the CAT cut-offs
for its PGP 2026-28 admissions, making the entry
process more competitive than ever. With higher minimum percentiles across all
categories and a 65% weightage to AWT + PI rounds, aspirants will need strong
preparation beyond CAT to secure admission.
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