Admission 2025, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking
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Admission 2025, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore : Admission 2025, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking

Bangalore, Karnataka,
Approved By:MHRD
Government
Estd: 1973
Genders: Coed
Updated on - 17 March 2025

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) for its MBA program for the session 2025-27, has set specific percentile cutoffs under CAT 2025. Based on these minimum percentile figures, the first shortlist is drawn, and qualifying candidates are considered further for the admission process.

It's important to note that meeting these minimum percentiles does not guarantee selection, as the actual cutoffs for interview calls may be higher. Candidates are also evaluated based on their academic records, work experience, and performance in subsequent selection rounds.

IIM Bangalore Cutoff: PGP 2025

Provided below is the qualifying CAT cutoff:

Category

Overall CAT 

Percentile Cutoff

General

85%

NC-OBC

75%

EWS

75%

SC

70%

ST

65%

PwD

60%

Total number of seats available for MBA program is 565.

IIM Bangalore Cutoff: Seat Reservation

Tabulated below are the category-wise reservations and the seats available.

Category

Percentage of Seats Reserved

General

To be calculated after reserved categories

NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

27%

EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

10%

SC (Scheduled Caste)

15%

ST (Scheduled Tribe)

8%

PwD (Persons with Disabilities)

5%

Women (Supernumerary seats, if applicable)

As per institute's policy

Foreign Nationals

Varies (supernumerary category)

Frequently Asked Questions
1.1. What is the expected CAT cutoff for IIM Bangalore in 2025?

The expected CAT cutoff for IIM Bangalore in 2025 is likely to be around 99.50-100 percentile for the General category. For reserved categories, the cutoffs will be lower

2.2. Does IIM Bangalore consider sectional cutoffs?

Yes, IIM Bangalore usually has minimum sectional cutoffs along with the overall CAT percentile cutoff. Candidates must meet the sectional requirements as well.

3.3. Will IIM Bangalore lower its cutoff in 2025?

The cutoff may fluctuate depending on the difficulty level of CAT 2025, but generally, IIM Bangalore maintains high cutoffs due to its reputation and demand.

4.4. Are there different cutoffs for different categories?

Yes, IIM Bangalore has different cutoffs for each category, including General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD. The cutoffs for reserved categories are typically lower than the general category.

5.5. What happens if I meet the cutoff but don’t have a good profile?

Meeting the cutoff is just one step. IIM Bangalore also considers other factors like academic performance, work experience, diversity, and performance in WAT-PI during the final selection.