IIM Bangalore MBA 2026 Cutoff: Category-Wise Percentiles & Latest Updates
Riddhi Chatterji
Published On - Jan 19, 2026 11:59AM IST
When it comes to pursuing an MBA degree, IIM Bangalore remains one of the most coveted choices of institutions. This institute offers several programs in management studies, the two-year MBA (PGP) being the most popular. Apart from this, there is also an MBA program with a specialisation in business analytics and an EPGP course for working professionals. For admission to the MBA program, IIM Bangalore requires the CAT scores of the candidate. They are required to meet a minimum cutoff for each category, as well as an aggregate cutoff, in order to be eligible for admission to the institute’s MBA program. The detailed cutoffs for admission to IIM Bangalore’s MBA program for the 2026 - 28 batch are listed below.
The first round of the admission process is a screening round. Among all the applicants, the ones who meet the cutoffs are selected for the eventual written test and personal interview round. This screening process takes into consideration several factors, including CAT scores, 10th and 12th board examination marks, marks obtained in the Bachelor’s degree, professional experience, and gender diversity. At this stage of the admission process, the CAT scores have a weightage of 55 points. The weightage is derived from every section of the exam. The Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VARC) section holds a weightage of 19 points. The section for Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) is of 21 points. Finally, the weightage of the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section is 15 points.
IIM Bangalore has released the section-wise cutoff for admission to the 2026-28. These cutoffs are set considering the scores of the applicants in the CAT 2025 exam. To qualify for the written test and personal interview round, the applicants must meet these cutoffs. Detailed cutoffs are as follows:
Category
Section 1 (VARC)
Section 2 (DILR)
Section 3 (QA)
Aggregate
General
80
75
75
85
NC-OBS
70
65
65
75
EWS
70
65
65
75
SC
65
60
60
70
ST
55
55
55
65
PwD
50
50
50
60
These cutoffs, along with the other components, will be taken into consideration while selecting candidates for the next round of the admission process. The candidate's final score out of the 55 points allotted to CAT scores in this round will be calculated if they meet these percentiles.
Before applying to the MBA program at IIM Bangalore, the candidate must meet the minimum academic eligibility criteria specified by the institute. One of the following criteria should be met in order to be eligible for admission:
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA. For SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the minimum marks required is 45% or equivalent CGPA.
A completed professional degree in CA, CS, ISWA (CMA), or FIAI.
One of the above mentioned criteria must be met alongside having valid CAT scores for the candidate to be considered for admission to IIM Bangalore.
While registering, the candidate is required to submit some essential documents to complete the application process. The submission of these completed documents is mandatory for all applicants. Candidates are advised to keep the following documents handy while applying:
10th board, 12th board, and bachelor’s degree transcripts
Bachelor’s degree certificate (provisional certificate also accepted)
Bonafide certificate (for final year students)
Professional degree transcripts (if applicable)
Professional degree certificate (if applicable)
Statement of Purpose
Work experience letters, payslips (if applicable)
SC/ST/NC-OBC/EWS certificate (if applicable)
Applicable disability certificate and UDID card (for PwD candidates)
