CAT 2025 Cut Off Check Expected Cut off Trends [Slot-Wise]

Overview: CAT 2025 was conducted on 30 November 2025 by IIM Kozhikode in three slots. If you have checked your CAT response sheet and estimated your score, the next logical step is to see where you stand against the CAT 2025 cut off for IIMs and other top MBA colleges.

Lakhs of MBA aspirants appeared for CAT exam 2025, and the overall difficulty level was slightly higher than CAT 2024. This means even small changes in your score can significantly impact your CAT percentile and college options.

On this page, you will find:

• IIM-wise and category-wise CAT cut off 2025 (expected) for all major campuses
• Expected CAT 2025 cut off for top Non-IIMs like FMS, IITs, MDI, SPJIMR and more
• Trends in CAT cut offs over the last few years to benchmark your chances
• Difference between CAT marks and percentile, and how colleges actually use cut offs in shortlisting

Use this guide along with tools like the CAT Percentile Predictor and exam analysis to get a realistic picture of your shortlist chances and plan your applications smartly.

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What is CAT 2025 Cut Off? 

The CAT cut off 2025 is the minimum score required to advance to the next stage of the selection process, which usually includes Group Discussions (GD), Personal Interviews (PI), and Written Ability Tests (WAT). 

CAT 2025 cut offs vary by institution, program, and candidate category (General, OBC, SC, ST, etc.), and are influenced by several factors. For 2025, the IIM cutoff indicates the lowest score needed to proceed in the admissions process.

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What are the Factors Affecting CAT 2025 Cut Off?

Several important factors influence the CAT cut-offs 2025

1. Total Number of Applicants: A higher number of candidates increases competition for limited seats. This generally raises the CAT cut-off scores.

2. Number of Available Seats: When institutes offer more seats, the competition per seat reduces. This often results in slightly lower cut-off requirements.

3. Difficulty Level of the Exam: If the exam is tougher than usual, overall scores tend to drop. Consequently, cut-offs may be lowered to balance the difficulty.

4. Reservation Policies: Category-wise reservations affect the distribution of seats across different groups. This leads to varied cut-offs for each category based on mandated quotas.

CAT 2025 Cut Off for IIMs (Campus-wise & Category-wise)

Before diving into detailed category-wise tables, here is a quick summary of the expected CAT 2025 cut off for IIMs for the General category. This helps you instantly see which IIMs are realistic for your expected percentile.

IIM-wise CAT 2025 Cut Off (General Category)

IIM Campus	Expected Overall CAT 2025 Cut Off (General Category)	Remarks
IIM Ahmedabad	80 percentile	Expected minimum for first shortlist
IIM Bangalore	85 percentile	High weight on overall profile + work-ex
IIM Calcutta	85 percentile	Strong quant and academic profile help
IIM Lucknow	90 percentile	More competitive among old IIMs
IIM Kozhikode	85 percentile	Expected cut off similar to CAT 2024
IIM Mumbai	85 percentile	Newer IIM but highly competitive location
IIM Raipur	94 percentile	Higher expected threshold for General category
IIM Udaipur	94 percentile	Rising new-gen IIM with strong placements
IIM Kashipur	92 percentile	Good option for 90–93 percentile range
IIM Trichy	94 percentile	Competitive cut off, especially for General
IIM Ranchi	94 percentile	HR + General Management options
IIM Shillong	85 percentile	Consistent with previous years’ trends
IIM Visakhapatnam	82 percentile	Good bet for 80–85 percentile aspirants
IIM Jammu	91 percentile	New IIM with rising brand value
IIM Amritsar	90 percentile	Expected similar cut off to last year
IIM Sambalpur	92 percentile	Suitable for 90+ percentile range
IIM Sirmaur	92 percentile	New IIM with moderate batch size

Note: These CAT 2025 cut off values are indicative and based on previous years’ shortlisting trends and institute criteria. Actual cut offs may vary slightly once the official IIM shortlists are released.

IIM Bangalore CAT 2025 Cut Off (Sectional & Overall)

To be considered for the first shortlist at IIM Bangalore, you must clear both sectional and overall CAT 2025 cut off. The table below shows the expected minimum percentiles for different categories.

Category	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall CAT 2025 Cut Off
General	80	80	80	85
NC-OBC	70	70	70	75
EWS	70	70	70	75
SC	60	60	60	70
ST	55	55	55	65
PwD	50	50	50	60

Note: These are indicative CAT 2025 cut off values for IIM Bangalore, based on previous years’ shortlisting trends. Actual cut offs may vary once the institute releases its official criteria.

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IIM Ahmedabad CAT cut off 2025 [Category-wise]

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
CAT exam cut off for iim​ for General	70	70	70	80
IIM OBC Cutoff	65	65	65	75
CAT exam cut off for IIM for EWS	70	70	70	80
CAT cut off for SC	60	60	60	70
CAT exam cut off for iim​ for ST	50	50	50	60
CAT exam cut off for iim​ for PwD	60	60	60	70

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IIM Calcutta CAT cut off 2025 [Category-wise]

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
CAT exam cut off for iim​ for General	75	75	75	85
IIM OBC Cutoff	65	65	65	75
CCAT exam cut off for iim​ for EWS	65	65	65	75
CAT exam cut off for iim​ for SC	55	55	55	65
CAT exam cut off for iim​ for ST	45	45	45	55

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Category-wise IIM Kozhikode CAT cut off

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
General	80	80	75	85
OBC	70	65	65	75
EWS	70	65	65	75
SC	65	60	60	70
ST	55	55	55	65
PwD	45	45	45	55

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IIM Lucknow Category-wise CAT cut off 2025

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
General	85	85	85	90
IIM OBC Cutoff	77	77	77	82
CAT 2025 cut off for IIM for EWS	77	77	77	82
SC	55	55	55	65
ST	50	50	50	60
PwD	50	50	50	60

IIM Mumbai Category-wise CAT 2025 cut off 

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
General	80	80	75	85
IIM OBC Cutoff	70	65	65	75
EWS	70	65	65	75
SC	65	60	60	70
ST	55	55	55	65
PwD	45	45	45	55

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IIM Raipur Category-wise CAT 2025 cut off 

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
CAT cut off for IIM for General	73	73	73	94
IIM OBC Cutoff	50	50	50	77
EWS	50	50	50	77
CAT cut off for IIM for SC	44	44	44	60
CAT 2025 cut off for IIM for ST	25	25	30	40
CAT cut off for IIM for DAP	25	25	30	40

IIM Udaipur Category-wise CAT cut off 2025

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
CAT cut off for IIM for General	73	73	73	94
NC-OBC	50	50	50	77
EWS	50	50	50	77
CAT 2025 cut off for IIM for SC	44	44	44	60
ST	25	25	30	40
CAT cut off for IIM for DAP	25	25	30	40

IIM Kashipur Category-wise IIM cut off

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
General	70	70	70	92
NC-OBC	45	45	45	74
CAT cut off for IIM for EWS	40	40	40	70
SC	35	35	35	54
ST	32.5	32	25	40
CAT 2025 cut off for IIM for DAP	32.5	32	25	40

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IIM Trichy Category-wise CAT cut off 2025

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
General	73	73	73	94
NC-OBC	50	50	50	77
CAT cut off for IIM for EWS	50	50	50	77
CAT cut off for IIM for SC	44	44	44	60
CAT 2025 cut off for IIM for ST	25	25	30	40
PwD	25	25	30	40

IIM Ranchi Category-wise CAT cut off 2025

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
CAT cut off for IIM for General	73	73	73	94
NC-OBC	50	50	50	77
EWS	50	50	50	77
SC	44	44	44	60
ST	30	25	25	40
DAP	30	25	25	40

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IIM Shillong Category-wise CAT 2025 cut off 

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
CAT cut off for IIM for General	75	75	75	85
IIM OBC Cutoff	75	75	75	85
EWS	75	75	75	85
CAT cut off for IIM for SC	60	60	60	70
ST	50	50	50	60
CAT cut off for IIM for DAP	50	50	50	60

IIM Visakhapatnam Category-wise CAT cut off 2025

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
CAT cut off for IIM for General	70	70	70	82
NC-OBC	63	63	63	72
CAT cut off for IIM for EWS	63	63	63	72
SC	40	40	40	50
ST	30	30	30	40
CAT cut off for IIM for PwD	30	30	30	40

IIM Jammu Category-wise CAT cut off 2025

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
CAT cut off for IIM for General	72	72	72	91
NC-OBC	48	48	48	74
CAT cut off for IIM for EWS	48	48	48	74
SC	42	42	42	54
ST	24	24	29	32
CAT cut off for IIM for PwD	24	24	29	32

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IIM Amritsar Category-wise CAT cut off 2025

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
General	80	75	75	90
IIM OBC Cutoff	65	60	60	80
EWS	80	75	75	90
SC	55	50	50	55
ST	35	35	35	40
PwD	35	35	35	40

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IIM Sambalpur Category-wise CAT cut off 2025

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
General	70	70	70	92
NC-OBC	45	45	45	74
EWS	40	40	40	70
SC	35	35	35	54
ST	25	25	32.5	40
DAP	25	25	32.5	70

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IIM Sirmaur Category-wise CAT cut off 2025

Minimum Percentile requirements for the 1st shortlist
Categories	VARC	DILR	QA	Overall
General	70	70	70	92
NC-OBC	45	45	45	74
EWS	40	40	40	70
SC	35	35	35	54
ST	25	25	32.5	40
DAP	25	25	32.5	40

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Expected CAT 2025 Cut Offs for Non-IIMs

Apart from the IIMs, several top Non-IIM B-schools also accept CAT 2025 scores. Their CAT cut off requirements are often as competitive as many old IIMs, especially for flagship MBA/PGDM programmes.

The table below shows the expected CAT 2025 cut off (overall percentile) for some leading Non-IIMs, along with their approximate CAT 2023 cut off for reference.

Institute	Expected CAT 2025 Cut Off (Percentile)	Approx. CAT 2023 Cut Off (Percentile)
FMS Delhi	98	99
IIT Delhi (DMS)	90–92	98
MDI Gurgaon	95+	95
IIT Madras (DoMS)	95+	95
IMT Ghaziabad	75–85	93
SPJIMR Mumbai	85+ (profile-based)	85 (profile-based calls)

Note: These CAT 2025 cut off values are indicative and based on previous years’ admission trends. Actual cut offs may vary depending on the final CAT 2025 results and institute-level shortlisting criteria.

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Trends in CAT Cut Off Over the Years

To understand how tough the exam has been in different years, it is useful to see how many marks are typically needed for a given CAT percentile. The table below shows approximate overall scores corresponding to key percentiles in recent CAT exams.

CAT Percentile	Marks in CAT 2023	Marks in CAT 2022	Marks in CAT 2021	Marks in CAT 2020	Marks in CAT 2019	Marks in CAT 2018	Marks in CAT 2017	Marks in CAT 2016
99.9	106	111	120	131	196	192	208	191
99.5	89	93	107	115	170	170	183	168
99	80	82.5	97	102	157	155	173

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Why Are CAT 2025 Cut offs Important for MBA Aspirants?

CAT cut-offs are significant for MBA aspirants, as they represent the minimum percentile required to proceed to the following stages of the admission process at various MBA colleges. 

These cut-offs serve as eligibility criteria, determining whether an applicant's CAT score is sufficient for a particular business school to consider their candidature for selection rounds such as Group Discussion and Personal Interview. 

Understanding the cut-offs of different institutions is crucial for aspirants to strategically target colleges that align with their scores, thereby optimising their chances of securing an MBA seat. 

Furthermore, cut-offs indicate the competition level for admission to specific MBA programs; higher cut-offs typically signify greater applicant volume and a more competitive environment. 

Many institutions also implement sectional cut-offs, requiring a minimum percentile in each CAT section. Thus, aspirants must perform well across all areas to meet the overall eligibility criteria. 

In essence, CAT cut-offs serve as the initial, critical benchmark that MBA aspirants must surpass to progress in their admission journey towards their desired business schools.

CAT 2025 Cut Off Marks vs Percentile

Many CAT aspirants confuse their raw or scaled CAT marks with their CAT percentile. While both are related, colleges use percentile as the primary benchmark for CAT 2025 cut off and shortlisting.

The table below highlights the key differences between CAT marks and percentile and how each is used in the admission process.

Feature	CAT Marks (Scaled Score)	CAT Percentile
Definition	Your normalised score based on correct and incorrect answers across all sections.	The percentage of test-takers who scored equal to or below your scaled score.
Nature	Absolute – reflects your individual performance in the exam.	Relative – shows how you performed compared to all other candidates.
Cut-off Usage	Rarely used directly by colleges while shortlisting.	The primary metric used by MBA colleges (overall and sectional) for GD/PI/WAT shortlisting.
Variability	Can vary across slots and years due to normalisation and paper difficulty.	More stable indicator of relative performance, though score ranges for a percentile change slightly each year.
Focus for Aspirants	Understanding the scoring mechanism and improving accuracy/attempts.	Achieving the target overall and sectional percentile for your desired colleges.
Estimated Range (Overall)	Likely to vary each year. For example, recent papers show that scores around 95–100 marks often map to 99 percentile, while 70–75 marks are closer to the 95 percentile range.*	Used by IIMs and other B-schools to decide eligibility thresholds (e.g., 99+ for top IIMs, 90–98 for other leading institutes).

*These score ranges are indicative and based on recent CAT exams, including CAT 2024 and CAT 2023. Exact marks required for a given percentile change slightly every year.

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CAT Previous Year Cut-Offs for Top IIMs

To estimate the CAT 2025 cut off for different IIMs, it helps to look at the previous year's category-wise minimum overall percentiles required for shortlisting. The table below summarises recent CAT cut offs (overall percentile) for some of the top IIMs for different categories.

IIM	General	EWS	NC-OBC	SC	ST	PWD
IIM Ahmedabad	80	80	75	70	60	70
IIM Bangalore	85	75	75	70	65	60
IIM Calcutta	85	75	75	70	65	55
IIM Lucknow	90	82	82	65	60	60
IIM Indore	90	90	80	60	50	—
IIM Kozhikode	85	75	75	65	55	55
IIM Amritsar	85	85	75	55	40	—
IIM Nagpur	90	80	76.5	60	40	—
IIM Sambalpur	74	70	74	54	40	—

Note: These values represent indicative previous-year overall percentile cut offs used by IIMs for shortlisting candidates. They may vary slightly each year depending on the CAT difficulty level and institute-specific criteria.

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What is the Minimum Qualifying Sectional CAT 2025 Cut Off for Top IIMs?

Top IIMs do not just look at your overall CAT percentile; they also expect you to clear minimum sectional CAT 2025 cut off in VARC, DILR and QA. Falling short in even one section can make you ineligible for the shortlist, even if your overall percentile is high.

IIM	VARC (Percentile)	DILR (Percentile)	QA (Percentile)
IIM Ahmedabad	70	70	70
IIM Bangalore	80	75	75
IIM Calcutta	>80	>75	>75

Note: These sectional values are based on the latest available admission policies of the respective IIMs. Actual CAT 2025 cut off for sections may vary slightly when the institutes release their official criteria.

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How to Check and Download CAT 2025 Cut Off from Official Website

To download the CAT 2025 cut off you need to follow the steps mentioned below:

• Go to the official CAT website: iimcat.ac.in.
• Look for the "Admission" or similar section after the CAT results are announced (tentatively January 2026).
• Find the admission policy documents or cut-off lists for the participating IIMs. These will likely be in PDF format for download.
• Also, check the individual websites of the IIMs you are interested in for their specific admission criteria.

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Exam-wise Cut Off Comparison: CAT vs CMAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, NMAT for Non-IIM Colleges

Here are the details regarding the exam-wise cutoff:

1. CAT (Common Admission Test)

CAT is the primary exam for top Non-IIM B-schools as well. The table below shows typical overall CAT percentile cut offs for popular institutes that are not IIMs.

Category	B-School	Typical CAT Percentile (Overall)
Top-tier B-schools	FMS Delhi	98–99+
Top-tier B-schools	SPJIMR Mumbai	98–99+
Top-tier B-schools	MDI Gurgaon	97–99+
Top-tier B-schools	JBIMS Mumbai	99.9+ (via CAT; primarily CMAT)
Good Non-IIMs	IMT Ghaziabad	90–96
Good Non-IIMs	XIMB Bhubaneswar	90–93
Good Non-IIMs	Great Lakes Chennai	80–90+
Good Non-IIMs	TAPMI Manipal	80–85+
Other reputable Non-IIMs	Many other colleges	70–90+

Note: These ranges are indicative and based on previous years’ trends for Non-IIM colleges that accept CAT scores. Actual CAT 2025 cut off may vary with exam difficulty and institute policies.

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2. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)

CMAT is another important exam, especially for Maharashtra-based and some other Non-IIM B-schools. Below are the typical overall CMAT percentiles required by popular institutes.

Category	B-School	Typical CMAT Percentile
Top-tier	JBIMS Mumbai	99.9+
Top-tier	SIMSREE Mumbai	99.9+
Top-tier	Welingkar Mumbai	85+
Top-tier	PUMBA (Pune)	99+
Good Non-IIMs	Many other colleges	80–95+

Note: These CMAT percentile ranges are indicative and can vary slightly each year based on exam difficulty and institute-level policies.

3. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)

XAT is preferred by institutes like XLRI and a few other top Non-IIM B-schools. Here is an overview of typical overall XAT percentile cut offs.

Category	B-School	Typical XAT Percentile (Overall)
Top-tier	XLRI Jamshedpur	90–96+
Top-tier	SPJIMR Mumbai	90+
Top-tier	IMT Ghaziabad	90+
Top-tier	XIMB Bhubaneswar	90+
Good Non-IIMs	Many other colleges	80–90+

Note: These XAT percentile bands are based on past trends. Actual cut offs can shift slightly with changes in exam pattern and competition.

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4. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

GMAT is often preferred by programs with an international focus or for candidates with work experience.

• Top-Tier: Scores of 700+ are generally competitive for top non-IIMS that accept GMAT (like ISB Hyderabad, though it's not an IIM).
• Good Non-IIMS: Scores in the 650+ range can be good for many other reputable programs.
• Keep in mind: Indian B-schools often have a wide range of accepted GMAT scores, and the overall profile matters significantly.

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5. MAT (Management Aptitude Test)

MAT is generally considered an easier exam compared to CAT and XAT.

• Top-Tier Non-IIMS (that accept MAT): For some good programs, cutoffs can be in the 95+ percentile range.
• Good Non-IIMs: Many colleges accept MAT scores in the 80- 90+ percentile range.
• Other Reputable Non-IIMs: Scores in the 70+ percentile can get you into many other MBA programs.

6. NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test)

NMAT scores are primarily used for admission to NMIMS University and other associated institutes.

• NMIMS Mumbai: Cutoffs are typically quite high, often in the 220+ score range (out of 360).
• Other NMIMS campuses and associated colleges have varying cutoffs, generally in the 200+ range.

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Qualifying CAT 2025 Cut Off vs Final CAT Cut Off

IIM MBA selection involves two types of CAT 2025 cut off: a qualifying cut off (minimum percentile for eligibility) and a final cut off (the effective percentile at which calls and offers are actually made). Understanding the difference helps you read IIM policies correctly.

Feature	Qualifying CAT 2025 Cut Offs	Final CAT 2025 Cut Offs
Definition	Minimum percentile required to be eligible for the next stage of the admission process (usually Written Ability Test (WAT) and/or Personal Interview (PI)).	Minimum percentile a candidate effectively needs to receive a call for the WAT/PI round and subsequently be in contention for final admission.
Other Names	IIM eligibility cut off, IIM shortlist cut off.	IIM call cut off, admission cut off.
Purpose	To filter out a large number of candidates initially and decide who is even considered for shortlisting.	To decide which candidates are actually shortlisted for WAT/PI and who finally receives admission offers.
Timing of Announcement	Usually announced before the CAT exam or along with the admission criteria for a specific academic year by each IIM.	Determined after the CAT results are announced and often not explicitly pre-disclosed.
Official Announcement	Officially announced by each IIM on its admission website or policy document.	Not always announced as a specific number; often inferred from the profiles of candidates who receive calls and final offers.
Typical Percentile Range	Generally lower than the final cut off. For top IIMs, it might be around 80–90 percentile (varies by IIM and category).	Significantly higher than the qualifying cut off. For top IIMs, it often ranges around 99+ percentile for the general category, and around 95+ for newer IIMs.
Sectional & Overall	Includes both minimum sectional and overall percentile requirements.	Also includes sectional and overall percentile requirements, which are usually higher than the qualifying cut offs.
Category-Based	Varies significantly by candidate category (General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD). Qualifying cut offs for reserved categories are considerably lower than for the general category.	Also varies by category, but the gap between categories is often narrower than in the qualifying cut offs, especially for the very top IIMs.
Guarantee of Selection	Meeting the qualifying cut off does not guarantee a WAT/PI call; it only makes the candidate eligible for consideration.	Meeting or exceeding the final cut off greatly improves the chances of receiving a WAT/PI call, but final admission still depends on WAT/PI performance and other criteria.

In simple terms: clearing the qualifying CAT 2025 cut off means you are in the race; clearing the final cut off is what usually gets you a call from your target B-school.

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Section-Wise Strategy to Clear CAT 2025 Cut Offs

Here's a section-wise strategy to clear the CAT 2025 cut offs in pointer format:

 VARC Cut Off: Tips to Improve

1. Strengthen Reading Habits: Read diverse materials (fiction, non-fiction, articles on various topics) regularly to improve comprehension speed and vocabulary. Focus on understanding the main idea, supporting arguments, author's tone, and inferences.

2. Vocabulary Building: Learn new words and their usage through reading, word lists, and flashcards. Pay attention to the contextual meanings of words.

3. Grammar and Usage: Brush up on fundamental grammar rules and their application. Practice identifying and correcting grammatical errors.

4. Reading Comprehension (RC) Strategies: Learn different RC question types and effective strategies to tackle them. Practice skimming and scanning passages to locate relevant information.

5. Verbal Ability (VA) Practice: Practice para jumbles, para completion, odd one out, and summary questions regularly. Understand the logic behind solving each question type.

6.  Focus on Accuracy: Aim for high accuracy, even if it means attempting fewer questions initially.

 DILR Cut Off: Smart Practice Strategies

1. Understand Different Question Types: Familiarise yourself with various DI charts (tables, graphs, etc.) and LR puzzle formats (arrangements, selections, etc.).

2. Practice Set Selection: Develop the ability to quickly identify solvable sets and avoid getting stuck on difficult ones.

3. Data Interpretation (DI) Skills: Improve your calculation speed and accuracy. Practice interpreting data presented in different formats. Learn to draw quick inferences from the given data.

4. Logical Reasoning (LR) Skills: Develop logical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Practice different types of logical puzzles. Focus on identifying the underlying structure and constraints of each puzzle.

5. Time Management within Sets: Allocate time for each set and avoid spending too much time on a single question within a set.

6. Prioritise Accuracy: Aim to solve a few sets with high accuracy rather than attempting all with low accuracy.

7. Regular Mock Tests: Take sectional DILR mocks to practice set selection and time management.

Quant Cut Off: Accuracy and Speed Balance

1. Strengthen Fundamentals: Build a strong foundation in basic mathematical concepts from arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.

2. Formula Memorisation and Application: Learn important formulas and practice applying them to various problems.

3. Shortcut Techniques: Learn and practice shortcut methods and tricks to solve questions quickly.

4. Regular Practice: Solve a wide range of problems from different difficulty levels.

5. Focus on Concepts: Understand the underlying concepts rather than just memorizing formulas.

6. Identify Strong Areas: Focus on strengthening your strong areas to maximise your score.

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Conclusion

After getting detailed insights about the CAT 2025 cut off, let us now look at last year's CAT cut off trends. The previous year's CAT exam cut-off 2025 can give a brief idea about the admission criteria for the IIMs.

The respective IIMs provide the CAT 2025 cut off range. Calculate your CAT 2025 score and percentile with the help of the CAT exam analysis 2025.

You can also use the CAT percentile predictor by Supergrads to get your 2025 percentile and a list of respective colleges based on that percentile. 

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