What to expect for 90 Percentile in CAT 2025?

90 Percentile in CAT 2025: What to expect? Scoring in the 90 percentile for CAT 2025 usually means an overall score of about 51.5–52 marks (a little higher if your test slot was easier), which puts you comfortably in the top 10 % of all candidates. To reach this level, you’ll need roughly 26.6 marks in VARC, about 17.8 marks in DILR, and roughly 15.6 marks in Quantitative Ability. With these sectional scores, you can expect interview calls from many of the newer and “baby” IIMs, such as Nagpur, Sambalpur, Amritsar, and Jammu, and you may also catch the eye of older institutes like IIM Lucknow and IIM Indore if your marks are strong. While a 90 percentile score is definitely “very good” and opens many doors, it does not guarantee admission to the top three IIMs, which typically require a 98‑99 percentile.

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90 Percentile in CAT 2025: Detailed analysis of what to expect?

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Here's a detailed overview of the projected outcomes for attaining the 90 percentile in CAT 2025 -

Expected Overall Score for 90 Percentile in CAT 2025

An overall score of around 51.5–52 marks in CAT 2025 is generally enough to reach the 90 percentile, though the exact number may vary slightly depending on the difficulty level of your slot.

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Expected Sectional Marks vs 90 Percentile in CAT 2025

• VARC: 90 percentile is likely to fetch about 26.6 marks out of 72, roughly 9‑10 correct answers (each worth 3 marks).
• DILR: Around 17.8 marks out of 66 can be fetched, with such a percentile, about 6‑7 question sets correct (or 12‑14 correct answers)
• Quantitative Ability: With such a percentile, roughly 15.6 marks out of 66 are likely to be fetched, about 5‑6 correct answers.

90 Percentile in CAT 2025: Expected Interview Calls from IIMs

• Scoring 90 percentile is regarded as strong for most IIMs, especially the newer and “baby” institutes. The data shows that IIMs like Nagpur, Sambalpur, Amritsar, and Jammu shortlist candidates with overall percentiles in the 90‑95 range .
• Even some of the older IIMs (e.g., IIM Lucknow, IIM Indore) may give you a call if your sectional scores are high and your overall academic profile is strong.

Is 90 percentile considered “Very Good” in CAT 2025?

Absolutely, 90 percentile is definitely “very good” for CAT 2025. It places you in the top 10 % of all test‑takers, a group that commands respectable salary packages and ample campus opportunities. While it may not guarantee a seat at the top three IIMs (which usually need 98‑99 percentile), it’s more than enough to get a spot in top B schools.

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