CAT 2024 Passing Marks: Qualifying Marks, Pass Percentage

Aarushi Jain

Updated On: December 20, 2024 09:01 AM | CAT

Wondering about the CAT 2024 passing marks? Well, there are no pre-determined passing marks for CAT 2024. However, it is mandatory for you to meet the cutoff set by the considered B-school. 
CAT 2024 Passing Marks

The CAT 2024 passing marks will be necessary to have a chance of getting selected for admission into the top MBA universities in India to pursue their MBA programs. Each university has a different CAT passing percentile or marks. Most of the MBA, PGDM, or MMS colleges that take part in the CAT 2024 process have their own eligibility criteria that you must meet to get included in the list of eligible candidates for the admission process. In this article, we have summed up everything related to the CAT 2024 minimum marks along with recent and past year trends to help you navigate better.

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What is CAT Passing Marks 2024?

The CAT 2024 passing marks for students will be determined by the eligibility criteria and requirements of different B-schools. According to the basic requirements, to be listed in the final CAT 2024 merit list, the candidate needs to exceed the CAT 2024 passing marks.  Official qualifying marks shall be posted on the IIMCAT website shortly after the test.

Expected Section-wise CAT 2024 Passing Marks/Percentile

The passing marks or percentile of CAT 2024 depends on various factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of seats available, the total number of candidates taking the test, and the exam normalisation process. Here's what the CAT 2024 passing marks is expected to be in all categories by taking into account all the above factors:

CAT Pass Percentile

VARC Score

DILR Score

QA Score

CAT Total Marks

99.5

42

30

30

86

99

36

25

25

74

95

30

20

22

52

90

24

14

13

42

80

20

11

9

35

70

18

9

7

30

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CAT 2024 Passing Marks for Top IIMs in India

Generally, if you wish to be selected in IIMs, the scores range between 97 and 99.9 in CAT 2024 is a must. Most of the candidates that reach the subsequent rounds of the selection process get filtered through this benchmark. Candidates can refer to the following table to understand the CAT 2024 passing marks and compare them with previous years to fix their targets and formulate their plan for CAT 2024 preparation.

Name of IIMs

Expected CAT Passing Percentile 2024

CAT Passing Percentile 2023

CAT Passing Percentile 2022

CAT Passing Percentile 2021

IIM Ahmedabad

99-100

99.68

99-100

99-100

IIM Bangalore

99-100

99.89

99-100

99-100

IIM Calcutta

99

99.71

99

99

IIM Lucknow

97+

98

97-98

97-98

IIM Indore

97+

98

97-98

97-98

IIM Kozhikode

97-98

98

97-98

97-98

IIM Amritsar

95+

96

95-96

95-96

IIM Nagpur

95+

96

95-96

95-96

IIM Sambalpur

95+

96

95-96

95-96

IIM Trichy

94

95

94-95

94-95

IIM Raipur

94

95

94-95

94-95

IIM Ranchi

94

95

94-95

94-95

IIM Vizag

94

95

92-94

92-94

IIM Udaipur

92

93

92-94

92-94

IIM Bodh Gaya

92

93

92

92

IIM Shillong

92

93

90

90

IIM Sirmaur

90

92

92

92

IIM Rohtak

95

96

92-94

93-94

IIM Mumbai

95

96

90

91-92

CAT 2024 Passing Marks for Top Non-IIMs

The CAT 2024 scores will be considered by many top MBA colleges other than IIMs in India for admission into MBA and PGDM programs. Since CAT passing marks have been changing over the years, here is a table representing the CAT passing marks for 2021–2023 for non-IIM colleges and B-schools.

College Name

Expected CAT Passing Percentile 2024

CAT Passing Percentile 2023

CAT Passing Percentile 2022

CAT Passing Percentile 2021

FMS Delhi

99

98.2

97-99

98-99

BITSOM

94

95

90

85

DMS, IIT Delhi

98+

97

97+

98

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) Chennai

90+

95

90

70

SJMSOM, IIT Bombay

99+

99

99

99+

Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad

90+

98

95-99

95-97

MDI Gurgaon

95+

95

94+

97+

National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) Mumbai

95+

96

95

97

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR)

85+

90

95-99

95-99

Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) Bhubaneshwar

90+

94

91

91

Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras

95+

95

90

85.11

T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)

85+

90

85

80

CAT 2024 Score vs Percentile

Percentile/Exam Slot

Detailed Analysis Link

99

CAT 99 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024

98

CAT 98 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024

97

CAT 97 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024

96

CAT 96 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024
95

CAT 95 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024

94

CAT 94 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024

93

CAT 93 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024

92

CAT 92 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024

91

CAT 91 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024

90

CAT 90 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024

85

CAT 85 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024

80

CAT 80 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024

75

CAT 75 Percentile vs Score Analysis 2024

College-wise Expected CAT 2024 Cutoff

Name of College

Cutoff Link

IIM Mumbai

CAT 2024 Cutoff for IIM Mumbai

MDI Gurgaon

CAT 2024 Cutoff Percentile for MDI Gurgaon

BIMTECH Noida

CAT 2024 Cutoff Percentile for BIMTECH Noida

Great Lakes Institute of Management

CAT 2024 Cutoff Percentile for Great Lakes Institute of Management
IIFT Delhi

CAT 2024 Cutoff Percentile for IIFT Delhi

MICA

CAT 2024 Cutoff Percentile for MICA

FORE School of Management

CAT 2024 Cutoff Percentile for FORE School of Management

BITS Pilani

CAT 2024 Cutoff Percentile for BITS Pilani

KJ Somaiya

CAT 2024 Cutoff Percentile for KJ Somaiya

CAT 2024 Percentile vs Colleges

Percentile

List of Colleges Link

-

CAT 2024 Percentile-Wise Colleges List

85 List of Colleges for 85 Percentile in CAT 2024
91

List of Colleges for 91 Percentile in CAT 2024

92

List of Colleges for 92 Percentile in CAT 2024

93

List of Colleges for 93 Percentile in CAT 2024

94

List of Colleges for 94 Percentile in CAT 2024

95

List of Colleges for 95 Percentile in CAT 2024

99 Expected Colleges for 99 Percentile in CAT 2024

98

Expected Colleges for 98 Percentile in CAT 2024

97

Expected Colleges for 97 Percentile in CAT 2024

96

Expected Colleges for 96 Percentile in CAT 2024

90

Expected Colleges for 90 Percentile in CAT 2024

80

Expected Colleges for 80 Percentile in CAT 2024

75

Expected Colleges for 75 Percentile in CAT 2024

Now you must be aware of CAT 2024 passing marks so that they can get admission to the topmost B-schools. Since each institute has different criteria, the percentile required may vary with several factors, including the difficulty level of the examination and the volume of applicants. For example, in case of the IIMs at the top, a percentile score of around 90 or above is again quite competitive. However, for top B-schools in India, the final selection is upon performance in an interview in addition to CAT 2024 scores. The final selection at the top B-schools also depends on academics and work experience.

Feel free to stay updated with CollegeDekho for more information related to CAT 2024 and CAT 2024 passing marks/percentiles and cutoffs! You can also reach out to us through the CollegeDekho's QnA Zone for questions and doubts related to the upcoming CAT 2024.

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FAQs

What is the minimum qualifying percentile in CAT 2024?

The minimum qualifying percentile in CAT 2024 is different IIMs and renowned business schools. Candidates in the general category often need to score in the 98-100 percentile to get into main IIMs like Calcutta, Bangalore, and Ahmedabad. On the other hand, newer IIMs and other prestigious B-schools usually accept scores in the range of 90 to 95.

What is a good CAT score for top B-schools?

A good CAT score is above the 98 percentile, which is often considered an advantage for admission to elite management schools like IIMs and FMS. However, several factors, such as the difficulty of the exam, the volume of applications, and the general performance of the candidates, cause annual cutoffs to vary.

What is the average expected CAT 2024 cutoff for IIMs?

The expected expected CAT 2024 cutoff for IIMs is in the 95–97 percentile range. While newer IIMs often have lower cutoffs, usually around the 92-95 percentile, top universities like IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta may require scores reaching the 99-100 percentile.

How many marks are required to get a 90+ percentile in CAT?

You typically need to score between 48 and 50 marks out of 100 on the CAT exam in order to reach the 90+ percentile. The difficulty level of the exam may affect the required score, so bear that in mind since this goal may change slightly each year depending on how difficult it is.

How can I improve my CAT score to achieve a good percentile?

It takes consistent practice, good time management, and a firm understanding of fundamental ideas to improve your CAT score to achieve a good percentile. To monitor your progress, go over practice questions and mock exams regularly. Concentrate on your weak points and gradually get better at them. Keep your composure and confidence during the test by properly scheduling your time for each session.

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