CAT 2025 Safe Percentile for General Category at IIMs

Looking for the CAT 2025 safe percentile for the General category at IIMs? Here is a guide on expected cutoffs for top, mid-tier, and new IIMs with admission details and what percentile gives you the best chance of getting shortlists.

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IIM-Wise CAT 2025 Safe Percentile for General Category
Other Factors Considered for IIM Selection
Tips to Improve Your CAT Percentile for Top IIMs

CAT 2025 Safe Percentile for General Category at IIMs

If you are a General category student aiming for an IIM, your CAT 2025 percentile matters a lot. The tricky part? Figuring out what score actually keeps you safe. The CAT cutoffs can look intimidating, but let's break it down clearly so you can plan your preparation without stressing too much.

Even if you clear the minimum CAT 2025 cutoff, it doesn’t always guarantee a shortlist. Your 10th marks, 12th marks, graduation score, work experience, and sectional scores also play a major role. So a safe percentile simply means a level where you have a strong chance of getting shortlisted for the next round. Let us explore the CAT 2025 safe percentile for general category at IIMs!

Also Read: What is a 'Safe Target Percentile' for CAT 2025?

IIM-Wise CAT 2025 Safe Percentile for General Category

What CAT 2025 percentile do you actually need to be safe for selection? It varies a lot depending on which IIM you are targeting. The older IIMs like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta have sky-high cutoffs, while some of the newer ones are a bit more accessible. Below is an IIM-wise breakdown of safe CAT percentiles for General category students.

IIM	CAT Safe Percentile (General Category)
IIM Ahmedabad	99-100
IIM Bangalore	99-100
IIM Calcutta	99-100
IIM Lucknow	98-99
IIM Indore	98-99
IIM Kozhikode	98-99
IIM Amritsar	97-98
IIM Nagpur	97-98
IIM Sambalpur	97-98
IIM Trichy	96-97
IIM Raipur	96-97
IIM Ranchi	96-97
IIM Kashipur	96-97
IIM Visakhapatnam	95-96
IIM Rohtak	95-96
IIM Udaipur	95-96
IIM Bodh Gaya	95-96
IIM Shillong	92-95
IIM Sirmaur	92-95
IIM Jammu	92-95
IIM Mumbai	92-95

Also Read:

CAT 2025 Safe Target Percentile for IIM Ahmedabad	CAT 2025 Safe Target Percentile for IIM Bangalore
CAT 2025 Safe Target Percentile for IIM Kozhikode	CAT 2025 Safe Target Percentile for IIM Calcutta

Other Factors Considered for IIM Selection

Sometimes even a 99 percentile candidate doesn’t get shortlisted because of profile issues. Here is what IIMs also check. apart from your CAT score

Component	Importance Level	Notes
Academics (10th, 12th, UG)	Very High	Strong weightage in IIM A, B, C
Work Experience	Medium-High	Quality matters, not just duration
Gender Diversity	High	Female candidates may get diversity points
Academic Diversity	High	Non-engineers benefit in some IIMs
PI & WAT	Very High	Can make or break the final selection

Also Read: CAT 2025 Safe Target Percentile for IIM Indore

Tips to Improve Your CAT Percentile for Top IIMs

A good CAT percentile is the first step towards your admission at the top IIMs. Here is what you can do to strengthen your CAT preparation profile and boost your chances of converting that call.

Prioritize sectional strength first
Practice CAT previous year papers religiously
Focus hardest on DILR, the biggest rank booster
Mock analysis > mock count (improve mistakes)

If you are aiming for an IIM seat in the General category, a 95 percentile in CAT isn’t enough anymore. The real “safe” zone starts from 97+, and for the iconic top 3 IIMs, 99.5+ is where you want to be.

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