CAT Cutoffs for GEF (General Engineer Female)

Expected CAT percentile cutoffs for General Engineer Female (GEF) candidates at IIM ABC, MILK, New and Baby IIMs, and at FMS, IITs and other non-IIM colleges.

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Cutoffs for GEF Students in IIMs | CAT Colleges

Above 99+ For IIM ABC
Above 98 for IIM MILK, main IITs, FMS
Above 96%ile for New IIMs
93%ile for baby IIMs

Cutoffs for GEF Students in Non IIMs | CAT Colleges

Around 98%ile for FMS, IIT bombay, IIT Delhi, TISS,
Above 95%ile for Other IITs, DSE, DFS, DBE
Around 90%ile for NIBM, NITs, NIA, Others

Section wise cutoffs

For General Engineer Female (GEF) candidates in the Open category, CAT cutoffs vary significantly across different Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). For the top-tier IIMs, namely IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta (commonly referred to as IIM ABC), the required percentile is exceptionally high, typically above 99+. These institutes are renowned for their rigorous selection processes and high academic standards.

The next tier includes IIMs in Mumbai, Indore, Lucknow, and Kozhikode (often abbreviated as IIM MILK). For these prestigious institutions, a GEF candidate generally needs to secure a percentile above 98%ile to have a competitive chance of admission. These IIMs are highly sought after and maintain stringent admission criteria.

For the newer IIMs, established in the 2000s and early 2010s, such as IIM Shillong, IIM Ranchi, IIM Rohtak, and others, the cutoff for GEF candidates is usually above 96 percentile. These institutes are gaining reputation and offer excellent educational opportunities.

The baby IIMs, which are the most recently established IIMs, have slightly lower cutoffs. A GEF candidate aiming for these institutes typically needs to score around the 93rd percentile. Despite being newer, these IIMs are rapidly developing their programs and attracting quality faculty and students.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAT cutoff for a general engineer female candidate?

For GEF candidates the page gives above 99+ percentile for IIM ABC, above 98 for IIM MILK, main IITs and FMS, above 96 for New IIMs and about 93 for Baby IIMs.

What percentile does a GEF candidate need for IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta?

The page puts the GEF cutoff for IIM ABC at above 99 percentile.

What is the GEF cutoff for non-IIM colleges like FMS and IITs?

Around 98 percentile for FMS, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and TISS, above 95 for other IITs, DSE, DFS and DBE, and around 90 for NIBM, NITs, NIA and others.

What CAT percentile is enough for Baby IIMs as a GEF candidate?

The page lists about 93 percentile for Baby IIMs and above 96 percentile for New IIMs for GEF candidates.

What is the GEF cutoff for New IIMs?

The page puts the GEF cutoff for New IIMs such as IIM Shillong, IIM Ranchi and IIM Rohtak at above 96 percentile.

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