CAT Cutoffs, Seats for OBC in IIMs and Non IIMs

Students should first focus on clearing the sectional cut-offs, which are generally quite low. Most reserved category students who clear these cut-offs receive IIM calls. Those who are unable to clear the cut-offs can then shift their focus to Non-IIM institutes.

OBC Seats in IIMs	Seats for OBC candidates
IIM Ahmedabad OBC Seats	100
IIM Bangalore OBC Seats	103
IIM Calcutta OBC Seats	125
IIM Lucknow OBC Seats	113
IIM Indore OBC Seats	122
IIM Kozhikode OBC Seats	102
IIM Shillong OBC Seats	32
IIM Ranchi OBC Seats	32
IIM Rohtak OBC Seats	32
IIM Raipur OBC Seats	32
IIM Trichy OBC Seats	28
IIM Udaipur OBC Seats	32
IIM Kashipur OBC Seats	25
IIM Nagpur OBC Seats	33
IIM Vishakhapatnam OBC Seats	37*
IIM Sambalpur OBC Seats	37*
IIM Sirmaur OBC Seats	17*
IIM Jammu OBC Seats	38*
IIM Amritsar OBC Seats	33*
IIM Bodh Gaya OBC Seats	33*
Total OBC Seats in IIMs	1100

OBC Seats in non IIMs	OBC Seats (Approx)
FMS Delhi	69
IIT Bombay (MBA) SJMSoM OBC Seats	41
IIT Delhi (MBA) DMS OBC Seats	25
IIT Kharagpur VGSoM OBC Seats	50
IIT Madras DoMS OBC Seats	27
IIT Roorkee OBC Seats	26
IIFT (Total MBA‑IB) OBC Seats	130
TISS Mumbai (HR, ODCL programs) OBC Seats	30
NIBM Pune OBC Seats	30
NIT Rourkela MBA OBC Seats	~20
NIT Calicut MBA OBC Seats	~22
DFS (Delhi) MBA Finance OBC Seats	16
NIA Pune PGDM OBC Seats	49
DSE Delhi MBA‑IB OBC Seats	15
Total OBC Seats in Non IIMs	550

College/Exam Type	OBC Seats
OBC Seats in XAT based Colleges	Nil
OBC Seats in SNAP based Colleges	Nil
OBC Seats in SRCC	21
OBC Seats in NMAT based Colleges	Nil
OBC Seats in CET based Top 10 Colleges	150

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a highly competitive entrance exam for admission to the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top business schools in India. For students belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), the cutoff percentiles for various categories of IIMs vary each year based on several factors, including the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, and the overall performance of candidates.

IIM A, B, and C (Top IIMs):
For the prestigious IIMs—Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta—the cutoff for EWS students is generally high. A percentile above 97%ile is typically required to have a good chance of receiving a call for the next rounds of selection, which include Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI). These institutions are known for their rigorous selection processes and attract the best talent across the country.

IIM M, I, L, K (Mid-tier IIMs):
For the mid-tier IIMs such as Lucknow, Kozhikode, Indore, and Mumbai, the cutoff for EWS students is generally above 92%ile. While slightly lower than the top three IIMs, these institutes still require high academic excellence and a strong CAT score to secure a spot in their programs.

New IIMs:
For the newer IIMs, which include campuses like IIM Rohtak, IIM Ranchi, and others, the cutoff for EWS students tends to be around 85%ile. These institutes are gaining recognition and offer competitive management programs with excellent placement opportunities.

Baby IIMs:
The baby IIMs, which are the most recently established campuses, have a lower cutoff for EWS students, typically around 80%ile. These institutes are ideal for candidates who may not have scored as high but still wish to pursue quality management education at an IIM.

These cutoffs are tentative and can vary each year, so candidates are advised to aim for the highest possible percentile to maximize their chances of selection.

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