CAT College Predictor 2026

Predict your MBA & PGDM admission call chances in IIMs (BLACKI, New & Baby IIMs), FMS Delhi, MDI, SPJIMR, IIT B-Schools & top Indian management institutes based on official CAT percentile cutoffs and reservation categories.

Predict Your CAT MBA College & Interview Call Chances

Enter your overall CAT percentile score (50.00 - 100.00). Do NOT enter your raw marks.

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Enter your CAT overall percentile and select your category above to see predicted business schools, programs, and admission interview call probabilities across top Indian B-Schools.

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About the CAT College Predictor 2026

The CAT College Predictor is an advanced data-driven admission tool designed to assist MBA & PGDM aspirants evaluate interview call chances across IIMs (BLACKI, New, and Baby IIMs) and top Non-IIM B-Schools in India.

Official CAT Shortlist Cutoffs

Powered by official CAT 2024 percentile shortlist cutoffs released by IIMs, FMS Delhi, MDI, SPJIMR, IIFT, and IIT Business Schools.

6 Reservation Categories

Full support for General, NC-OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD categories with accurate cutoff benchmarks for each.

IIM & Non-IIM Tiering

Categorizes options into IIM BLACKI, CAP & New IIMs, Premier Non-IIMs, and Tier-2 B-Schools for structured evaluation.

Strategic GD-PI-WAT Advice

Classifies options into Dream, Target, or Safety choices with practical insights for GD-PI-WAT interview preparation.

Side-by-Side B-School Compare

Add up to 3 business schools to compare fees, average placement packages, location, campus size, and CAT cutoffs side-by-side.

Preference Basket & Export

Build and order your MBA target list. Export your finalized B-School preference list as a formatted text file for application planning.

How to Use the CAT College Predictor for MBA Admissions

Securing an MBA interview call from top IIMs and premier B-Schools requires understanding how CAT overall percentile, sectional cutoffs, and composite score parameters interact. The CAT College Predictor matches your percentile against official cutoff benchmarks to help you plan your application strategy.

Understanding IIM Call Criteria & Composite Scores

Shortlisting for IIM GD-PI-WAT rounds relies on a composite score formula comprising:• CAT Score (Overall & Sectional Percentiles): Minimum sectional cutoffs (typically 70-85%ile per section) + overall CAT percentile.• Academic Profile: Class 10th & 12th board marks, graduation percentage, and academic discipline.• Diversity Points: Academic diversity (Non-Engineering background) and Gender diversity points.• Work Experience: Quality and duration of full-time work experience (12 to 36 months generally gets maximum points).

Key Features of Top Indian B-School Admissions

  • IIM BLACKI (A, B, C, L, K, I): Top tier IIMs requiring 98.0 to 99.5+ CAT percentile for General category along with strict sectional score cutoffs.
  • CAP (Common Admission Process) IIMs: 10 New/Baby IIMs (Udaipur, Trichy, Ranchi, Raipur, Kashipur, Bodh Gaya, Jammu, Sambalpur, Sirmaur) conduct a single window interview process with cutoffs around 92-93 percentile.
  • FMS Delhi (Best ROI): World-class MBA at under Rs. 2.0 Lakhs total fees with average placements touching Rs. 34.1 LPA. Requires ~98.8 - 99.3+ CAT percentile.
  • IIT B-Schools (SJMSOM, DMS, VGSOM): Excellent ROI B-Schools accepting CAT for 4-year degree / engineering graduates with cutoffs ranging 94 to 98.5+ percentile.

Directory of Top B-Schools & IIMs (CAT Cutoffs)

Directory of premier management institutes accepting CAT scores across India. Filtered by tier, location, fees, average CTC package, and CAT shortlist percentile snapshot (General category).

B-School Name & Tier Location Est. Year & Status Top Programs, Fees & CAT Cutoff (General %ile)
IIM Ahmedabad (IIM-A)
IIM BLACKI | NIRF #1		 Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 1961 | Autonomous IIM PGP (99.5 %ile | Rs.25.0 L | Avg CTC 34.3 LPA), PGP-FABM (93.0 %ile)
IIM Bangalore (IIM-B)
IIM BLACKI | NIRF #2		 Bannerghatta Rd, Bengaluru 1973 | Autonomous IIM PGP (99.2 %ile | Rs.24.5 L | Avg CTC 35.3 LPA), PGP-BA (98.0 %ile)
IIM Calcutta (IIM-C)
IIM BLACKI | Triple Crown		 Joka, Kolkata 1961 | Autonomous IIM MBA Core (99.4 %ile | Rs.25.0 L | Avg CTC 35.0 LPA)
IIM Lucknow (IIM-L)
IIM BLACKI | NIRF #4		 Prabandh Nagar, Lucknow 1984 | Autonomous IIM PGP Core (99.0 %ile | Rs.20.7 L | Avg CTC 30.0 LPA), PGP-ABM (92.0 %ile)
IIM Kozhikode (IIM-K)
IIM BLACKI | NIRF #3		 Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode 1996 | Autonomous IIM PGP Core (98.5 %ile | Rs.20.5 L | Avg CTC 29.2 LPA), PGP-Finance (97.5 %ile)
IIM Indore (IIM-I)
IIM BLACKI | Triple Crown		 Rau-Pithampur Rd, Indore 1996 | Autonomous IIM PGP Core (98.0 %ile | Rs.21.1 L | Avg CTC 27.2 LPA)
Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi
Premier Non-IIM | Best ROI		 North Campus, Delhi Univ 1954 | Central University MBA Core (99.0 %ile | Rs.2.0 L total | Avg CTC 34.1 LPA)
MDI Gurgaon
Premier Non-IIM | AACSB		 Sukhrali, Gurugram 1973 | Autonomous Institute PGDM Core (95.0 %ile | Rs.26.0 L | Avg CTC 27.6 LPA), PGDM-HRM (93.5 %ile)
SPJIMR Mumbai
Premier Non-IIM | AACSB		 Andheri West, Mumbai 1981 | Autonomous Institute PGDM Core (98.0 %ile Score-based / 85.0 %ile Profile-based | Rs.24.0 L | Avg CTC 33.0 LPA)
SJMSOM IIT Bombay
Premier Non-IIM | IIT Bombay		 Powai, Mumbai 1995 | Autonomous IIT MBA Core (98.5 %ile | Rs.14.0 L | Avg CTC 28.8 LPA)
DMS IIT Delhi
Premier Non-IIM | NIRF #5		 Hauz Khas, New Delhi 1993 | Autonomous IIT MBA Core (98.0 %ile | Rs.11.2 L | Avg CTC 24.4 LPA)
IIM Udaipur (CAP IIM)
CAP IIM | AACSB		 Balicha, Udaipur 2011 | Autonomous IIM MBA Core (93.0 %ile | Rs.17.8 L | Avg CTC 20.3 LPA)
IIM Trichy (CAP IIM)
CAP IIM | NIRF Top 20		 Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 2011 | Autonomous IIM PGP Core (93.0 %ile | Rs.16.5 L | Avg CTC 20.5 LPA)
IMT Ghaziabad
Tier-2 B-School | Top Marketing		 Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad 1980 | Autonomous Institute PGDM Core (90.0 %ile | Rs.21.5 L | Avg CTC 17.3 LPA)
TAPMI Manipal
Tier-2 B-School | Dual AACSB		 Manipal, Karnataka 1980 | Autonomous Institute PGDM Core (85.0 %ile | Rs.17.5 L | Avg CTC 15.7 LPA)

IIM Selection Criteria, Reservation & Fee Structure

Overview of reservation quotas, fee structures across older vs new IIMs and Non-IIMs, and GD-PI-WAT selection mechanics.

Fee Structure & ROI Comparison

  • IIM BLACKI (A, B, C, L, K, I): Rs. 20.5 - 25.0 Lakhs total tuition. Highest average placement packages (Rs. 27.2 - 35.3 LPA).
  • FMS Delhi & IIT B-Schools: Exceptional ROI. FMS Delhi fees under Rs. 2.0 Lakhs (34.1 LPA Avg); IIT B-Schools Rs. 11.0 - 14.0 Lakhs (20.1 - 28.8 LPA Avg).
  • New & CAP IIMs: Rs. 13.0 - 18.9 Lakhs tuition. Average CTC ranging between Rs. 16.0 - 21.0 LPA.
  • Premier Private B-Schools (MDI, SPJIMR, IMT): Rs. 18.0 - 26.0 Lakhs tuition with strong corporate recruiter networks.

Reservation Categories & Cutoff Shifts

  • NC-OBC Quota (27%): Cutoffs typically 5-15 percentile lower than General category (e.g. 94-95 for BLACKI, 77 for CAP IIMs).
  • EWS Quota (10%): Economically Weaker Section cutoffs closely align with NC-OBC percentile benchmarks.
  • SC / ST Quota (15% / 7.5%): Relaxed percentile cutoffs (SC ~80-88 for BLACKI, 60 for CAP; ST ~70-80 for BLACKI, 40 for CAP).
  • PwD Quota (5%): Cutoffs relaxed across all IIMs and management institutes.
  • Sectional Cutoffs: Most top IIMs require minimum sectional percentiles in VARC, DILR, and QA (70%ile - 85%ile).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAT College Predictor and how does it work?
The CAT College Predictor is a free online tool that estimates your MBA and PGDM admission call chances across top IIMs and Non-IIM business schools in India based on official CAT overall percentile cutoffs and category benchmarks. Enter your CAT percentile, select your category, and choose your preferred tier or program stream to view instant predictions.
What CAT percentile is required for IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta?
For General category candidates with an Engineering background, IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta typically require a CAT percentile of 99.2 to 99.5+ along with meeting minimum sectional cutoffs (usually 80-85 percentile in VARC, DILR, QA). Non-engineers and candidates with exceptional academic profiles or work experience may receive calls around 98.0 to 98.5+ percentile.
What is FMS Delhi's CAT cutoff percentile and why is it popular?
Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi University requires a CAT percentile of approximately 98.8 to 99.3+ for General category. FMS is world-famous for its unmatched Return on Investment (ROI)—charging a total 2-year MBA fee under Rs. 2.0 Lakhs while delivering average placement packages on par with IIM A, B, C (~Rs. 34.1 LPA).
How does CAP (Common Admission Process) work for New & Baby IIMs?
CAP is a single-window centralized interview process conducted for 10 participating New and Baby IIMs (including IIM Udaipur, Trichy, Ranchi, Raipur, Kashipur, Bodh Gaya, Jammu, Sambalpur, Sirmaur). The General category overall CAT percentile cutoff for CAP is typically 92 to 93 percentile, eliminating the need to attend separate interviews for each participating IIM.
Are sectional percentiles mandatory for IIM calls?
Yes, almost all IIMs enforce minimum sectional percentile cutoffs across Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA). For older IIMs, sectional cutoffs range between 75 to 85 percentile per section, while for CAP IIMs, sectional cutoffs are generally around 70 percentile per section.
Which top Non-IIM B-Schools accept CAT scores?
In addition to the 21 IIMs, top Non-IIM institutes accepting CAT scores include FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, SPJIMR Mumbai (Profile + Score), IIFT Delhi/Kolkata, SJMSOM IIT Bombay, DMS IIT Delhi, VGSOM IIT Kharagpur, DOMS IIT Madras, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI New Delhi, TAPMI Manipal, FORE School of Management, GIM Goa, and Great Lakes Chennai.
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