IIM Ahmedabad Selection Criteria & Minimum CAT Cutoff (2026)
Official PGP admission shortlisting criteria, Application Rating (AR) scores for Class 10/12/Graduation, work experience points, and category-wise cutoffs.
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IIMA divides applicants into Academic Categories (AC-1 to AC-6) to ensure non-engineers (Arts, Commerce, Medicine) compete within their disciplines.
A minimum AR score of 24+ out of 30 across 10th, 12th, and graduation is essential for General category interview calls.
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IIM Ahmedabad Application Rating (AR) Slabs Matrix (Max 30 Points)
Application Rating (AR) is calculated across Class 10th (max 10), Class 12th (max 10), and Graduation (max 10):
| Rating Score | Class 10th Percentage | Class 12th (Science) | Class 12th (Commerce) | Class 12th (Arts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 | >= 90.0% | >= 90.0% | >= 85.0% | >= 80.0% |
| 8 / 10 | 80.0% – 89.9% | 80.0% – 89.9% | 75.0% – 84.9% | 70.0% – 79.9% |
| 5 / 10 | 70.0% – 79.9% | 70.0% – 79.9% | 65.0% – 74.9% | 60.0% – 69.9% |
| 3 / 10 | 60.0% – 69.9% | 60.0% – 69.9% | 55.0% – 64.9% | 50.0% – 59.9% |
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What CAT percentile is required for IIM Ahmedabad?
For General Engineer Males (GEM), 99.65–99.85+ percentile with strong academic profile is typically required. Non-engineers with 90%+ in 10th/12th/Graduation can receive calls from 97.5–98.5 percentile.
How does IIM Ahmedabad calculate Application Rating (AR)?
AR is the sum of rating scores for 10th (0-10), 12th (0-10), and Graduation (0-10) based on percentage slabs defined by candidate academic discipline stream.
Does IIMA have direct calls for graduation toppers?
Yes, under the preliminary stage, the top 5% candidates in each Academic Category (Arts, Commerce, Medicine, Law, Sciences) who clear minimum sectional thresholds receive direct AWT-PI shortlists.
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