IIM Call & Composite Score (CS) Predictor (2026)
Official admission criteria & RTI interview call cutoffs for IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Indore, FMS Delhi & CAP New IIMs.
IIM Call & Composite Score (CS) Predictor
RTI CalibratedOfficial composite formulas for IIM A, B, C, L, K, I, FMS Delhi & CAP New IIMs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About IIM Shortlisting & Composite Scores
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Executive Briefing & Key Takeaways
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IIMs evaluate multi-factor Composite Scores. A 99.9%ile GEM candidate with low board marks can miss IIM Bangalore, while a 97.5%ile Arts female candidate can secure calls across BLACKI.
Unlike IIMs, FMS Delhi stage 1 shortlisting is 100% CAT score driven with heavy VARC weightage (40% VARC, 30% QA, 30% DILR), making it the premier target for high scorers.
9 Common Admission Process (CAP) IIMs (Udaipur, Trichy, Ranchi, Raipur, Kashipur, etc.) use a single standardized shortlist requiring ~92–94 percentile for General category.
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Official IIM Selection Criteria & Composite Score (CS) Matrix
IIM interview shortlisting is based on multi-factor Composite Scores. Here is the verified official Stage 1 criteria breakdown:
| Business School | CAT Score % | Class 10th % | Class 12th % | Graduation % | Work Ex % | Diversity Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad (PGP) | 65% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 5% | AR Category Rating |
| IIM Bangalore (PGP) | 40% | 15% | 15% | 10% | 10% | 10% Gender |
| IIM Calcutta (PGP) | 56% | 20% | 20% | 0% (Nil) | 0% (Stage 1) | 4% Gender |
| IIM Lucknow (PGP) | 60% | 0% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 5% Gen + 5% Acad |
| IIM Kozhikode (PGP) | 50% | 15% | 20% | 0% | 5% | 10% Gender / 5% Acad |
| IIM Indore (PGP) | 55% | 10% | 25% | 0% | 3% | 7% Gender/Acad |
| FMS Delhi (MBA) | 100% CAT | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | +5 Marks Women |
| CAP New IIMs (9 IIMs) | 50% | 10% | 10% | 15% | 10% | 5% Gender / Diversity |
Profile-Wise RTI Cutoff Benchmarks (GEM vs GNEF vs NC-OBC)
Empirical RTI shortlisting percentiles across candidate profiles:
| Candidate Profile | IIM A / B / C Cutoff | IIM L / K / I Cutoff | FMS Delhi Cutoff | CAP New IIMs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Engineer Male (GEM) | 99.6+ %ile | 99.0+ %ile | 99.5+ %ile | 93.0+ %ile |
| General Non-Engineer Male (GNEM) | 98.5+ %ile | 97.5+ %ile | 99.3+ %ile | 92.0+ %ile |
| General Non-Engineer Female (GNEF) | 97.0–97.5+ %ile | 96.0+ %ile | 98.5+ %ile | 90.0+ %ile |
| NC-OBC Category | 92.0+ %ile | 88.0+ %ile | 93.0+ %ile | 75.0+ %ile |
| SC / ST Category | 75.0+ / 65.0+ %ile | 70.0+ / 60.0+ %ile | 78.0+ / 65.0+ %ile | 55.0+ / 45.0+ %ile |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are IIM interview calls calculated?
IIMs calculate an institute-specific Composite Score (CS) combining scaled CAT scores, Class 10th and 12th board marks, undergraduate GPA, full-time work experience (optimal at 24–36 months), and gender/academic diversity bonus points.
What CAT percentile is required for IIM BLACKI calls?
For General Engineer Males (GEM), safe BLACKI calls typically require 99.5–99.8%ile+. For Non-Engineers and Female candidates (GNEF), diversity points lower the threshold to 96.5–97.5%ile. NC-OBC candidates receive calls from 90–93%ile, and SC/ST candidates from 65–78%ile.
Does IIM Calcutta consider graduation marks for interview shortlist?
No! IIM Calcutta allocates zero weightage to graduation marks during stage 1 shortlisting. It evaluates only CAT score (56 marks), Class 10th (20 marks), Class 12th (20 marks), and Gender Diversity (4 marks).
How does FMS Delhi shortlist candidates for GD-PI?
FMS Delhi evaluates composite scores derived purely from CAT scaled scores with customized section weights: 40% for VARC, 30% for QA, and 30% for DILR, plus 5 additional points for female applicants.
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