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SPJIMR Mumbai CAT Cutoff & Profile-Based Shortlisting (2026)

Phase 1 Profile-Based calls (85%ile CAT cutoff) vs Phase 2 Score-Based calls (99%ile CAT cutoff), specialization choices, and interview stages.

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Balaji RaoLead Academic Director, ThinkCAT

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Safe Call Zone
6 IIMs
Borderline Zone
0 IIMs
Reach Target
3 IIMs
Profile Strength Gauge
Moderate Profile
5.5/ 10
Academics
9.3/10
Work-Ex
2.8/10
Diversity
+0 pts
Candidate Demographics
GEM (General Engineer Male)
Academic Records
Board & Degree %
Class 10th Board Marks
%
55%80% (Max Cal Pts)90% (Max Indore Pts)100%
Class 12th Board Marks
%
55%80% (Max Cal Pts)100%
Class 12th Stream (Kozhikode & Ahmedabad Criteria)
Undergraduate Degree (Graduation)
%
50%75% (Strong GPA)85%+ (Gold Tier)
Work Experience (Full-Time)
Months
0m (Fresher)12–36m (Optimal Sweet Spot)48m+
Prime bracket: You earn maximum work-ex bonus points (~3 pts) across IIM Calcutta, Lucknow, and Bangalore.
Your CAT Percentile Target
%ile
Institute Call Feasibility (9 Institutes)
SPJIMR

SPJIMR Mumbai

🎯 Focus InstituteSafe Call
Est. CS: 88.5 / 100RTI Cutoff: 75
Target CAT Needed
~85.0%ile
Interview Call Probability• High Probability90%
Official Formula Audit & Component Breakdown
Profile Track Feasibility1 / 1
Qualifies for Early Profile Call (85%ile minimum)
Sectional Thresholds1 / 1
Minimum 75%ile in each of VARC, DILR, QA
Admissions Insight: SPJIMR evaluates candidates in two pools: Early Profile Calls (85%ile cutoff for strong academics/work experience) and Regular Score Calls (99%ile cutoff).
IIMC

IIM Calcutta

Safe Call
Est. CS: 61.8 / 100RTI Cutoff: 52.8
Target CAT Needed
~90.0%ile
Interview Call Probability• High Probability98%
IIML

IIM Lucknow

Safe Call
Est. CS: 56 / 100RTI Cutoff: 48.6
Target CAT Needed
~90.0%ile
Interview Call Probability• High Probability98%
IIMK

IIM Kozhikode

Safe Call
Est. CS: 65.1 / 100RTI Cutoff: 61.4
Target CAT Needed
~95.0%ile
Interview Call Probability• High Probability97%
IIMI

IIM Indore

Safe Call
Est. CS: 76.3 / 100RTI Cutoff: 68.5
Target CAT Needed
~70.0%ile
Interview Call Probability• High Probability98%
FMS

FMS Delhi

Reach / Difficult
Est. CS: 71.6 / 105RTI Cutoff: 99.2
Target CAT Needed
~99.2%ile
Interview Call Probability16%
CAP

New IIMs (CAP - 10 IIMs)

Safe Call
Est. CS: 55.7 / 100RTI Cutoff: 92
Target CAT Needed
~92.0%ile
Interview Call Probability• High Probability99%
IIMA

IIM Ahmedabad

Reach / Difficult
Est. CS: 24 / 30RTI Cutoff: 24
Target CAT Needed
~99.6%ile
Interview Call Probability14%
IIMB

IIM Bangalore

Reach / Difficult
Est. CS: 75.7 / 100RTI Cutoff: 72
Target CAT Needed
~99.4%ile
Interview Call Probability16%

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Official Benchmark & Strategic Decision Snapshot

Verified 2026 Intelligence
Profile-Based Cutoff
85.0%ile CAT
75%ile Sectional Minimum
Score-Based Cutoff
99.0+ %ile CAT
Competitive Merit Pool
Specialization Lock
Fixed at Application
Finance • Mktg • Ops • IM
Interviews Format
2 Group Rounds
Ethics & Behavioral Focus
Dual Shortlisting Tracks

SPJIMR evaluates applicants in two pools: Profile-based (early calls at 85%ile for strong profiles) and Score-based (calls at 99%ile for high CAT scorers).

Specialization-Specific Evaluation

Applicants choose their specialization (Finance, Marketing, Operations, IM) during application, with interview panels aligned to domain choice.

Equal Sectional Balance

Requires minimum 75 percentile in each of VARC, DILR, and QA regardless of overall score.

Key Facts & Action Items

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Dual Admissions Track: Early Profile Calls (85%ile CAT/GMAT) vs Regular Score Calls (99%ile CAT)
2
Mandatory Sectional Cutoffs: Minimum 75%ile in VARC, 75%ile in DILR, and 75%ile in QA
3
Specialization Selection: Finance, Information Management, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain
4
Non-Academic Achievements: National level sports, leadership, community service heavily rewarded
5
Two-Stage Interview Process: Group Interview 1 (Values & Profile) followed by Group Interview 2 (Domain)

SPJIMR Mumbai Profile-Based vs Score-Based Admissions Tracks

Track ParameterProfile-Based Calls (Early Phase)Score-Based Calls (Regular Phase)
Minimum CAT / GMAT Cutoff85.0%ile Overall (75%ile Sectional)99.0+ %ile Overall (75%ile Sectional)
Shortlisting TimingReleased in December (Before CAT Results)Released in January (Post CAT Results)
Primary Evaluation CriterionConsistent 85%+ in school/college, work achievements & extra-curricularsHigh CAT/GMAT score with balanced sectional performance
Specialization StreamsFinance, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain, Information Management (Fixed at application)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Profile-based and Score-based calls in SPJIMR?

Profile-based calls are released before CAT results based on past academics, work experience, and achievements (requiring only 85%ile to confirm). Score-based calls are released after CAT results for applicants scoring 99+ percentile.

Can I change my specialization after getting admitted to SPJIMR?

No. Specialization is opted at the application stage and evaluated during interviews; changes post-admission are not permitted.

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