CAT 2024 cut-off for IIM Bangalore, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Calcutta interview calls; MBA selection process

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta has declared the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 result on December 19. Majority of the IIMs have started their shortlisting process based on CAT 2024 scores. The IIM admission criteria 2025 is different for each intuition. Candidates with high CAT 2024 percentile can expect IIM BLACKI calls in January.

IIM BLACKI refers to the top six IIMs- IIM Bangalore, IIM Lucknow, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM Kozhikode, and IIM Indore. The IIM BLACKI are known for their global reputation, academic quality and placement records.

IIM BLACKI Interview Calls: CAT cut-off and eligibility

Candidates who secured a high percentile in CAT 2024, typically above 97 percentile depending on the category and institute stand a chance of receiving IIM BLACKI interview calls.

Additionally, candidates with strong academic records, relevant work experience, and a well-rounded profile, including extracurricular achievements, are likely to be shortlisted for IIM interview calls.

Meeting institute-specific criteria such as academic requirements, eligibility criteria, professional experience are also required to receive an IIM BLACKI interview calls.

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IIM Interview Calls: 14 candidates secured 100 percentile in CAT 2024

As per the statistics on CAT 2024 result PDF, a total of 14 candidates secured 100 percentile. Engineering students and male candidates dominated the top ranks. Among the 14 candidates who achieved a perfect 100 percentile, 13 were engineers, and the group included 13 males and one female.

Additionally, 29 candidates secured a 99.99 percentile, with 25 from engineering backgrounds and 4 from non-engineering fields. This group comprised 27 males and 2 females. Another 30 candidates achieved a 99.98 percentile.

IIM CAT Cut-off 2024

Meeting the CAT 2024 cut-off is a part of IIM eligibility requirements and does not guarantee IIM BLACKI interview calls or admission. The mentioned IIM CAT cut-off 2024 serves as the minimum criteria for shortlisting in IIMs. Candidates can have a look at the CAT 2024 cut-off (overall percentile) for IIMs below.

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CAT 2024 Cut-off: IIM admission criteria 2025

After the CAT results are declared, each IIM prepares a shortlist based on CAT scores and other factors. The shortlisting process varies slightly for each IIM, but generally includes:

CAT 2024 Cut-off: Candidates are required to meet the minimum percentile cut-off for each section and the overall CAT score. The cut-off varies for each IIM and across different categories. Most IIMs give substantial weight to the CAT score, typically around 35%.

Academic record: Marks in Class 10, 12, and graduation are considered.

Work experience: Many IIMs consider work experience, with weightage for candidates with relevant work experience, typically in managerial or technical roles.

Written Ability Test (WAT): A written test where candidates are required to write an essay on a given topic. The essay could be related to current affairs, abstract topics, or business-related issues. This stage assesses a candidate's ability to express their thoughts, structure their argument, and communicate effectively in writing.

Group Discussion (GD): Some IIMs conduct a group discussion, where a group of candidates discusses a topic provided by the panel. The discussion could range from business, politics, economics, or social issues. It tests a candidate's communication skills, teamwork, leadership, and ability to articulate their points clearly.

Personal Interview (PI): A personal interview is conducted by a panel of faculty members and industry experts. The interview could focus on - personal background, career goals, motivation for pursuing an MBA, knowledge of current events, academics, work experience, and extracurricular achievements.