IIM Indore Cutoff 2026: Branch & Category-Wise Ranks
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IIM Indore Cutoff Overview
The IIM Indore cutoff is the first of three filters, and it only decides who stays in the race. Pick a stage below to see what the IIM Indore cutoff for CAT does at that point.
IIM Indore sets a minimum CAT percentile, overall and in each section. If you miss one bar, you are out, whatever your overall score.
CAT 2026 Is on 29 November 2026
CAT 2026 is on Sunday 29 November 2026, and results are likely in the first week of January 2027. Read the full schedule on the official CAT site.
Read moreWhat Is the IIM Indore Cutoff for CAT 2026?
The IIM Indore CAT cutoff 2026 is not published yet. The institute has not released its PGP 2027-29 admission procedure, so use the PGP 2026-28 bars as your guide. For General and EWS they are 80 percentile in QA, DILR and VARC and 90 overall. The lists every category.
IIM Indore Cutoff 2026
The IIM Indore cutoff 2026 will be the minimum CAT percentile in the PGP 2027-29 procedure, which should follow the 2026-28 pattern. The PGP also needs a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Check the official CAT site to see how your percentile is reported.
90
IIM Indore Cutoff, Overall
General and EWS, PGP 2026-28
80
IIM Indore Cutoff, Each Section
QA, DILR and VARC, General and EWS
5,054
Called for Interview
PGP 2026-28, out of 17,687 who cleared the bar
Does Clearing the IIM Indore Cutoff Guarantee an Interview Call?
No. In the 2026-28 cycle, 10,361 General candidates cleared the bar and 1,817 were called, which is about 1 in 6. The call depends on the composite score, which also counts your Class 10 and Class 12 marks. Aim well above the bar if you want a call.
IIM Indore Section-Wise CAT Cutoff 2026
The IIM Indore section-wise CAT cutoff is 80 percentile in each of QA, DILR and VARC for General and EWS candidates. A high overall percentile does not help if one section falls below the IIM Indore cutoff. This IIM Indore cutoff applies to each of the three sections. The table shows the IIM Indore CAT cut off for each category in the PGP 2026-28 procedure. The lists the same bars.
| Category | Each section (QA, DILR, VARC) | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | 80 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 55 | 60 |
| ST and PwD | 40 | 45 |
Will My Overall Percentile Clear the IIM Indore Cutoff in Every Section?
Only if your QA, DILR and VARC percentiles each meet the bar for your category. A General candidate with 95 overall but 76 in QA does not meet the IIM Indore cutoff. Check your sectional percentiles on the CAT scorecard first.
What Is the IIM Indore PGP-HRM Cutoff?
The IIM Indore PGP-HRM cutoff is lower than the PGP in every section. General candidates need 60 in QA and DILR, 75 in VARC and 90 overall. The table shows the PGP-HRM CAT cutoff for 2026-28.
| PGP-HRM category | QA, DILR, VARC | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60, 60, 75 | 90 |
| EWS and NC-OBC | 55, 55, 65 | 60 |
| SC | 50, 50, 55 | 55 |
| ST and PwD | 40, 40, 40 | 45 |
One Weak Section Can Rule You Out
The PGP applies the IIM Indore cutoff to each of QA, DILR and VARC. PGP applicants are also considered for the PGP-HRM, so check both tables above.
IIM Indore Category-Wise Cutoff 2026
The IIM Indore category wise cutoff 2026 is lower for NC-OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates. Each IIM Indore cutoff applies within the category's own merit list, and the IIM Indore category wise cut off differs by group. The table shows how many candidates cleared the IIM Indore cutoff in each category, and how many were called in 2026-28.
| Category | Cleared the IIM Indore cutoff | Called for interview |
|---|---|---|
| General | 10,361 | 1,817 (17.5%) |
| EWS | 627 | 215 (34.3%) |
| NC-OBC | 3,302 | 1,375 (41.6%) |
| SC | 2,225 | 889 (40.0%) |
| ST | 918 | 504 (54.9%) |
| PwD | 254 | 254 (100%) |
What Is the IIM Indore Cutoff for OBC, SC, ST and EWS?
NC-OBC candidates need 80 overall and 70 in each section. SC candidates need 60 and 55, and ST and PwD candidates need 45 and 40. EWS candidates face the General bar. Reserved candidates compete within their own merit list, so a lower percentile can still work. You must meet the IIM Indore cutoff for your category and score well on the composite. The interview and the composite score still decide the seat.
What Is the IIM Indore Course Wise Cutoff, Including IPMAT?
The IIM Indore course wise cutoff depends on the entry exam. The IIM Indore cutoff for the PGP and PGP-HRM uses CAT percentiles, as shown above. The IPM uses sectional marks in the IPM AT instead. The table shows the minimum marks for the 2026-31 batch.
| IPM category | QA short answer, QA MCQ | Verbal ability |
|---|---|---|
| General | 28, 27 | 111 |
| EWS | 16, 17 | 79 |
| NC-OBC | 16, 14 | 70 |
| SC | 12, 10 | 58 |
| ST | 8, 8 | 49 |
| PwD | 4, 3 | 30 |
Of 17,916 IPM applicants with positive scores in all three sections, 838 met these cutoff marks. The institute calculated the aptitude test score only for these 838 candidates, so they formed the IPM selection pool (2026-31 batch).
IIM Indore Expected Cutoff 2026-27
IIM Indore has not published an expected cutoff for CAT 2026, so treat last year's bars as your guide. The institute can change its process every year, and the 2027-29 procedure is not out yet. The IIM Indore expected cut off for the composite score is not published in advance either.
The best guide is the IIM Indore previous year cut off from last cycle's published data. The institute released it in the for the PGP and PGP-HRM.
2,27,876
Interested Applicants
PGP and PGP-HRM, 2026-28
17,687
Cleared the PGP Bar
Out of all who expressed interest
5,054
Called for PGP Interview
About 29% of those who cleared
What Was the IIM Indore Previous Year Cutoff?
The IIM Indore previous year cutoff for the PGP 2026-28 was 80 in each section and 90 overall for General and EWS. It was 70 and 80 for NC-OBC, 55 and 60 for SC, and 40 and 45 for ST and PwD. These bars applied to CAT 2025 scores.
What Are the IIM Indore Cutoff Marks for the Interview Call?
The IIM Indore cutoff marks 2026 are the lowest composite score among the candidates called. The composite is out of 100. The table shows the highest and lowest composite score in each category for the PGP 2026-28 interview list.
| Category | Highest composite score | Lowest composite score |
|---|---|---|
| General | 72.22 | 54.40 |
| EWS | 66.67 | 48.82 |
| NC-OBC | 65.98 | 44.21 |
| SC | 64.57 | 38.75 |
| ST | 56.50 | 32.30 |
| PwD | 65.91 | 16.63 |
The PwD minimum is low because every PwD candidate who cleared the bar was called. Treat these IIM Indore cutoff marks 2026 as a guide, because the composite depends on the year's CAT scores.
Factors Affecting IIM Indore Cutoff
Your place against the IIM Indore cutoff depends on a composite score. It blends CAT sections with your Class 10 and Class 12 marks. The IIM Indore admission cutoff moves each year with the applicant pool and the CAT score distribution.
55
CAT Points at Stage II
VARC 16, DILR 16 and QA 23, out of 100
25
Class 12 Points at Stage II
Class 10 adds 10 more
45
Interview Points at Stage III
The largest single weight
How Is the IIM Indore Composite Score Calculated?
The composite score is the sum of the weights in the table. Stage II shortlists for the interview. Stage III adds the interview and ranks the final merit list. CAT section scores are scaled against the highest score in the pool.
| Component | Stage II (out of 100) | Stage III (out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| Class 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Class 12 | 25 | 5 |
| CAT VARC | 16 | 20 |
| CAT DILR | 16 | 10 |
| CAT QA | 23 | 10 |
| Personal interview | Not counted | 45 |
| Diversity factor | 7 | 5 |
| Work experience | 0 to 3 | Not counted |
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Does Work Experience Change the IIM Indore Cutoff?
Only a little. Work experience adds 0 to 3 points at Stage II. Of the 5,054 candidates called in 2026-28, 2,754 had work experience and 2,300 were freshers.
Does the PGP-HRM Use a Different Composite Score?
Yes. At Stage II the PGP-HRM counts Class 10 for 25 points, Class 12 for 20 and the overall CAT score for 30. It adds 10 points for women, 5 for academic diversity and up to 10 for work experience. Of the 3,323 candidates called for the PGP-HRM interview in 2026-28, 2,127 were women.
How Is the Final IIM Indore Admission Cut Off Decided After the Interview?
The final cut off is the last offer made from the Stage III merit list. The institute builds a merit list for each category and makes offers by reservation norms. A candidate who misses the interview, or falls short in any interview parameter, is not considered.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: Does IIM Indore send a letter if I am not shortlisted?
No. The institute does not send individual regret letters to candidates who are not shortlisted for the interview. Data Sources: IIM Indore PGP 2026-28 admission procedure.
Q: Can I change my category after CAT registration?
No. IIM Indore accepts no change of category once the CAT registration window closes. Data Sources: IIM Indore PGP 2026-28 admission procedure.
Q: What if I have no Class 10 or Class 12 marks because of COVID?
IIM Indore splits that component's weight between your CAT scores and your other school marks, pro rata. Data Sources: IIM Indore PGP 2026-28 admission procedure.
Q: Is there an IIM Indore cutoff for the EPGP?
No minimum score is published. The EPGP shortlists on a GMAT, GRE or CAT score and other criteria set by the Admissions Committee each year. Data Sources: IIM Indore EPGP admission procedure, 2027-28.
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