IIM Nagpur Cutoff 2026
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The IIM Nagpur cutoff for General candidates is 95 percentile overall and 70 percentile in each CAT section. This is the Stage 1 bar in the MBA 2026-28 admission policy, which used CAT 2025 scores. The policy for MBA 2027-29 is not out, so the IIM Nagpur cutoff for **CAT 2026 **is not out either. This page gives the bars by category and says what to aim for.
IIM Nagpur Cutoff Overview
The IIM Nagpur cutoff is a minimum CAT percentile that decides who goes ahead to the next stage. Clearing the IIM Nagpur cutoff does not give you a seat. IIM Nagpur then ranks the candidates who clear the bar on a profile-based score. The admission page of this guide explains that score.
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Open the CAT WebsiteUse the IIM Nagpur cutoff 2026 in two ways. First, compare your CAT scorecard with the IIM Nagpur previous year cutoff, which is the latest published set. Second, read the IIM Nagpur expected cutoff to see what may change in the next cycle.
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What Is the IIM Nagpur Cutoff for CAT?
The IIM Nagpur CAT cutoff is a set of percentile bars, one for each category. A General candidate needs 95 overall and 70 in VARC, DILR and QA each. The IIM Nagpur CAT cut off is lower for reserved categories, as the table below shows.
Does IIM Nagpur Publish Cutoff Marks or Percentiles?
IIM Nagpur publishes percentiles, not raw marks. The IIM Nagpur cutoff marks quoted elsewhere do not come from the institute, and raw marks change with each CAT slot. Read your CAT scorecard for the percentile in each section and overall.
IIM Nagpur Cutoff 2026
The IIM Nagpur cutoff 2026 is the CAT 2025 bar set in the MBA 2026-28 admission policy. The institute sets the IIM Nagpur cutoff in its admission policy for each batch. Treat these bars as the latest published set. They are your IIM Nagpur CAT cutoff 2026 guide, and your previous year cut off reference, until the new policy arrives.
Read the Batch Label Before You Compare
A cutoff labelled MBA 2026-28 used CAT 2025 scores. The cutoff for MBA 2027-29 will use CAT 2026 scores, and IIM Nagpur has not published it.
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Is the IIM Nagpur Cutoff 2026 for CAT 2026 Out?
No. The IIM Nagpur cut off for the 2027-29 batch will come with the new admission policy. For the 2026-28 batch, the application opened on 10 January 2026, after the CAT 2025 result. If the pattern repeats, the new policy follows the CAT 2026 result. No date is announced.
What Is the IIM Nagpur Previous Year Cutoff?
The IIM Nagpur previous year cutoff is the set of CAT 2025 bars in the MBA 2026-28 policy. General candidates needed 95 overall and 70 in each section. These bars applied to the batch that joined in July 2026. The IIM Nagpur previous year cut off also needs a positive score in every section.
IIM Nagpur Section-Wise CAT Cutoff 2026
The IIM Nagpur section-wise CAT cutoff means you must clear a percentile in VARC, DILR and QA, and also overall. A high overall percentile does not rescue a weak section. For General candidates, the IIM Nagpur cutoff is 70 in each section and 95 overall. The table shows two General candidates.
| General Candidate | CAT Percentile | Clears the Bar? |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate A | 96 overall, 68 in QA | No, QA is below 70 |
| Candidate B | 95 overall, 70 in every section | Yes |
Only the second candidate clears the IIM Nagpur cutoff of the last cycle.
Can You Get IIM Nagpur With 90 Percentile?
Not in the General category, because the IIM Nagpur cutoff is 95 overall. With 90 overall, you can clear the bar in the EWS and NC-OBC categories, which need 85 overall. You must also clear 55 in each section and hold the right certificate. For SC, ST and DAP candidates, 90 overall is well above the bar.
Which Section Matters Most for the IIM Nagpur Cutoff?
No section carries more weight in the bar. VARC, DILR and QA have the same minimum for your category. Your section scores matter again later, because the total CAT score feeds the shortlist. Check your weakest section first, since it is the one most likely to end your IIM Nagpur admission cutoff chances.
IIM Nagpur Category-Wise Cutoff 2026
The IIM Nagpur category wise cutoff is lowest for ST and DAP candidates and highest for General candidates. The table gives the Stage 1 bars of the MBA 2026-28 policy, which used CAT 2025 percentiles. The IIM Nagpur category wise cutoff applies to the category on your certificate. Read only your own row.
| IIM Nagpur Category Wise Cutoff | Each Section | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | 95 |
| EWS | 55 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 55 | 85 |
| SC | 40 | 65 |
| ST | 30 | 40 |
| DAP | 25 | 40 |
The policy table shows 25 in every section for DAP. The institute's MBA FAQ page shows 30 in QA for DAP, so confirm with the admissions office if you apply under DAP.
How Do Category Lists Work After the Bar?
IIM Nagpur ranks candidates in a separate merit list for each category: General, EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST and DAP. DAP means differently abled persons, who have a horizontal reservation. The seat split is on the admission page. The IIM Nagpur category wise cutoff is a minimum for entry into the list, not the score at which the list closes.
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What Is the IIM Nagpur Category Wise Cut Off for EWS and OBC?
The IIM Nagpur category wise cut off for EWS and NC-OBC candidates is the same: 55 in each section and 85 overall. NC-OBC means non-creamy layer OBC, so you need a valid certificate. EWS candidates need an EWS certificate. The institute checks the originals at the personal interview.
Is the IIM Nagpur Cutoff Lower for Women or Non-Engineers?
No. The Stage 1 bars are the same for every candidate in a category. Women, transgender candidates and non-engineers get extra points later, in the final score. They do not get a lower IIM Nagpur cutoff.
IIM Nagpur Expected Cutoff 2026
The IIM Nagpur expected cutoff for CAT 2026 is last year's bar: 95 overall and 70 in each section for General. This is an expectation, not an announcement. The institute may change the IIM Nagpur cutoff in its new policy. Plan for the CAT 2025 bars until you see the new ones. Use the IIM Nagpur expected cut off as a planning guide only.
What Is a Safe CAT Percentile for IIM Nagpur?
A safe score is well above the bar for your category, because the bar only keeps you in the race. The admissions policy does not state how many candidates are called for the interview or the lowest percentile called. The IIM Nagpur expected cut off for an interview call is therefore not known. Ask the admissions office at pgp_admissions@iimnagpur.ac.in for the latest figures.
How Should You Plan if Your Score Is Near the Bar?
Check your profile points first. Your marks, work experience and diversity points count after the bar. A score near the bar can still work if the rest of your profile is strong. The admission page gives the weights. The accordion shows how to read the IIM Nagpur expected cutoff against your score.
Below Your Category Bar
You do not clear the IIM Nagpur cutoff, so you cannot go ahead in this cycle. Retake CAT in the next cycle, and use the sections where you lost percentile as your plan.
Just Above the Bar
You are in the race. Compare your score with the IIM Nagpur previous year cutoff. The IIM Nagpur expected cutoff for an interview call is not public. Your marks, experience and diversity points decide your rank. Prepare for the interview early.
Well Above the Bar
You clear the IIM Nagpur CAT cutoff 2026 comfortably, so profile points matter less. Keep your certificates and mark sheets ready, because the institute checks the originals.
What Is the IIM Nagpur Admission Cutoff After the Interview?
The IIM Nagpur admission cutoff after the interview is not a percentile. Offers go in merit order by Final Score within each category list. The admissions policy gives no closing score, so ask the admissions office what the last cycle looked like.
Factors Affecting IIM Nagpur Cutoff
Four things move the IIM Nagpur cutoff each year: the CAT paper, the number of applicants, the intake and your profile. Any of them can move the IIM Nagpur cutoff in practice. The first three change what a competitive score looks like. The fourth decides your rank among those who clear the bar.
📝ExamCAT Paper and NormalisationCAT runs in more than one slot, and the scores are normalised. A tougher paper lowers the raw marks behind the same percentile.👥DemandNumber of ApplicantsMore candidates above the bar make the shortlist harder. The bar stays fixed, but the real competition rises.🪑SupplyIntake and Category SeatsThe 2026-28 batch has 340 seats, and the institute says the intake might be revised. Each category list is ranked on its own.🎓YouYour ProfileClass 10 and 12 marks, graduation marks, work experience, gender and degree type count after the bar.Does CAT Normalisation Change the IIM Nagpur Cutoff?
It changes the raw marks behind a percentile, not the percentile bar. IIM Nagpur sets its cutoff in percentiles, so a hard slot and an easy slot are compared fairly. You need the percentile on your scorecard, not the raw marks. IIM Nagpur cutoff marks 2026 are therefore best read as percentiles.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: Does a negative score in one section disqualify me?
Yes. IIM Nagpur considers only candidates with positive scores in every section. You must also clear the IIM Nagpur cutoff for your category. Data Sources: IIM Nagpur MBA admissions policy, batch 2026-28.
Q: Does the IIM Nagpur cutoff apply to the Executive MBA and Blended MBA?
No. Those programmes use IIMNAT, the institute's own test, and not a CAT percentile bar. So there is no IIM Nagpur course wise cutoff for them. Data Sources: IIM Nagpur Executive MBA and Blended MBA admission policies.
Q: Where do I read the official IIM Nagpur cutoff?
The IIM Nagpur CAT cut off table is on the MBA admissions policy page and the MBA FAQ page of iimnagpur.ac.in. Read the batch label on the page, because a new policy replaces the old one each cycle. Data Sources: IIM Nagpur MBA admissions policy and FAQ pages.
Q: Which CAT year does the IIM Nagpur cutoff use?
The MBA 2026-28 cutoff used CAT 2025 scores. The MBA 2027-29 cutoff will use CAT 2026 scores and is not out yet. Data Sources: IIM Nagpur MBA admissions policy, batch 2026-28.
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