FMS CAT Cutoff 2026
FMS Delhi – Faculty of Management Studies
(higher percentile = better) · Data: 2020–2026
FMS — CAT Cutoff 2026 (Estimated)
Open / General
99.2 %ile
↑ Tougher vs 2025
OBC-NCL
97.2 %ile
↑ Tougher vs 2025
SC
90.5 %ile
↑ Tougher vs 2025
ST
85.5 %ile
↑ Tougher vs 2025
* 2026 estimates based on official 2020–2025 data. Official cutoffs publish after CAT results (typically July–Aug 2026).
Year-wise Cutoff Trend — FMS (CAT)
2020–2026 · All categories · (higher percentile = better)
FMS — CAT Cutoff Trend (2020–2026) · Percentile
FMS CAT Cutoff — Year-wise Table
| Year | Open | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Est. | 99.2 %ile | 97.2 %ile | 90.5 %ile | 85.5 %ile | ↑ Tougher |
| 2025 | 99 %ile | 97 %ile | 90 %ile | 85 %ile | ↓ Easier |
| 2024 | 99.1 %ile | 97 %ile | 90 %ile | 85 %ile | ↑ Tougher |
| 2023 | 99 %ile | 96.5 %ile | 89.5 %ile | 84.5 %ile | → Stable |
| 2022 | 99 %ile | 96 %ile | 89 %ile | 84 %ile | ↑ Tougher |
| 2021 | 98.5 %ile | 95.5 %ile | 88.5 %ile | 83.5 %ile | ↑ Tougher |
| 2020 | 98 %ile | 95 %ile | 88 %ile | 83 %ile | — |
What the Cutoff Trend Means for You
- →Open category 2026: 99.2 %ile — you need 99.2 %ile or higher in CAT to be shortlisted.
- →OBC-NCL relaxation: OBC candidates need 97.2 %ile — 2.0 units below Open cutoff.
- →SC/ST: SC cutoff is 90.5 %ile, ST is 85.5 %ile. Reserved category candidates have significantly relaxed cutoffs.
- →5-year trend: Cutoff has risen from 98 %ile to 99.2 %ile — competition is growing.
FAQs — FMS CAT Cutoff 2026
What is the CAT cutoff for FMS in 2026?+
The estimated CAT cutoff for FMS Delhi – Faculty of Management Studies in 2026 is 99.2 %ile for Open/General category, 97.2 %ile for OBC-NCL, and 90.5 %ile for SC, 85.5 %ile for ST. These are trend-based estimates — official 2026 cutoffs publish after CAT results.
Is 99.2 %ile enough for FMS?+
99.2 %ile in CAT puts you at the boundary of the estimated 2026 Open category cutoff for FMS. With exactly this score, admission depends on the round and seat availability. Scoring 1–2 units higher gives a comfortable buffer. Apply in Round 1 for the best chance.
How has the CAT cutoff for FMS changed over the years?+
FMS CAT Open category cutoff trend: 2023: 99 %ile, 2024: 99.1 %ile, 2025: 99 %ile, 2026: 99.2 %ile. The cutoff has risen steadily, reflecting growing competition since 2020.
What is the CAT cutoff for FMS for OBC and SC?+
OBC-NCL cutoff at FMS 2026: 97.2 %ile. SC cutoff: 90.5 %ile. ST cutoff: 85.5 %ile. Reserved category cutoffs are lower than Open by approximately 2.0 units (OBC).
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