IMI CAT Cutoff 2026
IMI Delhi – International Management Institute
(higher percentile = better) · Data: 2021–2026
IMI — CAT Cutoff 2026 (Estimated)
Open / General
93.5 %ile
↑ Tougher vs 2025
OBC-NCL
89.5 %ile
↑ Tougher vs 2025
SC
81.5 %ile
↑ Tougher vs 2025
ST
75.5 %ile
↑ Tougher vs 2025
* 2026 estimates based on official 2021–2025 data. Official cutoffs publish after CAT results (typically July–Aug 2026).
Year-wise Cutoff Trend — IMI (CAT)
2021–2026 · All categories · (higher percentile = better)
IMI — CAT Cutoff Trend (2020–2026) · Percentile
IMI CAT Cutoff — Year-wise Table
| Year | Open | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Est. | 93.5 %ile | 89.5 %ile | 81.5 %ile | 75.5 %ile | ↑ Tougher |
| 2025 | 90 %ile | 87 %ile | 79 %ile | 73 %ile | ↓ Easier |
| 2024 | 93 %ile | 89 %ile | 81 %ile | 75 %ile | ↑ Tougher |
| 2023 | 92 %ile | 88 %ile | 80 %ile | 74 %ile | ↑ Tougher |
| 2022 | 91 %ile | 87 %ile | 79 %ile | 73 %ile | ↑ Tougher |
| 2021 | 90 %ile | 86 %ile | 78 %ile | 72 %ile | — |
What the Cutoff Trend Means for You
- →Open category 2026: 93.5 %ile — you need 93.5 %ile or higher in CAT to be shortlisted.
- →OBC-NCL relaxation: OBC candidates need 89.5 %ile — 4.0 units below Open cutoff.
- →SC/ST: SC cutoff is 81.5 %ile, ST is 75.5 %ile. Reserved category candidates have significantly relaxed cutoffs.
- →5-year trend: Cutoff has risen from 90 %ile to 93.5 %ile — competition is growing.
FAQs — IMI CAT Cutoff 2026
What is the CAT cutoff for IMI in 2026?+
The estimated CAT cutoff for IMI Delhi – International Management Institute in 2026 is 93.5 %ile for Open/General category, 89.5 %ile for OBC-NCL, and 81.5 %ile for SC, 75.5 %ile for ST. These are trend-based estimates — official 2026 cutoffs publish after CAT results.
Is 93.5 %ile enough for IMI?+
93.5 %ile in CAT puts you at the boundary of the estimated 2026 Open category cutoff for IMI. 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 IMI changed over the years?+
IMI CAT Open category cutoff trend: 2023: 92 %ile, 2024: 93 %ile, 2025: 90 %ile, 2026: 93.5 %ile. The cutoff has risen steadily, reflecting growing competition since 2021.
What is the CAT cutoff for IMI for OBC and SC?+
OBC-NCL cutoff at IMI 2026: 89.5 %ile. SC cutoff: 81.5 %ile. ST cutoff: 75.5 %ile. Reserved category cutoffs are lower than Open by approximately 4.0 units (OBC).
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