IMT CAT Cutoff 2026
IMT Ghaziabad – Institute of Management Technology
(higher percentile = better) · Data: 2021–2026
IMT — CAT Cutoff 2026 (Estimated)
Open / General
93.5 %ile
↑ Tougher vs 2025
OBC-NCL
88.5 %ile
↑ Tougher vs 2025
SC
80.5 %ile
↑ Tougher vs 2025
ST
73.5 %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 — IMT (CAT)
2021–2026 · All categories · (higher percentile = better)
IMT — CAT Cutoff Trend (2020–2026) · Percentile
IMT CAT Cutoff — Year-wise Table
| Year | Open | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Est. | 93.5 %ile | 88.5 %ile | 80.5 %ile | 73.5 %ile | ↑ Tougher |
| 2025 | 92 %ile | 87 %ile | 79 %ile | 72 %ile | ↓ Easier |
| 2024 | 93 %ile | 88 %ile | 80 %ile | 73 %ile | ↑ Tougher |
| 2023 | 92 %ile | 87 %ile | 79 %ile | 72 %ile | ↑ Tougher |
| 2022 | 91 %ile | 86 %ile | 78 %ile | 71 %ile | ↑ Tougher |
| 2021 | 90 %ile | 85 %ile | 77 %ile | 70 %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 88.5 %ile — 5.0 units below Open cutoff.
- →SC/ST: SC cutoff is 80.5 %ile, ST is 73.5 %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 — IMT CAT Cutoff 2026
What is the CAT cutoff for IMT in 2026?+
The estimated CAT cutoff for IMT Ghaziabad – Institute of Management Technology in 2026 is 93.5 %ile for Open/General category, 88.5 %ile for OBC-NCL, and 80.5 %ile for SC, 73.5 %ile for ST. These are trend-based estimates — official 2026 cutoffs publish after CAT results.
Is 93.5 %ile enough for IMT?+
93.5 %ile in CAT puts you at the boundary of the estimated 2026 Open category cutoff for IMT. 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 IMT changed over the years?+
IMT CAT Open category cutoff trend: 2023: 92 %ile, 2024: 93 %ile, 2025: 92 %ile, 2026: 93.5 %ile. The cutoff has risen steadily, reflecting growing competition since 2021.
What is the CAT cutoff for IMT for OBC and SC?+
OBC-NCL cutoff at IMT 2026: 88.5 %ile. SC cutoff: 80.5 %ile. ST cutoff: 73.5 %ile. Reserved category cutoffs are lower than Open by approximately 5.0 units (OBC).
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