IIM Bangalore RTI Data Analysis: Minimum CAT Percentile, Category Cutoffs & Admission Trends

What is RTI?

Right to Information Act, 2005 – empowers citizens to formally request data from public authorities; IIMs funded by Government of India are legally bound to comply

Why RTI > Coaching Estimates

Legally mandated, institution-verified, extracted from official admission records; false responses attract penalties under RTI Act

Why Minimum CAT Percentile Matters

IIM Bangalore is among India's most competitive B-schools; knowing the actual minimum helps aspirants set realistic, evidence-based preparation targets

Key Distinction

Cutoff percentile = minimum for PI-WAT shortlist call. Final admission percentile = actual lowest score among admitted students (always higher due to composite score competition)

Scope of This Article

IIMB CAT percentile data (2019–2025), category-wise cutoffs, sectional cutoffs, composite score weightage, trend analysis, comparison with IIMA, IIMC, and other IIMs

Categories Covered

General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD

Data Source

RTI responses filed with IIM Bangalore Admission Office; cross-verified across multiple RTI filings

Source

Official IIMB Admission Records

Limited student surveys

Crowdsourced / unofficial

Anecdotal / self-reported

Legal Status

Legally binding; penalties for false info

None

None

None

Accuracy

High

Low–Medium

Low–Medium

Low

Category Breakup

Available

Rarely

Sometimes

Rarely

Year-wise Data

Precise multi-year records

Selective

Incomplete

Incomplete

Bias Risk

None

High (enrollment incentive)

High

Very High

Granularity

Lowest admitted %ile, composite score cutoffs, waitlist stats

Overall estimate only

Overall estimate only

Individual anecdotes

Full Name

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Established

1973 (One of the original Top-3 IIMs)

Location

Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore, Karnataka

Campus

100-acre lush green campus; state-of-the-art classrooms, library, hostels, recreation, innovation labs

Programs Offered

MBA (PGP), MBA in Business Analytics (PGP-BA), Executive MBA (EPGP), PhD, Executive Education

MBA Annual Intake (PGP)

~512 students (2024–26 batch)

Academic Structure

Trimester system; 6 terms over 2 years; core + electives + international exchange

Global Accreditations

AACSB + AMBA + EQUIS – Triple Crown (held by <1% of business schools globally)

NIRF Ranking (2024)

#2 Management (consistently Top 2 in India)

Admission Exam

CAT (Common Admission Test)

Placement (2023–25 Batch)

100% placement; Average INR 34.1 LPA; Highest domestic INR 1.07 Crore PA; Highest international INR 1.16 Crore PA

Top Recruiters

McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Accenture Strategy, Flipkart, P&G

Unique Distinction

Only IIM with Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB + AMBA + EQUIS); Strongest for consulting, finance, tech

Stage 1

CAT Score Shortlisting (AWT-PI Shortlist)

Candidates must meet overall AND all three sectional percentile cutoffs. Failing any section = automatic disqualification regardless of overall score.

Stage 1

Profile Shortlisting

Academic performance and work experience are factored into shortlisting composite score (alongside CAT). Not purely CAT-based unlike some older IIMs.

Stage 2

Analytical Writing Test (AWT)

30-minute writing test on a given topic; evaluates analytical ability, structured reasoning, language quality

Stage 2

Personal Interview (PI)

45–60 minute detailed interview; domain knowledge, work experience depth, current affairs, leadership, career goals, stress handling

Stage 3

Final Composite Score

Weighted composite of CAT + Academic Profile + Work Experience + AWT + PI determines final merit list

CAT Score

25%

Normalized CAT score; lower relative weight than many IIMs – profile matters more at IIMB

Academic Performance (10th)

10%

Board marks in 10th standard

Academic Performance (12th)

5%

Board marks in 12th standard

Academic Performance (UG)

10%

Undergraduate CGPA / percentage

Work Experience

5%

Quality and duration of professional experience (months converted to score)

AWT (Analytical Writing Test)

10%

Writing quality, analytical depth, structure evaluated during interview process

Personal Interview (PI)

35%

Highest single component – communication, domain knowledge, personality, career clarity

Total

100%

Most PI-heavy among all Top-3 IIMs; CAT at 25% is relatively lower weightage

CAT Score

25%

~30–35%

~30%

~40–50%

Academic Profile

25% (10+12+UG)

~20–25%

~20–25%

~15–20%

Work Experience

5%

~5–10%

~5%

~5–10%

PI / Interview

35%

~30–35%

~35%

~25–30%

WAT / AWT / Essay

10%

~10%

~10%

~10%

Key Takeaway

Most profile+PI-heavy Top-3 IIM

CAT-dominant

Balanced

CAT-dominant

10th Standard

10%

90%+

80–89%

Below 80%

12th Standard

5%

90%+

80–89%

Below 80%

Graduation (UG)

10%

8.5+ CGPA / 80%+

7.5–8.4 CGPA / 70–79%

Below 7.5 CGPA / below 70%

Total Academic

25%

Maximum composite score from academics

Moderate contribution

Can be offset by exceptional PI (35%)

0–6 months

0–1

Fresher or near-fresher; low WE score

7–12 months

1–2

Less than 1 year; minimal WE credit

13–24 months

2–4

1–2 years; moderate credit

25–36 months

4–5

Optimal range; maximum WE score

37–48 months

4–5

Still strong

49+ months

3–4

Marginal dip; 4+ years slightly penalized vs 2–3 year sweet spot

Key Insight

–

WE only 5% at IIMB; freshers are not significantly disadvantaged; PI (35%) compensates

Qualifying Cutoff (Stage 1)

Minimum CAT percentile to receive AWT-PI shortlist call; published officially

99+ overall; 85–90 sectionals

Entry threshold – must be cleared but does not guarantee admission

Final Admission Percentile

Actual minimum CAT percentile among students who received and accepted final admission offers

~99.5+ (Gen); vast majority above 99.8

True competitive benchmark; aspirants must target well above qualifying cutoff

Gap

Final admission percentile always exceeds qualifying due to composite score competition

Gap of 0.3–0.8 percentile points (very small at 99+ level; even 0.1 point = thousands of candidates)

At 99+ level, even tiny gaps represent enormous competition

2019

99+

85

85

85

– (Baseline)

2020

99+

85

85

85

Stable

2021

99+

85

85

85

Stable

2022

99+

85

85

85

Stable

2023

99+

85

85

85

Stable

2024

99+

85

85

85

Stable

2025 (Est.)

99+

85

85

85

Expected stable

99+ cutoff is stable across 6 years

No variation from 99+ overall in any year 2019–2025

99 is the absolute floor; realistically need 99.5+ for competitive shortlisting composite

Sectional cutoffs fixed at 85

85 %ile maintained across VARC, DILR, QA in all years

Balanced preparation mandatory; 85 is not trivial – approximately top 15% in each section

Shortlisting uses composite, not just CAT

IIMB shortlists based on CAT + academic profile composite, not pure CAT rank

A 99.5 candidate with weak academics may lose shortlist to 99.2 candidate with strong 10th/12th/UG

Profile score shortlisting is unique to IIMB

Unlike most IIMs, IIMB weights profile at shortlisting stage

Candidates must track both CAT score AND academic profile for shortlisting

Competition intensifies at 99+

At 99+ level, each 0.1 percentile point separates hundreds of candidates

IIMB requires sustained excellence; near-perfect CAT alone insufficient

2019

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

2020

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

2021

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

2022

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

2023

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

2024

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

2025 (Est.)

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

General

99+

85

85

85

EWS

98+

75

75

75

OBC-NCL

97+

70

70

70

SC

85+

60

60

60

ST

75+

55

55

55

PwD

60+

45

45

45

General

99+

–

–

Extremely High

EWS

98+

~1 point lower

~10 points per section

Very High

OBC-NCL

97+

~2 points lower

~15 points per section

Very High

SC

85+

~14 points lower

~25 points per section

High

ST

75+

~24 points lower

~30 points per section

Moderate-High

PwD

60+

~39 points lower

~40 points per section

Moderate

2019

99+

~99.4–99.5

Admission percentile clustered very close to 99.5+

2020

99+

~99.3–99.5

COVID year; slightly more variance in admitted pool

2021

99+

~99.5+

Normalcy restored; highly competitive pool

2022

99+

~99.5+

CAT 2021 was easier; higher raw scores; competition intense

2023

99+

~99.5+

Consistent; most admitted candidates at 99.7–99.9+

2024

99+

~99.5+

Stable; profile scoring filters even among 99+ scorers

2025 (Est.)

99+

~99.5+

Trend expected to remain stable at 99.5+ effective floor

General

99+

~99.5+

99.5+ (ideally 99.7–99.9)

EWS

98+

~98.5+

99+

OBC-NCL

97+

~97.5+

98+

SC

85+

~87–90

92+

ST

75+

~77–80

82+

PwD

60+

~62–65

70+

Rule

All three sectional cutoffs (VARC, DILR, QA) must be independently cleared alongside overall cutoff

Consequence of failure

Automatic Stage 1 disqualification regardless of overall percentile – even at 99.9+

Example scenario

Candidate scoring 99.8 overall but 82 in VARC (below 85 cutoff) = eliminated at Stage 1

IIMB 85 sectional cutoff context

85 percentile in each section is NOT trivial – at CAT 2024, this corresponds to approximately top 15% of all CAT test-takers in that section

Why balanced prep is critical

At 99+ overall, even minor sectional weakness leads to disqualification among lakhs of candidates competing for ~512 seats

VARC

RC, grammar, para-jumbles, para-summary

Must score 85+ %ile; RC accuracy critical at IIMB level

Daily long-form reading (The Economist, HBR); RC sets with strict timer; grammar mastery

DILR

Data interpretation, logical reasoning, puzzles

Must score 85+ %ile; IIMB candidates typically score 90+ in DILR

Practice complex multi-constraint sets; develop triage skill for hard sets

QA

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, number theory

Must score 85+ %ile; most 99+ scorers have strong QA

Master fundamentals; attempt 30/34 with 90%+ accuracy for 99+ level

CAT Score

25%

0–25 pts

Lower CAT weightage (25%) means strong profile can partially offset marginally lower CAT at the margin

10th Marks

10%

0–10 pts

Top scorer with 95%+ in 10th gets maximum points; adds meaningful buffer

12th Marks

5%

0–5 pts

Smaller contribution; 90%+ earns near-maximum

UG Marks

10%

0–10 pts

High CGPA (8.5+) essential; BTech toppers have advantage

Work Experience

5%

0–5 pts

24–36 months optimal; fresher loses ~3–4 points vs optimal WE candidate

AWT Score

10%

0–10 pts

Writing quality in 30-minute test; structured argument with examples scores high

PI Score

35%

0–35 pts

Most impactful factor – a 99.5+ candidate with poor PI fails; 99.2 with excellent PI may convert

Strong all-round

99.7

10th: 94%, 12th: 92%, UG: 9.0 CGPA

2.5 yrs relevant

Excellent (80%+)

High probability of admission

High CAT, average profile

99.9

10th: 78%, 12th: 75%, UG: 7.2 CGPA

0 yrs (Fresher)

Average (55–65%)

Risk of non-conversion despite near-perfect CAT

Borderline CAT, strong profile

99.2

10th: 95%, 12th: 94%, UG: 9.4 CGPA

3 yrs top firm

Excellent (85%+)

Good conversion probability – profile + PI compensates

High CAT, weak PI

99.8

10th: 85%, 12th: 83%, UG: 8.0 CGPA

1.5 yrs

Poor (40–50%)

Very high non-conversion risk; PI 35% is decisive

2019

99+

–

97+

85+

75+

60+

2020

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

2021

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

2022

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

2023

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

2024

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

2025 (Est.)

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

60+

Stable cutoffs at 99+ across all years

No variation in overall qualifying cutoff (2019–2025)

IIMB's floor is fixed; focus shifts from 'meeting cutoff' to 'maximizing composite score'

Profile shortlisting unique to IIMB among top IIMs

Academic profile included at Stage 1 shortlisting, not just CAT score

Aspirants must maintain high 10th, 12th, UG scores throughout – cannot compensate after the fact

PI at 35% is decisive – highest among Top-3

IIMB PI weightage (35%) > IIMA and IIMC

More PI-heavy than peers; preparation must be comprehensive and in-depth

EWS still very competitive at 98+

Only ~1 percentile point below General cutoff

EWS is not a significant relaxation at IIMB level; still requires near-perfect CAT

SC and ST cutoffs lower but internally competitive

SC at 85+, ST at 75+ create significant gaps from General

Reserved category candidates face strong internal competition; target 90+ (SC) and 80+ (ST) for comfortable conversion

CAT difficulty has minimal impact on IIMB cutoffs

Stable at 99+ regardless of CAT difficulty in any given year

IIMB's minimum is effectively the top 1% of all test-takers in every year

100% placements + Triple Crown accreditation drives demand

Consistent 100% placement with avg 34+ LPA sustains extreme applicant quality and volume

Competition is structural and self-reinforcing; unlikely to ease in foreseeable future

IIM Ahmedabad

99.5+

98+

97+

85+

75+

~35%

~35%

Extremely High

IIM Bangalore

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

25%

35%

Extremely High

IIM Calcutta

99+

98+

97+

85+

75+

~30%

~35%

Extremely High

IIM Lucknow

97+

90+

90+

75+

65+

~40–50%

~25–30%

Very High

IIM Kozhikode

96+

88+

88+

72+

60+

~35–40%

~25–30%

Very High

IIM Indore

95+

85+

85+

70+

58+

~40%

~25%

High

IIM Shillong

93+

82+

80+

65+

52+

~40%

~25%

High

IIM Udaipur

94+

80+

80+

60+

40+

55%

25%

High

IIM Kashipur

92+

75+

75+

55+

35+

50%

30%

High

IIM Bodh Gaya

90+

82+

78+

55+

45+

~35%

~30%

Moderate-High

Established

1961

1973

1961

Gen Qualifying Cutoff

99.5+

99+

99+

CAT Weightage

~35%

25%

~30%

PI Weightage

~35%

35%

~35%

Academic Weightage

~20%

25%

~20%

WE Weightage

~5–10%

5%

~5%

AWT/WAT

~10%

10%

~10%

Annual Intake (MBA)

~390

~512

~460

Avg Placement (LPA)

~34–36

~34.1

~32–34

Global Accreditation

AACSB + EQUIS

Triple Crown (AACSB + AMBA + EQUIS)

AACSB

Key Strength

Generalist management; strongest brand

Profile-heavy; strongest for analytics + consulting

Finance, operations; Kolkata market strength

Shortlisting Method

CAT + Profile composite

CAT + Profile composite

CAT-based primarily

Analytical Writing Test (AWT)

Essay on given topic (business/social/policy)

30 minutes

Analytical depth, argument structure, evidence, language quality, originality

10%

Personal Interview (PI)

Panel of 2–3 IIMB faculty members

45–60 minutes

Domain knowledge, work experience, current affairs, career goals, leadership, intellectual curiosity, stress handling

35%

Strong CAT + Strong PI

99.7+

75–85% PI score

Very high admission probability

Strong CAT + Average PI

99.7+

55–65% PI score

Moderate; profile score may save if academics strong

Strong CAT + Weak PI

99.7+

Below 50% PI score

Serious risk of rejection; 35% PI weightage is decisive

Borderline CAT + Exceptional PI

99.1–99.3

85%+ PI score

Possible conversion if academic profile is also strong

Moderate CAT + Moderate PI

99.0–99.2

60–70% PI score

Very unlikely to convert at IIMB

Academic Diversity

Non-engineers (Commerce, Arts, Science, Law, Medicine)

Positive consideration; IIMB values diverse academic backgrounds; non-engineers with equivalent academic excellence evaluated favorably

Gender Diversity

Female candidates

Positive consideration; IIMB actively promotes gender balance in MBA cohort; some degree of favorable evaluation in composite scoring

Work Experience Quality

All categories

Quality + reputation of organization matters; consulting, finance, analytics, tech roles valued highly in PI evaluation

International Experience

All categories

Not a formal criterion but international exposure enhances PI discussion quality

CAT Dominance Even with Diversity

All categories

Despite diversity factors, qualifying cutoff (99+) is uniform for General category; diversity benefits apply at margin within composite score

Legal Framework

RTI Act, 2005 – IIM Bangalore (Government-funded institution) is legally bound to respond to RTI applications within 30 days

How to File

Online at rtionline.gov.in OR by post to IIM Bangalore Public Information Officer (PIO), Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore

Response Timeframe

30 days legally mandated; first appeal within 30 days if denied or unsatisfactory response

Data Typically Provided

Category-wise minimum CAT percentiles, sectional cutoffs, composite score cutoffs, shortlist numbers, final admission numbers

Legal Binding

Deliberate non-disclosure or misrepresentation is punishable under RTI Act; IIMB as a public institution must comply

Limitation 1

RTI gives minimum percentile (exceptional cases), not median/average – most admitted students score well above the minimum

Limitation 2

Does not always capture composite score details at individual candidate level; aggregated data only

Limitation 3

Some requests may receive partial responses; cross-verification with multiple RTI responses recommended

Limitation 4

Profile shortlisting composite score details may not always be fully disclosed in RTI responses

vs Coaching Institutes

Coaching estimates have severe selection bias (only their students); RTI covers all admitted students across all profiles

Recommended Use

Use RTI as primary reference; supplement with official IIMB admission notification, placement reports, and alumni insights

1

What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Bangalore?

The published qualifying cutoff is 99+ overall with 85 percentile in each section (VARC, DILR, QA) for General category. However, actual admitted candidates score approximately 99.5+ due to composite score competition. Safe preparation target: 99.7–99.9.

2

Is 99 percentile enough for IIM Bangalore?

99 percentile meets the published qualifying threshold but is generally insufficient for final admission. Most admitted students score 99.5+ in CAT. A 99 percentile candidate needs exceptional academics (10th, 12th, UG) and outstanding PI (85%+) for any realistic conversion chance.

3

What is IIM Bangalore's composite score formula?

CAT Score: 25% | 10th marks: 10% | 12th marks: 5% | UG marks: 10% | Work Experience: 5% | AWT: 10% | Personal Interview: 35%. IIMB has the most PI-heavy and profile-heavy formula among Top-3 IIMs.

4

Why is IIMB's CAT weightage only 25%?

IIM Bangalore deliberately values holistic evaluation over a single exam. The 25% CAT weightage ensures that academic consistency (25% from 10th+12th+UG), professional experience, and interview performance also determine admission. This makes PI (35%) the single most decisive factor.

5

Does IIM Bangalore participate in CAP?

IIM Bangalore conducts its own independent AWT-PI process, not the Common Admission Process (CAP). IIMB's selection process is entirely managed internally with its own faculty interview panels, schedules, and evaluation criteria.

6

What is the AWT at IIM Bangalore?

AWT (Analytical Writing Test) is a 30-minute writing test conducted as part of IIMB's selection process. Candidates write an essay on a given topic (business, social, policy) and are evaluated on analytical depth, argument structure, evidence quality, language, and originality. It carries 10% of the composite score.

7

What does IIMB's Triple Crown accreditation mean?

Triple Crown refers to simultaneous accreditation by AACSB (USA), AMBA (UK), and EQUIS (Europe) – the three most prestigious B-school accreditation bodies globally. Fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide hold all three. It validates curriculum quality, faculty credentials, research output, and global standards.

8

Do sectional cutoffs matter at IIM Bangalore?

Yes – they are absolute and eliminatory. All three sections (VARC, DILR, QA) must independently clear 85 percentile for General category. Failing even one section = immediate disqualification regardless of overall percentile. Even a 99.9 overall candidate with 82 in VARC is rejected at Stage 1.

9

What is the safe target for SC/ST candidates at IIMB?

SC: qualifying 85+; safe preparation target 90–92+. ST: qualifying 75+; safe preparation target 82–85+. Reserved category candidates face significant internal competition within their quota; targeting well above qualifying cutoffs improves conversion probability.

10

How important is work experience at IIM Bangalore?

Work experience carries only 5% composite score weightage at IIMB – relatively low. Freshers are not significantly disadvantaged. However, work experience enhances PI quality (35% weightage) through real-world examples and career clarity, making it indirectly impactful beyond its 5% formal weight.

11

Does gender diversity help female candidates at IIMB?

Female candidates receive positive consideration within IIMB's holistic evaluation framework. IIMB actively promotes gender diversity in its MBA cohort. This provides a marginal advantage in the composite score evaluation but does not reduce the 99+ qualifying cutoff requirement.

12

How does IIM Bangalore compare to IIM Ahmedabad?

Both require 99+ overall CAT. IIMB places more emphasis on profile (25% academics vs IIMA's ~20%) and has the same PI weightage (35%). IIMA's CAT weightage (~35%) is higher than IIMB (25%). IIMB has Triple Crown accreditation; IIMA has AACSB+EQUIS. Both are functionally equivalent at India's top management education level.

13

Can a non-engineer get into IIM Bangalore?

Yes – IIM Bangalore values academic diversity and non-engineers with strong academic records, high CAT scores, and relevant work experience have successfully converted. The 25% academic weightage rewards consistent excellence regardless of stream, and non-engineering backgrounds often stand out positively in PI.

14

What should I prepare for the IIMB PI?

IIMB PI is 45–60 minutes with a panel of 2–3 faculty. Prepare: your academic background in depth, every aspect of work experience, current business and economic affairs, your reasoning for MBA, career goals, IIMB's culture and programs, domain knowledge (if relevant), and be ready to defend opinions under pressure.

15

What is IIM Bangalore's average placement package?

For the 2023–25 batch: Average INR 34.1 LPA, Highest domestic INR 1.07 crore per annum, Highest international INR 1.16 crore per annum. Top recruiters include McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Google, and other global firms. 100% placement achieved consistently.

IIM Bangalore CAT cutoff

18,000–24,000

High

IIMB minimum percentile

12,000–16,000

High

IIM Bangalore RTI data

2,000–3,000

Low-Medium

IIM Bangalore admission 2025

25,000–35,000

Very High

CAT percentile for IIM Bangalore

10,000–14,000

High

IIMB MBA admission

15,000–20,000

High

IIM Bangalore selection criteria

6,000–9,000

Medium

IIM Bangalore category-wise cutoff

5,000–7,000

Medium

IIM Bangalore 2025 cutoff

18,000–25,000

Very High

IIM Bangalore composite score

4,000–6,000

Medium

IIM Bangalore General category cutoff

4,000–6,000

Medium

IIM Bangalore EWS cutoff

2,000–3,000

Low-Medium

IIM Bangalore OBC cutoff

3,000–4,500

Low-Medium

IIM Bangalore SC ST cutoff

2,500–3,500

Low-Medium

IIM Bangalore sectional cutoff VARC DILR QA

2,000–3,000

Low-Medium

IIM Bangalore AWT PI weightage

1,500–2,000

Low

IIM Bangalore admission process

8,000–12,000

High

IIM Bangalore placement report 2025

10,000–15,000

High

IIM Bangalore Triple Crown accreditation

3,000–5,000

Low-Medium

IIM Bangalore composite score formula 25 percent CAT

1,500–2,000

Low

IIM Bangalore vs IIM Ahmedabad cutoff

5,000–8,000

Medium

IIM Bangalore vs IIM Calcutta comparison

4,000–6,000

Medium

IIMB PI preparation tips

3,000–4,000

Low-Medium

IIM Bangalore AWT topics 2025

2,000–3,000

Low

IIM Bangalore profile shortlisting formula

1,200–1,800

Low

minimum CAT percentile to get into IIM Bangalore

3,000–4,500

Medium

RTI data IIM Bangalore minimum score category wise

800–1,200

Low

IIM Bangalore CAT cutoff year wise 2019 to 2025

1,200–1,800

Low

is 99 percentile enough for IIM Bangalore

2,000–3,000

Low-Medium

IIM Bangalore composite score calculation explained 2025

1,000–1,500

Low

IIM Bangalore AWT vs WAT difference

800–1,200

Low

how to convert IIM Bangalore PI AWT tips 2025

1,500–2,000

Low

IIM Bangalore SC category minimum CAT percentile RTI

600–900

Very Low

IIM Bangalore AACSB AMBA EQUIS Triple Crown meaning

1,200–1,800

Low

IIM Bangalore profile shortlisting vs CAT only shortlisting

700–1,000

Low

IIM Bangalore vs IIM Ahmedabad which is better

6,000–9,000

Medium

female candidate advantage IIM Bangalore admission

700–1,000

Low

IIM Bangalore sectional cutoff 85 percentile explained

600–900

Very Low

IIM Bangalore lowest CAT score admitted RTI 2024

900–1,300

Low

can non-engineer get into IIM Bangalore

1,500–2,000

Low

IIM Bangalore placement average highest salary 2025

8,000–12,000

High

IIM Bangalore 512 seats intake category wise

700–1,000

Low

IIM Bangalore PI panel experience questions asked

2,000–3,000

Low-Medium

IIM Bangalore 2026 cutoff prediction trend

1,200–1,800

Low

IIM Bangalore WAT AWT 30 minute writing test preparation

1,000–1,500

Low

What is IIM Bangalore cutoff 2025?

Informational

10,000–15,000

How much percentile is required for IIM Bangalore?

Informational

8,000–12,000

Is 99 percentile enough for IIM Bangalore?

Comparison

4,000–6,000

What is IIMB's composite score formula?

Informational

2,500–4,000

Does IIM Bangalore value work experience?

Informational

2,000–3,000

How is IIM Bangalore placement 2025?

Informational

10,000–15,000

Is IIM Bangalore better than IIM Ahmedabad?

Comparison

5,000–8,000

How to prepare for IIM Bangalore PI 2025?

How-to

3,000–5,000

Can a fresher get into IIM Bangalore?

Informational

2,000–3,000

IIM Bangalore fees structure 2025

Transactional

6,000–9,000

IIM Bangalore Triple Crown accreditation meaning?

Informational

2,000–3,000

IIM Bangalore average salary package 2024 2025

Informational

8,000–12,000

What is AWT in IIM Bangalore admissions?

Informational

2,500–3,500

Is RTI data reliable for IIM Bangalore admission?

Informational

800–1,200

IIM Bangalore vs IIM Calcutta which is better?

Comparison

4,000–6,000

IIM Bangalore vs IIM Ahmedabad cutoff comparison

Comparison

5,000–8,000

IIM Bangalore vs IIM Calcutta admission

Comparison

4,000–6,000

IIM Bangalore vs IIM Lucknow which is better

Comparison

3,000–4,500

Top 3 IIM cutoff comparison 2025

Comparison

5,000–8,000

IIM Bangalore PwD cutoff RTI

Category

500–700

IIM Bangalore non-engineering student admission

Category

1,500–2,000

IIM Bangalore for commerce students

Category

1,200–1,800

IIM Bangalore for arts humanities background

Category

800–1,200

IIM Bangalore 2026 cutoff prediction

Year-specific

3,000–4,500

IIM Bangalore historical cutoff trend 2019–2025

Year-specific

1,200–1,800

IIM Bangalore AWT topics 2025 preparation

Process

1,500–2,000

IIM Bangalore PI questions experience panels

Process

2,500–3,500

IIM Bangalore alumni network global careers

Informational

2,000–3,000

IIM Bangalore Bannerghatta campus facilities

Informational

1,500–2,000

IIM Bangalore top recruiters McKinsey BCG list 2024

Informational

4,000–6,000

Primary Source

RTI responses filed with IIM Bangalore Admission Office

Secondary Sources

InsideIIM, MBAUniverse, official IIMB admission notifications, IIMB Annual Placement Reports

Qualifying Cutoff Data

Official qualifying cutoffs published annually by IIM Bangalore in official admission notifications

Final Admission Percentile

Approximate minimums based on RTI data and cross-verified sources; vast majority of admitted students score well above minimums

Composite Score Weightage

Based on latest available admission cycle announcement; verify annually via official IIMB PGP admission notification

Projection Note

2025 estimates are trend-based; verify with official IIMB announcement for exact 2025–27 cycle cutoffs

Placement Data

Based on official IIM Bangalore Placement Report 2023–25 batch

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