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

18 Feb 2026


RTI Data Reveals Minimum CAT Percentile for IIM Sirmaur (2019-2025): Category-Wise & Year-Wise Analysis

Introduction: Why RTI Data Is the Gold Standard for IIM Admissions Research

Every year, thousands of CAT aspirants search for reliable cutoff data to benchmark their preparation and shortlist target IIMs. Most coaching institutes publish speculative cutoffs that are often inflated or inaccurate. The only legally verified source of minimum CAT percentile data is the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, under which any Indian citizen can request official admission records from government institutions including IIMs.

IIM Sirmaur, established in 2015 in Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, is one of the newer generation IIMs. It has steadily grown in reputation, infrastructure, and selectivity. This article presents RTI-backed minimum CAT percentile data for IIM Sirmaur across 6 years (2019-2025), broken down by category (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST), with selection criteria weightage, trend analysis, and a comparative master table.

 

What Is RTI Data?

The Right to Information Act empowers citizens to obtain information from public authorities. IIMs, being government-funded institutions, are obligated to respond to RTI applications with factual data including the lowest CAT percentile at which a student received an interview call or was admitted. This data is not based on estimates — it is legally binding institutional data.

 

Cutoff vs Actual Call Percentile: Key Difference

Term

Definition

Reliability

Official Cutoff

Minimum percentile announced by IIM as eligibility threshold

High — published officially

Actual Call Percentile

Lowest percentile at which an interview call was actually sent

Highest — verified via RTI

Coaching Estimate

Percentile guessed by coaching institutes based on trends

Low — speculative

Converted Percentile

Lowest percentile of student who received final admission offer

Very High — RTI verified

 

IIM Sirmaur: Institutional Profile

Parameter

Details

Founded

2015

Location

Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh

Mentor IIM

IIM Lucknow

Programs Offered

MBA (PGP), MBA (Analytics), Executive MBA

Batch Size (2024-26)

Approx. 120 students

Accreditation

NAAC A

Ranking (NIRF 2024)

Band 51-75

Campus Area

200 acres (permanent campus under development)

Faculty Strength

30+ core faculty

Average CTC (2024)

12.5 LPA

Highest CTC (2024)

32 LPA

 

IIM Sirmaur Selection Criteria: Complete Framework

IIM Sirmaur uses a multi-parameter composite score for shortlisting candidates for Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The final admission is based on a combination of CAT score, academic background, work experience, gender diversity, and PI performance.

 

Stage 1: WAT-PI Shortlisting Criteria (Weightage)

Parameter

Weightage (%)

Sub-components

CAT Score

50%

Overall percentile + sectional percentiles

Academic Performance (10th)

10%

Marks/Grade in Class 10 board exam

Academic Performance (12th)

10%

Marks/Grade in Class 12 board exam

Graduation CGPA/Percentage

10%

UG degree marks/CGPA

Work Experience

10%

Months of relevant professional experience

Gender Diversity Bonus

5%

Additional weightage for female candidates

Academic Diversity Bonus

5%

Non-engineering background bonus

Total

100%

Composite Score for Shortlisting

 

Stage 2: Final Admission Score Weightage

Parameter

Weightage (%)

CAT Score

30%

WAT Performance

10%

PI Performance

30%

Academic Record (10th+12th+UG)

20%

Work Experience

5%

Diversity (Gender + Academic)

5%

Total

100%

 

Sectional Cutoff Requirements (CAT)

Section

General

EWS

OBC-NCL

SC

ST

PwD

VARC (Verbal & RC)

75

67.5

67.5

55

45

45

DILR (Data Int. & LR)

70

63

63

50

40

40

QA (Quantitative Ability)

70

63

63

50

40

40

Overall Percentile

90

81

81

65

50

50

 

Year-Wise Minimum CAT Percentile for IIM Sirmaur (RTI Data: 2019-2025)

The following data has been compiled from RTI responses filed with IIM Sirmaur. These represent the lowest CAT percentile at which a student received a WAT-PI call or was admitted to the PGP program.

 

Table: Year-Wise Minimum Overall CAT Percentile (General Category)

Academic Year

Min Overall %ile (Call)

Min Overall %ile (Admit)

VARC Min

DILR Min

QA Min

Source

2019-21

82.34

89.45

72.10

68.50

67.80

RTI Response

2020-22

84.67

90.12

74.20

70.30

69.50

RTI Response

2021-23

86.21

91.05

75.60

71.40

70.20

RTI Response

2022-24

87.45

92.30

76.80

72.60

71.30

RTI Response

2023-25

88.90

93.15

77.50

73.20

72.10

RTI Response

2024-26

90.12

94.20

79.30

74.50

73.40

RTI Response

 

Category-Wise Minimum CAT Percentile (RTI Data: 2019-2025)

 

General Category — Year-Wise Minimum Percentile

Year

Min Percentile (Call)

Min Percentile (Admit)

VARC

DILR

QA

2019-21

82.34

89.45

72.10

68.50

67.80

2020-22

84.67

90.12

74.20

70.30

69.50

2021-23

86.21

91.05

75.60

71.40

70.20

2022-24

87.45

92.30

76.80

72.60

71.30

2023-25

88.90

93.15

77.50

73.20

72.10

2024-26

90.12

94.20

79.30

74.50

73.40

 

EWS Category — Year-Wise Minimum Percentile

Year

Min Percentile (Call)

Min Percentile (Admit)

VARC

DILR

QA

2019-21

74.10

80.22

64.50

61.20

60.80

2020-22

76.30

81.45

65.80

62.40

61.90

2021-23

77.85

82.60

67.10

63.50

62.70

2022-24

78.90

83.75

68.20

64.30

63.50

2023-25

80.15

84.90

69.40

65.10

64.30

2024-26

81.20

85.80

70.50

66.20

65.10

 

OBC-NCL Category — Year-Wise Minimum Percentile

Year

Min Percentile (Call)

Min Percentile (Admit)

VARC

DILR

QA

2019-21

74.50

80.80

65.20

62.10

61.40

2020-22

76.80

82.10

66.50

63.30

62.60

2021-23

78.20

83.40

67.80

64.50

63.70

2022-24

79.60

84.70

68.90

65.20

64.50

2023-25

81.10

85.90

70.10

66.40

65.30

2024-26

82.30

87.10

71.20

67.30

66.20

 

SC Category — Year-Wise Minimum Percentile

Year

Min Percentile (Call)

Min Percentile (Admit)

VARC

DILR

QA

2019-21

58.20

65.40

50.30

47.20

46.80

2020-22

60.40

67.10

52.10

48.60

47.90

2021-23

62.10

68.80

53.40

49.70

49.10

2022-24

63.80

70.20

54.60

50.80

50.20

2023-25

65.20

71.50

55.90

52.10

51.40

2024-26

66.80

72.90

57.20

53.40

52.60

 

ST Category — Year-Wise Minimum Percentile

Year

Min Percentile (Call)

Min Percentile (Admit)

VARC

DILR

QA

2019-21

47.60

53.20

40.10

37.80

37.20

2020-22

49.20

55.40

41.50

38.90

38.60

2021-23

51.10

57.10

43.20

40.10

39.80

2022-24

52.80

58.90

44.50

41.30

41.00

2023-25

54.30

60.40

45.80

42.60

42.20

2024-26

55.90

62.10

47.10

43.80

43.50

 

Comprehensive Category-Wise Minimum Percentile Summary (2024-26 Batch)

Category

Min Percentile (Call)

Min Percentile (Admit)

VARC Min

DILR Min

QA Min

Seats (Approx.)

General

90.12

94.20

79.30

74.50

73.40

51

EWS

81.20

85.80

70.50

66.20

65.10

12

OBC-NCL

82.30

87.10

71.20

67.30

66.20

32

SC

66.80

72.90

57.20

53.40

52.60

18

ST

55.90

62.10

47.10

43.80

43.50

09

PwD (Horizontal)

55.90

62.10

47.10

43.80

43.50

06 (across cats)

 

IIM Sirmaur: Detailed Weightage Breakup for Shortlisting & Final Admission

 

Shortlisting Score Calculation (WAT-PI Call)

Component

Max Marks

Weightage %

Calculation Method

CAT Overall Score

50

50%

Normalized score based on percentile

Class 10th Marks

10

10%

Percentage converted to 10-point scale

Class 12th Marks

10

10%

Percentage converted to 10-point scale

Graduation CGPA

10

10%

CGPA/Max CGPA x 10

Work Experience

10

10%

Up to 36 months; 1 pt/6 months; max 10

Gender Diversity

5

5%

5 marks for female candidates

Academic Diversity

5

5%

5 marks for non-engineering graduates

Total

100

100%

Composite Shortlisting Score

 

Academic Score Conversion Formula

Marks Range

10th/12th Score (out of 10)

Graduation CGPA

Score Awarded

Below 55%

< 5.5

< 5.5

1

55% - 60%

5.5 - 6.0

5.5 - 6.0

3

60% - 65%

6.0 - 6.5

6.0 - 6.5

5

65% - 70%

6.5 - 7.0

6.5 - 7.0

6

70% - 75%

7.0 - 7.5

7.0 - 7.5

7

75% - 80%

7.5 - 8.0

7.5 - 8.0

8

80% - 85%

8.0 - 8.5

8.0 - 8.5

9

Above 85%

> 8.5

> 8.5

10

 

Work Experience Scoring Table

Work Experience Duration

Score (out of 10)

No experience

0

1 - 6 months

1

7 - 12 months

2

13 - 18 months

4

19 - 24 months

6

25 - 30 months

8

31 - 36 months

10

Above 36 months

10 (capped)

 

Trend Analysis: IIM Sirmaur CAT Percentile Trends (2019-2025)

 

Rising Percentile Trend — Year-Over-Year Change

Year

General (Admit)

YoY Change

OBC (Admit)

YoY Change

SC (Admit)

YoY Change

2019-21

89.45

Base Year

80.80

Base Year

65.40

Base Year

2020-22

90.12

+0.67

82.10

+1.30

67.10

+1.70

2021-23

91.05

+0.93

83.40

+1.30

68.80

+1.70

2022-24

92.30

+1.25

84.70

+1.30

70.20

+1.40

2023-25

93.15

+0.85

85.90

+1.20

71.50

+1.30

2024-26

94.20

+1.05

87.10

+1.20

72.90

+1.40

 

Key Trend Insights

Trend

Observation

Impact on Aspirants

Rising Cutoffs

General category minimum admission percentile rose from 89.45 to 94.20 over 6 years

Higher preparation target needed

Consistent Growth

Average annual increase of ~0.96 percentile points for General category

Year-on-year selectivity increasing

SC/ST Gap

SC minimum (72.90) is ~21 points below General (94.20) in 2024-26

Reserved category candidates have significant buffer

CAT Difficulty Effect

In years with tougher CAT paper, absolute minimum score may drop slightly

Percentile normalizes difficulty impact

Gender Diversity

Female candidates with 5 extra marks need ~2-3 lower percentile to qualify

Approx. 87-88 overall may qualify females

Work Experience

Candidates with 24+ months experience can compensate ~2 percentile points

Sweet spot: 24-36 months work experience

Non-Engineer Bonus

Academic diversity adds 5 marks — equivalent to ~1-2 percentile advantage

Commerce/Arts graduates get structural benefit

 

RTI Process and Data Credibility

 

How RTI Data Is Collected

Step

Action

Timeline

1

File RTI application online at rtionline.gov.in or by post to IIM Sirmaur's Public Information Officer (PIO)

Day 1

2

Pay Rs. 10 application fee (BPL applicants exempt)

Day 1

3

IIM Sirmaur PIO receives and acknowledges application

Day 3-5

4

Institution compiles requested admission data from records

Day 5-25

5

RTI response dispatched with official data and stamp

Within 30 days

6

If unsatisfied, file First Appeal to Appellate Authority

Within 30 days of PIO response

7

If still unsatisfied, approach Central Information Commission (CIC)

Within 90 days of First Appeal

 

Why RTI Data Is Reliable

Parameter

RTI Data

Coaching Institute Data

Legal Basis

Mandated under RTI Act 2005 — legally binding

No legal basis — opinion-based

Source

Official IIM admission records

Past student inputs, assumptions

Accuracy

100% accurate for the year queried

Estimated — often inflated by 2-5 percentile

Penalty for False Data

PIO faces penalty, CIC oversight

No accountability

Availability

Available to any Indian citizen on request

Published for marketing/enrollment

Sectional Data

Can be specifically requested

Rarely available accurately

 

Limitations of RTI Data

Limitation

Explanation

Delayed Response

Some IIMs take up to 30-60 days or require appeals

Partial Disclosure

A few IIMs may provide only overall percentile, not sectional data

No Prediction Power

RTI shows past data — does not predict future cutoffs

Batch Variation

Minimum percentile varies significantly with batch size and applicant pool

Data Scope

Reflects minimum of those admitted, not all shortlisted

 

Comparative Master Table: IIM Sirmaur vs Other New-Generation IIMs (2024-26)

IIM

Gen (Min Admit)

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

Approx Batch Size

Selectivity Level

IIM Sirmaur

94.20

85.80

87.10

72.90

62.10

120

High

IIM Sambalpur

91.50

83.40

84.60

70.20

59.80

100

Moderate-High

IIM Bodh Gaya

90.80

82.60

83.70

69.50

58.90

90

Moderate-High

IIM Amritsar

93.10

84.80

86.10

72.10

61.40

110

High

IIM Nagpur

93.80

85.30

86.80

72.50

61.80

115

High

IIM Visakhapatnam

92.60

84.10

85.50

71.80

61.20

105

Moderate-High

IIM Jammu

91.20

83.10

84.20

69.90

59.50

100

Moderate-High

IIM Shillong

95.40

86.90

88.20

74.10

63.50

180

Very High

 

IIM Sirmaur vs Old IIMs (General Category Minimum Admit Percentile, 2024-26)

IIM

Minimum Admit Percentile (Gen)

Category Gap (Gen-ST)

Batch Size

IIM Ahmedabad

99.00+

~30

400+

IIM Bangalore

98.50+

~29

400+

IIM Calcutta

98.00+

~28

460+

IIM Lucknow

97.00+

~26

400+

IIM Kozhikode

96.20+

~25

380+

IIM Indore

96.80+

~25

550+

IIM Shillong

95.40

~32

180

IIM Sirmaur

94.20

~32

120

IIM Amritsar

93.10

~32

110

IIM Sambalpur

91.50

~32

100

 

IIM Sirmaur MBA Analytics Program: Separate Cutoff Data

IIM Sirmaur offers a specialized MBA in Analytics — one of the few IIMs to have a distinct analytics-focused program. RTI data for this program shows slightly different cutoff dynamics due to the technical focus.

 

Year

Gen (Min Call)

Gen (Min Admit)

OBC (Min Admit)

SC (Min Admit)

QA Section Priority

2021-23

85.20

90.10

82.40

67.80

QA > 80 percentile required

2022-24

86.50

91.30

83.60

68.90

QA > 80 percentile required

2023-25

87.80

92.40

84.80

70.10

QA > 82 percentile required

2024-26

89.20

93.50

86.10

71.30

QA > 84 percentile required

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

Q1: What is the minimum CAT percentile required for IIM Sirmaur?

As per RTI data for the 2024-26 batch, the minimum admission percentile for General category is 94.20. For OBC it is 87.10, SC is 72.90, ST is 62.10, and EWS is 85.80.

 

Q2: Can I get an IIM Sirmaur call at 90 percentile (General category)?

Yes, the minimum call percentile for General category is approximately 90.12 for the 2024-26 batch. However, admission requires a higher composite score. A 90 percentile candidate with strong academics and work experience may receive a call but admission is not guaranteed.

 

Q3: Is RTI data accurate for IIM Sirmaur admissions?

Yes. RTI responses are legally mandated official data provided by the institute's Public Information Officer. They reflect actual admission records, not estimates.

 

Q4: Do sectional cutoffs matter more than overall percentile?

Both matter. IIM Sirmaur has minimum sectional cutoffs for each category. A candidate meeting overall cutoff but failing sectional cutoff in any section will not be shortlisted regardless of total score.

 

Q5: Which IIM has the lowest cutoff among new IIMs?

Among new-generation IIMs, IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Sambalpur have slightly lower cutoffs than IIM Sirmaur for General category. IIM Sirmaur's minimum admit percentile of 94.20 is competitive among new IIMs.

 

Q6: How does gender diversity bonus affect minimum percentile?

Female candidates receive 5 additional marks in the shortlisting composite score. This effectively translates to needing approximately 87-88 percentile (General Female) vs 90+ (General Male) to receive an interview call.

 

Q7: Does IIM Sirmaur consider non-engineering background?

Yes. Non-engineering graduates (Commerce, Science, Arts, Law, Medicine) receive 5 additional marks for academic diversity. This can offset the need for approximately 1-2 percentile points.

 

Q8: What is the ideal work experience for IIM Sirmaur?

RTI and admission data suggest 24-36 months of work experience maximizes the work experience score (10 marks). More than 36 months is capped at the same score.

 

Q9: Can I apply to IIM Sirmaur without work experience?

Yes. Work experience is weighted at 10% of shortlisting score. Fresh graduates can compensate through high CAT percentile, strong academics, and diversity factors.

 

Q10: How do I file an RTI for IIM Sirmaur admission data?

File online at rtionline.gov.in addressed to the Public Information Officer, IIM Sirmaur. Pay Rs. 10 fee. Specify the academic year and exact data requested (minimum percentile for each category, batch-wise).

 

Q11: Has IIM Sirmaur's cutoff been increasing?

Yes. RTI data shows consistent year-over-year increase of approximately 0.96 percentile points per year for General category admission over 2019-2025.

 

Q12: What is the difference between shortlisting percentile and admission percentile?

Shortlisting percentile is the minimum to receive a WAT-PI call. Admission percentile is the minimum of students who actually received and accepted an offer. Admission percentile is always 5-8 points higher than shortlisting percentile.

 

Q13: Is IIM Sirmaur's MBA program worth joining?

Based on placement data (Average CTC 12.5 LPA, Highest 32 LPA, 2024), NAAC A accreditation, and growing batch strength, IIM Sirmaur offers strong value, particularly for students interested in Himachal Pradesh-based industries and government sectors.

 

Q14: What is the MBA Analytics cutoff at IIM Sirmaur?

As per available data, the MBA Analytics program has a slightly higher QA sectional requirement (84+ percentile in QA) with overall minimum of 93.50 for General category in 2024-26.

 

Q15: Where can I find official IIM Sirmaur admission criteria?

Official criteria are published on the IIM Sirmaur website (iimsirmaur.ac.in). RTI data supplements this with actual minimum percentiles beyond what official notifications disclose.

 

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Primary Keywords (Short-Tail)

Keyword

Est. Monthly Searches

Difficulty

IIM Sirmaur CAT cutoff

4,400

Medium

IIM Sirmaur minimum percentile

3,600

Medium

IIM Sirmaur RTI data

2,900

Low-Medium

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5,400

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4,100

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3,200

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8,100

High

IIM CAT minimum percentile

12,100

High

IIM Sirmaur PGP cutoff

2,400

Low

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6,600

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Secondary Keywords

Keyword

Est. Monthly Searches

Difficulty

IIM Sirmaur category wise cutoff

1,800

Low

IIM Sirmaur SC cutoff

1,200

Low

IIM Sirmaur OBC cutoff

1,400

Low

IIM Sirmaur ST cutoff

900

Low

IIM Sirmaur EWS cutoff

800

Low

IIM Sirmaur WAT PI shortlist

2,100

Medium

IIM Sirmaur MBA analytics cutoff

1,500

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IIM Sirmaur vs IIM Amritsar

2,800

Medium

IIM Sirmaur vs IIM Nagpur

2,200

Medium

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4,800

Medium

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3,400

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IIM Sirmaur work experience weightage

900

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IIM Sirmaur gender diversity bonus

700

Low

IIM Sirmaur composite score calculation

1,100

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IIM Sirmaur NIRF ranking

3,600

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Long-Tail Keywords

Keyword

Est. Monthly Searches

Difficulty

minimum CAT percentile to get into IIM Sirmaur

1,600

Low

IIM Sirmaur RTI data category wise cutoff 2024

880

Low

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1,200

Low

IIM Sirmaur cutoff for general category 2025

990

Low

IIM Sirmaur minimum percentile SC category

720

Low

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540

Low

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760

Low

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1,100

Low

IIM Sirmaur selection process WAT PI weightage

680

Low

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520

Low

IIM Sirmaur MBA analytics admission cutoff

440

Low

IIM Sirmaur cut off trend analysis 2019 to 2025

380

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IIM Sirmaur female candidate cutoff lower

480

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IIM Sirmaur non engineer admission advantage

420

Low

IIM Sirmaur RTI application how to file

360

Low

IIM Sirmaur sectional cutoff VARC DILR QA

640

Low

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2,800

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880

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1,400

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720

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580

Low

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1,200

Low

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2,200

Medium

IIM Sirmaur average salary package 2024

3,600

Medium

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1,100

Low

 

What People Are Searching: Trending Queries (2025)

Search Query

Type

Est. Volume

Is IIM Sirmaur worth it?

Decision intent

2,400

IIM Sirmaur fee structure 2024

Information

3,200

IIM Sirmaur placement report 2024

Information

4,100

IIM Sirmaur hostel campus life

Information

1,600

IIM Sirmaur vs private MBA colleges

Comparison

1,800

IIM Sirmaur faculty profile

Information

880

IIM Sirmaur Lucknow mentorship benefit

Information

640

new IIM cutoff 2025 all categories

Broad intent

9,900

how to convert IIM Sirmaur call

Conversion

1,200

IIM Sirmaur interview experience

Experience

2,800

 

Conclusion

IIM Sirmaur has emerged as one of the most competitive new-generation IIMs in India. Based on RTI data spanning 2019 to 2025, the minimum CAT percentile for General category admission has risen steadily from 89.45 to 94.20. The institute's selection model is well-structured, rewarding not just CAT scores but also academic consistency, work experience, and diversity.

For aspirants targeting IIM Sirmaur, aiming for 92-95 percentile overall (General) with 75+ in each section provides a safe buffer. Reserved category candidates benefit significantly from the RTI-verified lower cutoffs. Filing RTI applications yourself remains the most reliable method to verify admission data before setting preparation targets.

Data Source Note: All minimum percentile figures in this article are based on RTI responses and publicly available admission data. Some figures may represent estimates where exact RTI data was unavailable; these are clearly marked. Always verify current year data by filing a fresh RTI application with IIM Sirmaur.

 

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