What is the required percentile in CAT exam for an OBC category candidate to get admission in IIM?

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Answered by

Aarushi Bhatt Experienced Campus Representative. | Guide-Level 14

8 years ago

For an OBC candidate, you need to get 82 to 92 percentile to get admission in a good B-school. Your performance in group and personal interview matter a lot.
All the best.

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Answered by

Debanjana Deb Biswas

8 years ago

Every IIM has a different minimum total and section - wise percentile cut off. Remember that this is a necessary condition but not a sufficient one. If you score lower than the cut-off in even one section, you will not be eligible for interviews.
IIM - A (for OBC Candidates) -
* QA + DI - 75
* VA + LR - 75
Overall - 80
IIM - B (for OBC) -
* QA + DI - 70
* VA + LR - 80
Overall - 80
IIM - C (for OBC Candidates) -
* QA + DI - Greater than 75
* VA + LR - Greater than 75
Overall - More than 85

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Answered by

Vijay Jangir | Contributor-Level 7

8 years ago

Hi,
For OBC candidate, you shall require the percentile somewhere ranging to 82-92 to get into good B-Schools and even IIMs.
Your work experience shall help you.
Yes, you can use your OBC certificate for CAT, in case it is valid. So, make sure you re-check your OBC certificate. In case you do not have the valid OBC certificate, then you shall require above 98-99 to get into top IIMs.

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