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CAT CUT OFF 2017
by Dhvaj Kumar SEARCH FOR COLLEGE REVIEWS & RATINGSThe IIMs have sounded
the bugle for admissions with the release of CAT cutoffs 2017 for progression
to the next stage of admissions. Though CAT cutoffs seldom grant hope to
candidates, having a target to aim at often makes things simpler.
CAT 2017 is being
conducted on November 26by IIM Lucknow this year.
The pattern is expected to remain the same, much to the relief of the
candidates. After changes like the induction of calculators and non-MCQsin
2015, it appears CAT conveners have identified a reliable format to test MBA
aspirants every year.
The CAT cutoffs include
overall as well as sectional cutoffs which both have to be cleared for further
selection to WAT-GD/PI rounds.
Even with a plethora of
B-schools popping up across India, the IIMs and a handful of other colleges
remain the most coveted institutions for PGDM courses in the country.
Thus, cracking the CAT cutoff remains a lofty yet necessary challenge for
aspirants in India.
CAT 2017 will be
conducted by IIM Lucknow on November 26 this
year.
Unlike other B-schools
and colleges for that matter, the IIMs declared CAT cutoffs 2017prior to the
exam itself. Though the reasons are not clear, though one can conclude the IIMs
took a look at the mistake DU was making declaring exam cutoffs after the exam
and decided to buck the trend.
With the exam in a few
months’ time, we look at the CAT cutoffs 2017 for the 20 IIMs and the trend
being followed with respect to previous year cutoffs.
CAT Cutoffs 2017: Factors affecting the line
of division
Although it seems the
IIMs are gods playing dice with percentile scores, the CAT cutoff is set
keeping various factors in mind. With merely 3300 seats up for grabs, the
setting of the CAT cutoff score remains a crucial part in the selection
procedure. Some discernable factors affecting CAT cutoffs include
·
Number of aspirants
·
Difficulty of exam
·
Percentage of students
qualifying for the exam
·
Number of seats offered
·
Reputation of institute
in question
·
Changes in pattern or
marking system
Common trends usually
suggest a tougher CAT means a lower CAT cutoff and vice versa. However,
top institutes such as the old
IIMs, FMS, MDI Gurgaon etc, rarely budge from their usual
stance and keep the CAT cutoff as high as over 99 percentile. New IIMs and other premier
B-schools set the CAT cutoff over 90 percentile while the lower
tier schools follow suit and move lower in the pecking order.
CAT Cutoffs 2017
IIM Ahmedabad CAT Cutoff 2017
The first institute to
release its CAT cutoff this year was IIM Ahmedabad. With most students vying
for seats in this particular IIM due to its high ranking amongst other IIMs,
expect the final CAT cutoff to rise much higher than the suggested CAT cutoffs
mentioned below.
|
Category |
Verbal and Reading Comprehension percentile rank (PVRC) |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning percentile
rank (PDILR) |
Quantitative Aptitude percentile rank (PQA) |
Overall percentile rank (PT) |
|
General |
70 |
70 |
70 |
80 |
|
NC-OBC-cum transgender |
65 |
65 |
65 |
75 |
|
SC |
60 |
60 |
60 |
70 |
|
ST |
50 |
50 |
50 |
60 |
|
PWD |
60 |
60 |
60 |
70 |
The CAT cutoff 2017 for
IIM-A remained the same as last year.
IIM Calcutta CAT Cutoff 2017
Another top IIM,
Calcutta has also not changed its CAT cutoff this year
|
Category |
Verbal and Reading Comprehension percentile rank (PVRC) |
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning percentile
rank (PDILR) |
Quantitative Aptitude percentile rank (PQA) |
Overall percentile rank (PT) |
|
General |
80 |
80 |
80 |
90 |
|
NC-OBC-cum transgender |
75 |
75 |
75 |
80 |
|
SC |
60 |
60 |
60 |
70 |
|
ST |
60 |
60 |
60 |
70 |
|
PWD |
60 |
60 |
60 |
70 |
IIM Lucknow CAT Cutoff 2017
The convener of CAT
2017, IIM Lucknow kept its CAT cutoff the same as last year except decreasing
five points for PwD candidates.
