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IIM Ranchi Cutoff 2025: Section-wise CAT Percentile, Selection Criteria & Admission Insights

Private Institute University|Estd. 2009|NIRF #18 (Management) 2025

• Updated on 12 Aug, 2025 by Sakshi Garg

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5 Sept, 2025 : NIRF has released the 2025 rankings. IIM Ranchi has secured the 18th position in the NIRF Ranking 2025 in the Management category.
21 Aug, 2025 : CAT 2025 official notification has been released. The registration window is open and will close on September 13, 2025. The exam, conducted by IIM Kozhikode, is scheduled for November 30, 2025, and will be held in multiple shifts across more than 170 citiesCandidates should fill out the CAT 2025 application form early to get a test centre in their preferred city. Test city allotment is on a first-come, first-served basis. If seats in one city are full, the centre will be allotted in the next preferred city. Applicants can choose up to five cities in the form.

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IIM Ranchi Cutoff 2025 will be released by the officials. The IIM Ranchi cutoff indicates that applicants in the General/EWS group have an overall qualifying percentile of 92. The overall qualifying percentile for applicants in the NC-OBC group was 74. The predicted overall cutoff for 2024 in the General AI category was between 92 and 95, depending on the prior cutoff data. CAT candidates who score above the qualifying cutoff percentile will be eligible for admission to the PGP through the Personal Interview (PI) round. Reserved category candidates have a lower CAT cutoff for PI shortlisting.

 

Table of Contents
  1. IIM Ranchi Course-wise Cutoff (2024)
  2. IIM Ranchi Category-wise Minimum Percentile (Expected Cutoff 2025)
  3. IIM Ranchi CAT Cutoff Year Wise (General - All India)
  4. IIM Ranchi CAT FAQs

 

IIM Ranchi Course-wise Cutoff (2024)

IIM Ranchi offers a full-time residential MBA program (PGPM). For General category candidates, the actual CAT percentile cutoff in 2024 was 92, though the minimum eligibility cutoff remains lower.

Program

Entrance Exam

General Cutoff (Expected)

MBA (PGPM)

CAT

92 percentile

 

IIM Ranchi Category-wise Minimum Percentile (Expected Cutoff 2025)

The IIM Ranchi CAT cutoff for the MBA 2025 program has not been announced. IIM Ranchi has two CAT cutoffs: one for admission and one for final selection. To give the CAT final Test (WAT and PI round), a candidate must achieve a minimum Qualifying Cutoff. The final CAT cutoff at IIM Ranchi is often higher than the qualifying criteria. The table below provides the overall and sectional cutoffs for IIM Ranchi, categorised by year, allowing candidates to compare their scores with those of previous years.

Category

VARC Percentile

DILR Percentile

QA Percentile

Overall Percentile

General

70

70

70

92

NC-OBC

45

45

45

74

EWS

40

40

40

70

SC

35

35

35

54

ST

32.5

32

25

40

DAP

32.5

32

25

 

IIM Ranchi CAT Cutoff Year Wise (General - All India)

IIM Ranchi offers an MBA, an MBA in Business Analytics, an MBA in Human Resource Management, and an Executive MBA, all of which can be pursued through the CAT test. The CAT 2024 test will determine who is admitted to the IIM Ranchi MBA program for the 2025 intake. Admission is based on sectional and overall CAT cutoff percentiles. The institution doesn't make the cutoff public, but candidates may find it on their candidate account.

 

1. MBA in Human Resource Management

Section

2022

2023

2024

Overall

94

94

94

Quants

94

94

94

VA-RC

94

94

94

DI-LR

94

94

94

 

2. Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Section

2022

2023

2024

Overall

94

94

94

Quants

94

94

94

VA-RC

94

94

94

DI-LR

94

94

94

 

3. MBA in Business Analytics

Section

2023

2024

Overall

94

94

Quants

94

94

VA-RC

94

94

DI-LR

94

94

 

IIM Ranchi CAT FAQs

What is the CAT 2024 cutoff for admission to IIM Ranchi’s MBA program?

The expected CAT 2024 overall cutoff for General category candidates is between 92 and 95 percentiles. However, the minimum qualifying cutoff is 92 percentile.

Is there a difference between the qualifying cutoff and the final cutoff at IIM Ranchi?

Yes. IIM Ranchi follows a two-cutoff system: a minimum qualifying cutoff to shortlist candidates and a higher final cutoff used after the Personal Interview (PI) round.

What are the sectional cutoff requirements for General category candidates?

For General candidates, the expected sectional cutoffs are 70 percentile each in VARC, DILR, and QA, with an overall cutoff of 92 percentile.

Are the cutoff marks different for reserved categories?

Yes. Reserved category candidates have lower percentile requirements. For instance, the overall cutoff is 74 for NC-OBC, 54 for SC, and 40 for ST.

Does IIM Ranchi release official cutoff marks publicly?

No, IIM Ranchi does not officially publish cutoffs. However, candidates can view their shortlist status and cutoff trends via their CAT login portal.

What is the cutoff for MBA in Human Resource Management and Business Analytics at IIM Ranchi?

The cutoff for MBA-HRM and MBA-BA is generally the same as the flagship MBA program 94 percentile overall and in each section.

How is work experience considered in IIM Ranchi’s selection process?

Work experience is factored into the final merit score. Candidates with 24 to 30 months of expertise usually receive the maximum score under this criterion.

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