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

Public/Government University|Estd. 2011|NIRF #22 (MBA/PGDM) 2023

• Updated on Jul 29, 2025, by Sakshi Garg

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The CAT 2025 notification is out. Registrations begin on August 1, 2025, and will remain open until September 13, 2025IIM Kozhikode will conduct the exam on November 30, 2025, in multiple shifts across 170+ cities.

IIM Trichy cutoff for the PGP Management program in 2025 is expected to be in the 94-95 percentile range. The general category candidates need a score above the 94 percentile in CAT 2025 to clear the IIM Trichy cutoff. IIM Trichy receives approximately 3.00 lakh CAT aspirants annually. At the same time, OBC-NC/EWS aspirants should target at least the 75 - 80 percentile. The minimum sectional cutoff is 70 percentile across all sections.

 

The final selection for its flagship program, the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management, depends on a candidate's combined performance inthe CAT, WAT, PI, and academic/work experience. This article presents the expected and previous year CAT cutoff percentiles, category-wise and sectional requirements, factors affecting cutoff trends, and post‑cutoff admission steps.

 

Table of Contents
  1. IIM Trichy Course-wise Cutoff (2025)
  2. IIM Trichy CAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected)
  3. IIM Trichy MBA Sectional Cutoff
  4. IIM Trichy Selection Criteria 2025
  5. IIM Trichy Previous Years Cutoff
  6. IIM Trichy Cutoff FAQs 2025

 

IIM Trichy Course-wise Cutoff (2025)

The expected course-wise cutoff for IIM Trichy for general candidates is 94-95 (PGPM) and 93-94 for (PGP-HR). The cutoff varies under categories. Students can check the expected overall course-wise cutoff percentile here:

Category

PGPM - Expected Overall Percentile

PGP‑HR Expected Overall Percentile

General (GEN)

94 - 95

93 - 94

OBC‑NC / EWS

75 - 80

74 - 79

SC

60 - 65

62 - 67

ST

45 - 50

47 - 52

PwD

40 - 45

40 - 45

 

IIM Trichy CAT Cutoff 2025 (Expected)

This section contains the expected overall CAT percentile. The general category must aim for a 94-95 percentile score. The cutoff for EWS and NC-OBC lies around 75-80 percentile. For ST/SC students, the expected range is 50–60 percentile (approximately). However, quota and seat availability vary from year to year. As per the previous years’ trends, the expected CAT cutoff of IIM Trichy is as follows:

Category

Expected Overall Percentile

General (GEN)

94 - 95

OBC-NC / EWS

75 - 80

SC / ST

50 - 60

 

IIM Trichy MBA Sectional Cutoff

The CAT sectional expectations for IIM Trichy are as follows:

Category

VARC

DILR

QA

Overall

General

75

75

75

95

EWS

55

55

55

81

NC-OBC

52

52

52

81

SC

45

45

45

66

ST

25

25

30

42

DAP (PwD)

25

25

30

42

 

IIM Trichy Selection Criteria 2025

The selection criteria for MBA/PGDM programs at IIM Trichy involve three stages: CAT, WAT, and a Personal Interview. Candidates must have valid marks in their previous years’ academic profiles. The following table shares the weightage details of the admission stages:

Selection Criteria

Weightage

CAT Score

47%

Written Ability Test (WAT)

5%

Personal Interview (PI)

20%

Academic Profile (10th +12th)

20%

Work Experience

5%

Gender Diversity

3%

 

IIM Trichy Previous Years Cutoff

Candidates can check the previous year's cutoff trends for IIM Trichy in this section. In 2024, the general category cutoff was 92 percentile, the NC-OBC cutoff was 74 percentile, the EWS cutoff was 70 percentile, and the cutoff percentiles for SC/ST categories were 44-60. Here are the previous years’ trends:

Years

General

EwS/ OBC

ST

SC

2024

92

74 / 70

45

60

2023

92

72 / 70

40

58

2022

94

75 / 72

45

60

 

IIM Trichy Cutoff FAQs 2025

What is the expected IIM Trichy cutoff for the General category CAT 2025?

General category applicants must obtain a score of at least 94 or 95 percentile (expected) to secure admission to IIM Trichy in the 2025-26 batch.

Is IIM Trichy worth it?

Yes, getting admission to IIM Trichy is totally worth it. The institute boasts a strong placement record, with students receiving an average annual package of INR 17.8 LPA. IIM Trichy has modern infrastructure and excellent faculty.

Are sectional cutoffs enforced for IIM Trichy?

Yes, passing thresholds are required for general candidates. Candidates must score in the 70th percentile or higher in each section, i.e., VARC, DILR, and QA.

What’s the required percentile for OBC‑NC / EWS candidates?

The required percentile for OBC-NC/EWS candidates is approximately 75–80 percentile, based on previous trends.

Does IIM Trichy have different cutoffs for PGP‑HR vs. PGPM?

Cutoffs are generally similar; slight variation may occur due to seat distribution or sub-category reservations.