IIM Jammu Cutoff 2026
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The IIM Jammu cutoff for General male candidates is 91 percentile overall and 72 in each section. These are the bars in the latest published policy, Batch 2026-28 (CAT 2025). This page gives the IIM Jammu cutoff 2026 for every category. It also covers the MBA (Healthcare) and MBA (AI & BA) bars. IIM Jammu has not yet published a policy for the next batch.
IIM Jammu Cutoff Overview
The IIM Jammu cutoff is a minimum CAT percentile, and it only decides who is called for the personal interview. Think of the IIM Jammu admission cutoff as an entry gate. The IIM Jammu admission cut off has two gates: the joint CAP minimum to apply, and the institute's own bar to be called. The timeline shows where they sit.
29 November 2026
CAT 2026 Exam
Sunday. Your three sectional percentiles and the overall percentile decide which gate you clear. The exam is run by the IIMs on [iimcat.ac.in](https://iimcat.ac.in).
First week of January 2027
CAT Result (Likely)
Check each section and the overall percentile on your scorecard.
January 2027 (Likely)
CAP Expression of Interest
Last cycle this stage had a deadline of 25 January 2026. The Batch 2027-29 dates are not published.
After Stage I
Shortlist and Interview
IIM Jammu calls the candidates who clear its own bar, then adds interview and profile marks.
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What Is the IIM Jammu Cutoff for CAT 2026?
The IIM Jammu CAT cutoff 2026 is expected to match the Batch 2026-28 bars until a new policy appears. The IIM Jammu CAT cut off for General male candidates is then 91 overall and 72 per section. The IIM Jammu previous year cutoff was the same.
Is It Easy to Get into IIM Jammu?
No. Even the first gate needs 90 overall for General through CAP, and the IIM Jammu cutoff is higher at 91. After that, CAT carries only 42 of 100 merit marks, so the interview and your profile also decide the seat.
Can I Get IIM Jammu with 90 Percentile?
Yes for EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates, whose IIM Jammu cutoff is 74 or lower. For General male candidates, 90 clears the CAP minimum but not the IIM Jammu cutoff of 91. Each section must also clear its own bar.
IIM Jammu Cutoff 2026
The IIM Jammu cutoff 2026 for General male candidates is 91 overall, and 89 for General women and transgender candidates. You must clear the overall bar and all three section bars. The table gives the full IIM Jammu cutoff marks 2026 by category for the MBA, as CAT 2025 percentiles.
91
Overall Percentile
General male, MBA
72
Each Section
VARC, DILR and QA, General male
300
Approximate Batch Size
MBA, Batch 2026-28
| IIM Jammu cutoff marks | Male | Female and transgender |
|---|---|---|
| General | 91 overall, 72 each section | 89 overall, 71 each section |
| EWS | 74 overall, 48 each section | 72 overall, 47 each section |
| NC-OBC | 74 overall, 48 each section | 72 overall, 47 each section |
| SC | 54 overall, 42 each section | 52 overall, 41 each section |
| ST | 32 overall, 24 VARC and DILR, 29 QA | 30 overall, 23 VARC and DILR, 28 QA |
| PwD | 32 overall, 24 VARC and DILR, 29 QA | 30 overall, 23 VARC and DILR, 28 QA |
The policy says the IIM Jammu cutoff can be higher or lower after the CAT result. The committee changes the bars if too few or too many candidates qualify.
Why Does the CAP Show a Different IIM Jammu Cutoff?
IIM Jammu shortlists through the Common Admission Process with IIM Bodh Gaya and IIM Sirmaur. The CAP notice of 20 January 2026 sets a lower minimum to apply. It is a first gate, not a call for interview. The IIM Jammu cutoff in the policy is the bar the institute uses to call you, so the IIM Jammu CAT cutoff 2026 you plan for is the higher one.
| CAP 2026 minimum for MBA | Male and gender-neutral | Female and transgender |
|---|---|---|
| General | 90 overall, 65 each section | 85 overall, 65 each section |
| EWS | 75 overall, 50 each section | 70 overall, 50 each section |
| NC-OBC | 75 overall, 45 each section | 70 overall, 45 each section |
| SC | 60 overall, 40 each section | 55 overall, 40 each section |
| ST and PwD | 38 overall, 25 VARC, 30 DILR and QA | 35 overall, 25 VARC, 30 DILR and QA |
Plan against the higher number in each row. The CAP minimum only lets you submit your interest, and the real bars may be higher.
Is the IIM Jammu Cutoff Lower for Women?
Yes, by a small margin. The IIM Jammu cutoff for General women and transgender candidates is 89 overall, against 91 for General male candidates. The section bar is 71, against 72. The IIM Jammu CAT cut off for EWS and NC-OBC women is 72 overall, against 74 for men.
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What Is the IIM Jammu Cutoff for the General Category?
The IIM Jammu cutoff for General male candidates is 91 overall and 72 in VARC, DILR and QA. The IIM Jammu cutoff marks for women and transgender candidates are 89 overall and 71 per section. These are percentiles, not raw marks.
Is the IIM Jammu Cutoff a Rank or a Percentile?
It is a CAT percentile. The IIM Jammu cutoff marks in the policy are stated as percentiles, sectional and overall. Read yours on the CAT scorecard.
Does a Woman Candidate Have a Different Route?
A policy footnote says General women with 85 overall and 75 in each section can also be eligible for the interview pool. They are picked in order of merit, and 85 does not guarantee a call.
IIM Jammu Section-Wise CAT Cutoff 2026
The IIM Jammu section-wise CAT cutoff 2026 is 72 percentile in each of VARC, DILR and QA for General male candidates. The overall IIM Jammu cutoff of 91 sits on top of it, and you must meet both. For women and transgender General candidates the section bar is 71. Reserved categories have lower section bars, as the table above shows.
One Low Section Can Rule You Out
A strong overall percentile does not save you if one section is below its bar. A General male candidate with 95 overall but 70 in VARC does not clear the IIM Jammu cutoff 2026.
Is the QA Bar Different for ST and PwD Candidates?
Yes. ST and PwD male candidates need 24 in VARC and DILR but 29 in QA. Women and transgender candidates need 23, 23 and 28. This is the only place where the IIM Jammu CAT cut off differs across sections.
Can I Get IIM Jammu With 85 Percentile?
It depends on your category. An overall 85 clears the CAP minimum for General women. It does not clear the IIM Jammu cutoff for General women, which is 89 overall. It can clear the IIM Jammu cutoff for EWS and NC-OBC women, which is 72 overall, if each section also clears its own bar.
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Does IIM Jammu Have a Sectional Cutoff?
Yes. The IIM Jammu cut off applies to VARC, DILR and QA separately, and to the overall percentile. Check all four numbers on your scorecard against the IIM Jammu cut off.
Is the CAP Section Bar Lower Than the IIM Jammu Bar?
Yes, for General. CAP asks for 65 per section. The IIM Jammu cutoff asks for 72 for men and 71 for others.
IIM Jammu Category-Wise Cutoff 2026
The IIM Jammu category wise cutoff is lower for EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates. General male candidates need 91 overall, EWS and NC-OBC need 74, SC needs 54, and ST and PwD need 32. The IIM Jammu category wise cut off sits beside the reservation shares below.
| Category | Seat share | Overall bar, male |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 15% | 54 |
| ST | 7.5% | 32 |
| NC-OBC | 27% | 74 |
| EWS | 10% | 74 |
| PwD | 5% | 32 |
What Is the IIM Jammu Course Wise Cutoff for MBA (HC) and MBA (AI & BA)?
The IIM Jammu course wise cutoff differs for the two specialised MBAs. The IIM Jammu course wise cut off for Healthcare sits between the MBA and the AI & BA programme. Each line shows the overall bar, then the section bar, with the women and transgender bars in brackets.
General: 91 overall, 72 each section (women and transgender 89 and 71).
EWS and NC-OBC: 74 and 48 (72 and 47). SC: 54 and 42 (52 and 41). ST and PwD: 32 overall (30).
The CAP notice shows the AI & BA bars for both specialised MBAs, so the Healthcare policy is stricter than the CAP minimum. Read the Healthcare policy for your own IIM Jammu course wise cut off.
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What Is the IIM Jammu Cutoff for OBC, EWS, SC and ST?
The IIM Jammu category wise cutoff for men is 74 overall in NC-OBC and EWS, 54 in SC and 32 in ST and PwD. Women and transgender candidates need 72, 72, 52 and 30. The institute follows the Government of India reservation shares.
Do the Executive MBA and IPM Use a CAT Cutoff?
No. The Executive MBA and the IPM have their own admission policies. The CAT bars on this page apply to the MBA, the MBA (Healthcare) and the MBA (AI & BA). The admission page covers the other routes.
IIM Jammu Expected Cutoff 2026
The IIM Jammu expected cutoff for the next batch is the same as the IIM Jammu previous year cutoff. That means 91 overall and 72 per section for General male candidates. The bars did not change between the CAT 2024 and CAT 2025 cycles. The IIM Jammu expected cut off is a guide, and the IIM Jammu expected cut off 2026 will not change until a new policy is out, because the policy for Batch 2027-29 is not out.
No Policy for Batch 2027-29 Yet
IIM Jammu has published no admission policy for the batch that CAT 2026 feeds. Treat the Batch 2026-28 bars as the latest published figures, and read the policy page again after the CAT result.
What Was the IIM Jammu Previous Year Cutoff?
The IIM Jammu previous year cutoff for Batch 2025-27 (CAT 2024) was 91 overall and 72 per section for General male candidates. The IIM Jammu previous year cut off is the same as the latest one, as the table shows. The IIM Jammu previous year cutoff of 91 is also the current bar.
| Batch | CAT year | General male bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-28 | CAT 2025 | 91 overall, 72 each section |
| 2025-27 | CAT 2024 | 91 overall, 72 each section |
One thing did change. In Batch 2025-27 CAT carried 45 of 100 merit marks, and in Batch 2026-28 it carries 42. The profile score rose from 25 to 28 marks.
Will the IIM Jammu Cutoff Go Up for CAT 2026?
The IIM Jammu expected cutoff for CAT 2026 is likely to stay the same, as the last two policies did not move. A rise is possible only if the new policy says so. Aim well above the IIM Jammu cutoff, because the interview call depends on your rank among those who clear it.
Factors Affecting IIM Jammu Cutoff
Four things move the real IIM Jammu cutoff each year: the CAT paper, the number of applicants, the batch size and your profile. The published IIM Jammu cutoff is fixed in the policy. The policy itself warns that it can rise or fall after the CAT result.
📝ExamCAT Paper and ScalingCAT runs in several slots and scores are scaled. A harder paper changes the raw marks behind the same percentile.👥DemandNumber of QualifiersIf too many candidates clear a bar, the committee can raise it. If too few clear it, the bar can fall.🪑SupplyBatch SizeThe MBA batch is around 300, the Healthcare batch is 90 and the AI & BA batch is 60. Each programme calls its own list.🎓YouYour ProfileClass 10, 12 and graduation marks, work experience and gender points add 28 of 100 marks after the bar.How Is the Final IIM Jammu Admission Cutoff Decided?
There is no single closing percentile for the IIM Jammu admission cut off, and the IIM Jammu cutoff only opens the door. The merit list adds 42 marks for CAT, which is 0.42 times your percentile, 30 marks for the interview and 28 marks for profile. A 96-percentile candidate with a weak profile can fall behind a 92-percentile candidate with a stronger one.
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How Much Does Work Experience Change the Score?
It carries up to 10 profile marks. Work experience of 24 to 36 months earns the full 10. Less than 12 months earns 0, and more than 60 months also earns 0.
How Do Marks in Class 10, 12 and Graduation Count?
Together they carry up to 10 marks: 2 for Class 10, 3 for Class 12 and 5 for graduation. Graduation marks above 95% earn the full 5.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: Will 90 percentile in CAT get me into IIM Jammu?
A 90 overall clears the CAP minimum for General candidates and the IIM Jammu cutoff for reserved categories. It is one point short of the IIM Jammu cutoff of 91 for General male candidates. Data Sources: IIM Jammu MBA Admission Policy, Batch 2026-28, and CAP 2026 notice.
Q: Does clearing the IIM Jammu cutoff guarantee an interview call?
No. The committee decides how many candidates it calls in each category. If too few or too many qualify, it changes the bars. Data Sources: IIM Jammu MBA Admission Policy, Batch 2026-28.
Q: What are the IIM Jammu cutoff marks 2026 for the final merit list?
IIM Jammu publishes no closing score. The IIM Jammu cutoff marks 2026 in the policy are percentile bars, with 42, 30 and 28 mark weights. Data Sources: IIM Jammu MBA Admission Policy, Batch 2026-28.
Q: Which CAT score does IIM Jammu use?
The IIM Jammu CAT cutoff 2026 applies to the CAT score of the same cycle. The IIM Jammu admission cut off for Batch 2026-28 used CAT 2025. The Batch 2026-28 policy used CAT 2025. For score validity, read the CAT bulletin on iimcat.ac.in. Data Sources: IIM Jammu MBA Admission Policy, Batch 2026-28.
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