IIM Shillong Cutoff 2026
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The IIM Shillong cutoff for General, EWS and Others candidates is 75 percentile in each CAT section. The bar is 60 for SC and 50 for ST and DA candidates. These are the PGP 2026-28 bars, which used CAT 2025 scores. IIM Shillong publishes no overall percentile bar and no final admission cutoff. This page gives the IIM Shillong cutoff by category and says what to aim for. It also covers the IIM Shillong cut off for the other programmes.
IIM Shillong Cutoff Overview
The IIM Shillong cutoff is a minimum percentile in each CAT section, and it only decides who enters the shortlisting pool. The IIM Shillong cut off is not a score that guarantees a call. Clearing the IIM Shillong cutoff does not give you an interview call or a seat. IIM Shillong then ranks the candidates who clear the bar on a composite score. The admission page of this guide explains that score and the interview.
CAT 2026 Registration Closed
22 September 2026CAT 2026 is on Sunday 29 November 2026. The IIM Shillong cutoff for the 2027-29 batch will use CAT 2026 scores and is not out yet. Read the exam rules on the official CAT website.
Open the CAT WebsiteUse the IIM Shillong cutoff 2026 in two ways. First, compare your CAT scorecard with the IIM Shillong previous year cutoff, which is the latest published set. Second, read the IIM Shillong expected cutoff to see what may change in the next cycle. The IIM Shillong previous year cut off and the new one will use different CAT years. Compare each IIM Shillong CAT cut off with its batch label.
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What Is the IIM Shillong Cutoff for CAT?
The IIM Shillong CAT cutoff is a set of sectional percentile bars, one for each category. A General candidate needs 75 in VARC, DILR and QA each, and no IIM Shillong cutoff marks are quoted. The bar is lower for SC, ST and DA candidates, as the table below shows. The IIM Shillong CAT cut off for each category is one number.
Does IIM Shillong Publish Cutoff Marks or Percentiles?
IIM Shillong publishes percentile bars, not raw marks. The IIM Shillong cutoff marks 2026 lists quoted elsewhere do not come from the institute. Raw marks change with each CAT slot, so read your scorecard for the percentile in each section.
IIM Shillong Cutoff 2026
The IIM Shillong cutoff 2026 is the CAT 2025 bar set in the PGP 2026-28 admission process. The IIM Shillong CAT cutoff 2026 applies to the batch that joined in 2026. The institute issued the document in December 2025 and re-issued it in January 2026. The IIM Shillong cutoff 2026 therefore uses CAT 2025 percentiles. Treat these bars as the latest published set. They are your IIM Shillong CAT cutoff 2026 guide until the 2027-29 document arrives. The IIM Shillong cutoff 2026 table is below.
Read the Batch Label Before You Compare
A bar labelled PGP 2026-28 used CAT 2025 scores. The bar for PGP 2027-29 will use CAT 2026 scores. IIM Shillong has not published it, and the institute may change its shortlisting criteria.
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Is the IIM Shillong Cutoff for CAT 2026 Out?
No. The IIM Shillong cutoff for the 2027-29 batch will come with the new admission document. The 2026-28 document appeared in December 2025, after the CAT 2025 exam. If the pattern repeats, the new one follows CAT 2026. No date is announced.
What Is the IIM Shillong Previous Year Cutoff?
The IIM Shillong previous year cutoff is the CAT 2025 set in the 2026-28 document. General candidates needed 75 in each section. The institute has not published the last percentile called for an interview. So the IIM Shillong previous year cutoff is a floor and not a call score.
IIM Shillong Section-Wise CAT Cutoff 2026
The IIM Shillong section-wise CAT cutoff means you must clear the bar in VARC, DILR and QA separately. Table 1 of the policy sets no overall percentile bar. A high score in one section does not rescue a weak one. The table shows two General candidates.
| General Candidate | CAT 2025 Percentile | Clears the Bar? |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate A | 99 in VARC, 98 in DILR, 72 in QA | No, QA is below 75 |
| Candidate B | 75 in VARC, 75 in DILR, 75 in QA | Yes, enters the pool |
Only the second candidate clears the IIM Shillong section wise cutoff. The IIM Shillong cutoff for the last cycle did not look at the total. Candidate A is out even with a very high total.
Can You Get IIM Shillong With a 90 Percentile?
Yes, if you score 75 or more in each section and your profile ranks well. A 90 overall with a weak section can fail the bar. A 90 overall with all sections above 75 clears it. The institute then ranks you on the total CAT percentile and your application rating score, so a higher percentile helps.
IIM Shillong Category-Wise Cutoff 2026
The IIM Shillong category wise cutoff is lowest for ST and DA candidates and highest for General, EWS and Others. The IIM Shillong category wise cut off sits in Table 1 of the policy. Compare the IIM Shillong cutoff for your category with your three section percentiles. The table gives the minimum percentile in each of the three sections for the PGP 2026-28 batch. Read only your own row. Each IIM Shillong cutoff row is a minimum, not a safe score. OBC candidates fall under Others in this policy.
| IIM Shillong Category Wise Cutoff | Each Section | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General and Others | 75 | OBC candidates sit here |
| EWS | 75 | Valid certificate needed |
| SC | 60 | Valid certificate needed |
| ST | 50 | Valid certificate needed |
| DA | 50 | Differently abled candidates |
What Is the IIM Shillong Course Wise Cutoff?
Only the PGP uses CAT sectional percentile bars. Each other programme has its own test and its own minimum. The table gives the IIM Shillong course wise cutoff for each programme. No programme declares a cutoff overall score.
| IIM Shillong Course Wise Cutoff | Test | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| PGP | CAT 2025 | 75, 60 or 50 in each section by category |
| PGPEx | CAT or GMAT | CAT 50 percentile or GMAT 500 |
| PGPWE | WE-MAT, CAT or GMAT | WE-MAT 20 percentile, or CAT 50 or GMAT 500 to skip it |
| IPM | IPM AT 2026 | A positive score and a minimum mark in each section |
| Doctoral | CAT, GATE, GRE, GMAT or NET | A valid score, then a written test and interview |
The IPM section marks are set by the Admissions Committee and are not published. The IIM Shillong course wise cut off for other courses is therefore a qualifying bar, as it is for the PGP. No IIM Shillong cutoff 2026 list ranks the programmes.
Is There a Cutoff in the IIM Shillong Interview?
Yes. IIM Shillong sets a minimum score in the interview and in communication proficiency for each category. A candidate below the minimum gets no overall score and no offer. The communication score is checked but does not count in the final score.
| Category | Minimum in Communication | Minimum in Interview |
|---|---|---|
| DA and ST | 20% | 20% |
| SC | 25% | 25% |
| EWS and Others | 30% | 30% |
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What Is the IIM Shillong Category Wise Cut Off for OBC?
The OBC bar is the same as the General bar, 75 in each section. The 2026-28 policy lists OBC candidates under Others. The IIM Shillong category wise cut off table has no separate OBC row.
Is the IIM Shillong Cutoff Lower for Women or Non-Engineers?
No. The sectional bar is the same for every candidate in a category. Gender and academic background count later. Candidates outside the majority gender in CAT get a gender score of 10. The shortlist is also built by academic discipline.
IIM Shillong Expected Cutoff 2026-27
The IIM Shillong expected cutoff for CAT 2026 is the same sectional bar: 75 for General, EWS and Others. This is an expectation, not an announcement. The policy says the institute can change its criteria if the CAT profile changes. Plan for the CAT 2025 bars until you see the new document. Treat the IIM Shillong expected cutoff as a planning guide only.
What Is a Safe CAT Percentile for IIM Shillong?
A safe score is well above the bar in every section, because the bar only puts you in the pool. The institute does not publish how many candidates it calls for an interview or the lowest percentile called. The IIM Shillong expected cut off for a call is therefore not known, and no IIM Shillong cutoff marks 2026 list exists. Ask admissions@iimshillong.ac.in for the latest figures.
Planning Around the IIM Shillong Cutoff
Check your profile points first. Your Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marks, plus work experience, set your application rating score. That score carries 35% of the shortlisting composite. The accordion shows how to read the IIM Shillong expected cutoff against your score. The IIM Shillong expected cut off for a call is not public, so plan with a margin.
Below Your Category Bar
You do not clear the IIM Shillong cutoff, so you cannot go ahead in this cycle. Retake CAT in the next cycle and work on the section where you lost percentile.
Just Above the Bar
You are in the pool, but the call is not certain. Compare your score with the IIM Shillong previous year cutoff. Your total percentile and profile rank you within your discipline and category group.
Well Above the Bar
You clear the IIM Shillong CAT cutoff comfortably. Keep your mark sheets and work documents ready, because experience counts only with relieving letters or EPF or NPS records.
What Is the IIM Shillong Admission Cutoff After the Interview?
There is no published cutoff score after the interview. The IIM Shillong admission cutoff is not a percentile, and the IIM Shillong admission cut off is never printed. IIM Shillong makes offers in rank order of the overall score and keeps a waitlist. It declares no cutoff overall score at shortlist or waitlist. After registration, the lowest overall score among admitted candidates is shown to waitlisted candidates. The highest score is never disclosed.
Factors Affecting IIM Shillong Cutoff
Four things move the IIM Shillong cutoff each year. They are the CAT paper, the number of applicants, the number called for interview and your profile. Any of them can change what a competitive score looks like. The institute also reserves the right to change its shortlisting rules.
📝ExamCAT Paper and NormalisationCAT runs in several slots, and scores are normalised. A tougher paper lowers the raw marks behind the same percentile.👥DemandNumber of ApplicantsMore candidates above the bar make the shortlist harder. The bar stays fixed, but real competition rises.🪑SupplyNumber Called for InterviewThe institute sets this number from CAT performance, seats, overlap with other IIMs and past attendance.🎓YouYour ProfileSchool and graduation marks, work experience and degree discipline count after the bar.Does CAT Normalisation Change the IIM Shillong Cutoff?
It changes the raw marks behind a percentile, not the percentile bar. IIM Shillong sets its cutoff in percentiles, so a hard slot and an easy slot compare fairly. You need the percentile on your scorecard, not the raw marks. Read any IIM Shillong cutoff marks claim as a percentile.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: Where do I read the official IIM Shillong cutoff?
Open the PGP Admission Process document on iimshillong.ac.in. Table 1 gives the sectional bars, and Table 7 gives the interview minimums. Read the batch label first. Data Sources: IIM Shillong PGP 2026-28 admission process document.
Q: Which CAT year does the IIM Shillong cutoff use?
The PGP 2026-28 bars used CAT 2025 scores. The PGP 2027-29 bars will use CAT 2026 scores, and CAT 2026 is on 29 November 2026. Data Sources: IIM Shillong PGP 2026-28 admission process document and the CAT website.
Q: What GMAT score does the IIM Shillong overseas PGP route need?
The 2026-28 route asked for GMAT Focus 640 or GMAT 10th Edition 690. It is only for candidates who live outside India and could not take CAT. Data Sources: IIM Shillong PGP admission page and overseas admission document.
Q: Is an older CAT score valid for the IIM Shillong PGP?
No. The PGP 2026-28 policy considered only candidates who named IIM Shillong in the CAT 2025 application. PGPEx and PGPWE accept CAT scores of the last two years. Data Sources: IIM Shillong PGP, PGPEx and PGPWE admission policies.
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