IIM Bangalore CAT Cut off 2022 (Out): Check Admission Criteria 2023-25, Selection Process, Fees, Placement
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Content Writer | Updated On - Dec 5, 2022
IIM Bangalore CAT 2022 Cut off and admission criteria for admission to the 2023-25 has been released online. The overall qualifying CAT 2022 Cut off percentile for general category candidates is 85 and sectional is 80, 75, 75 for VARC, DILR, and QA respectively. Also Check CAT 2022 Score Vs Percentile
- IIM Bangalore adopts a two-phase selection process- Phase I involves clearing the minimum qualifying CAT Cut off and WAT-PI shortlisting.
- IIM Bangalore will shortlist candidates for WAT/ PI based on 55% weightage to CAT 2022 score, 15% weightage each to class 10 and 12 marks, and 10% to work experience. Check CAT 2022 IIM Selection Process
- This year, IIM B will not consider graduation marks as a component in PI shortlist.
- In Phase 2, Shortlisted candidates have to appear for the online WAT and PI rounds for final selection based on various parameters.
- In the final shortlisting, CAT 2022 scores, WAT, and PI will have a weightage of 25%, 10%, and 35% respectively.
- The time duration of WAT is 30 minutes for which topic and timings will be decided by IIM-B. Read More WAT in IIMs
Read the article to know more about IIM Bangalore selection process, IIM Bangalore CAT 2022 Cut off, and much more.
IIM Bangalore Admission Criteria Phase 1: Qualifying CAT 2022 Cut off and PI Shortlisting
A first shortlist is prepared that will be comprising the list of candidates who have secured a pre-determined minimum score in all sections of CAT 2022. The cut off criteria mentioned below is as per the official notification released on the official website of the institute.
| Category | Section-1 VARC | Section-2 DILR | Section-3 QUANT | CAT 2021 Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| EWS | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 65 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
For all candidates in the first shortlist, the weighted total of the six components namely work experience, CAT 2022 scores, 10th board, 12th board, and gender diversity is calculated for calling candidates for the PI. Weights for the parameters for WAT-PI shortlisting:
- CAT = 55
- Verbal & Reading Comprehension (VARC) - 19
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 21
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA) - 15
- 10th board = 15
- 12th board = 15
- Gender Diversity = 5
- Work Experience/ Professional Course (whichever weight is higher) = 10
For all candidates in the first shortlist, the percentage scores in the 10th, 12th are initially adjusted by dividing each such score by the 90th percentile score obtained in that particular board. For all candidates in the first shortlist, the weight for work experience is calculated as:
- Pre PI score for Work Experience
- = 10x/36 if 0 < x < 36
- = 10 if x >= 36
- Where x is the months of work experience up to July 2022
For all candidates in the first shortlist with Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting, and Company Secretary certifications are eligible for weightage under the category of professional course.
IIM Bangalore Admission Criteria- Phase 2
In this phase, the average of the scores given by the interviewers will be considered. While for the content & style, the score given by an independent evaluator will be considered in the Personal Interview. IIM Bangalore Selection Process Phase 2 includes the below stages-
- Written Ability Test (WAT) (Score = 10)
- Personal Interview (PI) (Score = 35)
The WAT score and the personal interview score after standardization across interview panels and sessions will be added to the following scores to arrive at the final aggregate score.
- CAT (weight = 25)
- VARC – 8.75
- DILR - 10
- QA – 6.25
- 10th board (weight = 10)
- 12th board (weight = 10)
- Weighted Work Experience (weight = 10)
The final offers of admission to candidates will be made strictly on the basis of ranks in each category on the final aggregate score. The average quality of work experience score will be multiplied by the pre-PI work experience score and accordingly, the work / professional experience component score (maximum score 5) used in Phase 1 will be revised in Phase 2 (maximum score 10).
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IIM Bangalore Shortlisting Parameters
| Parameters | Weight |
|---|---|
| WAT Score | 10 |
| PI Score | 35 |
| CAT score | 25 |
| Class 10th Board | 10 |
| Class 12th Board | 10 |
| Work Experience | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
For all candidates in the first shortlist, the score/weight for work experience is calculated as:
Pre PI score for Work Experience
= 10x/36 if 0 < x < 36
= 10 if x >= 36
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IIM Bangalore CAT 2021 Cut off
| Category | Section-1 VARC | Section-2 DILR | Section-3 QUANT | CAT 2021 Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| EWS | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 65 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Bangalore CAT 2020 Cut Off
| Category | Section-1 VARC | Section-2 DILR | Section-3 QUANT | CAT 2020 Overall percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| EWS | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 65 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Bangalore CAT 2019 Cut off
| Category | Section 1 (VARC) | Section 2 (DILR) | Section 3 (QA) | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
| NC – OBC | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| SC | 65 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| ST | 55 | 55 | 55 | 65 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Bangalore CAT 2018 Cut off
| Category | Section 1 (VARC) | Section 2 (DILR) | Section 3 (QA) | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 90 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| NC – OBC | 80 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 50 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 | 70 |
| PWD | 50 | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Bangalore CAT 2017 Cut off
| Category | VARC | DI & LR | QA | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 85 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 75 | 70 | 70 | 80 |
| SC | 70 | 65 | 65 | 75 |
| ST | 60 | 60 | 60 | 75 |
| DA | 60 | 60 | 60 | 75 |
IIM Bangalore CAT 2016 Cut off
| Category | QA & DI | VA & LR | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80 | 90 | 90 |
| NC-OBC | 70 | 80 | 80 |
| SC | 50 | 50 | 70 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 70 |
| DA | 50 | 50 | 60 |
IIM Bangalore Selection through GMAT
- For candidates applying via GMAT, a separate process will be followed.
- It is important for a candidate applying via GMAT to have resided abroad for at least 18 months in the preceding three years, have a valid GMAT score, and should not be / have been in a position to appear for CAT. The GMAT code for IIMB PGP is Q9H-KK-49.
- The first shortlist among such applicants is created by applying the same percentile cut-offs for CAT, as used for the general category candidates.
- The academic background and international experience of the candidate will be scrutinized.
- The evaluating faculty will also assess whether the candidate is likely to gain admission through CAT.
- All shortlisted candidates will appear for the PI round.
- Candidates appearing for the PI process through remote video conferencing would be required to take the Written Ability Test (WAT) through email.
IIM Bangalore Placement
Placement report for IIM Bangalore for the previous batches has been given below:
IIM Bangalore Sector Wise Placement
| Sector | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Business analytics | 2 |
| Corporate finance and commercial banking | 16 |
| E commerce | 8 |
| General management | 11 |
| Information technology | 11 |
| Management consulting | 28 |
| Marketing and sales | 18 |
| Operations | 4 |
| Retail | 2 |
IIM Bangalore Top Recruiters
- Amazon
- Bain and Company
- Accenture Strategy
- Goldman Sachs
- The Boston Consulting Group
- Kearney
- Microsoft
- AB InBev
- Avendus Capital
- HUL
- Proctor and Gamble
- Sprinklr
- Vodafone Idea Limited
IIM Bangalore Final Placement Statistics
| Total students | 432 |
| Total offers made | 518 |
| Total no. of companies | 120 |
| Pre placement offers made/accepted | 216/149 |
| Lateral placement offers made/accepted | 108/86 |
| Overseas offers | 18 |
| Opting out of placements | 3 |
| Total offers made during final placement week | 194/194 |
Courses Offered by IIM Bangalore through CAT
The management programs offered by the Institute are as follows:
- Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP)
- Fellow Program in Management (FPM)
- Post Graduate Program in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM)
- One year full-time Executive Postgraduate Program in Management (EPGP)
- Post Graduate Program in Enterprise Management (PGPEM)
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CAT IIM Bangalore 2022 Cut off & Admission FAQs
Ques: What will be the qualifying CAT 2022 cut off for admission in IIM Bangalore?
Ans: The overall qualifying CAT 2022 cut off for general category candidates is 85 and sectional is 80, 75, 75 for VARC, DILR, and QA respectively.
Ques: What parameters will be considered while shortlisting the candidates for the PI round of IIM Bangalore admission?
Ans: For all candidates in the first shortlist, the weighted total of the five components namely work experience or professional course, CAT, 10th board, 12th board, bachelors degree, gender diversity is calculated for calling candidates for the PI.
Ques: Has IIM Bangalore scrapped WAT from the 2022 admission process?
Ans: No, it has not been scrapped. Candidates will have to participate in various stages of the selection process like WAT and PI. The time duration of WAT is 30 minutes for which topic and timings will be decided by IIM-B. Read More WAT in IIMs
Ques: Which professional courses will be considered under the same category in IIM Bangalore 2022 admission process?
Ans: Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting, and Company Secretary certifications are eligible for weightage under the category of professional course IIM Bangalore 2022 admission process.
Ques: Which is the weightage of components used to create the final merit list of candidates to offer admission letters of IIM Bangalore?
Ans: The components and there respective weights are mentioned below:
- CAT (weight = 25)
- VARC) – 8.75 points
- DILR - 10 points
- QA – 6.25 points.
- 10th board (weight = 10)
- 12th board (weight = 10)
- Weighted Work Experience (weight = 10)
- WAT (weight = 10)
- PI (weight = 35)
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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Answered Questions
If you are aiming for old IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, you will need to score above 99 percentile in CAT. For IIMs and other top-tier B-Schools in India, the CAT cutoff stays above 90 percentile.
If you have a good profile, and 99+ CAT score, you can expect to get calls from old IIMs, XLRI, JBIMS, IIFT, FMS, etc.
Here are some of the things that you will realize after appearing for the CAT examination.
- Spend the first few minutes going over the papers before diving in. Browse through the problems and start with the ones that you know you can solve in one go. CAT prioritizes solving not sequence.
- If you aren’t sure about an answer, leave it. Concentrate on other problems. You shouldn’t spend more than 2-3 minutes on a single problem.
- Don’t use the elimination method, if you can solve the problem in less than 1 minute. Do rough work thoroughly. Don’t answer any questions, just by guessing.
- There will be a few lengthy questions. Try to ignore these. Even CAT toppers don’t score the full marks.
CAT doesn’t test your knowledge. The only thing matters are how much you score. So, try to attempt as many questions as you can correctly.
Take a look at the below table to know what CAT score will fetch what CAT percentile, for 2022.
| Percentile | Score VA-RC | Score DI-LR | Score QA | Overall Score |
| 90% | 29 | 1 | 26 | 72 |
| 95% | 32 | 20 | 29 | 81 |
In 2021, for 90 percentile the required score was 59 and for 95 percentile the required score was 72.
