In August 2026, the IIMA received the RTI data 2026, which highlights prominent factors like the minimum composite score from each category, total number of candidates shortlisted for the interview, and more. The IIM Ahmedabad RTI Data also showcases the minimum of CAT percentile in General (Merit), EWS, NC-OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates. Beyond this, there are many more important parameters about which we will talk in the upcoming segments of this comprehensive content piece. Check this blog to gain deep insights about how the competition will level up in the future CAT examinations and how many students made it to the final conversion.
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IIM Ahmedabad RTI Data: Key Highlights
In general, this information comprises various important factors which are as following:
- Minimum Composite Score for Shortlisting Criteria
- Average/Median/Maximum Scores for Composite Scores
- Total Number of Candidates Called for PGP Interviews
- Minimum CAT Percentile for PGP Shortlisted Candidates
- Minimum Final Composite Scores of PGP Joined Candidates
- Average/Median/Maximum Scores for Final Composite Score (Total Number of Candidates Who Joined PGP)
- Minimum CAT Percentile Who Joined Candidates for PGP
- Total Number of Waitlist Movements Under Each Category
Crucial Information from IIM Ahmedabad RTI Data 2026 (CAT 2025)
Above, we have clearly addressed all the vital parameters about which there have been significant figures mentioned in the RTI Data CAT 2025 PDF. Go through all the fundamental facts below which signifies the shortlisted candidates across different categories, their minimum CAT percentile, final composite score of joined candidates, total number of candidates who joined the PGP programme and more.
Total Number of Candidates Shortlisted For PGP Interviews- Category Wise
| Year of MBA Batch | 2026-28 |
| General | 581 |
| EWS | 63 |
| NC-OBC | 336 |
| SC | 186 |
| ST | 109 |
| PwD | 50 |
CAT Percentile of Candidates Shortlisted For Interview (PGP)
| Year of MBA Batch | 2026-28 |
| General Category | 95.34 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | 96.41 |
| NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes) | 90.66 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 85.83 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 75.83 |
| PwD (Physically Disabled Candidates) | 77.48 |
Final Composite Score of Joined Candidates from PGP Batch
| MBA Batch Year | 2026-28 |
| General (Merit) | 0.676743 |
| EWS | 0.561119 |
| NC-OBC | 0.532589 |
| SC | 0.466847 |
| ST | 0.405400 |
| PwD | 0.300082 |
Complete List of Candidates Who Joined the PGP Batch
| Year of MBA Batch | Year 2026-2028 |
| General Category (Merit) | 179 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | 20 |
| NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes) | 107 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 61 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 31 |
| PwD (Physically Disabled Candidates) | 17 |
CAT Percentile Minimum of Candidates Who Joined PGP Course at IIM Ahmedabad
| Year of MBA Batch | 2026-28 PGP Batch |
| General (Merit) | 92.20 |
| EWS | 97.82 |
| NC-OBC | 91.03 |
| SC | 89.38 |
| ST | 75.83 |
| PwD | 81.63 |
Total Number of Waitlist Movements Under Each Category for 2026-28 PGP Batch
| Year of MBA Batch | Year 2026-28 |
| General Category (Merit) | 34 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) | 1 |
| NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes) | 13 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 26 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 |
| PwD (Physically Disabled Candidates) | 05 |
Key Factors to Consider from IIM Ahmedabad RTI Data 2026 (CAT 2025)
- Highest number of shortlisted candidates for the interviews were 581 from the General category.
- Category with highest minimum CAT percentile from the list of shortlisted candidates was EWS with approximately 96.41%.
- As per the IIM Ahmedabad RTI Data, 179 students from the UR (Merit) Category took admission into the IIM AHMEDABAD PGP Course.
- Also, the minimum final composite score of joined candidates from the Gen-Merit category was 0.676743. Refer to the table above for detailed information across all the other categories.
- Now, 97.82% candidates joined from the EWS category which was highest in comparison to the other categories.
- In the waitlist movement, there were 34 (General-Merit), 1(EWS), 13 (NC-OBC), SC (26), ST (18) and 05 (PwD) respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
A total of 1325 candidates from all the categories were shortlisted for the interviews into the PGP course by IIM Ahmedabad. The minimum CAT percentile of selected candidates from the general category was approximately 95.34%. It differed for every category and lowest was for the ST candidates with 75.83%.
From the UR (Merit) category, it was a total of 179 candidates who secured admission into the PGP 2026-28 batch. Overall by combining all the reservation categories, the total count was 415,i.e, candidates who confirmed their admission into the IIMA PGP course.
Visit the official website of the IIM Ahmedabad. Scroll through the homepage below and tap on the RTI option at the footer. A new page will appear on your screen where you will find necessary details about the RTI Data of IIMA 2026 (CAT 2025). Search for the relevant PDF file and go through the necessary information accordingly.
It was different for the General-Merit, EWS, NC-OBC,ST, SC and PwD categories. The highest minimum CAT percentile for the candidates who joined the PGP course was 92.20 from the general (Merit) category. Similarly, it was 97.82 for EWS, 91.03 for NC-OBC, 89.38 for SC, 75.83 for ST and 81.63 for PwD candidates.
If we combine numbers from all the categories, then it was a total of 97 students in the Waitlist movements in each Category. Highest was from the General category (Merit) which was 34. Meanwhile, there were 13 in NC-OBC, 26 in Scheduled Caste, 18 in Scheduled Tribe, 1 in EWS and 05 in PwD.
 candidates from the GEN category joined the 2026-28 batch. The data varies for different categories.){kind=link}