IIM calls are made on the basis of CAT scores. The general norm is that candidates with a high percentile over 95 have a better chance of securing the offers as their profile is better than those with a low CAT score. But the ground reality is slightly different. In this blog, we have provided a detailed record of the lowest percentile converts at top IIMs in India.
A closer look at the tables below show that even with a low CAT score, candidates have been able to convert their IIM calls into final admission offer letters. This data has been extracted from RTI reports of specific colleges to provide a realistic perspective on the real floor where the conversions happen. It is important to know the lowest percentiles at which students were able to crack IIMs. The lowest percentile convert at IIM Ahmedabad was 90 percentile in the general category. IIM Shillong’s lowest percentile in the general category was higher than IIM Ahmedabad at 98 percentile.
Most of the IIMs have made calls to individuals with CAT scores as low as 82 to 97 percentile in CAT 2025. IIMs consider the overall profile of a candidate for making the PI call. These scores have been collected and presented category-wise for prospective candidates to set realistic expectations when applying for IIMs. Your 10th score, 12th score, work experience, interview performance are among other factors which decide your final admission status. Based on the scores below and careful analysis of your overall profile, you may predict if you are in the convert-zone for top IIMs and whether your expectations are safe-cum-relistic based on the RTI data report.
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IIM Ahmedabad Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
Based on profile, interview performance, work experience and other factors, a student having a CAT score as low as 90.98 percentile was able to convert his IIM call into a final admission offer letter. This kind of data is rare to witness for high ranked colleges having typically 99+ percentile cutoffs for the general category. It reveals that your CAT score is a starting point in the admission process, how you design your profile and perform in the interview decides your final selection.
| Lowest Percentile Converts at IIM Ahmedabad 2025-27 | |
| Category | Lowest Percentile |
| General | 90.98 |
| EWS | 97.3 |
| NC-OBC | 77.53 |
| SC | 85.39 |
| ST | 73.14 |
| PwD | 73.25 |
IIM Bangalore Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
IIM Bangalore’s lowest general category CAT percentile at which a final offer letter was released closed on 95.45. For the reserved category, IIM Bangalore closed admissions at CAT percentiles below 92 but not lower than 76.33 (ST). SC category student having a CAT percentile of 73.04 (lowest convert percentile) was also able to get a seat at IIM Bangalore.
| Lowest Percentile Accepted at IIM Bangalore 2025-27 | |
| Category | CAT Lowest Percentile |
| General | 95.45 |
| EWS | 91.03 |
| NC-OBC | 81.7 |
| SC | 73.04 |
| ST | 76.33 |
| PwD | NA |
IIM Lucknow Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
Check the table below to know the difference between the actual cutoffs set by IIM Lucknow vs. the closing cutoff percentiles at which a conversion for seats was made. Seats were offered to candidates scoring between 60 to 67 percentile in CAT under the SC, ST and PwD categories. NC-OBC lowest percentile convert was over 85 while for the General and EWS categories, the lowest CAT percentiles reached 90.13.
| Low CAT Percentile Converts at IIM Lucknow 2025-27 | |
| Category | CAT Percentile |
| General | 91.02 |
| EWS | 90.13 |
| NC-OBC | 86.2 |
| SC | 67.8 |
| ST | 60.3 |
| PwD General | 60.16 |
IIM Kozhikode Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
General category lowest cutoff for IIM Kozhikode did cross 90 percentile and landed close to 91 percentile. EWS and NC-OBC categories secured admissions in the lowest CAT percentile range between 75 to 82+. SC, ST and PwD category closing percentile for CAT exam was lower around 50.
| IIM Kozhikode Low CAT Scores For Admission at IIM Kozhikode 2025-27 | |
| Category | Lowest Percentiles of Candidates |
| General | 91.03 |
| EWS | 82.26 |
| NC-OBC | 75.2 |
| SC | 67.8 |
| ST | 55.17 |
| PwD | 56.52 |
IIM Indore Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
One of the best IIMs for your MBA studies, IIM Indore’s category-wise lowest percentile converts data has been out. This information is verified as it sourced from RTI. Under both General, and EWS categories, IIM Indore admitted students based on their overall profile and a CAT percentile higher than 92. Check more details below.
| IIM Indore Category-wise Lowest CAT Percentile Converts 2025-27 | |
| Category | CAT Percentile |
| General | 92.43 |
| EWS | 92.14 |
| NC-OBC | 81.26 |
| SC | 64.71 |
| ST | 49.25 |
| PwD | 63.68 |
IIM Shillong Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
IIM Shillong is a second generation IIM which is worth joining but has higher closing percentile scores of final admits compared to IIM Ahmedabad (older IIM) except ST and PwD categories. A student who scored 98.45 %ile in CAT exam was able to secure a management seat at IIM Shillong. Based on the data provided below, future calls and conversions may be anticipated at a score range mentioned here.
| IIM Shillong CAT Lowest Percentiles For Admission Offers 2024-26 | |
| Category | Admission Offer Made At CAT Lowest Percentile |
| General | 98.45 |
| EWS | 98.36 |
| NC-OBC | 98.45 |
| SC | 83.71 |
| ST | 69.67 |
| PwD | 65.18 |
IIM Udaipur Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
IIM Udaipur being a second generation IIM serves as an excellent choice for management aspirants seeking admission into IIMs. The lowest percentile of a candidate belonging to the general category who was offered a seat at IIM Udaipur was 95.26. Reserved category lowest percentile conversions were made between 43 to 86 percentile.
| Lowest Percentile Converts at IIM Udaipur | |
| Category | Lowest Percentile |
| General | 95.26 |
| EWS | 86.43 |
| NC-OBC | 81.2 |
| SC | 70.76 |
| ST | 43.09 |
| PwD | 70.63 |
IIM Trichy Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
The table below depicts the lowest CAT percentiles of candidates having converted their IIM Trichy call into a successful admission offer letter. These candidates did not only justify their worthiness to the interviews but also demonstrated high achievements in the past and may have a quality work experience record. Check the category-wise IIM Trichy lowest CAT percentile to convert highlights 2025-27 in the table given below.
| Lowest Percentile Converts at IIM Trichy | |
| Category | Lowest Percentile |
| General | 95.01 |
| EWS | 81.63 |
| NC-OBC | 81.04 |
| SC | 66.16 |
| ST | 51.04 |
| PwD | 72.68 |
IIM Ranchi Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
The lowest CAT percentile convert data at IIM Ranchi is not the final percentile of the converts. This data relates to the lowest CAT percentile of students called for the first round of admissions at IIM Ranchi. These students were able to clear the initial or preliminary shortlist and made it to the interview round. It is not clear if candidates having the below mentioned score were able to clear the final admissions round. Candidates who are planning on applying or setting future targets may check the table below for building realistic plans.
| Lowest Percentile Converts at IIM Ranchi | |
| Category | Lowest Percentile |
| General | 94 |
| EWS | 77 |
| NC-OBC | 77 |
| SC | 60 |
| ST | 40 |
| PwD | 40 |
IIM Rohtak Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
IIM Rohtak is neither a new (baby IIM) nor an older IIM. It falls under the second generation IIMs and has always stood out for its excellent education system and decent placements. The general category student with the lowest CAT percentile who is admitted in the 2025-27 batch has scored 97 percentile in CAT. PwD lowest CAT percentile accepted for final admissions was 11 at IIM Rohtak.
| Lowest Percentile Converts at IIM Rohtak | |
| Category | Lowest Percentile |
| General | 97 |
| EWS | 93.04 |
| NC-OBC | 83.19 |
| SC | 63.61 |
| ST | 50 |
| PwD | 11 |
IIM Kashipur Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
IIM Kashipur CAT lowest percentile to convert data is out. Students with a CAT 94 percentile were admitted in the 2025-2027 batch. This shows that IIM Kashipur which is a second generation IIM has a balanced selection process providing an equal chance of proving yourself based on the interview round and your previous achievements.
| Lowest Percentile Converts at IIM Kashipur | |
| Category | Lowest Percentile |
| General | 94 |
| EWS | 77.37 |
| NC-OBC | 77.33 |
| SC | 60.76 |
| ST | 40.18 |
| PwD | 40.01 |
IIM Sirmaur Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
A recently established IIM, IIM Sirmaur has a high score in the lowest percentile conversion compared to other baby IIMs. A general category student with a CAT score of 95 percentile was able to crack IIM Sirmaur. CAT score is only one factor, your CAT profile, academics, work experience and interview round performance among other factors are also important in the final selection stages.
| Lowest Percentile Converts at IIM Sirmaur | |
| Category | Lowest Percentile |
| General | 95 |
| EWS | 81.02 |
| NC-OBC | 81.02 |
| SC | 66.06 |
| ST | 42.15 |
| PwD | 43.29 |
IIM Jammu Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
IIM Jammu has admitted a candidate in the general category having a CAT score of 90.06 percentile. Low CAT scores are also considered at IIM Jammu provided that the low percentile is backed with an excellent profile having work experience, good academics and so on. Your performance in IIM Jammu interview round also matters in making the final offer.
| Lowest Percentile Converts at IIM Jammu | |
| Category | Lowest Percentile |
| General | 90.06 |
| EWS | 78.36 |
| NC-OBC | 78.44 |
| SC | 40 |
| ST | 20 |
| PwD | 49.91 |
IIM Amritsar Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
A decent IIM, IIM Amritsar is a good baby IIM which students may select for their MBA students. IIM Amritsar MBA admission under the general category was done at a CAT percentile touching 88.37 and slightly lower at 88.12 for the EWS category. Check category-wise IIM Amritsar CAT lowest percentile to convert 2025-2027 data in the table below.
| Lowest Percentile Converts at IIM Amritsar | |
| Category | Lowest Percentile |
| General | 88.37 |
| EWS | 88.12 |
| NC-OBC | 79.63 |
| SC | 60.94 |
| ST | 41.38 |
| PwD | – |
IIM Vizag Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
IIM Vizag also referred to as IIM Vishakhapatnam is a third generation IIM with excellent education and placement opportunities. If you are interested in taking admission into IIM Vizag, you must set practical expectations from the selection process. Although cutoffs are higher, students have been able to get a seat at IIM Vizag with a CAT score as low as 82.03 percentile (general category). Other factors need to be accounted for like profile and interview scores.
| Lowest Percentile Converts at IIM Vizag | |
| Category | Lowest Percentile |
| General | 82.03 |
| EWS | 73.22 |
| NC-OBC | 72.99 |
| SC | 50.02 |
| ST | 40.09 |
| PwD | 41.34 |
IIM Sambalpur Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
IIM Sambalpur falls under the ‘baby IIM’ tag. Comparing its CAT lowest percentile converts with overall data, we may find that this IIM has accepted students at lower CAT percentiles compared to other baby IIMs. The general category lowest CAT percentile convert had scored 85.01 percentile in CAT 2025.
| Lowest Percentile Converts at IIM Sambalpur | |
| Category | Lowest Percentile |
| General | 85.01 |
| EWS | 80 |
| NC-OBC | 75.01 |
| SC | 55.08 |
| ST | 42.48 |
| PwD | 41.1 |
IIM Nagpur Lowest CAT Percentile to Convert
One of the newer generation IIM, IIM Nagpur has provided its lowest CAT percentile to convert data for 2025-27 batch. The data represented below shows the real scenario of acceptance of candidates even with a low CAT score but with a good overall profile. If you are confused about your target college, you may check this data and set realistic goals.
| Lowest Percentile Converts at IIM Nagpur | |
| Category | Lowest Percentile |
| General | 94 |
| EWS | 77.01 |
| NC-OBC | 77 |
| SC | 60.02 |
| ST | 40.18 |
| PwD | 40.01 |
