Minimum CAT Percentile for OBC Engineers: An Insight into Top Indian Institutes

The minimum CAT percentile required for admission to top Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other prestigious institutions can vary from year to year based on factors such as overall performance of candidates, the number of applicants, and the specific admission policies of each institution. This article provides an overview of the approximate percentile ranges for a male OBC engineer looking to get into these institutions.

Approximate Percentile Ranges for OBC Engineers

As of the last available data up to 2023, here are some approximate percentile ranges for OBC engineers applying to the mentioned institutions:

Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)

IIM Ahmedabad (IIM A): Typically requires a CAT percentile of around 95-99. IIM Bangalore (IIM B): Usually looks for a percentile in the range of 95-99. IIM Calcutta (IIM C): Generally requires a CAT percentile of about 95-99. IIM Lucknow (IIM L): Minimum percentile is often around 90-95. IIM Kozhikode (IIM K): Similar to IIM L, around 90-95 is usually competitive. IIM Indore (IIM I): Typically requires a percentile of around 90-95.

Other Prestigious Institutes

IIT Bombay (IIT-B): For MBA programs, a CAT percentile of around 90-95 is often necessary. FMS Delhi (FMS-D): Generally requires a CAT percentile of around 95-99.

It's important to note that these percentiles are indicative and can fluctuate based on the specific admission cycle. Candidates should also consider other factors such as academic records, work experience, and performance in personal interviews, which also play a significant role in the selection process. It's advisable to check the latest updates from the respective institutions for the most accurate and current information.

Data Engineer Transitioning into MBA

For a data engineer transitioning from a development role to a management role, the CAT score plays a crucial role. Here's a breakdown of the selection criteria for various colleges and cutoffs for the 2024-2026 batch:

For a male engineer from an OBC background, the cutoffs are significantly higher:

IIMs

IIM Ahmedabad (IIM A): 95 with good academic and work experience IIM Ahmedabad (IIM A): 97 with good academic and no work experience IIM Bangalore (IIM B): 90 with good academic and work experience IIM Bangalore (IIM B): 95 with good academic and no work experience If you have poor academic records, 98 for ABC

Other Institutes

IIM Lucknow (IIM L), IIM Kolkata (IIM K), IIT Bombay (IIT-B): 88 with good academic and work experience, which is better to get a guaranteed call and convert. FMS Delhi (FMS-D): The OBC cutoff is around 39-41 composite score to convert. If you have 90 in XII, you will get straight 20 marks. If you get a call, you are getting at least 15 as CAT score so you just need to get 5-6 marks in SOP, GD, PI, and extempore. If you are a girl, congratulations, just by appearing for the interview, you will get 3-4 marks if you have good academic records and are from an OBC background.

The call cutoff for OBC is 92.

Work hard and aim for a 95 percentile, and you will be in FMS if you have good academic records.

Disclaimer: This information is specifically for OBC candidates.