The IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand) 2026 cut offs will serve as a crucial benchmark for shortlisting candidates for the PGDM (Rural Management) program. These cut offs are generally determined using national-level entrance exams—CAT, XAT, and CMAT—and vary by category, exam type, and year-on-year seat availability.
IRMA releases cut-offs as percentiles for each entrance exam, and they are further divided by category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD). The cut offs are used for both "profile-based" and "merit-based" calls, with slightly lower cut-offs for candidates with significant achievements or relevant backgrounds. For the 2026 session, the expected cut off percentiles (based on 2025 trends) are as follows
Category
CAT (Percentile)
XAT (Percentile)
CMAT (Percentile)
General
85–86
80–81
OBC (Non-Creamy)
79–80
70–71
EWS
75–76
SC
65–66
60–61
ST
50–51
PwD/DAP
For CAT and XAT, a general candidate will need at least 85–86 percentile.
The sectional cut off (e.g., in CAT: VARC, DILR, QA) is typically set around 40 percentile in each section for the general category.
Q1. What is the expected CAT cut off for IRMA 2026 for general category?
Ans. The expected CAT cut off for the general category for 2026 is around 85–86 percentile.
Q2. Are there different cut offs for various categories at IRMA?
Ans. Yes, IRMA releases separate cut offs for General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and PwD categories, with reserved categories having lower percentile requirements.
Q3. Are sectional cut offs considered by IRMA for shortlisting?
Ans. Yes, IRMA considers both overall and sectional cut offs—for CAT, a 40 percentile is generally required in each section (VARC, DILR, QA).
Q4. Is there a difference between profile-based and merit-based calls?
Ans. Yes, candidates with strong profiles may receive interview calls at slightly lower percentiles compared to merit-based calls, where higher exam performance is prioritized.
Q5. Can someone expect a call from IRMA with 75 percentile in CAT or XAT?
Ans. No, typically a candidate with 75 percentile will not meet the minimum cut off for general category, which is around 85 percentile.
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