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Updated On Date: Sep 23, 2025

IRMA 2026 Cut Offs

IRMA Cut Offs 2026 

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 2026 Cut Offs: Overview

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

Expected Cut Offs by Exam and Category

Category

CAT (Percentile)

XAT (Percentile)

CMAT (Percentile)

General

85–86

80–81

80–81

OBC (Non-Creamy)

79–80

70–71

70–71

EWS

80–81

75–76

75–76

SC

65–66

60–61

60–61

ST

50–51

50–51

50–51

PwD/DAP

50–51

50–51

50–51

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.

Trends and Factors

  • The cut offs remain relatively stable, reflecting consistent demand and limited intake (typically 240 seats for PGDM).
  • The cut offs can be higher when the seat intake is lower or applicant competition is particularly intense.
  • Both academic and extra-curricular achievements can contribute to profile-based calls, allowing some leeway for slightly lower exam scores.

How Cut Offs Are Used?

  • Candidates must meet both the overall and, if applicable, the sectional cut off in the entrance exam.
  • Only those meeting or exceeding these cut offs are shortlisted for the next round – IRMA’s Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) process.
Click Here For IRMA 2026 Eligibility Criteria

FAQs

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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