Will 90 percentile get you an IIM call? At a baby IIM, often yes. The Baby IIM cut-off 2026 for General-category candidates runs from 82 percentile at IIM Visakhapatnam to 95 at IIM Nagpur, and five of the seven institutes sit at 90. This guide gives the latest CAT percentile for each baby IIM, category-wise tables, and the safe score to target.
Note: IIM Indore conducts CAT 2026 on 29 November 2026, and IIMs publish their 2027–29 criteria only after results. The figures below are the latest published ones (CAT 2025, MBA 2026–28 batch). They are the best guide to this year’s baby IIM cutoff.
Which IIMs Are Baby IIMs?
Baby IIMs are the seven institutes set up in 2015–16: IIM Amritsar, Bodh Gaya, Jammu, Nagpur, Sambalpur, Sirmaur and Visakhapatnam. Older new IIMs such as Trichy, Ranchi, Raipur and Kashipur use a separate Joint Admission Process, so they are not covered here. If one of them is on your list, read our guide to IIM Ranchi MBA for freshers.
Baby IIM Cut-off 2026 for Each Institute (General Category)
These are minimum percentiles to be considered for the interview stage. Clearing them does not guarantee a call.
| Baby IIM | Overall percentile | Sectional (VARC / DILR / QA) | Likely for CAT 2026 cycle* |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Amritsar | 90 | 80 / 75 / 80 | ~90 |
| IIM Bodh Gaya | 90 (85 for female and transgender) | 65 / 65 / 65 | 90–95 |
| IIM Jammu | 90 (85 for female and transgender) | 65 / 65 / 65 | 90–95 |
| IIM Sirmaur | 90 (85 for female and transgender) | 65 / 65 / 65 | 90–95 |
| IIM Nagpur | 95 | 70 / 70 / 70 | ~95 |
| IIM Sambalpur | 90 (85 for female candidates and those with 12+ months’ work experience) | No sectional cut-off; positive raw score in each section | ~90 |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | 82 | 70 / 70 / 70 | ~82 |
*Our estimate from the last published cut-offs. Institutes can revise policies after CAT 2026. The CAP cut-off applies to the MBA programme only.
Why Bodh Gaya, Jammu and Sirmaur Show 90, Not 95
These three run a joint Common Admission Process (CAP). Bodh Gaya’s policy first listed 95 as a reference General cut-off, to be finalised after the CAT 2025 result. The final CAP 2026 cut-off notice, dated 20 January 2026, fixed it at 90 overall and 65 in each section. It also warns that the actual percentile can be higher, depending on how many candidates are called.
Category-Wise Baby IIM Cut-off 2026
| Baby IIM | General | EWS | NC-OBC | SC | ST | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Amritsar | 90 | 90 | 80 | 55 | 40 | 40 |
| Bodh Gaya / Jammu / Sirmaur (CAP) | 90 | 75 | 75 | 60 | 38 | 38 |
| IIM Nagpur | 95 | 85 | 85 | 65 | 40 | 40 |
| IIM Sambalpur | 90 | 80 | 75 | 55 | 40 | 40 |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | 82 | 72 | 72 | 50 | 40 | 40 |
At the CAP IIMs, female and transgender candidates get a relaxation of up to 5 percentile (General 85, SC 55). IIM Amritsar publishes its sectional cut-offs for every category on its admission page.
Qualifying Percentile vs Final Selection
Your CAT percentile gets you shortlisted, but it does not decide the seat alone.
| Baby IIM | How the final score is built |
|---|---|
| IIM Bodh Gaya | CAT 50%, personal interview 25%, profile 25% |
| IIM Amritsar | CAT is 50% of the pre-PI score; final score = 70% pre-PI + 30% post-PI |
| IIM Visakhapatnam | PI 48, CAT 25, work experience 10, gender diversity 5, 10th, 12th and graduation 4 each (out of 100) |
A strong interview and profile can offset a lower percentile, especially at Visakhapatnam, where the PI alone carries 48 of 100 points.
Safe CAT Percentile for Baby IIMs
| Your CAT percentile | Baby IIMs you can aim for (General, male fresher) |
|---|---|
| 95 and above | All seven, if sectional cut-offs are also met |
| 90–94 | All except IIM Nagpur |
| 85–89 | IIM Visakhapatnam; the CAP IIMs for female and transgender candidates; IIM Sambalpur for women and those with 12+ months’ experience |
| 82–84 | IIM Visakhapatnam only |
| Below 82 | None at General-category minimums |
As a rule of thumb, aim 3–5 percentile above the minimum, because these are floors and the actual shortlist can be higher. Test your profile with CATMOCK’s IIM call predictor, and build sectional balance with our free CAT mock tests and previous year papers.
What Changes After CAT 2026?
Each IIM will publish its 2027–29 admission policy after the CAT 2026 result, and cut-offs can shift. Last cycle, IIM Sambalpur dropped sectional cut-offs and the CAP IIMs finalised 90 instead of the 95 reference. Check iimcat.ac.in and each institute’s admission page before locking your target list. For the wider picture, see our guide to the CAT percentile required for IIM colleges 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Baby IIM cut-off 2026 for the General category?
Based on the latest published policies, the minimum overall percentile is 82 at IIM Visakhapatnam, 90 at IIM Amritsar, Bodh Gaya, Jammu, Sirmaur and Sambalpur, and 95 at IIM Nagpur. The 2027–29 figures will be confirmed after CAT 2026.
Which baby IIM has the lowest CAT cut-off?
IIM Visakhapatnam, with a General-category minimum of 82 percentile overall and 70 in each section.
Can I get a baby IIM call with 85 percentile?
Yes, at some of them. A General male candidate at 85 clears IIM Visakhapatnam’s minimum. Female and transgender candidates also clear the CAP IIMs at 85, and IIM Sambalpur accepts 85 from female candidates and those with 12 or more months of work experience.
Do baby IIMs have sectional cut-offs?
Most do. IIM Sambalpur removed sectional percentile cut-offs for the 2026–28 batch and only requires a positive raw score in each section.
Is the CAP cut-off 95 or 90?
The final CAP 2026 notice sets 90 overall for General (85 for female and transgender candidates), replacing the earlier reference figure of 95.
Conclusion
The Baby IIM cut-off 2026 ranges from 82 to 95 percentile for General candidates, and 90 is the number most institutes use. Aim a few points higher, balance all three sections, and verify the 2027–29 policies once CAT 2026 results are out. Start practising with CATMOCK’s mock tests.
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