{"id":5939,"date":"2026-10-22T12:03:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T06:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/?p=5939"},"modified":"2026-10-22T12:03:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T06:33:37","slug":"iim-ahmedabad-rti-data-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/iim-ahmedabad-rti-data-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IIM Ahmedabad RTI Data 2026 is Out: CAT Percentile vs Actual Admission Reality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last updated: 22 October 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You scored 96 percentile. Is that enough for IIM Ahmedabad? The numbers say it&#8217;s only the start. IIM Ahmedabad RTI data 2026 and IIMA&#8217;s own disclosures show a huge gap between clearing the CAT cut-off and getting in. Of 8,838 candidates who cleared the CAT cut-offs, 1,305 got interview calls. Only 414 joined the PGP batch. This guide shows what IIMA has published, what it hasn&#8217;t, and what it means for your percentile. A free PDF of the official data is included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IIM Ahmedabad RTI Data 2026: What Is Actually Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is what IIMA has published on its website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>shortlisting disclosure<\/strong> for the PGP 2026\u201328 batch (dated 9 January 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>batch profile<\/strong> press release for students who joined<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>admission policy<\/strong> for the 2027\u201329 batch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We found no final-stage RTI table on iima.ac.in. That covers the minimum CAT percentile among joined candidates and the final composite score cut-offs. It also covers waitlist movement. Applicants share RTI replies online, and IIMA doesn&#8217;t confirm them on its site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article uses only official numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IIM Ahmedabad RTI Report 2026: Key Numbers at a Glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>PGP 2026\u201328<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cleared CAT cut-offs<\/td><td>8,838<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cleared GMAT cut-offs<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Called for AWT-PI<\/td><td>1,308<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Joined the PGP batch<\/td><td>414<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Female students<\/td><td>30.92%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering background<\/td><td>60.87%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average work experience<\/td><td>24 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Students with work experience<\/td><td>About 77%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-beeb863c-9e1c-41cf-80dc-68cc5736ef2f\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IIM-Ahmedabad-PGP-2026-28-Official-Admission-Data.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #cf2e2e; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #cf2e2e; --ub-button-hover-color: #000000; --ub-button-hover-border: none; font-weight: 700; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 384 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 0C28.7 0 0 28.7 0 64V448c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H320c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V160H256c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32V0H64zM256 0V128H384L256 0zM112 256H272c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16H112c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16s7.2-16 16-16zm0 64H272c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16H112c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16s7.2-16 16-16zm0 64H272c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16H112c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16s7.2-16 16-16z\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">Download 2026 RTI Data PDF<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IIM Ahmedabad CAT Percentile 2026: Cut-Offs vs Reality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official CAT cut-offs for PGP 2026\u201328<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Overall (non-PwD)<\/th><th>Each section (non-PwD)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General, EWS<\/td><td>95<\/td><td>85<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NC-OBC<\/td><td>90<\/td><td>80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>85<\/td><td>75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>75<\/td><td>65<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PwD cut-offs are 10 points lower. You also need a positive raw score in all three sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The General\/EWS cut-off rose from 80 overall and 70 per section in the previous cycle.<strong> Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/iim-ahmedabad-selection-criteria-changed-for-2026-28-batch\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">selection criteria breakdown<\/mark><\/a> explains the change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From cut-off to interview call<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Cleared CAT cut-offs<\/th><th>Called for AWT-PI<\/th><th>Share called*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General<\/td><td>6,106<\/td><td>564<\/td><td>9.2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>328<\/td><td>63<\/td><td>19.2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NC-OBC<\/td><td>1,529<\/td><td>336<\/td><td>22.0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>584<\/td><td>186<\/td><td>31.8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>208<\/td><td>109<\/td><td>52.4%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PwD<\/td><td>83<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>60.2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8,838<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1,308<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>14.8%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Calculated from IIMA&#8217;s counts, CAT route only. The General figure includes 3 GMAT-route calls.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The reality:<\/strong> clearing 95 percentile puts a General candidate in a pool of 6,106. Only about 9% of that pool got a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the interview calls were made<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIMA shortlists in two stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Stage 1 (top performers by discipline)<\/th><th>Stage 2 (category-wise merit list)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General<\/td><td>368<\/td><td>193<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>56<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NC-OBC<\/td><td>162<\/td><td>174<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>87<\/td><td>99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>69<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PwD<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>35<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About two in three General calls came through Stage 1. Your academic profile and discipline matter as much as your percentile.<strong> Check your odds with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/college-predictor\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">IIM college predictor<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IIM Ahmedabad Final Composite Score: How the Score Really Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortlisting score for 2026\u201328<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIMA ranks candidates on a composite score (CS):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CS = 0.35 \u00d7 normalized application rating + 0.65 \u00d7 normalized CAT score<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 2 minimum CS by category:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Candidates selected<\/th><th>Minimum CS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>General<\/td><td>193<\/td><td>0.605604<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>56<\/td><td>0.529701<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NC-OBC<\/td><td>174<\/td><td>0.511349<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>99<\/td><td>0.453585<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>69<\/td><td>0.382786<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PwD category scores are in the PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final composite score for 2027\u201329 (CAT 2026)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For CAT 2026 takers, IIMA&#8217;s official formula is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FCS = 0.50 \u00d7 PI + 0.10 \u00d7 AWT + 0.40 \u00d7 normalized composite score<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The interview carries half the final score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIMA normalizes the composite score within your undergraduate discipline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The CAT cut-offs stay at 95 overall and 85 per section for General\/EWS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the application rating adds up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Marks in 10th, 12th or graduation<\/th><th>Points<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Up to 55%<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above 55% to 60%<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above 60% to 70%<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above 70% to 80%<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above 80% to 90%<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above 90%<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work experience adds 0.20 points for each month beyond 11, capped at 5 points after 36 months. Every non-male candidate gets 3 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IIM Ahmedabad Waitlist Movement 2026: What We Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIMA doesn&#8217;t publish waitlist movement on its website. It says offers to waitlisted candidates depend on how many selected candidates accept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RTI replies shared online suggest General movement stays small, around 30 to 35 seats in recent cycles. Treat that as indicative, not official.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IIM Ahmedabad RTI Data PDF: Download<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RTI data for IIM Ahmedabad\u2019s PGP 2026\u201328 batch offers a closer look at the admission process, including category-wise CAT cut-offs and the scores used at different stages. It includes details on interview shortlisting, minimum CAT percentiles, final composite score cut-offs, the number of candidates who joined the programme, and waitlist movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike general admission criteria, these figures help aspirants understand how the selection process works in practice. Download the complete RTI PDF to explore the shortlist and final admission cut-offs, along with category-wise candidate numbers and other important admission statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-6c125732-baa9-437e-bebd-5a2d1cfa1559\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IIM-Ahmedabad-PGP-2026-28-Official-Admission-Data.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #cf2e2e; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #cf2e2e; --ub-button-hover-color: #000000; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-icon-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\" viewbox=\"0 0 384 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 0C28.7 0 0 28.7 0 64V448c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H320c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V160H256c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32V0H64zM256 0V128H384L256 0zM112 256H272c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16H112c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16s7.2-16 16-16zm0 64H272c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16H112c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16s7.2-16 16-16zm0 64H272c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16H112c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16s7.2-16 16-16z\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t<\/span><span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Download 2026 RTI Data PDF<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IIM Ahmedabad RTI Data 2026 PGP: What It Means for CAT 2026 Aspirants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aim above 95.<\/strong> It&#8217;s a floor for General and EWS, not a target.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t ignore sections.<\/strong> You need 85 in each, so practise with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/category\/21\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">CAT sectional mocks<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build your profile.<\/strong> Marks in 10th, 12th and graduation feed the application rating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare for the interview.<\/strong> It&#8217;s 50% of your final score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Note the dates.<\/strong> CAT 2026 is on 29 November. IIMA expects to declare shortlists in the second week of January 2027 and offers in the second week of April 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New to the process? Start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/categories\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">CAT mock tests<\/mark><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Some RTI Numbers Online Not Match?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some websites show 1,325 interview calls and 415 joined candidates. IIMA&#8217;s own documents say <strong>1,308<\/strong> called and <strong>414<\/strong> joined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One site also reports a 92.20 minimum percentile among joined General candidates. That sits below IIMA&#8217;s published 95 cut-off. We don&#8217;t use unverified figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIM Ahmedabad RTI data 2026 shows that percentile opens the door, but it doesn&#8217;t win the seat. Here is what to remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8,838 candidates cleared the CAT cut-offs, 1,308 got calls and 414 joined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About 9% of cut-off-clearing General candidates reached the interview stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The interview carries half the final score for CAT 2026 takers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aim for a strong percentile, a solid academic record and a sharp interview.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the PDF, check your numbers and plan your CAT 2026 strategy. IIMA&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/iima.ac.in\/inmedia\/458-highly-meritorious-students-join-iimas-63-rd-pgp-and-27-th-pgp-fabm-batches\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">batch press release<\/mark><\/a> has the full profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IIM Ahmedabad RTI Data 2026: FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the IIM Ahmedabad RTI data 2026 out?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIMA has published its shortlisting data and batch profile. It doesn&#8217;t post final-stage RTI tables on its website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I download the IIM Ahmedabad RTI data PDF?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download our PDF built from IIMA&#8217;s official documents. The source files sit on iima.ac.in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the minimum CAT percentile for IIM Ahmedabad 2026?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General and EWS candidates need 95 overall and 85 in each section. NC-OBC needs 90 and 80.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I get into IIM Ahmedabad with 92 percentile?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General and EWS candidates can&#8217;t, because the cut-off is 95. An NC-OBC candidate clears the 90 cut-off, but still has to win a call and clear the interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many candidates got IIM Ahmedabad interview calls in 2026?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIMA called 1,308 candidates for the AWT-PI round for the PGP 2026\u201328 batch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many students joined the IIM Ahmedabad PGP 2026\u201328 batch?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">414 students joined the PGP batch. Another 44 joined PGP-FABM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the minimum composite score for an IIM Ahmedabad interview call?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Stage 2, the General minimum was 0.605604. Other categories were lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the IIM Ahmedabad final composite score formula?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the 2027\u201329 batch, it&#8217;s 50% interview, 10% AWT and 40% normalized composite score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What was the IIM Ahmedabad waitlist movement in 2026?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIMA doesn&#8217;t publish it. RTI replies shared online suggest General movement stays around 30 to 35 seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You May Also Like :\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/\">CAT MOCK<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmock.com\/pyq\/cat\/2017\">CAT MOCK PYQ<\/a><\/strong><br>Follow Us On :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/catmock.in?mibextid=ZbWKwL\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cat.mock\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CATMock\"><strong>Youtube<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: 22 October 2026 You scored 96 percentile. Is that enough for IIM Ahmedabad? The numbers say it&#8217;s only the start. IIM Ahmedabad RTI data 2026 and IIMA&#8217;s own disclosures show a huge gap between clearing the CAT cut-off and getting in. Of 8,838 candidates who cleared the CAT cut-offs, 1,305 got interview calls. 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