IIM Pune (IIM Nagpur — Pune Campus) — Year-wise CAT cutoff data (2020–2026) for Open, OBC, SC & ST categories.
| Year | Open Percentile | OBC Percentile | SC Percentile | ST Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Est. | 98.1 | 94.1 | 88.1 | 81.1 |
| 2025 | 98 | 94 | 88 | 81 |
| 2024 | 97.9 | 93.9 | 87.9 | 80.9 |
| 2023 | 97.7 | 93.7 | 87.7 | 80.7 |
| 2022 | 97.5 | 93.5 | 87.5 | 80.5 |
| 2021 | 97.2 | 93.2 | 87.2 | 80.2 |
| 2020 | 97 | 93 | 87 | 80 |
* 2026 figures are estimated based on 2020–2025 trend. Official cutoffs will be published after CET/NEET results. Source: CET Cell Maharashtra / official admission data.
6-Year Trend (2020 → 2026)
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Open cutoff moved from 97 %ile in 2020 to 98.1 %ile in 2026 (higher percentile = harder).
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IIM Pune CAT cutoff 2026 (estimated): Open category — 98.1 percentile; OBC — 94.1; SC — 88.1; ST — 81.1. These are based on 2020–2025 trends from CET Cell Maharashtra / official admission data.
CAT score is the primary eligibility criterion for IIM Pune. You also need: 10+2 passing certificate (50% for general, 45% for SC/ST), Domicile certificate (Maharashtra state quota), Caste certificate (if applicable), and valid photo ID.
With 97.1 percentile you are borderline for IIM Pune. Admission is based on merit list. Contact the college admission office for seat availability.
CAT cutoffs for Pune colleges are determined by the MHT-CET Cell (for engineering) or respective authorities based on: total seats in each category, number of applicants in that category, and merit rank of the last admitted student. Cutoffs can vary by branch. The data shown here covers Open (General), OBC, SC, and ST categories from official admission lists.
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