SPJIMR Cut-off 2026 (Expected)
CAT 2025 Expected Cut-off (for 2026 Admission)
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Overall Percentile: 85–90 percentile
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Sectional Percentile (VARC, DILR, QA): Around 75 percentile each
SPJIMR keeps its overall CAT cut-off moderate because it follows a profile-based + score-based two-stage shortlisting system.
XAT 2026 Expected Cut-off
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Overall: 90+ percentile is considered competitive.
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Lower cut-offs possible for strong profiles but generally near 90.
GMAT (Expected Equivalent)
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Typically 685–700+ score (roughly 90th percentile equivalent).
Profile-Based vs Score-Based Calls
SPJIMR uses two pathways:
1. Profile-Based Call
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Given before CAT/XAT results.
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Requires strong academic + work-ex profile.
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Percentile requirement is slightly flexible but usually around 85+ is expected later to remain eligible.
2. Score-Based Call
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Based strictly on exam percentiles.
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Requires higher side of the cut-off (85–90 percentile).
SPJIMR Previous Trends (to understand 2026 expectations)
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Cut-offs for the last few years have been in the 85–90 percentile band for CAT.
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XAT cut-offs historically hover around 90 percentile.