GMAT cutoff for IIM 2023

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GMAT cutoff for IIM is an essential part of management admission procedures across the country. These B-schools create the best management professionals and thus rely on GMAT scores as their eligibility criteria. The GMAT score for IIM will provide a comprehensive idea of what GMAT cutoff you should target while preparing.The GMAT syllabus includes- Verbal reasoning, Quantitative reasoning, Integrated reasoning, and analytical reasoning.The total GMAT score ranges from 200-800, and an average estimate says that two-thirds of the candidates appearing for GMAT exam obtain a score of 400 to 600. The test duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes and the GMAT fee costs $250 (INR.18,366).

GMAT Cutoff for Indian B-Schools

There are 20 IIMs in India that require a high gmat cutoff for IIM executive MBA. The GMAT cutoff for IIM for Indian students is discussed in the table below:

Name of IIMs	Program Name	Duration	GMAT cutoff for IIM(average)
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad	ePost Graduate Program(EPGP) and Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (PGPX)	1 year full-time for executives	702
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore	ePost Graduate Program (EPGP)	1 year full-time for executives	710
Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata	Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (PGPEX)	1 year full-time for executives	700+
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow	International Program in Management for Executives (IPMX)	1 year full-time for executives	710+
Indian Institute of Management, Indore	ePost Graduate Program (EPGP)	1 year full-time for professionals	700+
Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi	Fellow Program in Management(FPM)	4 years of full-time doctoral residential program	670
Indian Institute of Management, Raipur	Executive Fellow Program in Management (EFPM)	Doctoral Program	560
Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak	Doctoral Program in Management(DPM)	-	650+
Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur	Post Graduate Program in Management	-	670+
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode	Post Graduate Programme (PGP); Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP); Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)	1 year	700+
Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur	Post Graduate Programme (PGP); Post Graduate Program in Management for Executives (PGPX); Entrepreneurs Post Graduate Programme (PGP)	2 years	650-680
Indian Institute of Management, Trichy	Postgraduate Programme in Management (PGPM); PGPBM; Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)	2 years	GMAT is accepted.
Indian Institute of Management, Shillong	Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEx)	2 years	700+
Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur	Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) Fellow Programmes in Management (FPM) Management Development Programmes (MDPs) for Executives Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM) Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGPM)	2 years	-
Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya	Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)	2 years	-
Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur	Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)	within 5 years	-
Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar	Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)	2 years	-
Indian Institute of Management, Jammu	Post Graduate Diploma Programme (PGDP)	2 years	700+
Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur	Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)	-	GMAT score is accepted
Indian Institute of Management, Vizag	Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP)	2 years	-

GMAT score is required for IIM?

GMAT exam score varies depending on the level of difficulty, the number of candidates appearing in the exam, seat vacancies, average score, and more. The average GMAT score ranges from 200-800. But the minimum score required for admission in top 10 IIM college is 715. GMAT score of 760+ ranks a candidate at above 99 percentile, increasing the probability of getting admission in their dream college. GMAT scores for MBA admissions in IIMs are valid upto 1-year full-time MBA programs. However, for 2-year PGP programs, Indian students are required to submit their CAT scores.

GMAT Cutoff for IIM: 2021-23 (Expected)

Along with the details about GMAT cutoff for Indian B-schools for 2020, there is also a release of 2021 GMAT cutoff for IIMs as followed:

IIM	GMAT Cutoff 2021 (Expected)
IIM Ahmedabad	720
IIM Bangalore	704
IIM Calcutta	728
IIM Lucknow	700

Is CAT more difficult than GMAT?

The difficulty level of CAT is higher than GMAT. GMAT has a well defined syllabus which makes it relatively easier in terms of preparation whereas, CAT’s syllabus is not as well defined as GMAT, hence the time invested can be more too. The uphill task in CAT is the LRDI section, which has been very high on the difficulty level for the past two years. On the other hand, GMAT has the IR section which is much easier than LRDI in CAT.

Also, the quantitative aptitude section of GMAT is slightly easier than CAT. On the other hand, the Verbal Section of GMAT can be challenging for Indian test takers who are non-native English speakers. Vocabulary used in verbal section questions in GMAT are of comparatively advanced level. Therefore, for aspirants who find English a tough nut to crack, GMAT will not be a cakewalk.

GMAT is an adaptive test i.e. the difficulty level of your next question depends on your performance in the previous question. Thus, GMAT is a test of ability as it constantly adapts and refines the test to your ability level. CAT has an objective level of difficulty for all its examinees.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

GMAT 2023 : 27 answered questions

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Ques. MBA Preparation: What GMAT score can be considered good for applying to ISB Hyderabad with an average academic profile?

● Top Answer By Uday Pawar on 30 Jan 23

Generally speaking anything above 750 is a good score for admission to IBS Hyderabad. But even a high GMAT score does not guarantee admission to IBS Hyderabad because the shortlisting is profile-based. GMAT score is just a part of the entire selection process. You need to improvise your profile by working on other aspects also like essays profile academics extracurricular activities Academics: Your 12th class marks graduation grades, post-graduation, and certification scores along with the GMAT cutoff is considered in your academic profile. Leadership: The leadership skills of the aspirants are tested on the basis of their prior achievements and roles. Personal attributes: This comprises your personal qualities like hobbies, talents, and extracurricular skills. Aspirants from diverse work experiences, cultures, and educational backgrounds are welcomed at IBS Hyderabad. So along with preparing well for GMAT, give importance to these parameters as well to increase your chances of admission....Read more

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Ques. What is the percentile required to get into ISB Hyderabad?

● Top Answer By Akanksha Sharma on 30 Jan 23

In case you are enquiring about the CAT percentile let me clarify that ISB Hyderabad does not take into consideration CAT scores. It accepts GMAT/GRE scores only. Most importantly, the ISB Shortlisting process is profile-based. This means even with a lower percentile you can manage to get shortlisted provided you have an excellent profile. There is no fixed cutoff for GMAT. However, a 700+ GMAT score isn't a must-have for ISB if your application is strong in other areas. According to an ISB spokesperson, candidates were admitted to the 2021 cohort with scores as low as 580, and as high as 780. So the GMAT score range for ISB is 580-780....Read more

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Ques. Is it worth spending 30k to join GMAT coaching at Crack ISB Hyderabad?

● Top Answer By Yash Bhati on 30 Jan 23

Yes, it certainly is worth paying a hefty fee of 30k for GMAT coaching at Crack ISB Hyderabad. The quality of trainers and the certainty of admission is what draw the candidates here. While there are many institutes that specialize in training for the CAT, very few institutes offer training for GMAT. Crack ISB Hyderabad has many features that have made it so popular and demanding among GMAT aspirants The peer group is a productive and effective group discussion is possible The institute gives the admission essay reviews free of cost while most institutes charge around 20-25k The quality of editing is much better at this Institute mainly because the faculty comprises alumni of top B Schools So it’s better to pay more for quality education than pay less or the same for substandard education. But remember an Institute can just prepare you for your entrance exam. It’s upon you to put in maximum effort and achieve your goals....Read more

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Ques. Why do students go for CAT, XAT, SNAP etc when almost all the B-Schools in India accept GMAT scores for the full time MBA?

● Top Answer By Nia Malhotra on 17 May 21

There is hardly any B-school in India that accepts GMAT scores for full-time MBA. IIMs, FMS, XLRI, JBIMS, IIFT, MDI, etc. are some of the institutions that accept GMAT scores. However, students applying through a foreign national quota or NRI quota are eligible for GMAT score. ISB on the other hand accepts the GMAT for its full-time program MBA program. Here is the list of some B-Schools that accepts GMAT scores in India XLRI, Jamshedpur XIM, Bhubaneswar VIT Business School TISS, Mumbai TERI School of Advanced Sciences, TERI University TASMAC, Pune TAPMI, Manipal School of Management, Udaipur School of Management, NMIMS, Mumbai School of Management, International Institute of Management This is why most students go for CAT, XAT, SNAP, and other management exams for admission in MBA. Only foreign nationals or students with NRI Quota can apply through GMAT....Read more

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Ques. Does ISB Hyderabad need work experience apart from the GMAT score?

● Top Answer By Bejoy John on 30 Jan 23

Yes, ISB Hyderabad’s PGP program requires a minimum of 2 years of full-time paid work experience. This criteria came into force on 31st March 2016 and is still a necessity. For candidates who lack in this aspect, there is a back door entry called the Early Entry Option or the EEOs. Under this, you can apply right away, go through the selection process, and receive the admission offer but join only after working for 2 years. This can also be referred to as Deferred admission. ...Read more

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