IMT Hyderabad's 2026 cutoff for PGDM admissions requires a 90 overall percentile in CAT 2025 or XAT 2026 for General category candidates, focusing on aggregate scores without sectional breakdowns to shortlist for WAT/PI amid 10,000+ applications for 300 seats. This threshold, consistent since 2022, favors diverse profiles from Telangana's engineering hubs, ensuring access to INR 16 Lakhs programs with 100% placements at 12.3 LPA average.
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| Category | Expected Percentile/Score Details |
| General | 90 overall percentile in CAT 2025/XAT 2026 (aggregate focus); stable trend from 2025 amid 10,000+ applications for 300 seats. |
| Reserved (SC/ST/OBC) | 80 overall percentile per AICTE norms; supports diversity with 25% seat reservation for Telangana rural talent. |
| GMAT Equivalent | 650+ absolute score (tests Jan 2022–Jan 2026); provisional shortlisting if score pending by Feb 28, 2026. |
| Influencing Factors | 15% female applicant rise; no sectional cuts; academics (50% graduation) add 20% weight in holistic shortlisting. |
Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad also releases the course-wise closing percentiles separately. Candidates can check from the table below the course-wise Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad 2025 cutoff:
| Course Name | Entrance Exam Cutoff |
|---|---|
| PGDM | CAT: 75%ile, XAT: 90%ile, CMAT: 80%ile |
| PGDM Finance | CAT: 75%ile, XAT: 90%ile, CMAT: 80%ile |
| PGDM Marketing | CAT: 75%ile, XAT: 90%ile, CMAT: 80%ile |
| PGDM Information Technology | CAT: 75%ile, XAT: 90%ile, CMAT: 80%ile |
For XAT 2026 takers applying to IMT Hyderabad's 2025 cycle, the cutoff remains 90 overall percentile, emphasizing decision-making sections to prepare candidates for Hyderabad's consulting roles with recruiters like DE Shaw:
| Year | XAT General Cutoff |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 |
| 2024 | 90 |
PGDM Admissions Open for 2026 - The applications for the Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program for the batch of 2026 are now open. Interested candidates can apply. The eligibility criteria include a minimum of three years bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Candidates can apply based on CAT (2025), XAT (2026), or GMAT scores. The application process involves filling out an online application form, submitting it with a fee of INR 3500, and undergoing an offline interview process. Classes are set to begin in June 2026.
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| P.G.D.M. (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) | ₹6,01,500 - 11,30,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate of 50%, Valid score in national level management entrance exams (CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT) |
| Post Graduate Diploma | ₹11,30,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, valid score in CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, or MAT |
| Certificate | ₹45,000 - 1,20,000 | Higher secondary education (10+2) from a recognized board or institution, minimum aggregate score of 50% in qualifying examination |
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree or equivalent, minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA, professional qualification such as CA, ICWA, or CS, Bachelor's degree, valid score in national-level entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, GMAT, or GRE | |
| Executive P.G.D.M. | ₹4,46,000 - 5,00,000 | Bachelor's degree, Minimum three years of work experience, Valid score in CAT/GMAT/CMAT/XAT |
To meet IMT Hyderabad's 2025 reserved cutoffs (80-85 percentile), focus on 100+ CAT/XAT mocks for aggregate strength, leveraging AICTE's 25% quota with verified documents under Rs8 Lakhs income. Emphasize profile diversity for +10 points in shortlisting, preparing Andhra freshers for PI on supply chain cases, ensuring spots in 300-seat PGDM with Rs12.3 LPA placements.
Beyond the 90 percentile cutoff 2023, IMT Hyderabad shortlists using 70% exam aggregate, 20% academics (50% graduation min), and 10% diversity factors like gender/economic status, sans sectionals. This holistic formula processed 1,000+ for PI, forming cohorts with 24% engineers and 48% commerce backgrounds, securing 100% placements at Rs12.3 LPA in Hyderabad's e-commerce boom.
IMT Hyderabad maintains uniform reserved cutoffs at 80-85 percentile for SC/ST/OBC/EWS in 2023-2025, aligned with AICTE's 25% reservation without yearly hikes. Certificate and income verifications ensure access, complementing 10% diversity scoring to build inclusive batches—32% women, 20% locals—for PGDM programs with consistent 100% placement at Rs12.3 LPA.
The 90 percentile IMT Hyderabad cutoff 2023 shaped a diverse batch of 240 with 83% freshers, 32% women, and 40% South Indians, shortlisting via aggregate scores without sectionals. This composition, weighted 20% on academics, fueled innovation in case studies and global exchanges, driving 100% placements at Rs12.3 LPA average in IT and logistics sectors.
IMT Hyderabad's 2025 reserved cutoffs—80 for SC/ST, 85 for OBC/EWS—reserve 25% seats via AICTE norms, verified by certificates and income under Rs8 Lakhs, to uplift underrepresented talent from Telangana districts. Integrated with 10% diversity weight in shortlisting, this boosts 32% women and regional profiles for inclusive PGDM cohorts achieving 100% placements at Rs12.3 LPA average.
The consistent 90 percentile trend in IMT Hyderabad cutoff 2023 stemmed from steady applicant quality post-pandemic, with 70% exam weightage and no sectional barriers to prioritize diversity—24% engineers, 48% arts/commerce. This stability amid 8,500 applications ensured 300-seat fills for PGDM tracks, yielding 100% placements at Rs12.3 LPA and highs of Rs25.5 LPA in BFSI roles.
IMT Hyderabad did not enforce sectional cutoffs for 2023 PGDM, relying solely on 90 overall percentile for CAT/XAT General to shortlist broadly. This aggregate focus, comprising 70% of selection criteria, accommodated varied strengths in VARC, DILR, and QA, particularly benefiting commerce graduates from Andhra Pradesh targeting marketing specializations with 100% placement outcomes at Rs12.3 LPA average.
For 2025 PGDM admissions, IMT Hyderabad sets reserved category cutoffs at 80 percentile for SC/ST and 85 for OBC/EWS in CAT/XAT overall, per AICTE guidelines reserving 25% seats. This approach verifies certificates and income proofs under Rs8 Lakhs, fostering inclusion for rural Hyderabad aspirants while maintaining holistic evaluation with 20% academics weight for February PI shortlists.
IMT Hyderabad cutoff 2023 remained consistent at 90 percentile for CAT/XAT General, matching 2024's stable mark amid 15% applicant growth from South India. No sectional cuts persisted, emphasizing aggregate scores weighted 70% in shortlisting, which supported diverse cohorts from Telangana's IT hubs and ensured strong ROI through CII-partnered logistics tracks leading to 100% internship conversions.
The IMT Hyderabad cutoff 2023 for CAT General stood at 90 overall percentile, enabling shortlisting of 1,000+ candidates from 8,500 applications without sectional requirements. This threshold balanced freshers (83%) and experienced profiles, contributing to a batch with 24% engineers and 32% women, ultimately securing 100% placements at an average Rs12.3 LPA and highest Rs25.5 LPA in consulting and finance sectors post-graduation.
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