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The cut-off is the lowest score or percentile a candidate needs to score in exams like the CAT (Common Admission Test)  to qualify for the subsequent stages of admission.

Every year the cut-off scores are released by IIM Lucknow depending on various factors such as the number of applicants, the CAT exam difficulty level and the general academic profile of students. The cut-offs may vary for different programs, such as PGP (Post Graduate Programme), PGP-ABM (Agribusiness Management) and PGP-SM (Sustainable Management).

Cut-offs are generally announced in two forms: sectional percentile and overall percentile. Candidates have to qualify for both of these conditions in order to be eligible for further rounds like the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The overall CAT percentile cut-off score for the general category is usually 90 to 92 percentiles but shortlisted candidates usually receive a higher percentile (97 or more).

IIM Lucknow also has separate cut-off points for other categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD. Under the reservation policies cut-offs under reserved categories are usually lower than general categories.

Factors that affect the CAT cut-off of IIM Lucknow

Various factors affect the CAT cut-off of the IIM Lucknow. These factors are as follows:

Number of Applicants: IIM Lucknow's CAT cut-off varies based on the overall number of applicants. When there are more applicants the competition is tougher and the cut-off tends to increase more often. But when there are fewer candidates competing the cut-off tends to come slightly lower.

CAT exam difficulty level: Each year, the CAT exam's difficulty level varies. If the exam is tougher than normal fewer candidates will get high scores possibly resulting in a reduced cut-off. In case of an easier exam, average marks may go up thus causing a higher cut-off.

Availability of seats: The cut-off for some of the programs like PGP, PGP-ABM and PGP-SM is based on the number of seats available. With limited seats and high demand, the cut-off is generally higher since only the top scorers are selected.

Past Year Trends: The institute relies on last year's cut-offs, dispersion in scores and profiles of the applicants to conclude the cut-off for the present year. Trends serve as a reference for setting realistic and fair cut-off points.

IIM Lucknow Qualifying Sectional Cut-Off  2024 for the PGP Program Category-Wise

The sectional cut-offs for general category candidates in IIM Lucknow's PGP course in 2024 are 85 percentile per section.  For EWS and NC-OBC candidates the cut-off is 77 percentiles per section. SC candidates should have a minimum of 55 percentile while ST and PwD candidates should have a minimum of 50 percentile per section. These cut-offs provide a fair and balanced admissions process for all categories.

IIM Lucknow Total Cut-Off  2024 for the PGP Program Category-Wise

For the IIM Lucknow PGP course in 2024, the overall CAT cut-off varies per category. The General category cutoff is the 90th percentile. Candidates from the NC-OBC and EWS categories have to get a minimum of 82 percentile. Cut-offs for SC and ST categories are 70 and 65 percentile, respectively. Likewise, the cutoff for candidates with disabilities is 65%. These class-wise cut-offs reflect the institute's pledge towards inclusive admission while maintaining high academic standards.

IIM Lucknow Qualifying Sectional Cut-Off  2024 for the PGP-ABM Program Category-Wise

The sectional cut-offs for general category candidates in IIM Lucknow's PGP-ABM course in 2024 are at least 80 percentile per section.  For EWS and NC-OBC candidates, the cut-off is 72 percentiles per section. SC candidates should have a minimum of 55 percentile while ST and PwD candidates should have a minimum of 50 percentile per section. These cut-offs provide a fair and balanced admissions process for all categories.

IIM Lucknow Total Cut-Off  2024 for the PGP-ABM Program Category-Wise

Each category has a different total CAT cut-off for IIM Lucknow's PGP-ABM program in 2024.  General category students need a minimum of 85 percentile. The cut-off for EWS and NC-OBC categories is 77 percentile. SC students need a minimum of 65 percentile whereas ST and PWD candidates need a minimum of 60 percentile. The cut-offs are indicative of the institute's inclusive bent of mind while maintaining competitive levels.

IIM Lucknow Qualifying Sectional Cut-Off  2024 for the PGP-SM Program Category-Wise

For the IIM Lucknow PGP-SM 2024, the shortlisting sectional CAT cut-off will be 80 percentile in each section for general category candidates. EWS and NC-OBC applicants are required to secure at least the 72 percentile in every section. SC students need to secure a 55 percentile in every section while ST and PwD applicants need to secure a 50 percentile in every section. These cut-offs make sure all categories get the same attention throughout the selection process.

IIM Lucknow Total Cut-Off  2024 for the PGP-SM Program Category-Wise

The 85th percentile is the set cut-off score for candidates in the General category for IIM Lucknow's PGP-SM course in 2024. EWS and NC-OBC candidates have to score at least 77 percentile. SC candidates have a cut-off of 65 percentile while ST and PwD candidates have to score at least 60 percentile. These cut-offs by categories are indicative of the institute's philosophy of inclusive admissions and rigorous selection.

Overall CAT percentile: For Admission to Various Management Programs at IIM Lucknow (General)

Aspirants under the general category normally need to have a high overall CAT percentile score to secure admission into IIM Lucknow's management courses in 2024. Candidates for courses like the PGP, PGP-ABM and PGP-SM need to normally be in the 97+ percentile to qualify for the various rounds of admission that include the (WAT) Written Ability Test and (PI) Personal Interview.