MBA Asked on January 19, 2026

Is there any penalty for poor sectional performance in CAT?

Sectional performance impact
# IIFT # MBA

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Yes, even if a candidate has a high overall CAT percentile, failing to meet sectional cutoffs in one or more sections may lead to rejection at the shortlisting stage. Balanced performance across all sections is important for IIFT admissions.
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