Each IIM sets its own minimum sectional and overall percentile cut-offs for shortlisting candidates for the next stage (WAT/GD-PI). For top IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta, the general category overall cut-off is typically around 98–100 percentile, with sectional cut-offs usually between 70–85 percentile. Newer IIMs may have lower cut-offs (85–95 percentile overall). Reserved category candidates (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwD) have lower cut-offs as per Government of India norms. Meeting the cut-off does not guarantee a call, as composite scores including academics and work experience are considered.