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MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA across 21 IIMs, FMS, SPJIMR, MDI, IIT DoMS, JBIMS Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes, 40 Min per section) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 198 Frequency: Once a Year (Last Sunday of November) Fee: ?2,400 (General/OBC) / ?1,200 (SC/ST/PwD)
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CAT Marks vs Rank vs Percentile Matrix 2026

Total Scale: 198 Marks

Comprehensive analysis converting raw score estimates into projected Percentiles and All India Ranks (AIR) for CAT.

Estimated Marks Expected Percentile Projected AIR Rank Admission Prospects Tier Candidate Status
184 - 198 99.95 - 100.00 %ile 1 - 100 Top IITs / Top AIIMS / Top NITs / Top NLUs Exceptional
168 - 183 99.50 - 99.94 %ile 101 - 1,500 Tier 1 Top Branches (CSE, ECE, MBBS, MBA) Top 0.5%
149 - 167 98.50 - 99.49 %ile 1,501 - 5,000 Top 10 NITs / GMCs / Tier-1 Core Branches High Merit
129 - 148 96.00 - 98.49 %ile 5,001 - 15,000 Premier State Govt / Established NITs / IIITs Very Good
109 - 128 92.00 - 95.99 %ile 15,001 - 35,000 Top Autonomous & State Universities Competitive
89 - 108 85.00 - 91.99 %ile 35,001 - 65,000 Mid NITs / Reputed Private Colleges Above Average
69 - 88 75.00 - 84.99 %ile 65,001 - 1,20,000 State Counselling Seats / Self-Financing Qualifying Range
Below 69 < 75.00 %ile > 1,20,000 Management Quota / Private Universities Needs Improvement

Shift Normalization Formula Explained

To ensure total equity across multiple examination shifts with varied difficulty levels, conducting authorities employ NTA's percentile normalization formula:

Percentile (P) = (100 × m) / N

Where m is the total number of candidates who scored equal to or less than you in your shift, and N is the total count of candidates who appeared in that session. Percentile scores are calculated up to 7 decimal places to prevent ties.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Rank Predictor

How is percentile calculated from raw marks in CAT?
Percentile Score = (100 × Number of candidates who scored equal to or less than you in your shift) / (Total candidates who appeared in that shift).
How are ties broken when two candidates obtain identical marks in CAT?
Ties are resolved based on predefined rules: higher marks in core subjects (e.g., Mathematics in JEE, Biology in NEET), fewer negative responses, and age (older candidate given preference if specified).

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