Free CAT tool · 2026
CAT Percentile Predictor
Enter your expected CAT score (out of 198) and instantly see your estimated percentile — based on averaged score-vs-percentile trends from recent CATs. Then check exactly which IIMs and B-schools that percentile opens.
Enter your score to see your predicted CAT percentile.
This is an estimatefrom an averaged score-to-percentile curve across recent CATs — the exact percentile depends on that year's difficulty and test-taker pool. Use it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Roughly how much you need to score (out of 198) for each overall percentile in a typical CAT. Indicative — the exact conversion shifts each year with difficulty and normalisation.
| Percentile | Approx. overall score (/198) |
|---|---|
| 99.9%ile | ~130+ |
| 99.5%ile | ~110 |
| 99%ile | ~100 |
| 98%ile | ~88 |
| 97%ile | ~82 |
| 95%ile | ~73 |
| 90%ile | ~62 |
| 85%ile | ~53 |
| 80%ile | ~45 |
CAT percentile — FAQs
How is the CAT percentile calculated?
Your CAT percentile is your rank relative to all test-takers — a 95 percentile means you scored higher than 95% of candidates. CAT uses normalisation across slots, so the exact score-to-percentile mapping shifts each year with difficulty and the number of aspirants (~3.3 lakh).
What CAT score is needed for 99 percentile?
In recent CATs, roughly 98–105 marks (out of 198) has fetched a 99 percentile overall — but it varies year to year. Sectional percentiles need far fewer marks; QA and DILR usually convert a low raw score to a high percentile.
Is this CAT percentile predictor accurate?
It's an estimate from an averaged score-vs-percentile curve across recent CATs, so treat it as a directional guide. Your real percentile depends on that year's paper difficulty and the test-taker pool. For a real, tracked percentile trend, take timed mocks on AthenaPrep.
What is a good CAT percentile for the IIMs?
The older IIMs (A, B, C, L, K, I) typically shortlist around 97–99+ percentile for the General category, while newer IIMs call from ~90–96. Check exactly which schools your percentile opens on our CAT cutoff predictor.