CAT Exam Reservation Policy and Criteria
27% of IIM MBA seats are allotted for OBC candidates, 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, and up to 10% of seats are reserved for EWS. Also, 5% of seats are reserved for PwD candidates.
| Category | Reserved Percentage |
| NC-OBC (Non-Creamy Other Backward Classes) | 27% |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 15% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 7.5% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | up to 10% |
| PwD (Person with Disability) | 5% |
To verify the category of the applicants, it is necessary to submit the relevant documents as proof of category certificate and income certificate.