College Predictor
India 2027
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Note: the cutoff tables and figures in the guide below come from the previous version of this tool and are not sourced. They are being replaced with cited data. Use the predictor above, which labels every number as Official, Cited or Estimated.
India's Most Advanced Free College Predictor 2026
This college predictor uses real admission cutoff data from the 2025–26 admissions cycle across 9 major Indian entrance exams — CUET, CAT, IPMAT, XAT, MH-CET, NMAT, CLAT, JEE Mains, and NIFT. Enter your percentile and category to instantly see which of 120+ colleges you can realistically get into, sorted by your admission chances.
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CUET College Predictor 2026 — BBA & B.Com Cutoffs
CUET (Common University Entrance Test) is conducted by NTA for admissions to central universities and many private universities. For BBA admissions at Delhi University colleges, CUET percentile is the primary criteria. Here are the current cutoffs for top BBA and B.Com programmes via CUET:
| College | Course | Gen Cutoff | OBC Cutoff | SC Cutoff | Avg Pkg | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSCBS Delhi | BBA (FIA) | 95%ile | 88%ile | 78%ile | ₹8L | ₹72K |
| Sri Ram College of Commerce | B.Com (Hons) | 97%ile | 91%ile | 82%ile | ₹7L | ₹1.2L |
| Hansraj College DU | B.Com (Hons) | 94%ile | 88%ile | 78%ile | ₹5.5L | ₹1L |
| DDU Delhi | BBA | 90%ile | 83%ile | 74%ile | ₹6L | ₹1.77L |
| Gargi College DU | B.Com (Hons) | 88%ile | 80%ile | 70%ile | ₹5L | ₹80K |
| Christ University Bangalore | BBA | 80%ile | 73%ile | 63%ile | ₹6L | ₹8.74L |
CAT MBA College Predictor 2026 — IIM & Top B-School Cutoffs
CAT (Common Admission Test) is India's most competitive MBA entrance exam, used for admissions to IIMs and hundreds of other B-schools. IIM calls also consider academic profile, work experience, and diversity factors — so the percentile below is the minimum threshold for shortlisting:
| College | Program | Gen Cutoff | OBC Cutoff | SC Cutoff | Avg Pkg | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | MBA (PGP) | 99+%ile | 95%ile | 85%ile | ₹35L | ₹35L |
| IIM Bangalore | MBA (PGP) | 99+%ile | 95%ile | 85%ile | ₹34.8L | ₹26.5L |
| IIM Calcutta | MBA (PGP) | 99+%ile | 94%ile | 84%ile | ₹34.2L | ₹33.5L |
| FMS Delhi | MBA | 98%ile | 92%ile | 82%ile | ₹32L | ₹2.3L ✓ Best ROI |
| IIM Lucknow | MBA (PGP) | 97%ile | 90%ile | 80%ile | ₹28L | ₹20L |
| IIM Kozhikode | MBA (PGP) | 96%ile | 90%ile | 80%ile | ₹26L | ₹21L |
| MDI Gurgaon | PGDM | 95%ile | 88%ile | 78%ile | ₹25L | ₹23L |
| IIM Indore | MBA (PGP) | 95%ile | 88%ile | 78%ile | ₹25L | ₹18L |
| NMIMS Mumbai | MBA | 85%ile | 78%ile | 68%ile | ₹19L | ₹24L |
MH-CET College Predictor 2026 — Maharashtra MBA Cutoffs
MH-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test) is the primary exam for MBA admissions in Maharashtra government and aided colleges. JBIMS Mumbai — with fees of just ₹2.5L and average placement of ₹20L+ — is one of the best ROI MBA programmes in India and is exclusively MH-CET based for Maharashtra domicile students.
| College | Program | MH-CET Cutoff | Domicile Required | Avg Pkg | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JBIMS Mumbai | MMS (MBA) | 99.9+%ile | Maharashtra | ₹20L+ | ₹2.5L |
| SIMSREE Mumbai | MMS (MBA) | 99.5%ile | Maharashtra | ₹14L | ₹1.5L |
| KJ Somaiya Mumbai | MBA | 97%ile | No | ₹12L | ₹14L |
| Welingkar Mumbai | PGDM | 95%ile | No | ₹10L | ₹14L |
| PUMBA Pune | MBA | 95%ile | Maharashtra pref. | ₹8L | ₹1.6L |
| NIBM Pune | PGDM | 85%ile | No | ₹9L | ₹13L |
CLAT College Predictor 2026 — NLU Law Cutoff Ranks
CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is for admissions to 24 National Law Universities (NLUs) across India. Unlike other exams, CLAT uses rank not percentile — the lower the rank, the better. Here are the approximate closing ranks for 2025 admissions:
| NLU | Program | Gen Closing Rank | OBC Closing Rank | SC Closing Rank | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLSIU Bangalore | BA LLB (Hons) | ~80 | ~150 | ~300 | Bangalore |
| NLU Delhi | BA LLB (Hons) | ~50 | ~120 | ~250 | Delhi |
| NALSAR Hyderabad | BA LLB (Hons) | ~200 | ~400 | ~700 | Hyderabad |
| NLU Jodhpur | BA LLB (Hons) | ~400 | ~800 | ~1400 | Jodhpur |
| NUJS Kolkata | BA LLB (Hons) | ~300 | ~600 | ~1100 | Kolkata |
| NLU Bhopal (NLIU) | BA LLB (Hons) | ~700 | ~1400 | ~2200 | Bhopal |
JEE Mains College Predictor 2026 — NIT & Private B.Tech Cutoffs
JEE Mains is the gateway to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and hundreds of private engineering colleges. The percentile shown is for CSE (Computer Science Engineering) — the most competitive branch. For other branches like Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering, cutoffs are significantly lower (often 10-20 percentile points).
| College | Branch | Gen Cutoff (CSE) | Avg Pkg | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | B.Tech CSE | 99%ile | ₹18L | ₹5.6L |
| NIT Warangal | B.Tech CSE | 98.5%ile | ₹16L | ₹5.4L |
| NIT Surathkal | B.Tech CSE | 98%ile | ₹16L | ₹5.4L |
| NIT Calicut | B.Tech CSE | 97.5%ile | ₹15L | ₹5.4L |
| NIT Delhi | B.Tech CSE | 95%ile | ₹14L | ₹5.5L |
| VIT Vellore | B.Tech CSE | 75%ile | ₹8L | ₹8L |
| SRM Chennai | B.Tech CSE | 70%ile | ₹7L | ₹7L |
How the College Predictor Works
Our predictor uses a three-tier system to show your admission chances:
- ✅ Safe (Green): Your percentile is 3+ points above the cutoff. High probability of getting a call/shortlist. Apply with confidence.
- ⚡ Moderate (Amber): Your percentile is within 0–3 points of the cutoff. Competitive — apply strategically. Your academic profile, work experience, and diversity factors will matter.
- 🎯 Reach (Red): Your percentile is up to 3 points below the cutoff. Low probability but worth applying to — cutoffs fluctuate 1–3 points each year based on application volume.
Cutoffs shown are the minimum percentile for shortlisting — not guaranteed admission. IIMs, top NLUs, and top NITs have multi-stage selection processes after the initial percentile cutoff.
Category-Wise Cutoff Relaxation
All cutoffs in the predictor adjust based on your selected category. General category cutoffs are the strictest. Typical relaxations are:
- OBC-NCL: 5–8 percentile points lower than General for most B-schools and law colleges
- SC: 15–25 percentile points lower than General
- ST: 20–30 percentile points lower than General
- EWS: Similar to OBC-NCL (varies by institution)
- PwD: Additional relaxation of 5–10 points on top of category cutoff
How to Use the Compare Feature
After running a prediction, click the checkbox next to any 2–3 colleges in your results to add them to the comparison. Click "Compare Now" to see a side-by-side table of cutoffs, fees, average packages, ROI ratio, city, and type. This helps you quickly identify which college offers the best value for your profile.
How to Improve Your Chances
If your predicted results show mostly Reach colleges for your target, here are the realistic strategies:
- Give more mock tests. Most students who improve significantly from one attempt to another do 30–50 mock tests. Identify weak topics, not just overall score.
- Target exams with lower competition. XAT for XLRI, MH-CET for JBIMS, NMAT for NMIMS — these are separate exams from CAT with their own difficulty curves and candidate pools.
- Use category advantage. If you're OBC/SC/ST, the predictor shows realistic cutoffs for your category — which may open significantly more colleges than the General cutoff suggests.
- Consider ROI over ranking. FMS Delhi (₹2.3L fees, ₹29–34L avg placement) and JBIMS Mumbai (₹2.5L fees, ₹20L+ placement) offer better ROI than many higher-ranked private colleges that cost ₹25–35L.
Frequently Asked Questions
With CUET 85 percentile General category: Gargi College DU (B.Com, 88 cutoff — slightly above but worth trying), DDU Delhi (BBA, 90 cutoff — reach), Jamia Millia Islamia (BBA, 80 cutoff — safe), Christ University Bangalore (BBA, 80 cutoff — safe), NMIMS Mumbai via NPAT (separate exam), and many other central universities. Use the predictor above for exact results by category.
All three IIMs (ABC) require 99+ percentile for General category shortlisting. However, the percentile is just the first filter — final selection also considers academic profile (10th, 12th, graduation marks), work experience (2–4 years preferred), gender diversity, and academic diversity (non-engineering graduates get preference). Many 99+ percentile candidates don't receive calls due to academic background. OBC cutoff is 95+, SC is 85+, ST is 80+.
FMS Delhi has the best MBA ROI in India — total fees ₹2.32 lakh for the full 2-year programme, with average placement of ₹29–34 LPA. Payback period is under 2 months of salary. JBIMS Mumbai is second-best ROI — ₹2.5L fees, ₹20L+ placement. Both require high percentiles (FMS: CAT 98+, JBIMS: MH-CET 99.9+ for Maharashtra domicile). Among IIMs, IIM Indore has the lowest fees at ₹18L with ₹25L average placement.
With CLAT rank 500 General category: NLU Jodhpur (closing rank ~400 — reach), NUJS Kolkata (~300 — reach), NLU Bhopal (~700 — safe), NLU Patna (~800 — safe), NLU Raipur (~1000 — safe). Top 3 NLUs (NLSIU Bangalore, NLU Delhi, NALSAR Hyderabad) need ranks under 100–200. For OBC category, rank 500 opens NLU Jodhpur and NUJS Kolkata more comfortably. Use our CLAT predictor for category-specific results.
Yes — this is strongly recommended. Most top B-schools accept multiple exam scores. NMIMS Mumbai accepts both NMAT and CAT. XLRI accepts XAT (primary) and also considers GMAT. Many B-schools accept CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, ATMA, and MAT. Appearing in CAT + XAT + NMAT significantly expands your college options and increases your chances of getting a good call even if one exam doesn't go as planned.
The predictor uses actual cutoff data from the 2025–26 admissions cycle. Cutoffs typically change by 1–3 percentile points each year based on exam difficulty and application volume. Treat the results as a realistic guide, not a guarantee. Always verify with official college websites before applying. For the most competitive colleges (99+ percentile), even small fluctuations can affect results — always apply to a mix of Safe, Moderate, and Reach options.