Tool
CAT percentile predictor
Enter your answers for each section to see your CAT score and an estimated percentile range. It is an estimate, and the page explains how it works.
31 days to CAT on 29 November. Marking: +3 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong multiple-choice answer, no negative marking for typed answers.
This is an unofficial estimate based on a rough curve from ranges reported for recent CAT slots. Your official percentile comes only from the exam authority and depends on slot difficulty and that year's candidates. Institutes set their own cutoffs. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.
Marks versus percentile: a rough guide
Estimated from the same curve the tool uses. Read these as ranges, not promises.
| Total score | Estimated percentile | Likely range |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 40.0 | 26.0 to 54.0 |
| 40 | 64.0 | 54.0 to 73.0 |
| 60 | 81.0 | 73.0 to 87.0 |
| 80 | 91.5 | 87.0 to 94.8 |
| 100 | 97.0 | 94.8 to 98.3 |
| 120 | 99.1 | 98.3 to 99.4 |
| 140 | 99.7 | 99.4 to 99.8 |
How the predictor works
- It works out your marks in each section: 3 for a correct answer, minus 1 for a wrong multiple-choice answer, no penalty for typed answers.
- It adds the sections to get your total out of 204.
- It reads the estimated percentile from a curve and shows a range that allows 10 marks either way, because slot difficulty and normalisation move the real figure.
What it cannot tell you: whether you will clear a given institute's cutoff, or how your academics and interview will count. Read our guides to percentile versus score and sectional cutoffs.
Questions about the predictor
How is the CAT score calculated?
A correct multiple-choice question scores 3 marks and a wrong one loses 1 mark. A correct typed-in answer scores 3 marks, and a wrong typed-in answer loses nothing. Unattempted questions score 0. The maximum is 204 marks for 68 questions.
How accurate is this CAT percentile predictor?
It is a rough estimate. It uses a curve built from ranges widely reported for recent CAT slots. The real percentile depends on the difficulty of your slot, the normalisation of scores across slots and the candidates who took the exam that year.
Can I use it for a mock test score?
Yes, but mock difficulty varies between providers, so a mock score can map to a different real percentile. Use the trend over your last three mocks, not one number.
Does a high percentile guarantee an IIM call?
No. Institutes set their own overall and sectional cutoffs and also weigh academics, work experience and later rounds. A strong total with a weak section can still miss a shortlist.
Is my data stored?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing you enter is sent to a server.