CAT Score & Percentile Calculator (IIM CAT)

Calculate your raw marks and estimated percentile for the Common Admission Test (CAT) administered by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). Breaks down section-wise performance across VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension), DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning), and QA (Quantitative Aptitude) with official +3 and -1 marking rules.

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How to Use CAT Score & Percentile Calculator

Step 1

Enter Section Attempts

Input the number of correct and incorrect attempts in VARC, DILR, and Quant.

Step 2

Include TITA Questions

Specify Non-MCQ (Type In The Answer) questions which carry no negative marking.

Step 3

View Score & Estimated Percentile

See your total raw score out of 198 and projected percentile bracket based on historical slot normalization.

Key Features

Sectional Breakdown: Separate score analytics for VARC, DILR, and QA to check 80+ or 85+ sectional cutoffs.
TITA Question Support: Applies 0 negative marks for non-MCQ numerical entry answers.
Percentile Prediction Curve: Calibrated against recent CAT slot difficulty levels (99 percentile ~76-82 marks).

In-Depth Overview: CAT Score & Percentile Calculator

The CAT Score & Percentile Calculator on OmniTools is specifically engineered to provide accurate, reliable, and instantaneous calculations without requiring software installations, complex spreadsheets, or subscriptions. Whether you are budgeting expenses, completing academic assignments, analyzing engineering requirements, or streamlining daily digital tasks, this utility ensures precision and speed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the marking scheme for the CAT exam?

CAT awards +3 marks for every correct answer, penalizes -1 mark for incorrect MCQ answers, and has 0 negative marking for TITA (non-MCQ) questions.

What raw score is needed for 99 percentile in CAT?

Historically, an overall raw score between 75 and 82 marks out of 198 is sufficient to secure a 99+ percentile in CAT.

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Published: January 2026 Last Reviewed: October 2026 Feedback: contact@omnitools.net