LBSIM Delhi Cutoff
LBSIM Cutoff 2027
The LBSIM cutoff for PGDM admission 2027-29 isn't a single number. Based on the latest closing figures, it ranges from about the 70th percentile in CAT for PGDM AI & Data Science to the 85th percentile for PGDM General, with XAT around 80 and GMAT at 600+. The latest published data is still the 2025 closing percentile. LBSIM does not release a fixed cutoff list before the exam; it considers your overall percentile, and the closing percentile changes every year based on the number of applicants, available seats and the reservation policy. A good score gets you shortlisted, but the final decision gives 60% weight to your CAT, XAT or GMAT score and 40% to your extempore, personal interview, academics and work experience.
Quick Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), Dwarka, New Delhi |
| Programme | PGDM, two years |
| Accepted exams | CAT, XAT, GMAT |
| CAT closing percentile 2025 (General, Round 1) | 85 for PGDM General, 80 for Financial Management, 75 for Research & Business Analytics, 70 for AI & Data Science |
| XAT closing percentile | Around 80 across specialisations (2024) |
| GMAT benchmark | 600+ |
| Sectional cutoff | None, only the overall score counts |
| Selection weightage | 60% exam score, 40% extempore, interview, academics and work experience |
| Application deadline for 2027-29 | 20 December 2026 |
LBSIM CAT Cutoff by Specialisation
CAT is the most common route into LBSIM, and the bar differs sharply between tracks. PGDM General is the toughest, while AI & Data Science has the lowest.
CAT Closing Percentile by Specialisation
| Specialisation | CAT Closing Percentile (2025) | Reported Range |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM General | 85 | 80–85 |
| PGDM Financial Management | 80 | 80–82 |
| PGDM Research & Business Analytics | 75 | 76–78 |
| PGDM AI & Data Science | 70 | About 70 |
CAT & XAT Percentile by Specialisation (2025, General Category — Collegedunia)
As a rough guide, CAT and XAT percentiles of 80–85 keep you in the running for the General track, while the AI & Data Science track has the lowest bar at around 70.
| Specialisation | CAT Percentile | XAT Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM General | 85 | 80 |
| PGDM Financial Management | 80 | 80 |
| PGDM Research & Business Analytics | 75 | 80 |
| PGDM AI & Data Science | 70 | 80 |
Closing CAT Percentile by Year (2021–2025)
The trend is clear: General Management has crept up from 80 to 85, while Research & Business Analytics and AI & Data Science eased down from 80 as the newer tracks were added.
| Specialisation | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Management | 85 | 85 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Financial Management | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Research & Business Analytics | 75 | 75 | 76 | 80 | 80 |
| AI & Data Science | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 | 80 |
Category-wise CAT Cutoff (2021–2025)
When you look at the lowest closing percentile across all PGDM tracks, the picture is the same for every category in the last two years. For the PGDM General track specifically, the Round 1 closing percentile in 2025 was 85 for General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS alike. So the category you apply under matters less than the specialisation you pick.
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 80 | 80 |
| OBC | 70 | 70 | 80 | – | – |
| SC | 70 | 70 | 80 | – | – |
| ST | 70 | 70 | 80 | – | – |
| EWS | 70 | 70 | 80 | – | – |
LBSIM XAT Cutoff by Specialisation
XAT is accepted for all four tracks, and the closing percentile is a little higher than the lowest CAT figures. Different sources report slightly different numbers, so treat 80–85 as your target.
Closing XAT Percentile by Specialisation
If you are targeting Financial Management or General through XAT, aim for 85 or above to be safe.
| Specialisation | XAT Closing Percentile | Other Reported Figure |
|---|---|---|
| PGDM General | 80 | 85+ |
| PGDM Financial Management | 80 | 85+ |
| PGDM Research & Business Analytics | 80 | 75–80 |
| PGDM AI & Data Science | 80 | 75–80 |
LBSIM GMAT Cutoff
For GMAT, aim for 600 or above. Careers360 quotes a typical admitted range of 620–770, so a score closer to the higher end improves your chances.
GMAT Selection Process
GMAT candidates follow the same process as everyone else: shortlisting on score, then an extempore round and personal interview at the Delhi campus.
LBSIM Selection Criteria and Weightage
Your exam score carries the most weight, but the interview can still change your result.
Selection Weightage
LBSIM looks at your overall score, not sectional scores.
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| CAT / XAT / GMAT score | 60% |
| Extempore, personal interview, academics and work experience | 40% |
Frequently Asked Questions — LBSIM Delhi
In CAT, it ranges from about 70 percentile (AI & Data Science) to 85 (PGDM General), based on 2025 closing figures. In XAT, it is around 80, and in GMAT it is 600+.
The Round 1 closing percentile in 2025 was 85 for PGDM General, 80 for Financial Management, 75 for Research & Business Analytics and 70 for AI & Data Science.
No. LBSIM looks only at your overall percentile, so a weak section will not rule you out on its own.
In recent years, the closing percentile has been the same across categories. For PGDM General in 2025, it was 85 for every category.
Possibly, for the AI & Data Science track, where the closing percentile has been 70 for several years. For other tracks, you'll need a higher percentile.
They report different years, rounds and specialisations, and LBSIM does not publish an official cutoff list. Use the figures as a range and check the official LBSIM website before you apply.
No. Meeting the cutoff only gets you shortlisted. Final selection also considers your extempore, personal interview, academics and work experience, which carry 40% of the weightage.