FMS BHU (IMS-BHU) cut-off details for PG admissions:

MBA & Related Programs via CAT

  • Minimum percentiles required (General category):

    • VARC: 50 percentile

    • DILR: 50 percentile

    • QA: 50 percentile

    • Overall aggregate: 85 percentile

This is the typical threshold used by IMS-BHU (Institute of Management Studies – formerly FMS), Varanasi, for MBA/MBA-IB/MBA-AB admissions.

MBA through CUET PG

  • For the Faculty of Commerce’s MBA, the following CUET PG cut-off scores (General category) are usually considered:

    • 240+ marks

Reservations play a significant role, so OBC cut-offs can hover around 220–230, and SC/ST approximately 195–215 marks.

Category / Program Entrance General Cut‑off OBC / SC / ST
IMS‑BHU (FMS) MBA CAT VARC/DILR/QA ≥ 50%ile, Total ≥ 85%ile
Faculty of Commerce MBA CUET PG ≥ 240

OBC: 220–230; SC/ST: 195–215

Key Considerations

  1. CAT-based MBA programmes (through IMS) expect candidates to cross the 85th percentile overall — this is non-negotiable for the general category.

  2. CUET PG-based MBA admissions (via the Commerce faculty) use absolute marks, with general candidates needing roughly 240+ marks out of the total.

  3. Reservations (OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD) significantly adjust the cut-off ranges — typically lower by 20–40 marks or percentiles.

What Should You Do Next?

  • For MBA via IMS (CAT route): Ensure your CAT score crosses 85 percentile overall, plus 50 percentile in each section.

  • For MBA via CUET PG: Aim for ≥ 240 marks (for general); confirm category-wise cut-offs when spot rounds are released after counseling.

  • Keep an eye on the official BHU or IMS websites for precise, category-specific cut-off charts once the admission sessions proceed.