Only candidates scoring above the cutoff percentile are included in the AIAPGET merit list, which is then used for counseling and seat allocation.
Yes. AIAPGET has category-wise cutoffs for General, SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates. Reserved category candidates generally have a lower cutoff percentile than General candidates.
Yes. AIAPGET cutoffs are usually expressed in percentile terms. For example, a 50th percentile means a candidate has scored better than 50% of all test-takers. Some institutions may also release a marks-based cutoff.