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If your CAT score is between 70-80 percentile, you can get a good B-School. Yes, there is no dearth of good MBA colleges accepting CAT score 70-80 percentile. Take a look at the list of MBA colleges with CAT cut off 70 to 80 percentile and make the right choice.

CAT cut off score 70-80 percentile

Students having 70 to 80 percentile in CAT exam must not feel sad about the result as there's a lot of avenues for fulfilling the MBA dream, even if it is not through an IIM. There are over 1300 MBA colleges in India and a lot many of them have moderate candidate screening process with lower CAT cut offs, in the range of 70-90 percentile.

Yes, candidates who score between 70 to 80 percentile in the CAT exam can also study in a reputed management school and fulfil their dream of pursuing an MBA. You don't really need a top ranked MBA college to make it big in the business world. A well recognised college/university with latest MBA syllabus, good infrastructure, pedagogy, specialisations and placements is all that you need for pursuing the programme. Don't worry about your CAT 2024 result. If you've scored in the range of 70-80 percentile you can get a good MBA college. Just make sure to make the right decision. In this article, we have shared a list of all the top MBA colleges accepting CAT score 70 -80 percentile.

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Q:   How much percentile is a good score in CAT exam?

A:

The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a highly competitive entrance exam for admission to various management programs offered by top business schools in India. The percentile score in CAT exam is based on the relative performance of the test taker compared to all the other test takers.

The cutoff percentile for admission to top business schools varies from year to year and also depends on factors such as the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam, and the number of available seats. In general, a percentile score of 90 or above is considered a good score and can help you secure admission to some of the top business schools in India. However, to increase your chances of admission to the top-tier business schools, a percentile score of 95 or above is preferred.

Q:   Can I get admission at BIMTECH at 65 percentile?

A:

You are eligible to apply for MBA course at BIMTECH if you have scored 65% in graduation. The minimum eligibility requirement for MBA admission at BIMTECH requires the aspirants to complete graduation with minimum a minimum agggregate of 50%. However, selection to the course is done on the basis of score obtained by the applicants in entrance tests plus PI and Extempore rounds conducted by the institue.

Q:   Is LPU entrance exam hard?

A:

LPUNEST is a national level exam for admission to various courses in Lovely Professional University. LPUNEST test forms the basis of eligibility for some programmes and also for the scholarship programmes. The amount of scholarship is determined by the marks and rank obtained by candidates in the exam. LPUNEST 2025 exam pattern elucidates the scheme of the question paper. Candidates seeking admission through LPUNEST 2025 must check the exam pattern prior to starting the preparation. LPUNEST exam pattern imparts details like total number of question, subjects, marking scheme, exam duration, etc. The entrance test is neither hard nor easy. Candidates must prepare well to score the qualifying marks in the entrance exam. 

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CAT 2024 aspirants should also have the knowledge of required cut offs and selection process. The admission process for the MBA colleges in India for the batch of 2025-27 commonly has three stages:

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Now, let's take a look at some of the top MBA colleges accepting CAT score 70-80 percentile. 

MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Score 70-80 Percentile

Given below is the list of some of the top MBA colleges accepting CAT score of 70 to 80 percentile. The colleges are listed in alphabetical order, and not in order of any preference. You can check the details of these MBA colleges and choose according to your suitability.

MBA Colleges with 70-80 percentile in CAT

MBA/PGDM Fee (approx.)

Amity University, Raipur

INR 4.40 to 7.76 lakh

Alliance School of Business - Alliance University, Bangalore

INR 15.00 to 18.00 lakh

Amity University, Gwalior

INR 1.20 to 10.72 lakh

Amity University, Mumbai

INR 6.84 to 13.04 lakh

Amity University, Jaipur

INR 1.20 to 11.48 lakh

Amity University, Noida

INR 6.00 to 26.36 lakh

Amity Business School, Noida

INR 7.14 to 15.56 lakh

Amity International Business School (AIBS), Noida

INR 6.72 to 23.50 lakh

Amity University, Lucknow

INR 9.04 to 13.08 lakh

Asia-Pacific Institute of Management (AIM, Delhi)

INR 11.50 lakh

Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida

INR 2.75 to 14.00 lakh

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, BITS-Pilani, Pilani

INR 2.67 to 10.38 lakh

Christ University-Institute of Management, Bangalore

INR 8.03 lakh

CMS Business School, J.P. Nagar, Bangalore

INR 12.05 lakh

Chandigarh University INR 1.50 to 9.99 lakh
Flame University INR 11.7 to 12.8 lakh

GITAM School of Business

INR 7.93 lakh

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon

INR 3.70 to 11.50 lakh

GNA University, Phagwara

INR 1.60 to 1.78 lakh

IBS Business School, Ahmedabad

INR 9.09 lakh

IBS Business School, Gurgaon

INR 9.09 lakh

Infinity Business School, Gurgaon

INR 8.04 lakh

Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

INR 9.68 to 16.25 lakh

IIKM Business School, Calicut

INR 4.00 to 11.34 lakh

IBS Business School, Bangalore

INR 12.06 to 13.05 lakh

Indus Business School, IIEBM, Pune

INR 5.00 lakh

ICOFP - International College of Financial Planning, Mumbai

INR 6.39 lakh

ICFAI University, Mizoram

INR 1.96 to 2.44 lakh

IBS Business School, Mumbai

INR 9.09 lakh

IBS Business School, Pune

INR 9.09 lakh

IBS Business School, Jaipur

INR 8.01 lakh

Jagdish Sheth School of Management 

INR 5 to 16 lakh

JK Lakshmipat University-Institute of Management, Jaipur

INR 4.53 to 10.40 lakh

Jaipur National University (JNU), Jaipur

INR 2.70 to 3.97 lakh

JRE Group of Institutions (JRE), Greater Noida

INR 6.90 lakh

Lotus Business School, Pune

INR 2.05 lakh

Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

INR 1.16 to 10.00 lakh

MATS University, Raipur

INR 3.10 lakh

IIM Shillong

INR 17.00 lakh

School of Petroleum Management, Gandhinagar

INR 8.50 lakh

School of Business Studies - Sharda University

INR 7.32 to 10.88 lakh

SOIL Institute of Management

INR 9.05 to 9.58 lakh

SRIRAM Group of Institutions, Greater Noida

INR 2.45 to 5.55 lakh

Universal Business School, Mumbai

INR 1.75 to 16.28 lakh

Vignan's University, Guntur

INR 5.20 lakh

XIME Kochi

INR 9.70 lakh

XIME Bangalore

INR 12.50 lakh

Q:   Will I get a direct admission in LPU with 65 % marks in Class 12?

A:

No, Lovely Professional University does not offer direct admission. However, there are few courses to which admission is merit-based.  Aspirants scoring a 65% aggregate have a good chance of getting admission in LPU. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the university to apply online. To apply for LPU, aspirants need to register for LPUNEST for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. LPU admission to most of the courses is based on LPUNEST score. However, national-level entrance exam scores are also accepted for admission to BA LLB (Hons), MBA, BTech, etc. Candidates must complete Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. The selection rounds are followed by counselling and document verification.

*Fee mentioned in the table above is basis the previous academic year. The fee amount may change for the upcoming academic year.

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MBA College Selection: Key Highlights

When selecting CAT 70 percentile colleges or CAT 80 percentile colleges, keep in mind the following:

  • Check for lowest and highest CAT cut offs of last year as it will give you an idea as to what will be the cut offs in 2025.
  • Check out its eligibility criteria. For full-time MBA programme, the minimum eligibility requirement in 50 per cent in aggregate (45 per cent for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
  • Check MBA admission criteria and selection process. Most of the colleges accepting 80 percentile in CAT have WAT/GD and PI.
  • Some colleges conduct WAT-PI whereas some conduct GD-PI. Prepare for the same as they play a very important role in candidate's selection.
  • Check out MBA courses and specialisations offered by the college. Check reviews by ex-students to know the actual credibility of the college.
  • Check out location, boarding facilities, infrastructure, pedagogy, industry programmes and placements.
  • Check out fees and scholarships. Opt for a college whose fees you can afford, as you wouldn't like to drop the course midway for lack of financial resources.

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