There are a number of good MBA colleges that accept candidates with CAT score in the range of 50-60 percentile. Most of them are Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges. Check here some of the popular MBA colleges accepting CAT score 50-60 percentile.
List of MBA colleges accepting 50-60 percentile in CAT
MBA colleges accepting CAT score 50-60 percentile - High scores in CAT 2025 are in a good position of choosing the colleges they want, but those who have not scored a high percentile may be feeling confused as to what to do. So, what to do if your CAT 2025 score is below 60 percentile? Don't be confused, don't be disappointed. MBA is a professional journey so they can attempt CAT again to improve their score. However, if they are not in position reappear. They can shortlist from the below presented table, a college that suits them the best. Shiksha has compiled the list of MBA colleges accepting 50-60 percentile in CAT. Check below.
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MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Cut Off 50-60 Percentile for Admission
Check below the list of MBA colleges accepting CAT cut off 50-60 percentile. These B-Schools are listed in no particular order.
| CAT 50-60 percentile colleges |
MBA/PGDM Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|
| 9.55 lakh |
|
| 3.88 lakh |
|
| 13.75 lakh |
|
| 12.49 lakh |
|
| 1.33 lakh |
|
| 8.10 to 9.11 lakh |
|
| 10.75 lakh |
|
| 9.50 to 11.55 lakh |
|
| 7.10 to 10.81 lakh |
|
| 11.50 to 12.50 lakh |
|
| 4.02 to 7.58 lakh |
|
| 13.50 to 24.00 lakh |
|
| 1.00 to 10.95 lakh |
|
| 9.35 lakh |
|
| 6.12 lakh |
|
| 7.95 lakh |
|
| 12.75 lakh |
|
| 10.82 lakh |
|
| 12 lakh |
|
| 5.5 lakh |
|
| 2.38 to 5.42 lakh |
Commonly asked questions
The CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore hovers between 97-100 percentile. The qualifying CAT cut off required for being eligible for IIM Bangalore's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 85 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST candidates, it is 65 percentile and for PwD candidates it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore.
- General category: 80 VARC 75 DILR 75 Quantitative Aptitude 85 (Overall)
- NC-OBC category: 75 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
- EWS category: 70 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
- SC category: 65 VARC 60 DILR 60 Quantitative Aptitude 70 (Overall)
- ST category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 65 (Overall)
- PwD category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall)
Having a good academic profile for IIM admission is very critical. The top 6 IIMs lay a lot of emphasis on Class 10 and Class 12 score for selection of candidates for WAT-PI round. The academic profile is evaluated again at the time of preparation of final merit list. It has been seen in the past that some candidates despite having 99+ percentile, were not selected for PI round due to low score in Class 12.
The academic profile is assessed for academic as well as gender diversity. Which means a candidate who studied Arts in Class 12 may be selected for PI with lower marks than a candidate who studied Science in Class 12.
Candidates aiming for IIMs must know that while the importance of academic profile is very important for top IIMs, it is moderately important for rest of the IIMs. For, other top MBA colleges, overall profile matters more than academic score. So, if you do not have superlative scores in Class 10 and 12, build a good profile with work experience and extra curricular activities to increase your chances of selection.
No, SMS Varanasi MCom admissions are made based on marks obtained in the entrance test. For admission to all courses, including MCom, the institute conducts an in-house entrance exam, namely the SMS Varanasi Online Entrance Test (SMSOET). The application for the same can be submitted by registering on the institute's official website. The application fee for the exam is INR 500.
Candidates are required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria provided by the college to get shortlisted for the PGDM course offered by IIMS Pune. Check below the course along with its eligibility and selection criteria:
Common Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| Graduation with a minimum of 60% aggregate | XAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ MAH CET |
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MBA Admission Process Through CAT
Now that you’ve checked the list of MBA colleges accepting CAT score 50-60 percentile, understand their admission process too. The admission process of CAT 60 percentile colleges and CAT 50 percentile MBA colleges is same, i.e. Presentation, Written Ability Test (WAT) or Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates can select colleges as per their preference and cut offs.
Post the application submission, the B-School checks candidates’ credentials and shortlist them for the admission round i.e. GD/PI. Candidates have to then appear in this round on the given date, time and venue. Final selection for admission is based on GD/PI performance. Upon final selection, the institute intimate candidates for completing the remaining admission process after which the MBA classes commence.
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Yes. IIMB does require the CAT exam, but the rest of the top B-schools in Bangalore also take in candidates through the state-level CET, ie, the Karnataka PGCET exam, or through MAT or CMAT.
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IIM Calcutta has only mentioned accepting GMAT score for admission into EMBA courses.
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It is not possible to determine a candidate's admission in IIM Calcutta MBA course through CAT score alone. In Stage 1, a score 85% in CAT will be enough for a general category candidate to be selected for PI+WAT admission stage.
Final admission cutoffs are based on many factors other than CAT score.
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No, IIM Calcutta cannot get into MBA courses without appearing CAT first. CAT is a mandatory entrance exam and it is conducted every year for admissions into all MBA courses offered by this institute.
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