CAT

Yes, you can apply for MBA at LPU without CAT, MAT, or other national entrance exams. With 57% in B.Com, you meet the minimum eligibility requirement of around 55% in graduation. Instead of national exams, you can appear for LPUNEST or the university's interview process for admission. LPUNEST can also help you get scholarship benefits. Overall, admission is possible if you clear the required selection process.

No, CAT is not compulsory for MBA admission at Lovely Professional University. While scores from national-level exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, or CMAT are accepted, LPU also conducts its own entrance test (LPUNEST) and considers graduation marks for eligibility. This gives students multiple pathways to secure admission instead of depending on just one competitive exam. The university focuses more on overall profile, aptitude, and potential, along with interview performance. So if you haven't appeared for CAT, you still have a fair and flexible chance to pursue MBA at LPU without any stress.

Yes, one can get admission into MBA courses without a valid CAT score. Admissions to MBA courses are made based on JEMAT scores. The university does not accept any other exam score for MBA admissions.

Yes, CAT is a compulsory entrance exam for all candidates who are a resident of India to qualify for PGPM admissions at IIM Shillong. For NRI candidates, the GMAT is the mandatory entrance exam to qualify for IIM Shillong PGPM admissions. Candidates also need to fulfill the eligibilty criteria for PGPM admissions to apply for IIM Shillong admissions.

The CAT cutoff for IIM Shillong PGPM admissions 2026 ranges from 50 - 75%. The general and EWS category candidates are required to score at least 75% in CAT exam to qualify for the PI round for IIM Shillong admissions.

The SC category is required to score 60% while the remaining categories are only required to score 50% in the CAT 2026 to qualify.

Yes, students can get into IIM Ahmedabad without appearing for CAT. However, this is applicable for courses other than flagship PGP/ MBA programme. Students seeking to join programmes, such as the BPGP or executive programmes. For those courses, students need valid scores of other accepted exams.

LIBA Chennai does accept CAT scores for admission to PGDM courses. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also apply for PGDM with XAT scores. Candidates applying for PGDM (Gulf/ FN/ OCI) programme can also appear for LIBA Admission Test. Selected candidates also need to pass WAT followed by GDPI.

N.L. Dalmia offers scholarships based on entrance exam scores of the candidates. Below is the criteria for scholarship based on CAT scores:

Based on data available on various unofficial sources, it is difficult to get into Dr D.Y. Patil B School with 70% in the CAT entrance exam for admission to MBA/PGDM courses.