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Meeting minimum CAT percentile cut off is the basic criteria for admission to top MBA institutes in India. Take a look at CAT cut off scores of previous years of Top B-Schools in India.
CAT cut offs for Top B-schools - CAT 2019 result will be declared soon (tentatively by January 6, 2020) and so will begin the rush for MBA admissions. Once the result of CAT exam is declared, all the IIMs and top B-schools will announce their admission cut off. These admission cut off or CAT cut off marks form the basis of admission to any MBA college. In India, there are over 1200 MBA colleges in India accepting CAT score for admission apart from IIMs. This article will share CAT cut offs of top B-schools in India. But, first let’s take a look at MBA admission process through CAT.
Selection Criteria of Top MBA Colleges in India
- CAT score
- Group Discussion/Written ability Test/Essay Writing and Personal Interview
- Final selection on the basis of CAT score, GD/PI performance and academic history
While shortlisting colleges for admission, important factors that one needs to keep in mind are eligibility criteria, selection procedure, tuition fee, hostel and other facilities, government recognition, etc. Shortlisting of institutes for higher education must be based on these aspects.
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Yes, IBSAT syllabus is based on CAT syllabus. The IBSAT question paper covers similar topics as of CAT exam. However, IBSAT is comparatively an easier exam whereas, CAT exam has exhaustive syllabus and difficulty level is moderate to hard. IBSAT exam is conducted for a duration of duration of two ho
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Common Admission Test (CAT) or ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) serves different purpose. Among CAT or IBSAT exam, better option can be decided upon the preferred college.
If a candidate is seeking admission to top B-schools like IIMs, IITs, FMS, SPJIMR, then CAT is better option to appear
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CAT is one of the accepting exams for admission to Udaybhansinhji Regional Institute of Cooperative Management. The institute also considers scores in MAT, CMAT, ATMA, etc. for admission. Selected candidates also need to pass a GDPI round.
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CAT is the top most accepting entrance exam in the best MBA colleges in Guwahati. Listed below are some ofr the top colleges with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| IIT Guwahati | INR 20,000 |
| Royal Global University | INR 6 lakh |
| North Eastern Regional Institute of Management | INR 3.4 lakh |
| Assam Institute of Management (AIM- Assam) | INR 3.2 lakh |
| Don Bosco Institute of Management | INR 3.79 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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CAT is one of the accepting exams for admission to MBA programme at Nirmala College of Management Studies. The college also considers scores in CMAT or KMAT. Aspirants with scores in any of the accepted entrance exams can get admission provided they also meet the eligibility criteria.
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Yes, FIIB Delhi accepts admissions to its FPM courses through CAT. Students having a valid score in CAT can apply for admission. After applying, they have to appear for an interview before final selection. The college also accepts the scores of JRF/ NET XAT, CMAT, GMAT and ATMA. Students who does n
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EIILM-Kolkata Centre for Leadership and Ethics accepts CAT scores for admission to MBA programme. Candidates can also get into MBA via MAT, ATMA or VUMAT scores. Aspirants must also meet eligibility to apply for MBA programme.
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CAT is one of the accepting exams for admission to MBA programme at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. Aspirants can also get into MBA via their scores in MAT, CMAT, etc. Candidates can also appear for KIITEE Management conducted by KIIT.
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Yes, IIRM Hyderabad does consider CAT marks for admissions. Students can submit national or state-level entrance tests for selection. CAT is one of the accepted tests. The other exams are MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ XAT/ GMAT/ IIRMCET.
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