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.
Colleges accepting CAT score 70 to 80 percentile - If your CAT 2025 score is in the range of 70 to 80 percentile, don't feel dejected. You may not have scored as much as you desired but you can still fulfill your MBA dream.
You don't really need 99 percentile in CAT and 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 best placements is all that you need for pursuing the programme. 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. Their ROI is also considered good.
If your CAT 2025 score is in the range of 70-80 percentile you can get a good MBA college. In this article, we have shared a list of all the top MBA colleges accepting CAT score 70 -80 percentile.
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MBA Admission Through CAT Score
Admission process of all MBA colleges in India commonly has three stages:
- Selection of candidates on the basis of CAT scores
- Group Discussion/Written Ability Test/Personal Interview
- Final Selection
Commonly asked questions
There are multiple courses offered by BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science. These courses are offered at the UG and PG levels in the course field, such as Engineering etc.., among others. Check below the table to know the detailed course-wise eligibility for some popular courses:
| Courses | Eligibility & Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| BE | Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 75% aggregate |
| BPharma | Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 75% aggregate |
| MSc | BSc or equivalent with a minimum 75% aggregate |
| ME | ME/ MPharm from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 60% aggregate |
| MPharm | ME/ MPharm from a recognised institute with a minimum of 60% aggregate |
| MBA | BE/ BTech/ BPharm/ BArch/ MCA/ MSc or ant first-degree course with 60% aggregate |
| PhD | MBA or equivalent two-year Management course with a minimum aggregate of 65% |
No, IBS Gurgaon does not take admissions after Class 12. Admission to PGPM requires a bachelor's degree with at least 50% aggregate. Students can first pursue their under graduation and then apply.
JK Lakshmipat University offers admission to courses based on national or university-level entrance exams. The university conducts merit-based assessment for admission to a few courses. Candidates applying for admission must check the course-specific eligibility and selection requirements. The university considers JKLU DET for design courses, GATE for M.Tech and CUET for BTech and BBA programmes. Selected candidates have to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.
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.
| MBA Colleges with 70-80 percentile in CAT |
MBA/PGDM Fee (approx.) |
|---|---|
| INR 5.32 to 8.16 lakh |
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| INR 6.12 to 10.72 lakh |
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| INR 7.20 to 14.52 lakh |
|
| INR 7.70 lakh |
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| INR 6.40 to 15.80 lakh |
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| INR 7.14 to 15.56 lakh |
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| INR 7.14 to 15.80 lakh |
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| INR 10.40 to 13.76 lakh |
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| INR 11.50 to 13.50 lakh |
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| INR 13.00 to 14.00 lakh |
|
| Birla Institute of Technology and Science, BITS-Pilani, Pilani |
INR 12.93 lakh |
| INR 11.60 lakh |
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| INR 12.05 lakh |
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| Chandigarh University | INR 5.12 to 7.94 lakh |
| Flame University | INR 13.20 to 14.40 lakh |
| INR 8.45 lakh |
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| INR 13.35 to 18.81 lakh |
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| INR 1.78 to 5.04 lakh |
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| INR 8.29 lakh |
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| INR 9.09 lakh |
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| INR 8.04 lakh |
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| INR 10.24 to 12.08 lakh |
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| INR 4.00 to 11.34 lakh |
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| INR 12.25 to 13.05 lakh |
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| INR 9.15 lakh |
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| INR 6.39 lakh |
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| INR 2.68 lakh |
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| INR 8.29 lakh |
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| INR 8.89 lakh |
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| INR 8.01 lakh |
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| INR 17.50 lakh |
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| INR 4.5395 to 6.66 lakh |
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| INR 1.35 to 3.50 lakh |
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| INR 6.90 lakh |
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| INR 2.04 lakh |
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| INR 5.60 to 14.00 lakh |
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| INR 3.60 lakh |
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| INR 20.00 lakh |
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| INR 11.00 lakh |
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| INR 8.05 to 9.13 lakh |
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| INR 14.50 to 17.20 lakh |
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| INR 2.40 to 5.50 lakh |
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| INR 10.48 to 12.98 lakh |
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| INR 4.00 to 6.95 lakh |
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| INR 9.90 lakh |
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| INR 12.90 lakh |
*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 previous years' lowest and highest CAT cut offs to get an idea of the cut off range this year.
- Check out academic criteria for the course/specialization you wish to pursue.
- 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 and PI whereas some conduct GD and PI. Prepare for the same clearing this round is the main admission criteria.
- 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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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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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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