MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Score 70-80 Percentile for Admission 2025
Common Admission Test 2025 ( CAT )
Exam On - 30 Nov '25
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.
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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14 candidates have scored 100 percentile in CAT 2024, out of a total of 2.93 Lacs candidates. Out of 14 toppers, 1 is a woman candidate. Check below CAT 2024 result data:
Check the below table for data and statistics of CAT 2024 test takers and toppers.
| CAT Toppers | Gender and Discipline | State |
|---|---|---|
| 100 percentiles 14 - Nos | Female - 1 Male - 13 Engg – 13 Non-Engg – 1 | Andhra Pradesh 1 Delhi 2 Haryana 1 Kerala 1 Maharashtra 5 Odisha 1 Rajasthan 1 Telangana 2 |
| 99.99 percentiles 29 -Nos. | Female - 2 Male - 27 Engg – 25 Non-Engg - 4 | Chandigarh 1 Delhi 4 Gujarat 2 Haryana 1 Karnataka 3 Kerala 1 Madhya Pradesh 1 Maharashtra 5 Odisha 1 Punjab 1 Rajasthan 3 Tamil Nadu 1 Telangana 1 Uttar Pradesh1 Uttarakhand 1 West Bengal 2 |
| 99.98 percentiles 30-Nos | Female - 1 Male - 29 Engg – 20 Non-Engg -10 | Bihar 1 Delhi 2 Gujarat 2 Haryana 4 Karnataka 4 Madhya Pradesh 3 Maharashtra 3 Tamil Nadu 2 Telangana 3 Uttar Pradesh 2 West Bengal 4 |
IIM Trichy accepts minimum CAT percentile for shortlisting candidates for the Personal Interview round. For IIM Trichy MBA admission 2024, the estimated overall CAT cutoff for the General category students is 92 percentile. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the section-wise minimum CAT percentile required for various categories:
Category | PVRC | PDILR | PQA | Overall percentile rank (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General | 70 | 70 | 70 | 92 |
NC-OBC | 45 | 45 | 45 | 74 |
EWS | 40 | 40 | 40 | 70 |
SC | 35 | 35 | 35 | 54 |
ST | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 40 |
DAP | 25 | 25 | 32.5 | 40 |
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MBA Admission Through CAT Score
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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- Selection of candidates on the basis of CAT scores
- Group Discussion/Written Ability Test/Personal Interview
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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.) |
|---|---|
| INR 4.40 to 7.76 lakh |
|
| Alliance School of Business - Alliance University, Bangalore |
INR 15.00 to 18.00 lakh |
| INR 1.20 to 10.72 lakh |
|
| INR 6.84 to 13.04 lakh |
|
| INR 1.20 to 11.48 lakh |
|
| INR 6.00 to 26.36 lakh |
|
| INR 7.14 to 15.56 lakh |
|
| INR 6.72 to 23.50 lakh |
|
| INR 9.04 to 13.08 lakh |
|
| INR 11.50 lakh |
|
| INR 2.75 to 14.00 lakh |
|
| Birla Institute of Technology and Science, BITS-Pilani, Pilani |
INR 2.67 to 10.38 lakh |
| INR 8.03 lakh |
|
| INR 12.05 lakh |
|
| Chandigarh University | INR 1.50 to 9.99 lakh |
| Flame University | INR 11.7 to 12.8 lakh |
| INR 7.93 lakh |
|
| INR 3.70 to 11.50 lakh |
|
| INR 1.60 to 1.78 lakh |
|
| INR 9.09 lakh |
|
| INR 9.09 lakh |
|
| INR 8.04 lakh |
|
| INR 9.68 to 16.25 lakh |
|
| INR 4.00 to 11.34 lakh |
|
| INR 12.06 to 13.05 lakh |
|
| INR 5.00 lakh |
|
| INR 6.39 lakh |
|
| INR 1.96 to 2.44 lakh |
|
| INR 9.09 lakh |
|
| INR 9.09 lakh |
|
| INR 8.01 lakh |
|
| INR 5 to 16 lakh |
|
| INR 4.53 to 10.40 lakh |
|
| INR 2.70 to 3.97 lakh |
|
| INR 6.90 lakh |
|
| INR 2.05 lakh |
|
| INR 1.16 to 10.00 lakh |
|
| INR 3.10 lakh |
|
| INR 17.00 lakh |
|
| INR 8.50 lakh |
|
| INR 7.32 to 10.88 lakh |
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| INR 9.05 to 9.58 lakh |
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| INR 2.45 to 5.55 lakh |
|
| INR 1.75 to 16.28 lakh |
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| INR 5.20 lakh |
|
| INR 9.70 lakh |
|
| INR 12.50 lakh |
Yes, it is possible to score 99.99 percentile in CAT in first attempt. Many candidates have scored 99.99 percentile in their first attempt in previously. But for that one needs to have a preparation strategy which is comprehensive and covers all the aspects of CAT. Apart from covering CAT syllabus through books and sample papers, one need constant guidance and study sessions with mentors and subject matter experts to develop deep understanding and capability to crack any type of question.
Yes, a candidate can seek admission to any of the first degree courses offered at BITS Pilani (BE, BPharm, MSc, MSc Tech) after pursuing Class 12, provided he/ she obtains a minimum of 75% overall aggregate in Class 12 and at least 60% aggregate in each of the subjects, including Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics along with a valid BITSAT score. BITS Pilani accepts Class 12 scores for admission to undergraduate courses. BITS Pilani admission 2023 for the first degree is not open yet for the academic session 2023-24, except for MBA.
Candidates need to apply for the course of their choice online. RICS School of Built Environment offers admission to MBA and PhD courses based on entrance exam scores. For PG Diploma and BBA, the selection is based on merit of the candidates in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants are offered admission only if they fulfil both eligibility and selection requirements for the preferred course.
The minimum Sectional CAT score required to get shortlisted for the GDPI round at IIM Shillong for the year 2022 is mentioned below:
| Category | VARC | DILR | QA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Differetly Abled | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| ST | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| SC | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| EWS | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Others | 75 | 75 | 75 |
The overall CAT cutoff, based on the category of the candidate is showcased in the table below:
| Category | Percentile |
|---|---|
| General | 90 |
| SC/ ST | 75 |
| OBC | 80 |
Note: The overall CAT percentile is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative
*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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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. For IIMs, one needs to definitely have CAT percentile in the range of 97 to 99+ percentile.