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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.

CAT cut off score 70-80 percentile

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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Q:   How much percentile is a good score in CAT exam?
A:

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. 

Q:   How many candidates scored 100 percentile in CAT 2024?
A:

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 ToppersGender 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
Q:   What is the minimum percentile required for IIM Trichy?
A:

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

70707092

NC-OBC

45454574

EWS

40404070

SC

35353554

ST

252532.540

DAP

252532.540

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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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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.)

Amity University, Raipur

INR 4.40 to 7.76 lakh

Alliance School of Business - Alliance University, Bangalore

INR 15.00 to 18.00 lakh

Amity University, Gwalior

INR 1.20 to 10.72 lakh

Amity University, Mumbai

INR 6.84 to 13.04 lakh

Amity University, Jaipur

INR 1.20 to 11.48 lakh

Amity University, Noida

INR 6.00 to 26.36 lakh

Amity Business School, Noida

INR 7.14 to 15.56 lakh

Amity International Business School (AIBS), Noida

INR 6.72 to 23.50 lakh

Amity University, Lucknow

INR 9.04 to 13.08 lakh

Asia-Pacific Institute of Management (AIM, Delhi)

INR 11.50 lakh

Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida

INR 2.75 to 14.00 lakh

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, BITS-Pilani, Pilani

INR 2.67 to 10.38 lakh

Christ University-Institute of Management, Bangalore

INR 8.03 lakh

CMS Business School, J.P. Nagar, Bangalore

INR 12.05 lakh

Chandigarh University INR 1.50 to 9.99 lakh
Flame University INR 11.7 to 12.8 lakh

GITAM School of Business

INR 7.93 lakh

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon

INR 3.70 to 11.50 lakh

GNA University, Phagwara

INR 1.60 to 1.78 lakh

IBS Business School, Ahmedabad

INR 9.09 lakh

IBS Business School, Gurgaon

INR 9.09 lakh

Infinity Business School, Gurgaon

INR 8.04 lakh

Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

INR 9.68 to 16.25 lakh

IIKM Business School, Calicut

INR 4.00 to 11.34 lakh

IBS Business School, Bangalore

INR 12.06 to 13.05 lakh

Indus Business School, IIEBM, Pune

INR 5.00 lakh

ICOFP - International College of Financial Planning, Mumbai

INR 6.39 lakh

ICFAI University, Mizoram

INR 1.96 to 2.44 lakh

IBS Business School, Mumbai

INR 9.09 lakh

IBS Business School, Pune

INR 9.09 lakh

IBS Business School, Jaipur

INR 8.01 lakh

Jagdish Sheth School of Management 

INR 5 to 16 lakh

JK Lakshmipat University-Institute of Management, Jaipur

INR 4.53 to 10.40 lakh

Jaipur National University (JNU), Jaipur

INR 2.70 to 3.97 lakh

JRE Group of Institutions (JRE), Greater Noida

INR 6.90 lakh

Lotus Business School, Pune

INR 2.05 lakh

Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

INR 1.16 to 10.00 lakh

MATS University, Raipur

INR 3.10 lakh

IIM Shillong

INR 17.00 lakh

School of Petroleum Management, Gandhinagar

INR 8.50 lakh

School of Business Studies - Sharda University

INR 7.32 to 10.88 lakh

SOIL Institute of Management

INR 9.05 to 9.58 lakh

SRIRAM Group of Institutions, Greater Noida

INR 2.45 to 5.55 lakh

Universal Business School, Mumbai

INR 1.75 to 16.28 lakh

Vignan's University, Guntur

INR 5.20 lakh

XIME Kochi

INR 9.70 lakh

XIME Bangalore

INR 12.50 lakh

Q:   How many questions should I solve to score 99 percentile in CAT exam?
A:
It is tough to give an accurate number as an answer to this questions are the number of questions have been changing in CAT in the last three years. Moreover, percentile also depends on the difficulty level of the exams and the number of test takers in a particular year. However, one can say that it is safe to solve at least 2/3rd of the total questions in each section of the CAT. So, if CAT Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section has 24 questions, candidate must attempt 16-18 questions correctly. If the CAT Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning has 20 questions, the candidate must solve about 12-14 questions correctly. If the CAT Quantitative Aptitude section has 22 questions then candidates must solve about 14-15 questions correctly. For further understanding you can check detailed analysis here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/how-many-questions-to-attempt-in-cat-to-score-99-percentile-blogId-19639.
Q:   Is it possible to score 99.99 percentile in CAT in first attempt?
A:

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.

Q:   Does BITS Pilani accept Class 12th marks?
A:

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. 

Q:   Can I join RICS School of Built Environment directly?
A:

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.

Q:   Can I get IIM Shillong at 92 percentile?
A:

The minimum Sectional CAT score required to get shortlisted for the GDPI round at IIM Shillong for the year 2022 is mentioned below:

CategoryVARCDILRQA
Differetly Abled505050
ST505050
SC606060
EWS757575
Others757575

The overall CAT cutoff, based on the category of the candidate is showcased in the table below:

CategoryPercentile
General90
SC/ ST75
OBC80

 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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