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So what if you have less than 80 percentile in CAT exam? Here is the list of well reputed MBA colleges accepting CAT score 70-80 percentile. CAT candidates, take a look at this list to choose an MBA college. Don't worry about your CAT score. Just make sure to make the right decision

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

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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Table of contents
  • MBA Admission Through CAT Score
  • MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Score 70-80 Percentile
  • MBA College Selection: Key Highlights

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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who are eligible for BITS Pilani?
A: 

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:

CoursesEligibility & 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%

Q:   Can I join IBS Gurgaon after Class 12?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I join JK Lakshmipat University - JKLU directly?
A: 

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.)

Amity University, Raipur

INR 5.32 to 8.16 lakh

Amity University, Gwalior

INR 6.12 to 10.72 lakh

Amity University, Mumbai

INR 7.20 to 14.52 lakh

Amity University, Jaipur

INR 7.70 lakh

Amity University, Noida

INR 6.40 to 15.80 lakh

Amity Business School, Noida

INR 7.14 to 15.56 lakh

Amity International Business School (AIBS), Noida

INR 7.14 to 15.80 lakh

Amity University, Lucknow

INR 10.40 to 13.76 lakh

Asia-Pacific Institute of Management (AIM, Delhi)

INR 11.50 to 13.50 lakh

Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida

INR 13.00 to 14.00 lakh

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

INR 12.93 lakh

Christ University-Institute of Management, Bangalore

INR 11.60 lakh

CMS Business School, J.P. Nagar, Bangalore

INR 12.05 lakh

Chandigarh University INR 5.12 to 7.94 lakh
Flame University INR 13.20 to 14.40 lakh

GITAM School of Business

INR 8.45 lakh

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon

INR 13.35 to 18.81 lakh

GNA University, Phagwara

INR 1.78 to 5.04 lakh

IBS Business School, Ahmedabad

INR 8.29 lakh

IBS Business School, Gurgaon

INR 9.09 lakh

Infinity Business School, Gurgaon

INR 8.04 lakh

Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

INR 10.24 to 12.08 lakh

IIKM Business School, Calicut

INR 4.00 to 11.34 lakh

IBS Business School, Bangalore

INR 12.25 to 13.05 lakh

Indus Business School, IIEBM, Pune

INR 9.15 lakh

ICOFP - International College of Financial Planning, Mumbai

INR 6.39 lakh

ICFAI University, Mizoram

INR 2.68 lakh

IBS Business School, Mumbai

INR 8.29 lakh

IBS Business School, Pune

INR 8.89 lakh

IBS Business School, Jaipur

INR 8.01 lakh

Jagdish Sheth School of Management 

INR 17.50 lakh

JK Lakshmipat University-Institute of Management, Jaipur

INR 4.5395 to 6.66 lakh

Jaipur National University (JNU), Jaipur

INR 1.35 to 3.50 lakh

JRE Group of Institutions (JRE), Greater Noida

INR 6.90 lakh

Lotus Business School, Pune

INR 2.04 lakh

Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

INR 5.60 to 14.00 lakh

MATS University, Raipur

INR 3.60 lakh

IIM Shillong

INR 20.00 lakh

School of Petroleum Management, Gandhinagar

INR 11.00 lakh

School of Business Studies - Sharda University

INR 8.05 to 9.13 lakh

SOIL Institute of Management

INR 14.50 to 17.20 lakh

SRIRAM Group of Institutions, Greater Noida

INR 2.40 to 5.50 lakh

Universal Business School, Mumbai

INR 10.48 to 12.98 lakh

Vignan's University, Guntur

INR 4.00 to 6.95 lakh

XIME Kochi

INR 9.90 lakh

XIME Bangalore

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 CollegesTuition Fee
IIT GuwahatiINR 20,000
Royal Global UniversityINR 6 lakh
North Eastern Regional Institute of ManagementINR 3.4 lakh
Assam Institute of Management (AIM- Assam)INR 3.2 lakh
Don Bosco Institute of ManagementINR 3.79 lakh

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