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What if your CAT score is between 50 to 60 percentile? Don't worry. There are a number of good MBA colleges that accept candidates with CAT score in that range. Here is the list of MBA colleges accepting CAT score 50-60 percentile.

MBA colleges accepting 50-60 percentile in CAT

List of MBA colleges accepting 50-60 percentile in CAT

MBA colleges accepting CAT score 50-60 percentile- Scoring high percentile in CAT is the ultimate goal of every aspirant as the competition is to high for IIMs and other top MBA colleges. Admissions close in these B-Schools usually at minimum 94 to 95 percentile. The top MBA colleges accept CAT percentile of 95 and above for admission. Since CAT is a competitive exam, scoring between 90-99 percentiles is a necessity to get a popular MBA college. The Tier-2 and Tier-3 MBA colleges accept CAT percentile in the range of, 80 to 90 and 60 to 80 percentile, respectively. So, what about those whose CAT score is below 60 percentile? Such candidates need not give up on their MBA dream, as there are several good MBA colleges accepting CAT score 50-60 percentile.

Although the ideal thing to do is to appear for the CAT exam again and improve your score, you can still consider pursuing MBA at colleges accepting low CAT cut off having good infrastructure and decent placements record. Those who appeared for CAT 2025 must know which colleges fall in which cut off percentile range. Shiksha has compiled the list of MBA colleges accepting 50-60 percentile in CAT. Check below.

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MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Cut Off 50-60 Percentile for Admission

If you do not wish to appear for CAT exam again to improve your score, check below the list of MBA colleges accepting CAT cut off 50-60 percentile. These B-Schools are listed in no particular order. Click on the college names for full details.

CAT 50-60 percentile colleges

MBA/PGDM Fees (in INR)

Asian Business School

9.00 lakh

School of Management Sciences Varanasi

3.48 lakh

New Delhi Institute of Management

11.50 lakh

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India

4.05 to 10.98 lakh

School of Management Sciences Lucknow

1.33 lakh

International Institute of Management Studies Pune

9.27 lakh

Jagannath International Management School Delhi

9.90 lakh

Acharya Business School Bangalore

8.99 to 9.99 lakh

Doon Business School

5.81 to 11.25 lakh

FOSTIIMA Business School

10.95 to 11.95 lakh

Bengal Institute of Business Studies Kolkata

3.62 to 6.98 lakh

PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore

8.0 lakh

International School of Management Excellence Bangalore

1.00 to 9.95 lakh

Apeejay School of Management Delhi

8.70 to 9.35 lakh

AIMS Institute Bangalore

6.52 to 9.15 lakh

School of Communication and Management Studies Kochi

7.95 lakh

Balaji Institute of Modern Management Pune

12.55 lakh

Gitam School of Business Visakhapatnam

10.19 lakh

Amrita School of Business Bangalore

7.5 to 11.10 lakh

Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management

5.5 lakh

MIT College of Management Pune

2.38 to 5.42 lakh

Q:   How many students can do MBA at IIMS Pune?
A:

At IIMS Pune, the number of students who can pursue an MBA is around 180. This means that the institute typically admits a limited number of students each year for their MBA program.

By keeping the batch size relatively small, IIMS Pune aims to provide a more personalized and focused learning experience to its students. With a smaller cohort, students can have better interactions with faculty members, participate in engaging discussions, and build strong connections with their peers.

The limited number of seats also ensures that the institute can maintain high standards of education and offer ample opportunities for individual growth and development. It allows for a more intimate learning environment where students can receive personalized attention and guidance from professors.

 

Q:   What is the average number of CAT 100 percentilers every year?
A:

On an average, about 10-15 CAT aspirants score 100 percentile. Given below is the data of CAT 100 percentilers of last 3 years:

Exam year

CAT 100 percentilers

State wise numbers

CAT 2024

14

1- Andhra Pradesh
2- Delhi
1- Haryana
1-Kerala
5- Maharashtra
1- Odisha
1- Rajasthan
2- Telangana

CAT 2023

14

1 – Andhra Pradesh
1 - Delhi
1 – Gujarat
1 – Jammu & Kashmir
1 - Karnataka
1 - Kerala
4 – Maharashtra
1 – Tamil Nadu
2 - Telangana
1 - Uttar Pradesh

CAT 2022

11

2 - Delhi

1 - Gujarat

1 - Haryana

1 - Kerala

1 - Madhya Pradesh

2 - Maharashtra

2 - Telangana

1 - Uttar Pradesh

 

Q:   How many students can do B.Com at SMS Varanasi?
A:

SMS Varanasi offers admission to a three-year BCom course with 240 seats. The B.Com (Hons) programme is also available at the institute The admission process for the UG courses at SMS Varanasi requires candidates to qualify the entrance test conducted by the School of Management Sciences, Varanasi. To be eligible for admission to the B.Com course, candidates must have passed Class 12 in the Commerce stream or Economics/Mathematics as the main subjects. Candidates need to qualify for the SMS Online Entrance Test, which is an in-house entrance exam conducted by the Institute for the selection of candidates.

 

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MBA Admission Process Through CAT

Now that you’ve had a look at the list of MBA colleges accepting CAT score 50-60 percentile, understand their admission process too. The admission process of CAT 60 percentile colleges and CAT 50 percentile MBA colleges is same, i.e. Presentation or Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates with acceptable CAT 2025 score will be required to fill the admission form, which can be obtained online or offline. For a particular session, MBA applications are open for limited period only. Thus, candidates should apply before the deadline ends.

Post the application submission, the B-School checks candidates’ credentials and shortlist them for the admission round i.e. GD/PI. Candidates have to then appear in this round on the given date, time and venue. Final selection for admission is based on GD/PI performance. Upon final selection, the institute intimate candidates for completing the remaining admission process after which the MBA classes commence.

Q:   Can I join JIMS Kalkaji directly?
A:

Certainly! To join JIMS Kalkaji directly, follow these steps:

  1. Eligibility Check:

    • Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria:
      • A bachelor’s degree with 50% marks from any recognised university.
      • Valid scores from management entrance exams like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, or ATMA.
      • CAT minimum percentile requirement: 60.
      • Final year students must submit graduation results by October 2024.
  2. Application Process:

    • Apply online or offline.
    • Pay the application fee of INR 1200.
  3. Selection Process:

    • Shortlisted candidates participate in a Group Discussion (GD) and a Personal Interview (PI).

 

Q:   What is the MAT score for MBA at ASM - Apeejay School of Management?
A:

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) score is required for admission to the MBA course at ASM - Apeejay School of Management.  rating The cut-off would be a 65 percentile in order to be taken into account for the session of 2021. The student must also meet additional qualifying requirements, such as having earned a bachelor's degree or equivalent (10+2+3) in any discipline from an accredited Indian or foreign university with a minimum of 50% overall.

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