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Don't worry if you've scored 50-60 percentile in CAT exam 2025. You can still pursue your dream of MBA. There are a number of good MBA colleges in India that accept CAT score in the range of 50-60 percentile. Check here the list of MBA colleges accepting CAT score 50-60 percentile.

There are a number of good MBA colleges that accept candidates with CAT score in the range of 50-60 percentile. Most of them are Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges. Check here some of the popular 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 - High scores in CAT 2025 are in a good position of choosing the colleges they want, but those who have not scored a high percentile may be feeling confused as to what to do. So, what to do if your CAT 2025 score is below 60 percentile? Don't be confused, don't be disappointed. MBA is a professional journey so they can attempt CAT again to improve their score. However, if they are not in position reappear. They can shortlist from the below presented table, a college that suits them the best. Shiksha has compiled the list of MBA colleges accepting 50-60 percentile in CAT. Check below.

Also Read: CAT toppers 2025: Names, percentiles and scores 

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

Check below the list of MBA colleges accepting CAT cut off 50-60 percentile. These B-Schools are listed in no particular order.

CAT 50-60 percentile colleges

MBA/PGDM Fees (in INR)

Asian Business School

9.55 lakh

School of Management Sciences Varanasi

3.88 lakh

New Delhi Institute of Management

13.75 lakh

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India

12.49 lakh

School of Management Sciences Lucknow

1.33 lakh

International Institute of Management Studies Pune

8.10 to 9.11 lakh

Jagannath International Management School Delhi

10.75 lakh

Acharya Business School Bangalore

9.50 to 11.55 lakh

Doon Business School

7.10 to 10.81 lakh

FOSTIIMA Business School

11.50 to 12.50 lakh

Bengal Institute of Business Studies Kolkata

4.02 to 7.58 lakh

PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore

13.50 to 24.00 lakh

International School of Management Excellence Bangalore

1.00 to 10.95 lakh

Apeejay School of Management Delhi

9.35 lakh

AIMS Institute Bangalore

6.12 lakh

School of Communication and Management Studies Kochi

7.95 lakh

Balaji Institute of Modern Management Pune

12.75 lakh

Gitam School of Business Visakhapatnam

10.82 lakh

Amrita School of Business Bangalore

12 lakh

Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management

5.5 lakh

MIT College of Management Pune

2.38 to 5.42 lakh

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Q:   What is the CAT exam cutoff required to get admission to IIM Bangalore?
A: 

The CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore hovers between 97-100 percentile. The qualifying CAT cut off required for being eligible for IIM Bangalore's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 85 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST candidates, it is 65 percentile and for PwD candidates it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Bangalore.

  • General category: 80 VARC 75 DILR 75 Quantitative Aptitude 85 (Overall)
  • NC-OBC category: 75 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
  • EWS category: 70 VARC 65 DILR 65 Quantitative Aptitude 75 (Overall)
  • SC category: 65 VARC 60 DILR 60 Quantitative Aptitude 70 (Overall)
  • ST category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 65 (Overall)
  • PwD category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall)
Q:   What is the CAT cut off for IIM Lucknow?
A: 
The CAT cut offs for IIM Lucknow is usually around 97-99 percentile. The two courses - PGP Agri-Business Management (ABM) and PGP Sustainable Management (some) are extremely popular among MBA aspirants who wish to make a career in these areas. The institute also offers PGP programme. The qualifying CAT cut off for IIM Lucknow's Written Ability test (What) and Personal Interview PI is 90 percentile for General category students, whereas for SC candidates, it is 70 percentile. For ST and PwD candidates, it is 60 percentile. Given below are the sectional and overall qualifying CAT cut offs for IIM Lucknow PGP course. General category: 85 VARC 85 DILR 85 Quantitative Aptitude 90 (Overall) NC-OBC category: 77 VARC 77 DILR 77 Quantitative Aptitude 82 (Overall) EWS category: 77 VARC 77 DILR 77 Quantitative Aptitude 82 (Overall) SC category: 55 VARC 55 DILR 55 Quantitative Aptitude 70 (Overall) ST category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall) PwD category: 50 VARC 50 DILR 50 Quantitative Aptitude 60 (Overall) Click here for detailed IIM Lucknow admission and selection criteria: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/iim-lucknow-shortlist-admission-criteria-blogId-18509.
Q:   Does SMS Varanasi accept CUET score?
A: 

Yes, SMS Varanasi accepts CUET-UG for BCom, BBA, BCA and BA (Hons) courses. CUET-PG is accepted for MBA, MCA and MCom programmes. Besides, candidates can appear for SMSOET conducted by the institute for admission to any of the UG or PG courses. SMS Varanasi also accepts national or state-level entrance exams such as CATXATCMATMAT for MBA admission.

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 MBA Admission Process Through CAT

Now that you’ve checked 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, Written Ability Test (WAT) or Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates can select colleges as per their preference and cut offs. 

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.

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