MBA Colleges Accepting 50-60 Percentile in CAT 2022

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Updated on Dec 30, 2022 15:24 IST

Don't worry if you've scored 50-60 percentile in CAT 2022. There are a number of good MBA colleges that you can opt for with that score. Check here the list of MBA colleges accepting CAT 50-60 percentile.

MBA colleges accepting 50-60 percentile in CAT

List of MBA colleges accepting 50-60 percentile in CAT

Common Admission Test or the CAT is a national level entrance exam score of which is accepted by over 1,200 B-schools across India. However, the CAT cut off varies for every college. While the top MBA colleges accept CAT percentile of 95 and above for admission, several other colleges have a specific range of acceptable CAT percentile.

Since CAT is a competitive exam, most of the well-reputed colleges accept candidates having score between 80-99 percentiles. The Tier-2 and Tier-3 MBA colleges accept CAT percentile in the range of 60-80 percentile. So, what about those who scored below 60 percentile in CAT 2022 exam? Such candidates need not worry and give up on their MBA dream, as there are several MBA colleges accepting CAT score of 50-60 percentile.

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Although the ideal thing to do will be appear for the CAT exam again and improve your score (up to 80 percentile) to get your desired B-school, you can still consider pursuing MBA at colleges accepting low CAT score having with good infrastructure and decent placements record. Shiksha has compiled the list of MBA colleges accepting 50-60 percentile in CAT. Check below.

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MBA Colleges Accepting 50-60 Percentile in CAT 2022

These MBA colleges accepting 50-60 percentile in CAT 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

7.75 lakh

School of Management Sciences Varanasi

2.88 lakh

New Delhi Institute of Management

9.7 lakh

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India

4.05 to 10.98 lakh

School of Management Sciences Lucknow

1.41 lakh

International Institute of Management Studies Pune

7.90 lakh

Jagannath International Management School Delhi

7.95 lakh

Acharya Business School Bangalore

1 to 8.2 lakh

Doon Business School

5.15 to 9.79 lakh

FOSTIIMA Business School

8.25 lakh

Bengal Institute of Business Studies Kolkata

3.08 to 6.28 lakh

PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore

8 lakh

International School of Management Excellence Bangalore

9.2 lakh

Apeejay School of Management Delhi

8.5 lakh

AIMS Institute Bangalore

6.52 to 8.75 lakh

School of Communication and Management Studies Kochi

7.5 lakh

Balaji Institute of Modern Management Pune

10.2 lakh

Gitam Institute of Management Visakhapatnam

3.6 to 7.92 lakh

Amrita School of Business Bangalore

7.5 to 10.7 lakh

Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management

5.5 lakh

MIT College of Management Pune

3 to 15 lakh

MBA Admission Process Through CAT

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

Post the application submission, the institute 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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FAQs on MBA Colleges Accepting CAT score 50-60 Percentile

Q: Which MBA colleges can I get with CAT 50 percentile?

A: Some of the MBA colleges you can get with CAT 50-60 percentile include Asian Business School, New Delhi Institute of Management, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, International Institute of Management Studies Pune, Acharya Business School Bangalore, PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore, AIMS Institute Bangalore, Balaji Institute of Modern Management Pune, etc.

Q: I have scored 60 percentile in CAT 2022, should I appear for the CAT exam again?

A: Yes, it is advisable that you appear for the CAT exam again and improve your score. With 60 percentile in CAT you have a very options in MBA colleges to choose from. So, it will be better if your dedicate one more year to preparation and improve your score in CAT 2023.

Q: What is the eligibility criteria for government MBA colleges in India?

A: The eligibility criteria for government MBA colleges in India is minimum 50 per cent aggregate score in graduation (45 per cent for SC/ST/PwD candidates). The bachelor's degree should be from a recognised university. 

Q: What is the weightage of Personal Interview for MBA admission in top colleges in India?

A: In most of the MBA colleges in India, the weightage of Personal Interview is more than CAT score. It ranges between 30-70 percent of the total score for final selection of candidates in IIMs and other top colleges in India.

Q: Is there any relaxation of CAT score for SC/ST candidates?

A: Yes in IIMs and other government colleges there is score relaxation for SC/ST candidates for shortlisting for personal interview. And there is reservation of upto 27 per cent for Reserved candidates in admission. However, in many private institutions it may not be so.

Q: Which CAT 50 percentile colleges have fees less than INR 10 lakh?

A: Some of the MBA colleges with CAT 50-60 percentile cutoff having less than INR 10 lakh fees include School of Management Sciences Varanasi, School of Management Sciences Lucknow, Acharya Business School Bangalore, International Institute of Management Studies Pune, PSG Institute of Management Coimbatore, AIMS Institute Bangalore, Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management, etc.

Q: Is there any scholarship schemes in MBA colleges for students from poor background?

A: Yes, most of the MBA colleges offer scholarships to students from economically weak background. While colleges some offer scholarships on the basis of CAT score/academic score, some offer on the basis of annual family income.

Q: How can I apply to MBA colleges with CAT score?

A: To apply for MBA admission, the candidate needs to check the application dates of preferred college and fill the online application form for the same before the deadline. Upon selection, the institute will invite the candidate for GD-PI round and other admission processes.

Q: When will CAT 2023 exam be held?

A: CAT 2023 exam will be held on November 28 in three shifts. The exam will be conducted for 2 hours in computer based test mode. The CAT 2023 result will be announced in the first week of January 2024.

Q: How can I apply for CAT exam?

A: CAT application form will be released at iimcat.ac.in website in August. Candidates could fill the CAT form online to appear for the exam. CAT 2023 application process will begin in the first week of August and end by third week of September 2023.

Q: How much percentile is considered good in CAT exam?

A: For admission to the IIMs and top MBA colleges, CAT score of 90+ percentile is considered good. For tier 2 and tier 3 MBA colleges, 60-90 percentile in CAT is considered good enough.

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