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 CAT score 50-60 percentile - Scoring high percentile in CAT is the ultimate goal of every aspirant. Top MBA colleges in India close admission at 94 percentile. Thus, scoring between 90-99 percentiles is required to get a top college. Tier-2 and Tier-3 MBA colleges accept CAT percentile in slightly low 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 be disappointed. MBA is a professional journey so they can attempt CAT again to improve their score. However, if they are not in position to take the exam again. 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| 9.00 lakh |
|
| 3.48 lakh |
|
| 11.50 lakh |
|
| 4.05 to 10.98 lakh |
|
| 1.33 lakh |
|
| 9.27 lakh |
|
| 9.90 lakh |
|
| 8.99 to 9.99 lakh |
|
| 5.81 to 11.25 lakh |
|
| 10.95 to 11.95 lakh |
|
| 3.62 to 6.98 lakh |
|
| 8.0 lakh |
|
| 1.00 to 9.95 lakh |
|
| 8.70 to 9.35 lakh |
|
| 6.52 to 9.15 lakh |
|
| 7.95 lakh |
|
| 12.55 lakh |
|
| 10.19 lakh |
|
| 7.5 to 11.10 lakh |
|
| 5.5 lakh |
|
| 2.38 to 5.42 lakh |
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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, Written Ability Test (WAT) or Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). For admission, CAT qualifying candidates will have to fill the admission form. The MBA applications open for limited period only. Thus, candidates should apply before the last date of registration.
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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past educational qualification certificates
- Entrance exam certificate
Passport-size photo
- Aadhaar Card
This is to note that, in any case, if a student wishes to apply for both BTech and BA, they may select these two programmes and remit a payment of INR 2400.
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 |
CAT 2023 | 14 | 1 – Andhra Pradesh |
CAT 2022 | 11 | 2 - Delhi 1 - Gujarat 1 - Haryana 1 - Kerala 1 - Madhya Pradesh 2 - Maharashtra 2 - Telangana 1 - Uttar Pradesh |
The entrance exam is required for an MBA at ASM - Apeejay School of Management Focusing on administering all entrance examinations for admission, such as the CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, and ATMA, is a plus. After those exams are administered, GD and PI are also done because they are necessary for the admissions process. The CAT is preferred by the institute over other exams.
MBA is the flagship course of PSG Institute of Management. The institute offers 180 seats for the flagship MBA course. These seats are filled based on the applicants' eligibility, entrance exam score, performance in GDPI, etc. Further, the institute also offers an MBA in Waste Management and Social Entrepreneurship (MBA WMSE). The seat intake for this course is not available as of now. The mentioned information is sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

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