MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Score 50-60 Percentile
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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.
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.
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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) |
|---|---|
| 9.55 lakh |
|
| 3.88 lakh |
|
| 13.75 lakh |
|
| 12.49 lakh |
|
| 1.33 lakh |
|
| 8.10 to 9.11 lakh |
|
| 10.75 lakh |
|
| 9.50 to 11.55 lakh |
|
| 7.10 to 10.81 lakh |
|
| 11.50 to 12.50 lakh |
|
| 4.02 to 7.58 lakh |
|
| 13.50 to 24.00 lakh |
|
| 1.00 to 10.95 lakh |
|
| 9.35 lakh |
|
| 6.12 lakh |
|
| 7.95 lakh |
|
| 12.75 lakh |
|
| 10.82 lakh |
|
| 12 lakh |
|
| 5.5 lakh |
|
| 2.38 to 5.42 lakh |
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)
Minimum qualifying cut off for IIM Ahmedabad is 95 percentile whereas for IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta, it is 85. However final cut offs for these three top IIMs are between 99 to 100 percentile.
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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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Candidates have to wait for IIM Ranchi MBA CAT cutoff. Those who clear it become eligible for further scanning process. The candidates may have to visit the website and provide CATID (application sequence number), date of birth, and registered email as per CAT application. The waiting status appears
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IIM Ranchi MBA aspirants need to have a valid CAT score. The entrance test is expected to be held on Nov 29, 2026. Candidates taking the exam will be able to download admit cards online. It is generally released online in the first or second week of November. Candidates should stay updated with adm
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IIM Ranchi offer admission to its MBA courses based on CAT scores only. The candidates have to take this test and secure a valid percentile. IIMs release its cutoff based on which candidates are called for further selection rounds. There may not be any other provision for admission to the PG level c
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The students who wants to get admission into the MBA course must obtain minimum 50% in their UG degree. They have to appear for any one of the national level entrance exams for MBA course admissions such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, MAH-CET and ATMA exam. The minimum cutoff required in CAT exam is 50%. I
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Students may get admission in IIM Bangalore with 95 percentile in CAT. But this is not enough to get a seat. The admission chances also depend on student's overall profile. This includes academic scores + performance in the selection rounds. Students can check the cutoff trends to know better.
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TANCET scores are valid for a period of one year. Candidates aspiring for admission in 2023-24 exam session can only use the TANCET 2023 scores for admission. Candidates who wish for an MBA Admission in any of the TANCET participating colleges in 2024-25 batch must appear for TANCET 2024.
Irrespective of the 2023 score, DTE Tamil Nadu will not consider the TANCET 2023 scores for 2024 admission. Similarly, candidates planning to apply for MBA Admission in 2025-26 batch, must apply for the TANCET 2025 exam.