Top 30 Non IIMs Colleges Accepting CAT Score
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There are a number of top ranked MBA colleges in India apart from the IIMs, which have good faculty, infrastructure and placement cell. Let's take a look at top 30 colleges accepting CAT score apart from IIMs having lower cut offs.
IIMs are the first choice of every MBA aspirant in India, but it requires high CAT score to even get selected for the WAT-PI round. If you don’t have 95+ percentile in CAT, it will be tough for you to get an IIM. But IIMs are not the only option. There are so many more top ranked B-Schools in India that provide same level of training as IIMs. These management institutions specialisations, industry exposure, or foreign exchange programmes at comparatively lower fees.
Top ranked B-Schools such as FMS, SPJIMR, MDI, IITs, NMIMS, IIFT, GIM, GLIM, LIBA, GIM and about 1300 B-School accept CAT score for admission. We have listed in this blog, top 30 colleges accepting CAT score apart from IIMs.
Admission to 2026 MBA batch through CAT 2025 score is open at many of these institutions. Check below CAT cut offs and course fee of top 30 MBA colleges in India apart from IIMs.
Top 30 Colleges Accepting CAT Score for Admission: Cut offs and Fees
The list below features some of the top 30 MBA colleges other than the IIMs for MBA/PGDM course. Also, mentioned is the total course fees and estimated CAT cut offs 2025 for admission.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 19 hours ago
Almost all CAT coaching institutes in Haldwani offer weekend batches. However, it is suggested to connect with the institute directly for more details.
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Answered 19 hours ago
Based on your location preferences, budget, and course duration/type, you can choose the best CAT coaching institute in Haldwani for yourself.
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Answered 19 hours ago
The average fee for CAT coaching in Haldwani is from INR 26,399 to INR 58,000.
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Many CAT coaching institutes in Amritsar offer weekend batches. For more specific details, contact the institute directly.
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Analyse the coaching institutes based on your budget, location preferences, and course duration; then choose the one suiting your needs. This is how you can choose the best CAT coaching institute in Amritsar.
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The average fee for CAT coaching in Amritsar ranges from INR 5999 to INR 1,88,800
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CAT coaching institutes in Trivandrum that offer weekend batches are Career Launcher Trivandrum and IMS Trivandrum.
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To choose the best CAT Coaching institute in Trivandrum, candidates must consider the following points:
- Compare classroom vs. online/hybrid formats
- Success Rate of the centre
- Ask about batch size, number of full-length mocks, recorded sessions/notes
- Final fee structure and refund/installment policy.
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The average fee in Trivandrum ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹60,000 for offline classroom courses and ₹18,000 to ₹35,000 for online courses.
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Many CAT coaching institutes do offer weekend batches. However, contacting the institute directly is better to understand the availability.
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