XAT is a popular option for pursuing MBA as it is accepted by over 800 MBA colleges in India and many of them, do not have very high cut offs. In this article, we have shared the list of top MBA colleges accepting XAT score of 80-90 percentile for admission and their course fee.
XAT 80-90 percentile colleges include XIM University, MICA, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI Delhi, TAPMI, KJ Somaiya, LIBA, GLIM, IRMA Anand, GIM Goa among others. All of these are ranked best among all, by MHRD in the NIRF rankings. So, don’t worry if your XAT score is between 80-90 percentile. If you have a great academic record and profile, you can easily get into any of these reputed B-Schools in India. XAT score is accepted by over 800 MBA colleges, so you have a good number of options with that score range.
The admission procedure of colleges accepting XAT 80-90 percentile include group discussion, written ability test, and personal interview. The academic eligibility criterion for MBA/PGDM courses at these XAT accepting institutes is graduation or equivalent degree with a minimum of 50 per cent in aggregate (45 percent for SC/ST/PwD candidates). The course fee for full-time MBA colleges accepting XAT score 80-90 percentile ranges from INR 15 lakh to 24 lakh. However, the first round selection is based on XAT cut offs. So, before apply, do check the minimum cut offs of your preferred college.
MBA colleges accepting XAT 80-90 cut off percentile
XAT 2026 exam was held on January 4 and result has been declared today. If your score is in the range of 80-90 percentile check below the list for top colleges accepting XAT score in the range of 80-90 percentile. Also, listed are the MBA course fee:
| MBA Colleges with XAT 80-90 cut off percentile |
MBA Course Fee |
|---|---|
| INR 19.30 lakh |
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| INR 23 lakh |
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| INR 20 lakh |
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| INR 20.80 lakh |
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| INR 18.30 lakh |
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| INR 16.50 lakh |
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| INR 11.20 lakh |
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| INR 13.60 lakh |
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| INR 18.30 lakh |
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| INR 17.30 lakh |
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| INR 14.47 lakh |
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Answered 5 days ago
After XAT exam is conducted successfully, XLRI releases XAT answer keys with response sheet. However, candidates need to login to download XAT answer keys.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
The percentile needed for admission would depend on the category you belong to. JAGSoM accepts various entrance examinations for admission to the MBA/PGDM course, like CAT, XAT, MAT, etc.
As per the estimated XAT cutoff in 2026, a percentile of 70 would be good enough to secure a chance at admission
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
XIM University XAT cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the MBA course and its specialisations, namely MBA in Rural Management and MBA in Sustainability Management.
General AI category students need to have a percentile of at least 90 to be considered eligible for admission.
Note - The cutoff d
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
IMT Ghaziabad official cutoff information are not released on a public platform, and students can view the cutoff using their registered login ID and password. Based on the past years' trend, the XAT 2026 estimated cutoff is in the range of 90 to 92 for the General AI category students.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Yes, apart from CAT, the International Management Institute, New Delhi, also accepts the XAT score for admission to its PGDM courses. Only the shortlisted candidates are invited to the Individual Assessment Process (Essay Writing and Personal Interview, etc.) for final admission. The institute also
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Final selection will be based on performance in BAAT, PI, and CAT/XAT/GMAT. BITS will also consider prior work experience, and academic history.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, Global Institute of Business Studies does accept scores from exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, and CMAT. They take these exams into consideration for admissions, so you don't have to worry about only one exam. It gives you flexibility to apply with the scores you already have and increases your chances
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 weeks ago
Apart from NMAT scores, UPES Dehradun offers admission to the MBA course based on XAT scores. As per the XAT 2023 cutoff, candidates having a minimum of 50 Percentile for the General category All India Quota were eligible for UPES Dehradun admissions.
UPES Dehradun offers MBA in International Busines
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are valid for KIITEE MBA. Candidates applying online will be required to submit copies of their mark sheets and other supporting documents.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Standard books useful across these exams include Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma or R.S. Aggarwal, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Nishit Sinha, and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis for building a strong vocabulary.
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