IPE Hyderabad Announces Scholarships of up to Rs 2 Lakh for High Performing CAT Aspirants

With CAT 2026 registration closing on September 15, IPE Hyderabad has announced merit scholarships of up to Rs 2 lakh for candidates scoring high in the entrance exam. Candidates planning to pursue MBA from IPE must register and appear for the CAT exam 2026.

IPE Hyderabad

The Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE), Hyderabad, has announced merit-based scholarships for CAT 2026 qualifying candidate seeking admission to its two-year full-time PGDM programmes for the 2027-29 batch.

Under this scholarship and financial-aid scheme, IPE Hyderabad aims to reduce the financial burden of deserving students in pursuing quality management education. Candidates with high percentile in CAT 2026 will be eligible for scholarships of up to Rs 2 lakh. The initiative reflects IPE’s commitment to recognizing academic merit and providing talented students greater access to professional management education.

IPE Hyderabad CAT 2026 Scholarships

• For students in the General category, CAT scores of 80 percentile and above can qualify for a scholarship of Rs 2 lakh.
• Additional scholarships are available for candidates across other CAT percentile ranges and categories, subject to the Institute’s eligibility criteria and applicable terms.
• Special scholarship provisions are available for eligible candidates from OBC, SC/ST/Minority categories and designated regions like Northeastern States, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh.
• There is no limit on number of students who get scholarships.
• IPE offers more than Rs. 2 Crores of Scholarships each academic year.

Prof. S. Sreenivasa Murthy, Director, Institute of Public Enterprise, said that students should view their CAT performance not merely as an examination result but as an opportunity to make informed choices about their future.

“A good CAT score reflects a student’s aptitude, discipline and commitment. The next important step is to choose an institution that can transform this potential into managerial competence, professional confidence and leadership capability. At IPE, we focus on providing a rigorous and industry-relevant management education supported by our institutional legacy, experienced faculty and strong engagement with industry and the public sector.”

He added that financial constraints should not prevent talented students from pursuing their management aspirations. “Through our scholarship initiative, we seek to encourage meritorious students to pursue quality management education. We invite CAT aspirants to explore the opportunities available at IPE and to consider how their academic performance can translate into both financial support and a strong foundation for their professional careers.”

Prof. Murthy suggested that, “With the CAT 2026 application window closing on September 15, 2026, students aspiring to pursue management education are encouraged to apply for CAT 2026 and take the examination scheduled for November 29, 2026. A strong CAT score can not only expand their choice of management institutions but can also help eligible candidates access merit-based scholarships at IPE”.