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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, if a candidate has secured the 55 percentile in the CAT exam, they are eligible to get a scholarship. The institute offers scholarships on the basis of performance in national-level entrance exams, and the CAT is one of those. Check out the concession on tuition fees provided by the university to the candidates who have achieved 50 or more than 50 percentile in the CAT exam:
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarships Benefits |
|---|---|
| Scores above 70% in CAT | INR 1 lakh |
| Scores above 50% in CAT | INR 50,000 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A BTech student pursuing through the Working Professionals and Learning (WIPL) mode can enroll in the CAT exam. Prospective applicants need to complete an undergraduate programme maintaining at least 50% average marks or an equivalent CGPA to qualify for the CAT exam registration. The CAT exam eligibility accepts a degree earned through WIPL since the programme operates as an official learning format. The CAT exam registration fee amounts to INR 2,300 for candidates who belong to the general category. The CAT exam functions as the entrance pathway students need to enter MBA and other postgraduate management programs organized by top B-
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The CAT exam has no restrictions regarding your eligibility to participate. A gap year between your 2nd and 3rd year of graduation does not impact eligibility for the CAT exam. The CAT eligibility requirements are satisfied if either you have finished your degree or are studying in your last year of graduation. Always positively explain the gap year period to interviewers. Reframe your thoughts toward the constructive activities you accomplished during your gap period whether through skill acquisition or exam preparation.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 10
In the CAT exam, there is no upper limit at all to the age for appearing. The CAT exam's only eligibility criteria is that candidates should hold relevant degrees with the required minimum percentage. The CAT is also open to students who are in the last year of their bachelor's degree programs. Also, students should obtain a minimum of 50% for the open category and at least 45% for the reserved category (SC/ST/PwD). The ones that have work experience will stand to get the job because experience is an add-on or a plus. However, work experience is not compulsory, as it will be a requirement for CAT exam eligibility in 2024.
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2 years agoContributor-Level 9
Your 10th standard marks are not relevant for applying to CAT or XAT, as they only consider your graduation marks. However, some B-schools may have their own criteria for shortlisting candidates based on their academic profile, which may include your 10th and 12th standard marks as well. Therefore, it is advisable to check the admission criteria of the B-schools you are interested in before applying.
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2 years ago
Contributor-Level 10
The candidates having aggregate (all subjects) 80% and above 10th, 12th and Graduation and having percentile/Composite Score as mentioned below in the Entrance Tests would be awarded Scholarships as stated below:
| CAT 2024 / XAT 2025 / GMAT or GRE (after July, 2024) | MAT 2024 & 2025 / ATMA 2025 | CMAT 2025 | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 percentile or above | Composite score of 780 or above | Above 95 percentile or AIR 1-499 | INR 1.5 lakh |
| 85 percentile to 89.99 percentile | Composite Score of 750 to 779 | Above 90 to 94.99 percentile or AIR 500 - 999 | INR 1 lakh |
| 80 to 84.99 percentile | Composite Score of 700 to 749 | 85 to 89.99 percentile or AIR 1000-2499 | 80,000 |
| 70 to 79.99 percentile | Composite Score of 650 to 699 | 80 to 84.99 percentile or AIR 2500-3999 | 70,000 |
| 60 to 69.99 percentile | Composite Score of 600 to 649 | 70 to 79.99 percentile or AIR 4000-4999 | 60,000 |
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2 years agoGuide-Level 15
SJMSOM, IIT Bombay shortlists candidates for MBA programme based on CAT score followed by a personal interview round. However, there are other parameters also considered by the institute while providing final admission. Below is the weighatge of different parameters considered for MBA selection:
| Parameter | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Performance in CAT (on Overall Scaled Score) | 70% |
| Academic Profile (Class 12, Graduation) | 10% |
| Gender Diversity | 10%* |
| Post Graduate/ Professionals | 5%* |
| Work Experience | 5% |
* 10% weightage will be awarded to female candidates
* 3% weightage will be awarded to post-graduates and 5% weightage will be awarded to professionals.
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