CAT Eligibility

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.

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:

* 10% weightage will be awarded to female candidates
* 3% weightage will be awarded to post-graduates and 5% weightage will be awarded to professionals.

The following is a list of general requirements for admission to MBA programs in Pune that accept CAT scores:

• A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited university or other institution in any discipline is required of candidates, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%.
• Tamil Nadu's MBA schools take into account results from national entrance exams like It is necessary for candidates to achieve the minimum cutoff scores that each college has established.

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