CAT Eligibility

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:

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

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in any discipline from an accredited university or other organisation with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%.
• MBA schools in Pune take into account results from national admission exams such Candidates must achieve the minimum standards specified by the aforementioned colleges.

For MBA admission, candidates who have applied are further shortlisted based on the composite score (calculated using CAT score, past academic performance, experience, gender and diversity) for a Virtual Interview. The weightage aligned to each and every component of MBA admission selection is as follows:

The final selection is based on the following:

• Virtual Interview
• Composite score of selection parameters
• Other achievements (if any)

For other courses, however, students are either selected on the basis of their academic background, personal interview, SOP of institute conducted entrance exam. 

CAT cutoff percentile for IIM Bangalore depends on a number of factors. These include:

• The difficulty level of the exam
• Number of aspirants who appeared for the exam
• Number of candidates who've passed the exam
• Number of seats in a particular institute
• Ranking of the institute

Candidates who want to enrol at IIM Bangalore must take the CAT exam. The WAT and PI are two steps in the admissions process for IIM Bangalore in 2024. In the first step, candidates are chosen based on their CAT sectional cutoffs and the general cutoff for the next round of admission. So, in order to be admitted to IIM Bangalore, you must meet both the sectional and overall cutoffs. Candidates can use CAT Exam College Predictor to get more insight about their admission to IIM Bangalore or other IIMs.