CAT Scores

There isn't a single "accepted score" for the CAT or other entrance exams, as cutoffs vary significantly by institution and desired program. Generally, a higher percentile score is needed for top-tier IIMs (e.g., 99.5+), while mid-tier and regional colleges may accept scores ranging from 90-95 percentile and above, depending on the specific institute and its reputation. For Tier-2 and Tier-3 B-schools, a score in the 80-89 percentile range can be adequate, and some private colleges can accept scores as low as 70-75 percentile

The CUSAT CAT passing marks for the BTech exam is 10 marks in maths and 10 marks in physics and chemistry combined. However, Kerala SC and ST candidates do not have a minimum passing mark.

CAT score is a national level test and is not accepted by B-Schools outside India. For pursuing MBA in foreign countries GMAT score is accepted. Indian B-Schools accept GMAT score for admitting foreign/NRI/PIO students.

CAT is also accepted for Executive MBA, PhD, FPM and other such management programmes in top colleges in India. Similarly, GMAT is also accepted for admission to domestic students in to Executive MBA and such programmes.

ISBR College do offer scholarship to MBA students based on their CAT score. Students must meet any of the below CAT requirements to get the scholarship:

• 90 percentile or above in CAT for 100% full ride
• 85 percentile or above in CAT for 50% waiver in tuition fee
• 80 percentile or above in CAT for 25% waiver

Along with meeting any one of the above criteria, aspirants must also have academic consistency of a minimum of 90% (for 100% scholarship) and 85% for (50%, 25% scholarship) in Class 10, Class 12, and graduation and should have cleared in single attempt.

For admission to the MBA programme at IIM Ahmedabad, the required CAT score varies by category. Based on the previous year's cutoff (2024), candidates need an overall percentile rank of 80 for General and EWS categories, 75 for NC-OBC and transgender candidates, and 70 for SC category candidates. Individual section percentiles in VARC, DILR, and QA are slightly lower but the overall percentile is key for selection.

Dhruva College of Management offers MBA for 2 years in full-time mode with an annual intake of 120 students. Admission to the respective course is offered on the basis of minimum aggregate of 50% in graduation. In addition to this, candidates must meet the cutoff percentile to secure the final seat. Candidates must secure valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT or other equivalent exams. 

Yes, IIM Nagpur does offer scholarships on the basis of the CAT scores secured by an applicant. These scholarships are allotted to the top 10 scorers who have secured more than the 95th percentile in their CAT exams. Moreover, after getting these scholarships, candidates get the tuition fee waiver for two years. Eligible candidates can get the scholarship through the scholarship portal available at the institute's official website. 

No, Indian Maritime University Chennai does not accept CAT scores for MBA admission. IMU Chennai primarily uses the IMU CET (Common Entrance Test) for MBA admissions. Candidates seeking admission to IMU Chennai's MBA programs need to appear for and qualify in the IMU CET. Aspiring candidates must haveti qualify the eligibility criteria set by the institute for the desired course.