CAT

The cutoff changes a bit every year, so there isn't one fixed number. From what I've seen, a CAT percentile around 60–65 usually keeps you in a decent position, while for NMAT, a score close to 190–195 is often considered competitive. But admission isn't based on the test score alone.

Thapar also looks at your academics, profile, and interview, so a slightly lower score can still work if the overall profile is good. I'd focus on getting the best score possible instead of targeting just the cutoff.

Yes. IIMB does require the CAT exam, but the rest of the top B-schools in Bangalore also take in candidates through the state-level CET, ie, the Karnataka PGCET exam, or through MAT or CMAT. 

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change.  

IIM Calcutta has only mentioned accepting GMAT score for admission into EMBA courses.

However, CAT is commonly accepted by other similar institutes for both MBA and MBAEx courses. Thus, candidates are advised to ask admission desk for confirmation on this question.

IIM Calcutta has only mentioned accepting GMAT score for admission into EMBA courses.

However, CAT is commonly accepted by other similar institutes for both MBA and MBAEx courses. Thus, candidates are advised to ask admission desk for confirmation on this question.

It is not possible to determine a candidate's admission in IIM Calcutta MBA course through CAT score alone. In Stage 1, a score 85% in CAT will be enough for a general category candidate to be selected for PI+WAT admission stage.

Final admission cutoffs are based on many factors other than CAT score.

No, IIM Calcutta cannot get into MBA courses without appearing CAT first. CAT is a mandatory entrance exam and it is conducted every year for admissions into all MBA courses offered by this institute.

However, candidates who are applying for MBAEx course will be required to appear in GMAT for admissions.

To get a seat at IFMR Chennai, students have to first appear for any one of the entrance exams accepted by the institute for the MBA/PGDM course admission. CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, Andhra Pradesh ICET, IPAMT and SAT India are the entrance exams accepted by this institute for admission to the management course. For the General AI category, the estimated Andhra Pradesh ICET rank in 2025 was 1626. 

To get a seat at IFMR Chennai, students have to first appear for any one of the entrance exams accepted by the institute for the MBA/PGDM course admission. CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, Andhra Pradesh ICET, IPAMT and SAT India are the entrance exams accepted by this institute for admission to the management course. For the General AI category, the estimated Andhra Pradesh ICET rank in 2025 was 1626. 

No, you cannot use the CAT score for direct admission to the MBA/PGDM course at this university. 

You would need to first appear for the CAT entrance exam, and then get shortlisted for the PI and or GD rounds to be considered for a seat. Since the CAT cutoff is not released publicly, the closest estimated cutoff for the General AI category was 50. 

• For more information about the CAT exam, click here.
• To know more about the accepted CAT cutoff at this university, click here.

No, you cannot use the CAT score for direct admission to the MBA/PGDM course at this university. 

You would need to first appear for the CAT entrance exam, and then get shortlisted for the PI and or GD rounds to be considered for a seat. Since the CAT cutoff is not released publicly, the closest estimated cutoff for the General AI category was 50. 

• For more information about the CAT exam, click here.
• To know more about the accepted CAT cutoff at this university, click here.