CAT

You must score at least 95 percentile. But in some cases even 95 percentile is not enough. You must aim for 97 percentile.

Yes, you can most certainly try again for CAT. There is no limit to number of attempts you can take for CAT. However they keep a count of number of attempts. You have decent academic record and a fair chance of getting into IIMs if you do good in CAT. I would suggest you prepare well and give it your best shot this year.

Yes, you most certainly are eligible to appear for CAT. However to merit an interview call from IIM's, you will have to do really well in your CAT. IIMs usually give a lot of weightage to past academic performance and you would not be in the top half. Hence to compensate for the same, you will need to be among top 0.5% in CAT. I would suggest you prepare well for CAT.

People often start preparing after first year. You can also do the same. But all the related books and start solving. Cover topics after topics. But never ignore your graduation studies. Minimum 50% is required to sit in CAT. All the best !!

98-99 percentiler get calls.

Yes you can but it is recommended that you join a coaching institute. If you don't want to join atleast subscribe online mock tests that will give you a fair idea about your strength weaknesses, pattern and competition level.

To get admission in top colleges you need to get atleast 90 percentile.

For sectional cut off you can check with the college. Otherwise its cutoff is 90 percentile.

For correct and updated information, check with the college.

not sure but thnk cow