CAT

The Manipal University accepts CAT, CMAT, NMAT, and XAT. Considering the MAHE cutoff 2024, the CAT, CMAT, NMAT, and XAT percentile for the All India category candidates stood between 85, 95, 80, and 80, respectively.

Candidates preparing for CAT for the admission to MBA at MAHE must achieve certain percentage to qualify. As per the Manipal University CAT cutoff 2024, the required percentile stood at 85 for the open category candidates. 

Candidates can paste a recent photo on CAT admit card with face clearly visible, without goggles or caps. They should preferably paste same photo that they uploaded in CAT application form.

CAT hall ticket download link will be deactivated after the exam day, so candidates will not be able to download it after the exam day. Candidates must ensure they preserve their CAT admit card even after the exam as it may be needed at the time of admission. Do not discard your admit card until the admission process is complete as one cannot access it on the official website after the exam.

There is no option to make changes in the CAT admit card. Details printed on the candidate's hall ticket will be final and non-editable. Incase, there is any error in the details mentioned on the CAT admit card, like name or roll number of the candidate., etc. then that can be rectified by contacting the CAT help desk.

Yes, MAHGU provides admission to MBA aspirants who do not have a valid CAT score. As per the university's eligibility criteria for MBA admission, candidates must have passed Gradution or an equivalent exam is the only prerequisite to be eligible for admission. The university does accept CAT and MAT scores for MBA admissions. However, it is not mandatory for aspirants to have valid CAT/MAT scores. Eligible candidates are required to appear for the entrance exam, GD and interview conducted by the university.

Some B-schools ask for the CAT admit card and some do not, during admission. So, it is better to preserve the CAT admit card even after the exam. One must not discard it until they have secured admission in an MBA college. Having unsigned soft copy may not be helpful if any college asks for it. The signed and stamped copy (by the exam invigilator) of the CAT admit card will be considered actual proof of candidature.

Yes, students seeking admission to Institute for Innovative and Integrated Management Studies PGDM courses can apply via CAT scores. The institute accepts various national-level entrance test scores, including CAT. Other than this, XAT, MAT, and ATMA are some of the popular management entrance test scores accepted by IIIMS. To apply, visit the official website of the institute.