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MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Score 50-60 Percentile: Every MBA aspirant aims to get a 90+ percentile in their CAT 2025 exam. However, what about those who have scored in the 50-60 percentile in their CAT? Well, having a CAT range between 50-60 percentiles might not fetch calls from IIMs or top-tier B-schools, but it can still open doors to several good MBA colleges in India. Students can get MBA admission in Tier 2 and Tier 3 institutes. Candidates must know that these colleges focus mainly on the overall profile, academic background, work experience, FD-PI performance, and even accept other MBA entrance exams. So, after you have a hope of getting into the top MBA colleges. Keep reading this article on CAT colleges in the range of 50-60 percentile, MBA admission strategy, and expected fees for complete information.
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A candidate having a 50-60 in CAT would mean that they have performed better than nearly half of the other CAT test-takers. Although this percentile might not be competitive, it is sufficient for getting admission into private universities, regional B-schools, and autonomous institutes.
Here are some of the options that candidates can expect with a 50-60 percentile in CAT.
MBA/PGDM admission in Tier 2 & Tier 3 colleges.
Candidates will get opportunities through the management quota/institute-level selection.
One will have better chances with a strong GD-PI performance.
Eligibility for colleges accepting multiple management exams (CAT/XAT/NMAT/MAT/CMAT).
All candidates who fall in the category of 50-60 percentile can take a look at the following list of MBA colleges where they can get admission.
College Name | Approx. Program Fees | Average Placement |
Jaipuria Institute of Management | Rs. 13.75 Lakhs | Rs. 11.29 LPA |
IMT Hyderabad | Rs. 14.27 Lakhs | Rs. 12 LPA |
Delhi School of Business, Delhi | Rs. 9.7 Lakhs | — |
IBS (ICFAI Business School), Hyderabad | Rs. 17.01 Lakhs | Rs. 9.71 LPA |
SDMIMD Mysuru | Rs. 12.70 Lakhs | Rs. 10 LPA |
SSN School of Management, Chennai | R. 7 Lakhs | Rs. 6.84 LPA |
IMS Unison University, Dehradun | Rs. 5.87 Lakhs | Rs. 6 LPA |
NSB Bangalore | Rs. 9.10 Lakhs | Rs. 7.10 LPA |
SCMC Cochin School of Business | Rs. 7.95 Lakhs | Rs. 7.80 LPA |
IPE Hyderabad: Institute of Public Enterprise | Rs. 8 Lakhs | Rs. 7.02 LPA |
Jaypee Business School, Noida | Rs. 8.50 Lakhs | R. 7.39 LPA |
GNIOT Institute of Management Studies, Greater Noida | Rs. 8.37 Lakhs | Rs. 6.50 LPA |
AIMA School of Business, Bangalore | Rs. 9.06 Lakhs | Rs. 8 LPA |
Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad | Rs. 8.97 Lakhs | Rs. 6.98 LPA |
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In the list below, we have mentioned some of the Tier 3 and regional colleges, which will accept students with a 50-60 percentile in the CAT 2025 exam.
Indira Institute of Management, Pune
Dr. DY. Patil Institute of Management, Pune
ISBM Pune
IES Management College, Mumbai
ABBS School of Management, Bengaluru
Christ University, Bangalore
MET Institute of Management, Mumbai
SIED College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai
All candidates who are aiming for MBA admission 2026-28 and have a CAT 50-60 percentile can take a look at the following admission steps, mentioned below.
All CAT 2025 test takers will be screened for the GD-PI round based on their CAT 2025 score.
Candidates will also have the option to apply to B-schools in India.
Colleges will shortlist candidates based on their CAT score (overall & sectional) and your overall profile (academic, work diversity).
Lastly, MBA admission will be based on a composite score from your CAT score, academic record and GD-PI performance, with PI often carrying the maximum weight.
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