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IISWBM CAT Cutoff for the MBA courses for the academic session 2025-2027 will be released after the declaration of the CAT result. The IISWBM CAT Cutoff is expected to be around the 70 percentile mark. The CAT Cutoff required for IISWBM MBA admission will likely vary per the reservation criteria for candidates from certain categories. The candidates clearing the IISWBM CAT Cutoff will be shortlisted for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds which the institute conducts. IISWBM admission to the MBA programme has been started and eligible candidates can complete the registration before IISWBM application form 2024 last date, ie. December 20, 2024.
According to the schedule, the CAT 2025 exam is set to take place on November 30. The computer-based test (CBT) will be held in three sessions across exam centres in 170 cities nationwide.
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Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata offers various MBA specializations like financial management, human resource management, public systems management, Marketing management, and Production and Operations Management.
The IISWBM CAT Cutoff will depend on factors like the difficulty level of the CAT 2024, total qualifying candidates, normalization of scores, seats available, and reservation criteria. The expected IISWBM CAT cutoff based on the factors stated above for different IISWBM courses is provided in the table given below.
Course | IISWBM CAT Cutoff 2024 (Expected) |
MBA Financial Management | 70+ |
MBA Human Resource Management | 70+ |
MBA Public Systems Management | 70+ |
MBA Marketing Management | 70+ |
MBA Production and Operations Management | 70+ |
The CAT sectional cutoff is mandatory for the applying candidates to clear. The sectional IISWBM CAT cutoff for each CAT exam section is given in the table below.
CAT Exam Section | IISWBM Sectional Cutoff |
VARC | 50.35 |
DILR | 50.35 |
QA | 50.35 |
Total | 70 |
The IISWBM CAT cutoff trends indicate the cutoff to remain unchanged. The candidates can check out the IISWBM CAT Cutoff for previous years mentioned in the table below.
Course | IISWBM CAT Cutoff 2023 | IISWBM CAT Cutoff 2022 | IISWBM CAT Cutoff 2021 |
MBA Financial Management | 75 | 75 | 75 |
MBA Human Resource Management | 75 | 75 | 75 |
MBA Public Systems Management | 75 | 75 | 75 |
MBA Marketing Management | 75 | 75 | 75 |
MBA Production and Operations Management | 75 | 75 | 75 |
IISWBM eligibility criteria to apply for the MBA programme is to have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an approved university. The selection criteria for the shortlisted applicants based on the IISWBM CAT exam Cutoff consists of Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. The performance of candidates in both rounds is considered for final selection. A final merit list is released after considering the performance of candidates in both rounds and other parameters like past academic performance, work experience, and other relevant achievements. Shortlisted candidates in the final merit list must pay the IIISWBM Kolkata admission fee and verify their documents for final admissions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CAT score required for admission to IISWBM MBA courses is around 70 percentile after normalization. Candidates with a CAT percentile of more than 70 can apply to the IISWBM through an online application via the institute’s official website.
The highest package at IISWBM is approximately Rs. 18 lakhs per annum. The average package is around Rs. 9 lakhs per annum. The median package is around Rs. 10.5 lakhs per annum.
The fees for IISWBM vary as per the MBA program preferred by the candidate. The fee for an MBA ranges from Rs. 6.2 lakhs to Rs. 8.3 lakhs. The fee is to be paid over the course of four semesters.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 50% marks (45% for reserved category) or equivalent CGPA are eligible for applying to IISWBM given they clear the prescribed IISWBM CAT cutoff.
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Hello dear candidate,
Yes, you have a very good chance of getting a BPT seat with 488 out of 600 and TS EAMCET rank of 14,000 under the ST category.
As the cut off of BPT for ST category students are generally between 25,000 to 45,000 ranks, depending upon the college and you have TS EAMCET rank of 14,000.
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If you got 802 marks in Telangana Intermediate and belong to the ST category, you have a fair chance to get admission in a BPT course in 2025, but it depends on the college and cut-off. Most BPT colleges in Telangana ask for 12th marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, and some also use the TS EAMCET rank for admission. The cut-off for ST students is usually lower than for general students, but it changes every year. It is better to check the previous year’s cut-offs of the colleges you want to apply to.
Hello, Getting shortlisted for IIM Lucknow or IIT Bombay (SJMSOM) with your profile is challenging, primarily due to your 58% in Class 10th, which significantly impacts the composite score calculation for both institutes. While your 98 percentile CAT score is excellent, and your 24 months of work experience, B.Com (Hons) background (providing academic diversity, especially for IIM-L), and KVS National player status are valuable additions, top IIMs and IITs heavily weigh consistent academic performance. Your 74% in 12th is also on the lower side. IIM Lucknow places substantial weight on 10th and 12th marks, making a call quite difficult despite your strengths. You likely have a relatively better, though still uncertain, chance at IIT Bombay, as their weighting might be slightly less penalizing for past academics compared to IIM-L, and your high CAT score is a major factor. However, the low 10th score remains a significant hurdle for both prestigious institutions.
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You already have a strong profile with the score of 58% in Class 10, 74% in Class 12, and 80% in graduation, but admission in IIT Bombay, Shailesh J Mehta School of Management is quite competitive, especially if you are in general category because the cutoff for general goes to 98.5-99%. Your CAT percentage is impressive but your 10th marks might reduce your score during the shortlisting process. If you perform well in Written Ability Test and Personal Interview, and present your commerce background you still stand a fair chance. But it would also be wise if you have some backups like MDI Gurugram, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI Delhi, where your marks and profile will fit well in their selection range.
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