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Top Colleges in India Accepting CAT Score: The Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of the most popular management entrance exams. Around 1000+ MBA colleges in India accept CAT 2025 scores for MBA admission. There are 21 IIMs at present, and all IIMs accept CAT 2025 scores. Every year, above 3 lakh students register and appear for the CAT exam. MDI Gurgaon, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, IITs, and IIMs are the top colleges accepting CAT scores in India. Check this complete article to know more than score-wise top colleges accepting CAT 2025 scores, programme fees, intake capacity, average salary packages, and much more.
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                Having a CAT scorecard is mandatory for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate management programmes of IIMs. Moreover, there are more than 1000 MBA colleges through CAT scores where candidates with valid CAT scores apply. There are also good colleges that admit candidates with low CAT scores. CAT percentile-wise colleges listed here will help to choose the right Bschool based on the CAT score. The article lists the accepted CAT colleges percentile in the tables below.
Check out the table that shows the names of MBA colleges that have no sectional CAT cutoff.
| College Name | Overall CAT Percentile Requirement | 
| IIM Rohtak | 97+ | 
| FMS Delhi | 99+ | 
| DoMS IIT Madras | 96+ | 
| MHRM IIT Kharagpur | 96+ | 
| IMT Ghaziabad | 90+ | 
| IMI Delhi | 92+ | 
| TAPMI Manipal | 85+ | 
| GIM Goa | 85+ | 
| XIMB Bhubaneswar | 87-92+ | 
| DSE Delhi University | 95+ | 
| IRMA Anand | 88+ | 
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The list of top MBA colleges accepting CAT scores as per the NIRF ranking 2025 is given below. Check the list of IIMs that offer admission based on CAT 2025 along with their fee structure:
| CAT colleges | Number of Seats | Programmes Fee (in Rs.) | 
| 385 | Rs. 25 lakh | |
| 412 | Rs. 24.50 lakh | |
| 462 | Rs. 31 lakh | |
| 436 | Rs. 14.16 lakh | |
| 375 | Rs. 20.50 lakh | |
| 451 | Rs. 16 lakh | |
| 180 | Rs. 21 lakh | |
| 60 | Rs. 17.30 lakh | |
| 240 | Rs. 17.9 lakh | |
| 60 | Rs. 8.85 lakh | |
| 160 | Rs. 10 lakh | |
| 60 | Rs. 10.34 lakh | |
| 45 | Rs. 11.5 lakh | |
| 
 | Rs. 15 lakh | |
| 210 | Rs. 14.20 lakh | |
| 210 | Rs. 13.15 lakh | |
| 120 | Rs. 19 lakh | |
| 180 | Rs. 13.25lakh | |
| 126 | Rs. 12.10lakh | |
| 60 | Rs. 12 lakh | 
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will begin its admission process after the declaration of the CAT result. IITs have proved themselves to be the premier institutes in terms of both studies and placement. Check the list below where you can apply:
| CAT colleges | Name of the Department | Total Seat Intake | 
| Department of Management Studies | 115 | |
| Shailesh Jha Mehta School of Business | 152 | |
| Vinod Gupta School of Management | 200 | |
| Department of Management Studies | 70 | |
| Department of Management Studies | 95 | |
| Department of Management Studies | 92 | |
| Department of Management Studies | 78 | 
Not only the IIMs, but there are also other highly ranked and internationally accredited MBA/PGDM colleges among the non-IIMs accepting CAT scores. Some of the prominent MBA colleges, excluding IIMs, will accept the score of CAT 2025 below.
Other than IIMs, the list of colleges accepting the 90-100 percentile of CAT scores is:
| Best colleges accepting CAT percentile 90-100 | Course Fees | 
| Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi | Rs. 12 lakhs | 
| IIT Bombay | Rs. 14.07 lakh | 
| Rs. 20,960 | |
| Rs. 24.16 lakh | |
| Institute of Management Technology (Ghaziabad) | Rs. 19.53 lakh | 
| Rs. 20 lakh | |
| Rs. 2 lakh | |
| Rs. 24 lakh | |
| SDA Bocconi Mumbai | Rs. 20 lakh | 
Students scoring between 80-85 percentile must not lose hope, as the list below will inform you about the top colleges in India accepting CAT exam scores:
| Best colleges accepting CAT percentile 80-85 | Course Fees | Average Salary Package | 
| Rs. 14 lakhs to Rs. 16 lakhs | Rs. 18.10 LPA | |
| Rs. 17 lakhs | Rs. 15 LPA | |
| Rs. 17 lakhs | Rs. 15 LPA | |
| Rs. 18 lakhs | Rs. 15 LPA | |
| Rs. 12 lakhs to Rs. 15 lakhs | Rs. 15 LPA | |
| Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 20 lakhs | Rs. 17 LPA | |
| Rs. 6 lakhs to Rs. 9 lakhs | Rs. 7 LPA | |
| Rs. 13 lakhs | Rs. 14 LPA | 
Checkout: MBA Colleges Accepting 80-90 Percentile in CAT Exam
With most of the colleges considering the cutoff, below is the list of colleges that shortlist candidates based on their academic performance and profile. These colleges help students to hold admission into MBA programmes through other components as well. Some of the colleges are:
| Top Colleges in India Accepting CAT Score of 70-80 percentile | Course Fees | Average Salary Package | 
| Rs. 12 lakhs | Rs. 10 LPA | |
| Rs. 5 lakhs to Rs. 16 lakhs | Rs. 10 LPA | |
| Rs. 9 lakhs | Rs 8.6 LPA | |
| Rs. 14 lakhs | Rs. 10 LPA | |
| Rs. 14 lakhs | Rs. 11 LPA | |
| Rs. 9.5 lakhs | Rs. 8.25 LPA | |
| Rs. 9.25 lakhs | Rs. 8.10 LPA | |
| Rs. 9.5 lakhs | Rs. 7.80 LPA | |
| Rs. 12 lakhs | Rs. 9.5 LPA | |
| Rs. 11.5 lakhs | Rs. 8.65 LPA | |
| Rs. 14 lakhs | Rs. 13.3 LPA | |
| Rs. 11.9 lakhs | Rs. 7.5 LPA | |
| Rs. 27 lakhs | Rs. 18 LPA | |
| Rs. 14 lakhs | Rs. 9.15 LPA | |
| Rs 6.5 lakhs | Rs. 9.68 LPA | |
| Rs. 11 lakhs | Rs. 8.5 LPA | 
Also Check: Browse all MBA Colleges in India Accepting 70-80 Percentile in CAT Exam
MBA aspirants who failed to reach the good percentile in the CAT exam can also apply to the MBA colleges through CAT score of 50 to 60 percentile. Some of the best MBA colleges for 50 to 60 percentile in the CAT exam are mentioned below.
| Name of the Institutes | Percentile Needed | Fees Needed | 
| 50 | 6.97 Lakhs | |
| 50+ | 8.00 Lakhs | |
| 50+ | 5-12 Lakhs | |
| 50+ | 10.60 Lakhs | |
| 55 | 8.50 Lakhs | |
| 55 | 4.81 Lakhs | |
| 55 | 3.42 Lakhs | |
| 50-60 | 1.10 Lakhs | |
| 60 | 6.35- 9.25 Lakhs | |
| 60 | 1.60 Lakhs | |
| 60 | 24 Lakhs | |
| 60 | - | |
| Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School, Lucknow | 60 | 2.90 Lakhs | 
| NTPC School of Business, Noida | 60 | - | 
| MIT School of Telecom Management, Pune | 60 | 7.25 Lakhs | 
| 60 | - | |
| 60 | 4.90 Lakhs | |
| 60 | 6.00 Lakhs | |
| 60 | 9.90 Lakhs | |
| 60 | - | |
| 60 | - | |
| 60 | 8.15 Lakhs | |
| 60 | 9.15 Lakhs | 
MBA is the most demanded and expensive management course offered in India. Candidates who are looking for the best MBA colleges with low fees can check out the below table.
| Name of the College | CAT cut-off (percentile) | Fees Avg (INR) | 
| 70 | Rs. 0.66 lakhs | |
| 70 | Rs. 8.00 Lakhs | |
| 70 | Rs. 7.20 Lakhs | |
| 70 | Rs. 3.80 Lakhs | |
| 70 | Rs. 6.97 Lakhs | |
| 70 | Rs. 10.25 Lakhs | |
| 70 | Rs. 5.32 Lakhs | |
| 60-70 | Rs. 4.99 Lakhs | |
| 60-70 | Rs. 8 Lakhs | |
| 50 + | Rs. 8.71 Lakhs | 
Now that we have a clear image of the institutes accepting CAT exam scores for different percentiles, check the links below to know the top colleges in India accepting low CAT scores in various states:
Students must note that the list of colleges mentioned not only accepts CAT score but a few of them also accepts other entrance exam scores as well, such as:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This year the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is conducting CAT 2025 on November 30, 2025.
No, CAT score is valid for 1 year only. CAT 2025 score will be valid till December 31, 2026.
The CAT 2023 entrance exam was held on November 26. Around 2.88 lakh candidates appeared for the exam out of 3.28 lakh registered eligible candidates. The overall attendance was approximately 88%.
No. 1000+ MBA colleges in India accept CAT scores including MDI Gurgaon, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, IITs, IMI, and others. However, some Bschools conduct their own entrance test.
Over 1000 MBA colleges in India accept CAT scores.
Below are the colleges that accept the 40+ percentile in CAT.
As Symbiosis Institute accepts only SNAP scores, CAT is not applicable.
Candidates can get admission to MBA programmes with the CAT score. More than 1000 MBA colleges in India accept CAT scores which include MDI Gurgaon, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, IITs, IMI and others accept CAT score in India.
90-100 percentile can be considered to be a good CAT exam percentile.
Yes, the CAT exam is the key to getting admission to top IIMs of the country and other reputed B-schools.
On Question asked by student community
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.
Thank you.
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.
I hope you found this information helpful and for study related queries you can ask in careers360 app, Have a great day and!
Hey,
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.
HELLO,
I am providing you the link below through which you will be able to download the previous 10 years CAT question papers
Here is the link :- CAT Previous year Question papers
Hope this Helps!

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