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More than the Top 100 MBA colleges in India will accept CAT 2025 scores for MBA admission 2026. Many MBA colleges accept the CAT percentile in the range of 70-80, giving more weightage to candidates' profiles than the CAT exam scores. Some of the MBA colleges accepting 70-80 percentiles in the CAT exam include Amity University, Alliance University, IBS Business School, IIM Shillong, XIME, and many others. All candidates wishing to do post-graduate management programmes from IIMs, but only those who clear the cutoff of IIMs, will be considered for the admission process. Check out some good MBA colleges that provide admission to candidates with CAT scores between the 70-80 percentile in the CAT exam.
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                Since CAT result have been announced in online mode on December 19, candidates securing more than 90 percentile get calls from top Bschools. But what if you get 70-80 percentile in CAT? Which B-schools to apply for with 70-80 percentile in CAT? This race for MBA admission is joined by those candidates who secure less percentile. In this article, Careers360 will tell you which B-Schools to apply for with a CAT percentile between 70-80 in the CAT exam and what to do after selecting the B-School.
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Some of the top Bschools accepting candidates' applications with an equal/more than 75 CAT percentile are listed below and can be checked by candidates for reference purposes. However, the candidates are requested to visit the official website of the B-Schools as well.
CAT cutoff accepting colleges have been divided into two aspects i.e. B-Schools accepting equal to or above 75 percentile and B-Schools accepting equal to or less than 70 percentile in CAT 2025. The information given below will be updated if required.
Students who are looking for CAT 75 percentile colleges, 80 percentile colleges, or below are advised to check the below table.
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| Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies, Harihar & Pune | 75 Percentile | 
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textile Management, Coimbatore | 75 Percentile | 
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Given below is the list of some of the top B-Schools that provide admission to candidates who have secured equal/more than 70 percentile in the CAT exam 2025. The tabular list can be checked by candidates for reference if they have secured 70 and above in CAT 2025 and are searching for Which B-Schools to apply for with 70-80 percentile in CAT exam.
So what is the 70 percentile in CAT? A 70 percentile in CAT is equivalent to 35 marks in the exam and is viewed as a moderate score that can qualify you for admission to respected B-schools. Below are the colleges that accept the 70 percentile in the CAT exam to get admission in its PG management programme.
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| School of Management, Dr. D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai | 70 Percentile | 
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The candidates who get scores below can still have the chance; they can either appear for the other management entrance exams or consider online programs offered by some of the reputed B-schools.
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NOTE: Candidates should check various other factors, like recognition, return on investment (placements), programme details, fee structure, etc., before filling out the application form for any institute.
Once candidates have decided which top B-School other than IIMs to apply for, the next step would be to prepare for entry. Some B-Schools conduct their own entrance exam to provide admission apart from accepting CAT scores. While some provide admission to an MBA without an entrance exam.
If you think only clearing the entrance exam will bag you a good college, then re-think once, as major institutes have now included several other contents in the weightage category at the time of providing admissions. Knowing the admission procedure of the respective B-School beforehand will help you form a proper preparation strategy.
These days, following IIMs, major top league B-Schools have also decided to replace the Group Discussion (GD) rounds with the Writing Ability Test (WAT), while some of them still include the Group Discussion (GD) rounds. Henceforth, candidates should keep themselves updated and informed about the selection procedure of B-Schools.
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Just in case candidates are unsatisfied with their CAT result, they have various options if they are targeting some specific B-Schools of any particular state. Tests like MAT and ATMA are conducted four to five times a year, and various top colleges accept their scores.
CAT is the toughest exam; think of it as: If you can score 70 to 80 percentile in the CAT exam, then with a better preparation strategy, you will be able to secure around 90 percentile in MAT/ ATMA. Before filling out the application form, check the eligibility criteria for MAT and ATMA eligibility criteria. Other state-level exams, like MAH CET, TANCET, AP ICET, TG ICET, etc., can also be given by candidates for better B-Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes definately, securing 80 percentile in CAT can give you good options to pursue MBA from top B-school across the country.
IIM Shillong accepts the CAT 70-80 percentile.
A score of 35 in CAT is equivalent to the 70-75 percentile.
70-80 percentile is considered a moderate score in CAT, so make sure you are already above average.
If you score 70 percentile in the CAT exam, you can expect good B-schools for admission. CAT 70 percentile of colleges includes mainly autonomous institutes, university-affiliated institutes and private colleges.
It is quite tough to get an IIM call for 75 percentiles in CAT but there are many tier-1 and tier-2 management colleges that offers MBA admission on CAT 75 percentile.
Securing the 75 percentile in CAT is quite easy. You don't have to work hard to get 75 percentile in CAT. If a candidate is able to answer 10 questions correctly from each section (without attempting any more questions) one can score 75 percentile in CAT with ease.
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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.
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.
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