CAT 2025 Complete Revision Kit

With a 59.95 percentile in CAT 2024 and ST category, you can expect calls from newer IIMs like IIM Bodh Gaya, IIM Jammu, and IIM Sirmaur, as they have lower cutoffs for reserved categories. Non-IIM options like IIT Madras (MBA), NIT Trichy (MBA), and state universities like Delhi School of Economics (DSE) might also consider your profile. Apply to institutions that prioritize diversity and offer ST reservation. Ensure your application highlights strong academics and achievements.

For more details you can visit the link given below

https://bschool.careers360.com/cat-percentile-predictor

Hello Srihari,

With a 72 percentile in the CAT exam, you have several options for pursuing MBA or PGDM programs in Telangana. Here are some institutions to consider, which you can find in the mentioned website of Careers360.

While a 72 percentile in CAT presents certain challenges, a well-rounded application and strong performance in subsequent selection stages can enhance your chances of admission to reputable MBA or PGDM programs in Telangana.

Hence, keep checking official websites of your preferred Colleges for the most current information.

All the best for your journey!

https://bschool.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-mba-colleges-in-hyderabad-accepting-cat

Hi,

Based on the previous year analysis, According to your CAT 2024 percentile. The IIM from which you can get a call are:

• Indian Institute of Management, Vishakapatnam
• Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya
• Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya
• Indian Institute of Management, Shillong

Some of the other colleges in which you have good chances to get a seat are given the following

• Xavier's Institute of Management, XIM University, Bhubaneshwar
• International Management Institute, New Delhi
• IMT Ghaziabad

You can predict more colleges in which you have chance to get a seat with your CAT percentile using the CAT college predictor tool mentioned below

https://bschool.careers360.com/cat-college-predictor

Hope this information will help you

Hello

To provide the best guidance on selecting the right MBA college based on your CAT score , it would help to know your preferences and specifics , such as:

1. Your CAT Score / Expected Score : Share your percentile or target range .

2. Preferred Specialization: ( HR , Marketing , Finance , Operations , IT etc.)

3. Location Preference: Specific cities , regions or if you are open to relocating.

4. Budget: Total fee affordability ( Rs10–25 lakhs).

5. Placement Expectations: Minimum salary package you are aiming for.

6. Academic Background: Graduation degree , work experience and academic achievements.

7. Any Target Colleges: Aspirations for specific colleges like IIMs , XLRI , FMS etc.

Once you share these details , I can suggest colleges that align with your profile, goals and CAT score . I can also provide information about your doubts .

For more information check link

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cat-cutoff

Hope this helps you .

Thank you

Hi Sonu,

Preparing for CAT 2025 through self-study requires the right study materials, a structured plan, and consistent effort. CAT Syllabus comprises of Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC).

You can get more detailed information in the mentioned website of Careers360, it will be helpful enough for preparation of CAT 2025.

If looking for online sources, you can go through few channels on YouTube like- Study Buzz, Takshzila, and Career Launcher. Apps like unacademy and Byju's can help as well.

All the best for your CAT preparation.

https://bschool.careers360.com/exams/cat/study-material

Hello aspirant,

Here below I am providing you the name of some of the college you can get with 78 percentile:

• Birla Institute of Management and Technology (BIMTECH), Noida
• Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal
• Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai
• Institute of Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Chennai
• Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad
• Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai
• Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME), Bengaluru
• Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Hyderabad

Thank you

Hello

With a 91.6 percentile in CAT , you can aim for some of the top B-Schools apart from the older IIMs .

Here's a list of colleges where you might stand a chance:

Tier 1 Colleges

1. New IIMs:

IIM Trichy , IIM Udaipur , IIM Raipur , IIM Ranchi , IIM Kashipur , IIM Shillong etc.

2. IMT Ghaziabad

3. IMI Delhi

4. XIM Bhubaneswar (XIMB)

Tier 2 Colleges

1. TAPMI, Manipal

2. K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai

3. FORE School of Management, Delhi

4. GIM Goa

5. Great Lakes Institute of Management , Chennai/Gurgaon

link for more information

https://bschool.careers360.com/cat-college-predictor

ALL THE BEST

A score of 64 marks in CAT would likely fall around the 85th percentile depending on the difficulty of the exam and the overall performance of candidates in this year.

So,it is highly unlikely that you will receive a call from any of the IIMs as the required percentile for an IIM call is typically much higher, usually ranging from 90% and above, especially for top IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta.

If you are looking for MBA programs, consider exploring other B-schools that may have lower cut-offs for admission.

Here are some B-schools that may have lower cutoffs for admission:

SOIL Institute of Management: Has a CAT cut-off of 75 percentile

T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal: Has an expected CAT cut-off of 85+

Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM): Has an expected CAT cut-off of 85+

MICA: Has an expected CAT cut-off of 85+

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai: Has a CAT cut-off of 85 percentile

Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM), Mumbai: Has a CAT cut-off of 97.5 percentile

Others are IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, JBIMS, XIMB, and GIM.

Now coming to your academic background which often calculated as a weighted average based on the importance of each component different b school has different criteria for it.

You can use predictor tool for prediction of most accurate information of col

leges

CAT PREDICTOR TOOL

To get admission into the NAARM MBA program , which is officially called a PGDM-ABM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Agri Business Management), candidates need to apply online, take the CAT or CMAT entrance exam, followed by a shortlisting based on their scores, and then appear for a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) on campus; the final selection is based on a combination of their entrance exam score, performance in GD/PI, and academic record, with a strong emphasis on agricultural business related skills and experience.

Reservation criteria is same here as other MBA colleges set by government of india i.e

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15% of seats

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5% of seats

Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10% of seats

Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC): 27% of seats for candidates belonging to the “non-creamy” layer

The CAT cutoff percentiles for the 2024-26 PGDM-ABM batch at the ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research and Management (NAARM) are as follows:

General: 75.14

EWS: 38.00

NC-OBC: 44.16

SC: 72.980

for a NAARM MBA PREPARATION interview (specifically their PGDM Agri-Business Management program), focus on thoroughly researching NAARM's curriculum, emphasizing your agricultural background and business acumen, practicing answers to common MBA interview questions, and showcasing your passion for the agri-business sector, while also being ready to discuss your career goals aligned with NAARM's focus on rural development and sustainable agriculture practices.be genuine with your answers.

Hello what i understand from your query is that you have already targeted a few options but would like to know about a few more options after B.com (//B.com) . here i would like to mention a list of options for you to browse through, explore them once before taking a call.

for studies you can look into options like M. Com, MBA, UPSC(  IAS, IRS, Indian Customs & Central Taxation), Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretary, Cost Management Accountancy, Certified Financial Analyst, Financial Risk Management, General Risk Management,. For officer level jobs in Banking sector you can prepare for banking exams appear for them and secure a job for that particular post.

Career options available are : Accountants, Banking & financial Services, Insurance firms, CA firms, Financial Analyst, Business Development Manager, Teaching faculty, Entrepreneur & Forensic Finances.

All the best

Dr (HC) Sonia Achantani