No, it's not mandatory but if you've those score then your option will be vast. Maximum Universities have their own selection process & own exams. If you have those good score they'll prefer you. But as per AICTE rules you have to have one national or state basis entrance exam

Yes, it is definitely possible for you to get an interview call from Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai for their PGDM program, even with a 73 percentile in XAT 2025. While the typical cutoff for XAT may be higher, around 85 percentile, Great Lakes considers a variety of factors

With a 74 percentile in the XAT 2025 exam, you are eligible to apply to several reputable MBA colleges in India. Some of the top institutions that typically accept candidates within the 70-80 percentile range include KIIT School of Management (KSOM), Bhubaneswar; Jaipuria Institute of Management (multiple campuses); Welingkar Institute

Admission to MICA's PGDM and PGDM-C programs involves a multi-stage selection process. The final composite score is calculated with the following weightage:

• CAT/ XAT/ GMAT - 35%
• MICAT - 25%
• GE (Group Exercise) - 10%
• PI - 20%
• Academic performance (10th, 12th, Graduation) - 5%
• Extra- curricular - 5%

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With a 43 percentile in XAT, getting into top-tier colleges may be tough, but you still have options. Many institutions with flexible cutoffs might consider your application, especially if other parts of your profile—like academics, work experience, or interview performance—are strong.

Here are some colleges that could be within reach:

Based on your high academic background (a CGPA of 9.5), you have a strong profile overall. Regarding your XAT score of 32.7 percentile, it's important to keep in mind that different institutes have varying cutoff criteria and selection processes.

XIME typically considers the following criteria for admissions:

• XAT/ CAT/ GMAT

Hello Kritika,

Here’s a categorized list of top colleges accepting CAT , XAT , SNAP , and NMAT scores for MBA/PGDM programs:

Colleges Accepting CAT Scores

• IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management) : Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Indore, etc.
  
  
• FMS Delhi (Faculty of Management Studies)
• SPJIMR Mumbai (SP Jain Institute

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Based on the previous year analysis, According to your XAT percentile it seems no chance forbyou to get a seat in any of the Management colleg. It is better for you to prepare for next XAT and score good percentile to get admission in best Management colleges through XAT.

Hello aspirant,

The XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance exam administered by XLRI Jamshedpur for admission to various management programs offered by XLRI and other partner institutes. Example - XLRI Jamshedpur (for various MBA programs), SPJIMR (S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai) IMT Ghaziabad , IM

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Feeling underprepared for your 12th board exams is common, but there’s still time to turn things around with focus and planning.

Identify topics you've covered and areas needing more attention. Focus on high-weightage chapters and concepts. Allocate daily time slots for each subject, balancing revisions and practice. Solve previous