{"id":17405,"date":"2025-09-25T10:55:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17405"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:18:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T12:18:00","slug":"cat-exam-colleges-list-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-exam-colleges-list-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT Exam Colleges List 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Common Admission Test (<\/span><b>CAT) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the passport to some of India&#8217;s premier business schools. IIMs may hog the headlines, but numerous best private and deemed universities throughout the nation use CAT scores to shortlist students for their flagship<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/colleges\/3378\/Jaipur\/MBA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> MBA\/PGDM course.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide offers a comprehensive comparison of best MBA colleges using CAT scores in 2026, including their fees, specializations, placement history, recruiters, hostel infrastructure, and admission procedures Such colleges blend prestige, good academics, industry exposure, and great placements. Most of them also give admission based on other exams like <\/span><b>XAT, GMAT, and CMAT<\/b> <b>but CAT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is still the main entry portal for Indian MBA aspirants.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-exam-colleges-list-2026\/#Course-Wise_Fee_Comparison_Flagship_MBAPGDM_Programs\" >Course-Wise Fee Comparison (Flagship MBA\/PGDM Programs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-exam-colleges-list-2026\/#Top_Recruiters_Placement_Packages\" >Top Recruiters &amp; Placement Packages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-exam-colleges-list-2026\/#Specializations_Offered\" >Specializations Offered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-exam-colleges-list-2026\/#Hostel_Facilities_Fees\" >Hostel Facilities &amp; Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-exam-colleges-list-2026\/#Admission_Process_CAT_Score_Criteria\" >Admission Process &amp; CAT Score Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-exam-colleges-list-2026\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-exam-colleges-list-2026\/#Q1Which_is_the_best_MBA_college_accepting_CAT_in_India_excluding_IIMs\" >Q1.Which is the best MBA college accepting CAT in India (excluding IIMs)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-exam-colleges-list-2026\/#A_MDI_Gurgaon_and_SPJIMR_Mumbai_are_top_choices_for_their_academics_industry_connect_and_high_ROI\" >A: MDI Gurgaon and SPJIMR Mumbai are top choices for their academics, industry connect, and high ROI.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-exam-colleges-list-2026\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-exam-colleges-list-2026\/#Internal_Link_Suggestions\" >Internal Link Suggestions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_MBA_Colleges_Accepting_CAT_%E2%80%93_Snapshot\"><\/span><b>Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT \u2013 S<\/b><b>napshot<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Affiliation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Approx Fees (Total)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Accreditation<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/college\/1968\/indian-institute-of-management-bangalore\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Bangalore<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autonomous (IIM Act)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b924 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EQUIS, AACSB<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDI Gurgaon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE Approved<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b923 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AACSB, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPJIMR Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autonomous<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMBA, AACSB<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b919.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AACSB<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIM Bhubaneswar (XIMB)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private (Jesuit)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xavier University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NBA, SAQS<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMI New Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMBA, NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAPMI Manipal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AACSB<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Lakes Chennai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b917.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FORE School of Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIM Goa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AICTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b917.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AMBA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Course-Wise_Fee_Comparison_Flagship_MBAPGDM_Programs\"><\/span><b>Course-Wise Fee Comparison (Flagship MBA\/PGDM Programs)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>General MBA<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>MBA (Finance)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>MBA (Marketing)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>MBA (Analytics)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b924 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b924 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b924 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b924 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDI Gurgaon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b923 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b923 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b923 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b923 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPJIMR Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b919.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b919.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b919.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b919.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAPMI Manipal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/college\/2249\/great-lakes-institute-of-management-chennai\/info\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Lakes Chennai<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b917.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b917.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b917.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b917.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Recruiters_Placement_Packages\"><\/span><b>Top Recruiters &amp; Placement Packages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Top Recruiters<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Avg. Package<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Highest Package<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCG, Bain, McKinsey, Microsoft<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b933 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b985 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDI Gurgaon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deloitte, EY, Amazon, PwC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b927 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b960 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPJIMR Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accenture, Axis Bank, TCS, RPG<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b925 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b977 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/college\/1765\/imt-ghaziabad-institute-of-management-technology-ghaziabad\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognizant, Nestle, HSBC, Deloitte<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b917 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b938 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIMB<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICICI, Infosys, HUL, Axis Bank<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b915 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b929 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAPMI Manipal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCL, EY, Infosys, Grant Thornton<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b913.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b927 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIM Goa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KPMG, IBM, CRISIL, Infosys<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b914 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b930 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specializations_Offered\"><\/span><b>Specializations Offered<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Major Specializations Offered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategy, Finance, Marketing, HR, Analytics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDI Gurgaon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance, Marketing, Operations, International Business<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPJIMR Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information Mgmt, Ops &amp; SCM, Marketing, Finance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing, HR, Finance, Business Analytics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAPMI Manipal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banking &amp; Finance, HR, Marketing, Analytics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Lakes Chennai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI &amp; ML, Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIM Goa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big Data, Sustainable Development, HR, Finance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hostel_Facilities_Fees\"><\/span><b>Hostel Facilities &amp; Fees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hostel Fees (Annual)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Amenities Offered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.5 \u2013 \u20b92.0 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single Rooms, Wi-Fi, Cafeteria, Gym<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDI Gurgaon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.6 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AC Rooms, Sports Facilities, Medical<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/college\/1760\/sp-jain-institute-of-management-and-research\/Courses-fees\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPJIMR Mumbai<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.5 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Library, Dining, Wi-Fi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.4 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared AC\/Non-AC Rooms, Laundry, Sports<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAPMI Manipal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.2 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading Room, Wi-Fi, Mess, TV Room<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Lakes Chennai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91.1 Lakh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studio Rooms, Laundry, Sports, Cafeteria<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Process_CAT_Score_Criteria\"><\/span><b>Admission Process &amp; CAT Score Criteria<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Admission Process<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>CAT Cutoff (Expected)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortlist via CAT + WAT + PI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">98\u201399.5 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDI Gurgaon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT + GD-PI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">96\u201398 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPJIMR Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profile Based Shortlist + CAT + Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85\u201393 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT + PI + Academic Record<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90+ percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIM Bhubaneswar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT\/XAT\/GMAT + WAT\/PI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85\u201390 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TAPMI Manipal<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT\/XAT\/GMAT + PI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80\u201385 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIM Goa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT\/XAT\/CMAT + PI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80\u201385 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1Which_is_the_best_MBA_college_accepting_CAT_in_India_excluding_IIMs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q1.<\/span>Which is the best MBA college accepting CAT in India (excluding IIMs)?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_MDI_Gurgaon_and_SPJIMR_Mumbai_are_top_choices_for_their_academics_industry_connect_and_high_ROI\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">A: MDI Gurgaon and SPJIMR Mumbai are top choices for their academics, industry connect, and high ROI.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q2. What\u2019s the typical CAT score range to get into top non-IIMs?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A: Most top-tier non-IIMs require a CAT percentile of 85\u201399, depending on the college and profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q3. Do private colleges accept only CAT?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A: Many accept CAT\/XAT\/GMAT\/CMAT, so check individual college criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q4. Are hostel facilities mandatory?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A: Yes, in most residential programs like IIMs, hostel is compulsory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q5. Are scholarships available in private MBA colleges?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A: Yes, colleges like SPJ<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMR,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> GIM, TAPMI, and <\/span><b>IMT offer merit and need-based <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/scholarship-test\/\"><b>scholarships.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAT provides the gateway to an array of great MBA programs aside from IIMs. CAT Exam Colleges List 2026 Strong industry connections, varied specializations, and well-paying placements at colleges such as MDI, SPJIMR, and IMT can be availed. Select your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-2023-results-out\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B-school<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> considering your CAT percentile, career ambitions, desired specialization, and monetary investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Join hands with<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/\"><b>Career Mantra<\/b><\/a><b>\u2014since your dream college and career are worth the right roadmap!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internal_Link_Suggestions\"><\/span><b>Internal Link Suggestions<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>[<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-scores-in-2024\/\"><b>Top Non-IIM MBA Colleges Accepting CAT \u2013 Full List 2025]<\/b><b><\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/college\/1319\/management-development-institute-mdi-gurgaon\/admission\"><b>[MDI Gurgaon Admission Process &amp; Cutoffs 2025]<\/b><b><\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/category\/mba\/xat-exam\/\"><b>[CAT vs XAT vs GMAT \u2013 Which is Better?]<\/b><b><\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/imba-scholarship-national-test-detail\/\"><b>[MBA Scholarships in India for 2025]<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the passport to some of India&#8217;s premier business schools. 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