{"id":17686,"date":"2025-09-26T11:18:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17686"},"modified":"2025-10-07T05:48:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T05:48:24","slug":"cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT Accepting Colleges with Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re planning to appear for CAT 2026, knowing the colleges that accept CAT scores and their corresponding fee structures is crucial for informed MBA planning. This guide outlines top MBA colleges across India that accept CAT scores, along with their approximate course fees and key highlights.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top CAT Accepting Colleges with Fees<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
College Name<\/b><\/td>\nLocation<\/b><\/td>\nCAT Cutoff (Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\nCourse Fees (Approx.)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Ahmedabad<\/span><\/td>\nGujarat<\/span><\/td>\n99-100<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b924.6 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Bangalore<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nKarnataka<\/span><\/td>\n98-100<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b924.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Calcutta<\/span><\/td>\nWest Bengal<\/span><\/td>\n98-100<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b925 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\nUttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n97-99<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b921 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Kozhikode<\/span><\/td>\nKerala<\/span><\/td>\n96-98<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b922.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Indore<\/span><\/td>\nMadhya Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n95-97<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b922.2 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FMS Delhi<\/span><\/td>\nDelhi<\/span><\/td>\n98-99<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b92 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MDI Gurgaon<\/span><\/td>\nHaryana<\/span><\/td>\n94-97<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b924 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SPJIMR Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\nMaharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n92-95<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b920 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IMT Ghaziabad<\/span><\/td>\nUttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n90-93<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b919.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
XIM University<\/span><\/td>\nBhubaneswar<\/span><\/td>\n85-90<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b920 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TAPMI Manipal<\/span><\/td>\nKarnataka<\/span><\/td>\n85-90<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b917.3 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Great Lakes Institute of Management<\/span><\/td>\nChennai<\/span><\/td>\n80-85<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b912.9 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LIBA Chennai<\/span><\/td>\nTamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n75-80<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b915.3 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIMTECH Greater Noida<\/span><\/td>\nUttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n70-75<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b913 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note:<\/b> The above fee structure is indicative and may vary year to year. Always confirm via the college\u2019s official website.<\/span><\/p>\n

Colleges Accepting 70-80 Percentile in CAT<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you score in the 70-80 percentile range, you still have excellent B-schools to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  • IFMR Graduate School of Business, Sri City<\/b> \u2013 \u20b914.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • SDMIMD Mysore<\/b> \u2013 \u20b911.2 Lakhs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • IES Management College, Mumbai<\/b> \u2013 \u20b98 Lakhs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore<\/b> \u2013 \u20b912 Lakhs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • VIT Business School, Vellore<\/b> \u2013 \u20b97.2 Lakhs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    CAT Score vs MBA Colleges \u2013 Key Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n
      \n
    • 90+ Percentile:<\/b> Eligible for old IIMs, FMS, MDI, SPJIMR<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 80\u201390 Percentile:<\/b> Apply to newer IIMs, XIMB, TAPMI, Great Lakes<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 70\u201380 Percentile:<\/b> Consider IFMR, BIMTECH, LIBA, SDMIMD<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Below 70 Percentile:<\/b> Explore private institutes with profile-based admission<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n

      <\/b> While CAT score is important, also consider factors like ROI (Return on Investment), placements, specializations, and location. Institutes like FMS Delhi and TISS offer excellent value at low fees, while IIMs provide global recognition. Align your target colleges with your percentile bracket, career goals, and financial planning.<\/span><\/p>\n

      For real-time updates on college applications and deadlines, keep checking the official college websites or platforms like Career Mantra.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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