{"id":18665,"date":"2025-10-09T07:03:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=18665"},"modified":"2025-10-09T07:03:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T07:03:38","slug":"top-10-colleges-accepting-cat-score-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-10-colleges-accepting-cat-score-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Colleges Accepting CAT Score (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>College Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Expected CAT Cutoff (General Category)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Highlights<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Ahmedabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99\u2013100 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India&#8217;s premier B-school with top placements and global recognition.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99\u2013100 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renowned for academic excellence and leadership development.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Calcutta<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99\u2013100 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for its strong finance curriculum and alumni network.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/college\/1969\/indian-institute-of-management-iim-lucknow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">98\u201399 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers a balanced mix of academics and industry exposure.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Kozhikode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">97\u201399 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasizes diversity and innovative teaching methods.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Indore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">97\u201398 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers integrated programs and has a strong placement record.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">98\u201399 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High ROI with low fees and excellent placement statistics.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/college\/1760\/sp-jain-institute-of-management-and-research\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SP Jain Institute of Management &amp; Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85\u201395 percentile (profile-based)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focuses on value-based leadership and experiential learning.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/college\/1319\/management-development-institute-mdi-gurgaon\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">94\u201395 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers diverse programs with strong industry connections.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95\u201396 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specializes in international business and trade-related programs.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>CAT Cutoff Trends for Top B-Schools (General Category)<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Institute<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Program<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Expected CAT Cutoff (Percentile)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Ahmedabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99\u2013100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">98\u2013100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Calcutta<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">98\u2013100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FMS Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">98\u201399<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Kozhikode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">96\u201397<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Indore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95\u201396<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDI Gurgaon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGDM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">94\u201396<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SJMSOM IIT Bombay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90\u201395<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DMS IIT Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90\u201394<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">97\u201398<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Why Choose These Colleges via CAT?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIMs dominate global rankings and offer world-class faculty, alumni networks, and placements.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FMS Delhi is known for ultra-high ROI due to low fees and top-tier placements.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIT B-Schools like SJMSOM and DMS are great for tech-integrated MBAs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDI Gurgaon is among the best private B-schools, located near India&#8217;s corporate hub.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong industry linkages, academic rigour, global exchange programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Key Features of Top 10 CAT-Accepting Colleges<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>College<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fees (Approx.)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Average Package (INR LPA)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Highlights<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Ahmedabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b925\u201328 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b935\u201337 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India&#8217;s top-ranked B-school, global placements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b924\u201326 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b933\u201335 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leadership focus, global immersion programs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Calcutta<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b925\u201327 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b935+ LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance powerhouse, oldest IIM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FMS Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92\u20132.5 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b930\u201332 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best ROI in India, part of Delhi University<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b921\u201323 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b926\u201328 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong in consulting &amp; general management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Kozhikode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920\u201322 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b924\u201326 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender diversity leader, fast-growing brand<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Indore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b921\u201323 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b923\u201325 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong campus, executive outreach<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SJMSOM, IIT Bombay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b911\u201312 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b927\u201328 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent for tech + business roles<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DMS, IIT Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b910\u201311 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b925\u201327 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research-led, located in NCR<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDI Gurgaon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b924 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b924\u201326 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent placements, global exposure<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Specializations Offered<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Analytics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consulting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human Resource Management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategy &amp; Leadership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrepreneurship<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information Systems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Tips for MBA Admission by CAT Score<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply broadly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Target a mix of IIMs, IITs, and top private institutes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ace the WAT-PI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Prepare for Written Ability Tests, GDs, and Interviews.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Highlight Work Experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many IIMs value quality over quantity.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Showcase Diversity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gender, academic, professional, and regional diversity are rewarded.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leverage Sectional Strengths<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: IIMs consider sectional cutoffs as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your CAT percentile lies in the 90\u2013100 bracket, these top 10 B-schools have excellent academic settings, good placement records, and international acclaim. With a combination of IIMs, IITs, and premier private institutions, your MBA journey can start with superb ROI and leadership development.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rank College Name Expected CAT Cutoff (General Category) Key Highlights 1 IIM Ahmedabad 99\u2013100 percentile India&#8217;s premier B-school with top placements and global recognition. 2 IIM Bangalore 99\u2013100 percentile Renowned for academic excellence and leadership development. 3 IIM Calcutta 99\u2013100 percentile Known for its strong finance curriculum and alumni network. 4 IIM Lucknow 98\u201399 percentile Offers a balanced mix of academics and industry exposure. 5 IIM Kozhikode 97\u201399 percentile Emphasizes diversity and innovative teaching methods. 6 IIM Indore 97\u201398 percentile Offers integrated programs and has a strong placement record. 7 Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi 98\u201399 percentile High ROI with low fees and excellent placement statistics. 8 SP Jain Institute of Management &amp; Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai 85\u201395 percentile (profile-based) Focuses on value-based leadership and experiential learning. 9 Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon 94\u201395 percentile Offers diverse programs with strong industry connections. 10 Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi 95\u201396 percentile Specializes in international business and trade-related programs. CAT Cutoff Trends for Top B-Schools (General Category) Institute Program Expected CAT Cutoff (Percentile) IIM Ahmedabad PGP 99\u2013100 IIM Bangalore PGP 98\u2013100 IIM Calcutta MBA 98\u2013100 FMS Delhi MBA 98\u201399 IIM Kozhikode PGP 96\u201397 IIM Indore PGP 95\u201396 MDI Gurgaon PGDM 94\u201396 SJMSOM IIT Bombay MBA 90\u201395 DMS IIT Delhi MBA 90\u201394 IIM Lucknow PGP 97\u201398 Why Choose These Colleges via CAT? IIMs dominate global rankings and offer world-class faculty, alumni networks, and placements. FMS Delhi is known for ultra-high ROI due to low fees and top-tier placements. IIT B-Schools like SJMSOM and DMS are great for tech-integrated MBAs. MDI Gurgaon is among the best private B-schools, located near India&#8217;s corporate hub. Strong industry linkages, academic rigour, global exchange programs. Key Features of Top 10 CAT-Accepting Colleges College Fees (Approx.) Average Package (INR LPA) Highlights IIM Ahmedabad \u20b925\u201328 Lakhs \u20b935\u201337 LPA India&#8217;s top-ranked B-school, global placements IIM Bangalore \u20b924\u201326 Lakhs \u20b933\u201335 LPA Leadership focus, global immersion programs IIM Calcutta \u20b925\u201327 Lakhs \u20b935+ LPA Finance powerhouse, oldest IIM FMS Delhi \u20b92\u20132.5 Lakhs \u20b930\u201332 LPA Best ROI in India, part of Delhi University IIM Lucknow \u20b921\u201323 Lakhs \u20b926\u201328 LPA Strong in consulting &amp; general management IIM Kozhikode \u20b920\u201322 Lakhs \u20b924\u201326 LPA Gender diversity leader, fast-growing brand IIM Indore \u20b921\u201323 Lakhs \u20b923\u201325 LPA Strong campus, executive outreach SJMSOM, IIT Bombay \u20b911\u201312 Lakhs \u20b927\u201328 LPA Excellent for tech + business roles DMS, IIT Delhi \u20b910\u201311 Lakhs \u20b925\u201327 LPA Research-led, located in NCR MDI Gurgaon \u20b924 Lakhs \u20b924\u201326 LPA Excellent placements, global exposure Specializations Offered Marketing Finance Operations Business Analytics Consulting Human Resource Management Strategy &amp; Leadership Entrepreneurship Information Systems Tips for MBA Admission by CAT Score Apply broadly: Target a mix of IIMs, IITs, and top private institutes. Ace the WAT-PI: Prepare for Written Ability Tests, GDs, and Interviews. Highlight Work Experience: Many IIMs value quality over quantity. Showcase Diversity: Gender, academic, professional, and regional diversity are rewarded. Leverage Sectional Strengths: IIMs consider sectional cutoffs as well. Final Thoughts If your CAT percentile lies in the 90\u2013100 bracket, these top 10 B-schools have excellent academic settings, good placement records, and international acclaim. With a combination of IIMs, IITs, and premier private institutions, your MBA journey can start with superb ROI and leadership development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[1407,1406],"class_list":["post-18665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-top-mba-college","tag-mba-admission-by-cat","tag-top-10-colleges"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Top 10 Colleges Accepting CAT Score (2026) - Career Mantra<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the top 10 MBA colleges accepting CAT 2026 scores. 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