{"id":21441,"date":"2026-08-14T05:43:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T05:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=21441"},"modified":"2026-08-14T05:43:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T05:43:40","slug":"top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/","title":{"rendered":"Top MBA colleges accepting CAT score"},"content":{"rendered":"<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 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#Top_MBA_Colleges_Accepting_CAT_Score_2026_Cutoff_Ranking_Admission_Guide\" >Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Score 2026: Cutoff, Ranking &amp; Admission Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#Top_MBA_Colleges_Accepting_CAT_Scores_2026\" >Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Scores 2026<\/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\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#Top_IIMs_Accepting_CAT_Scores\" >Top IIMs Accepting CAT Scores<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#IIM_Ahmedabad\" >IIM Ahmedabad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#IIM_Bangalore\" >IIM Bangalore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#IIM_Calcutta\" >IIM Calcutta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#IIM_Lucknow\" >IIM Lucknow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#IIM_Kozhikode_and_IIM_Indore\" >IIM Kozhikode and IIM Indore<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#MBA_Colleges_for_70_Percentile_in_CAT\" >MBA Colleges for 70 Percentile in CAT<\/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\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#MBA_Admission_by_CAT_Score_Important_Factors\" >MBA Admission by CAT Score: Important Factors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#1_Overall_CAT_Percentile\" >1. Overall CAT Percentile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#2_Sectional_Percentile\" >2. Sectional Percentile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#3_Academic_Profile\" >3. Academic Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#4_Work_Experience\" >4. Work Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#5_Diversity\" >5. Diversity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#6_Personal_Interview\" >6. Personal Interview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#CAT_Percentile_vs_MBA_College\" >CAT Percentile vs MBA College<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#How_to_Choose_the_Right_MBA_College\" >How to Choose the Right MBA College<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-accepting-cat-score\/#Also_read\" >Also read:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_MBA_Colleges_Accepting_CAT_Score_2026_Cutoff_Ranking_Admission_Guide\"><\/span>Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Score 2026: Cutoff, Ranking &amp; Admission Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>Common Admission Test (CAT)<\/strong> is one of India&#8217;s most important MBA entrance exams. It is accepted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and numerous other leading business schools across the country. For students preparing for <strong>CAT 2026<\/strong>, understanding which MBA colleges accept CAT scores, their expected cutoff percentiles, and overall reputation can help in creating a realistic college shortlist.<\/p>\n<p>CAT percentile is an important factor, but admission decisions can also depend on academic performance, sectional scores, work experience, diversity, written assessments, interviews, and other institute-specific criteria.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_MBA_Colleges_Accepting_CAT_Scores_2026\"><\/span>Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Scores 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following table provides an indicative range of CAT percentiles generally associated with competitive applications. <strong>Actual cutoffs can vary by category, programme, year, and applicant profile.<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>MBA College<\/th>\n<th align=\"right\">Indicative CAT Percentile<\/th>\n<th>Location<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Ahmedabad<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">99+<\/td>\n<td>Ahmedabad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Bangalore<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">99+<\/td>\n<td>Bengaluru<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Calcutta<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">99+<\/td>\n<td>Kolkata<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Lucknow<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">97\u201399+<\/td>\n<td>Lucknow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Kozhikode<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">97\u201399+<\/td>\n<td>Kozhikode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Indore<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">97\u201399+<\/td>\n<td>Indore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FMS Delhi<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">98\u201399+<\/td>\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SPJIMR Mumbai<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">85\u201395+*<\/td>\n<td>Mumbai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MDI Gurgaon<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">94\u201397+<\/td>\n<td>Gurugram<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIT Delhi (DMS)<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">90\u201395+<\/td>\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIT Bombay (SJMSOM)<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">95+<\/td>\n<td>Mumbai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IMT Ghaziabad<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">90\u201395<\/td>\n<td>Ghaziabad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TAPMI Manipal<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">85\u201390<\/td>\n<td>Manipal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>XIM University, Bhubaneswar<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">90+<\/td>\n<td>Bhubaneswar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FORE School of Management<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">80\u201390<\/td>\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IMI New Delhi<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">85\u201390<\/td>\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Great Lakes Institute of Management<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">80\u201390<\/td>\n<td>Chennai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LBSIM Delhi<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">75\u201385<\/td>\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*SPJIMR may consider profile-based and other admission routes, so CAT percentile alone does not determine admission.<\/p>\n<p>These figures are <strong>indicative rather than guaranteed admission cutoffs<\/strong>. Candidates should check the latest admission criteria published by each institute before applying.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_IIMs_Accepting_CAT_Scores\"><\/span>Top IIMs Accepting CAT Scores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The IIMs are among the most sought-after MBA institutions in India. The most competitive IIMs generally require very high CAT percentiles, particularly for candidates competing for general-category seats.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIM_Ahmedabad\"><\/span>IIM Ahmedabad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IIM Ahmedabad is one of India&#8217;s most prestigious management institutes. Candidates targeting its flagship management programme generally need an exceptionally competitive CAT score along with a strong academic and overall profile.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIM_Bangalore\"><\/span>IIM Bangalore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IIM Bangalore is highly competitive and considers CAT performance along with other profile-related factors during the selection process.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIM_Calcutta\"><\/span>IIM Calcutta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IIM Calcutta is another top-tier management institute and is particularly well known for its management and finance-related opportunities.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIM_Lucknow\"><\/span>IIM Lucknow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IIM Lucknow is one of India&#8217;s leading IIMs and attracts applicants with strong CAT scores from across the country.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIM_Kozhikode_and_IIM_Indore\"><\/span>IIM Kozhikode and IIM Indore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IIM Kozhikode and IIM Indore are also among the highly preferred IIMs. Their selection processes consider CAT performance along with institute-specific eligibility and selection criteria.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MBA_Colleges_for_70_Percentile_in_CAT\"><\/span>MBA Colleges for 70 Percentile in CAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A CAT percentile around <strong>70\u201375<\/strong> may not be sufficient for the most competitive IIMs, but candidates can explore several other management institutes.<\/p>\n<p>Potential options may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad<\/li>\n<li>Amrita School of Business<\/li>\n<li>Jaipuria Institute of Management<\/li>\n<li>VIT Business School<\/li>\n<li>Acharya Bangalore Business School<\/li>\n<li>Other regional and private B-schools accepting CAT scores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The exact options available will depend on the candidate&#8217;s academic profile, category, work experience, programme preference, and the institute&#8217;s admission policy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MBA_Admission_by_CAT_Score_Important_Factors\"><\/span>MBA Admission by CAT Score: Important Factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Overall_CAT_Percentile\"><\/span>1. Overall CAT Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your overall percentile is one of the first factors considered by MBA colleges. Higher-ranked institutions generally attract applicants with higher percentiles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Sectional_Percentile\"><\/span>2. Sectional Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many IIMs and other B-schools have minimum sectional requirements for <strong>VARC, DILR, and QA<\/strong>. A high overall percentile does not necessarily compensate for failing a sectional requirement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Academic_Profile\"><\/span>3. Academic Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Class 10, Class 12, graduation marks, and academic consistency can influence the selection process at several institutes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Work_Experience\"><\/span>4. Work Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some institutes provide consideration or weightage for relevant work experience. However, eligibility and weightage differ between colleges.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Diversity\"><\/span>5. Diversity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Several B-schools consider academic, gender, or other forms of diversity as part of their selection process. The exact criteria vary by institution.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Personal_Interview\"><\/span>6. Personal Interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Meeting the CAT cutoff does not automatically guarantee admission. Shortlisted candidates may need to participate in interviews, written assessments, group exercises, or other selection stages depending on the institute.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Percentile_vs_MBA_College\"><\/span>CAT Percentile vs MBA College<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your target percentile can help you create a practical application strategy:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>CAT Percentile<\/th>\n<th>General College Target<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>99+<\/td>\n<td>Top IIMs and highly competitive B-schools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>95\u201399<\/td>\n<td>IIMs, IIT management schools and leading B-schools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>90\u201395<\/td>\n<td>Several reputed MBA institutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>80\u201390<\/td>\n<td>Many established private B-schools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>70\u201380<\/td>\n<td>Selected private and regional MBA colleges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This table is only a <strong>broad planning guide<\/strong>. Actual admission depends on category, sectional scores, profile, eligibility, and institute-specific criteria.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_MBA_College\"><\/span>How to Choose the Right MBA College<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not choose an MBA college based only on its name or CAT cutoff. Compare:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Course curriculum<\/li>\n<li>Placement record<\/li>\n<li>Median salary<\/li>\n<li>Total fees<\/li>\n<li>Return on investment<\/li>\n<li>Faculty<\/li>\n<li>Alumni network<\/li>\n<li>Location<\/li>\n<li>Industry exposure<\/li>\n<li>Specialisations<\/li>\n<li>Internship opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A college with a slightly lower cutoff may offer better ROI or a programme that is more suitable for your career goals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>top MBA colleges accepting CAT scores in 2026<\/strong> include the IIMs, FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI, IIT management schools, and several reputed private B-schools. However, CAT percentile is only one part of the admission process.<\/p>\n<p>Students should set a target percentile, understand sectional requirements, evaluate their academic profile, and prepare a balanced list of ambitious, realistic, and safer college options. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/career-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Always verify the latest cutoff and admission criteria directly from the institute before making application decisions.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_read\"><\/span>Also read:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+schools+by+CAT+percentile\">MBA schools by CAT percentile<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+percentile+vs+MBA+college\">CAT percentile vs MBA college<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+cutoff+for+IIMs\">CAT cutoff for IIMs<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+admission+by+CAT+score\">MBA admission by CAT score<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=CAT+accepting+colleges+\">CAT accepting colleges 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=MBA+colleges+for+70+percentile+in+CAT\">MBA colleges for 70 percentile in CAT<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?s=Top+B-schools+by+CAT+score\">Top B-schools by CAT score<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Score 2026: Cutoff, Ranking &amp; Admission Guide The Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of India&#8217;s most important MBA entrance exams. 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