{"id":21445,"date":"2026-08-14T05:51:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T05:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=21445"},"modified":"2026-08-14T05:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T05:51:14","slug":"cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/","title":{"rendered":"CAT Accepting Colleges with Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">CAT Accepting Colleges with Fees <\/span>If you are planning to appear for <strong>CAT 2026<\/strong>, choosing the right MBA college involves more than looking at the CAT percentile. Candidates should compare the <strong>CAT cutoff, course fees, placements, ROI, location, specialisation and admission criteria<\/strong> before applying.<\/p>\n<p>The Common Admission Test (CAT) is accepted by the IIMs and many leading management institutes across India. However, cutoff percentiles and fees can change every admission cycle. The figures below are therefore <strong>indicative ranges for planning purposes<\/strong>, not guaranteed admission cutoffs.<\/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 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-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#Top_CAT_Accepting_Colleges_with_Fees_2026\" >Top CAT Accepting Colleges with Fees 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#IIMs_Accepting_CAT_2026_Scores\" >IIMs Accepting CAT 2026 Scores<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#CAT_Colleges_for_90%E2%80%9399_Percentile\" >CAT Colleges for 90\u201399 Percentile<\/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-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#MBA_Colleges_Accepting_70%E2%80%9380_Percentile_in_CAT\" >MBA Colleges Accepting 70\u201380 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\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#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-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#How_to_Choose_a_CAT_College_in_2026\" >How to Choose a CAT College in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#1_Compare_ROI\" >1. Compare ROI<\/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\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#2_Check_Placement_Reports\" >2. Check Placement Reports<\/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\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#3_Consider_Specialisation\" >3. Consider Specialisation<\/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\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#4_Check_Admission_Criteria\" >4. Check Admission Criteria<\/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\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#5_Consider_Location\" >5. Consider Location<\/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\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#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-18\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/cat-accepting-colleges-with-fees-2\/#Also_read\" >Also read:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_CAT_Accepting_Colleges_with_Fees_2026\"><\/span>Top CAT Accepting Colleges with Fees 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>College Name<\/th>\n<th>Location<\/th>\n<th align=\"right\">Indicative CAT Cutoff<\/th>\n<th align=\"right\">Approx. MBA Fees<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Ahmedabad<\/td>\n<td>Ahmedabad<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">99+<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b925 Lakh+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Bangalore<\/td>\n<td>Bengaluru<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">99+<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b924\u201325 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Calcutta<\/td>\n<td>Kolkata<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">99+<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b925 Lakh+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Lucknow<\/td>\n<td>Lucknow<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">97\u201399+<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b920\u201322 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Kozhikode<\/td>\n<td>Kozhikode<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">97\u201399+<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b920\u201323 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIM Indore<\/td>\n<td>Indore<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">97\u201399+<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b920\u201322 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FMS Delhi<\/td>\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">98\u201399+<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b92\u20133 Lakh*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MDI Gurgaon<\/td>\n<td>Gurugram<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">94\u201397+<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b925 Lakh+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SPJIMR Mumbai<\/td>\n<td>Mumbai<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">85\u201395+*<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b920\u201325 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIT Delhi (DMS)<\/td>\n<td>Delhi<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">90\u201395+<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b911\u201313 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IIT Bombay (SJMSOM)<\/td>\n<td>Mumbai<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">95+<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b914\u201316 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IMT Ghaziabad<\/td>\n<td>Ghaziabad<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">90\u201395<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b920\u201322 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>XIM University<\/td>\n<td>Bhubaneswar<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">90+<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b920\u201323 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TAPMI Manipal<\/td>\n<td>Manipal<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">85\u201390<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b918\u201320 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Great Lakes Institute of Management<\/td>\n<td>Chennai<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">80\u201390<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b912\u201314 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LIBA Chennai<\/td>\n<td>Chennai<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">75\u201385<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b910\u201315 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BIMTECH<\/td>\n<td>Greater Noida<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">70\u201385<\/td>\n<td align=\"right\">\u20b912\u201314 Lakh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Fees and cutoffs are indicative. FMS has a substantially lower programme fee than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/career-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most top B-schools, while SPJIMR may consider profile-based admissions and other criteria.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Fees can differ by programme, hostel, accommodation, deposits and other charges. Always check the institute&#8217;s official admission brochure for the latest CAT 2026 fee structure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIMs_Accepting_CAT_2026_Scores\"><\/span>IIMs Accepting CAT 2026 Scores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)<\/strong> are the most prominent CAT-accepting institutions in India.<\/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 among the most competitive MBA institutions in India. Candidates need a very strong CAT performance as well as a competitive 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 considers CAT performance along with academic profile and other selection criteria. A very high percentile is generally required to remain competitive.<\/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 highly sought-after IIM, particularly known for its strong reputation in management, finance and consulting.<\/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 management institutes and accepts CAT scores for its flagship management programmes.<\/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>Both institutes are among the most preferred IIMs. Their admission processes consider CAT scores along with institute-specific eligibility and selection criteria.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Colleges_for_90%E2%80%9399_Percentile\"><\/span>CAT Colleges for 90\u201399 Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Candidates scoring between <strong>90 and 99 percentile<\/strong> can explore a wide range of reputed management institutes.<\/p>\n<p>Potential options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IIMs, depending on category and profile<\/li>\n<li>IIT Delhi DMS<\/li>\n<li>IIT Bombay SJMSOM<\/li>\n<li>MDI Gurgaon<\/li>\n<li>SPJIMR Mumbai<\/li>\n<li>IMT Ghaziabad<\/li>\n<li>XIM University<\/li>\n<li>TAPMI Manipal<\/li>\n<li>Other established CAT-accepting B-schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The actual shortlist depends on sectional scores, category, academics, work experience and admission policies.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MBA_Colleges_Accepting_70%E2%80%9380_Percentile_in_CAT\"><\/span>MBA Colleges Accepting 70\u201380 Percentile in CAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A CAT percentile between <strong>70 and 80<\/strong> can still provide several MBA opportunities. Some institutes that candidates may explore include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BIMTECH, Greater Noida<\/li>\n<li>LIBA Chennai<\/li>\n<li>SDMIMD Mysuru<\/li>\n<li>IFMR Graduate School of Business<\/li>\n<li>Amrita School of Business<\/li>\n<li>VIT Business School<\/li>\n<li>Other private and regional B-schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before applying, compare the college&#8217;s <strong>fees, placement outcomes, accreditation, curriculum and ROI<\/strong> rather than selecting an institute based only on the CAT cutoff.<\/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<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>CAT Percentile<\/th>\n<th>Colleges to Explore<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>99+<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Top IIMs and highly competitive B-schools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>95\u201399<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>IIMs, IIT management schools and leading B-schools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>90\u201395<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>MDI, IITs, IMT, XIM and other reputed institutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>80\u201390<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>TAPMI, Great Lakes and several private B-schools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>70\u201380<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>BIMTECH, LIBA, IFMR and other suitable institutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Below 70<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Private institutes and profile-based admission options<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This is a <strong>general planning guide<\/strong>, not an official admission guarantee.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_a_CAT_College_in_2026\"><\/span>How to Choose a CAT College in 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Compare_ROI\"><\/span>1. Compare ROI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do not look at fees alone. Compare total programme costs with median and average placement outcomes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Check_Placement_Reports\"><\/span>2. Check Placement Reports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Review placement reports and pay attention to <strong>median salary, average salary, recruiters and placement percentage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Consider_Specialisation\"><\/span>3. Consider Specialisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Choose a college that has strong programmes in your preferred area, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finance<\/li>\n<li>Marketing<\/li>\n<li>Human Resources<\/li>\n<li>Business Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Operations<\/li>\n<li>Consulting<\/li>\n<li>Entrepreneurship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_Admission_Criteria\"><\/span>4. Check Admission Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some colleges consider only CAT scores for initial shortlisting, while others also evaluate academics, work experience, diversity and interviews.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Consider_Location\"><\/span>5. Consider Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Location can influence internships, networking opportunities and access to corporate hubs.<\/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 best <strong>CAT accepting colleges with fees in 2026<\/strong> depend on your percentile, academic profile, career objectives and budget. Top IIMs offer strong brand recognition and career opportunities, while institutes such as FMS Delhi can offer an attractive ROI because of their comparatively low fees.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates should create three groups of colleges: <strong>ambitious, realistic and safe options<\/strong>. Most importantly, do not rely on old cutoff or fee figures. Verify the latest <strong>CAT 2026 admission criteria, fees and deadlines<\/strong> on the official college websites before applying.<\/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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CAT Accepting Colleges with Fees If you are planning to appear for CAT 2026, choosing the right MBA college involves more than looking at the CAT percentile. 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