{"id":21463,"date":"2026-08-14T09:32:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=21463"},"modified":"2026-08-14T09:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:32:58","slug":"best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/","title":{"rendered":"Best MBA colleges by XAT percentile"},"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-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#Best_MBA_Colleges_by_XAT_Percentile_2026_Cutoffs_Fees_Admissions\" >Best MBA Colleges by XAT Percentile 2026: Cutoffs, Fees &amp; Admissions<\/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\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#XAT_2026_Overview\" >XAT 2026 Overview<\/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\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#Top_MBA_Colleges_by_XAT_Percentile_2026\" >Top MBA Colleges by XAT Percentile 2026<\/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\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#MBA_Colleges_for_90_Percentile_in_XAT\" >MBA Colleges for 90+ Percentile in XAT<\/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\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#MBA_Colleges_for_80%E2%80%9390_Percentile_in_XAT\" >MBA Colleges for 80\u201390 Percentile in XAT<\/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\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#MBA_Colleges_for_70_Percentile_in_XAT\" >MBA Colleges for 70 Percentile in XAT<\/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\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#XAT_Accepting_Colleges_Admission_Process\" >XAT Accepting Colleges: Admission Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#1_XAT_Examination\" >1. XAT Examination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#2_College_Application\" >2. College Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#3_Shortlisting\" >3. Shortlisting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#4_Selection_Rounds\" >4. Selection Rounds<\/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\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#5_Final_Selection\" >5. Final Selection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#MBA_Admission_Through_XAT_Fees_Placements\" >MBA Admission Through XAT: Fees &amp; Placements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#XAT_Percentile_vs_MBA_College\" >XAT Percentile vs MBA College<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#90%E2%80%9399_Percentile\" >90\u201399+ Percentile<\/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\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#80%E2%80%9390_Percentile\" >80\u201390 Percentile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#70%E2%80%9380_Percentile\" >70\u201380 Percentile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#Below_70_Percentile\" >Below 70 Percentile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#Factors_to_Consider_Beyond_XAT_Percentile\" >Factors to Consider Beyond XAT Percentile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-by-xat-percentile\/#Also_read\" >Also read:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"1m3qnbu\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"70\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_MBA_Colleges_by_XAT_Percentile_2026_Cutoffs_Fees_Admissions\"><\/span>Best MBA Colleges by XAT Percentile 2026: Cutoffs, Fees &amp; Admissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"302\">The <strong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"106\">Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)<\/strong> is one of India&#8217;s major MBA entrance exams, conducted by <strong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"214\">XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur<\/strong>. XAT scores are accepted by XLRI and numerous other management institutes across India.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"590\">If you are planning MBA admission through <strong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"358\">XAT 2026<\/strong>, choosing colleges according to your expected percentile is important. This guide covers <strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"589\">top MBA colleges accepting XAT scores, expected percentile ranges, fees, admission process, and options for different percentile brackets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"12qf9il\" data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"612\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_2026_Overview\"><\/span>XAT 2026 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"950\">\n<thead data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"643\">\n<tr data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"643\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"628\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"627\">Feature<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"643\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"641\">Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"950\">\n<tr data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"701\">\n<td data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"666\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Name<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"701\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"758\">\n<td data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"720\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"758\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"794\">\n<td data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"771\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Mode<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"794\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Computer-Based Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"822\">\n<td data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"807\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Frequency<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"822\">Once a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"880\">\n<td data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"839\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Main Sections<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"880\" data-col-size=\"sm\">VA &amp; LR, Decision Making, QA &amp; DI, GK<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"909\">\n<td data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"893\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Date<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"909\" data-col-size=\"sm\">January 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"950\">\n<td data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"927\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Score Used For<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"950\" data-col-size=\"sm\">MBA\/PGDM admissions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1178\">\n<p data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1178\"><strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"963\">Note:<\/strong> XAT cutoffs mentioned below are indicative ranges, not guaranteed admission cutoffs. Actual shortlisting depends on the institute, programme, category, academic profile, work experience and other selection factors.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"12u8njn\" data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1222\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_MBA_Colleges_by_XAT_Percentile_2026\"><\/span>Top MBA Colleges by XAT Percentile 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1747\">\n<thead data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1290\">\n<tr data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1290\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1238\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1237\">College<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1253\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1252\">Location<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1290\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1288\">Expected XAT Percentile Range<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1747\">\n<tr data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1347\">\n<td data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1324\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XLRI Jamshedpur<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1337\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Jamshedpur<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1347\" data-col-size=\"sm\">93\u201396+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1386\">\n<td data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1365\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XIM University<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1379\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Bhubaneswar<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1386\" data-col-size=\"sm\">90+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1422\">\n<td data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1403\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1415\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Ghaziabad<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1422\">90+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1448\">\n<td data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1433\" data-col-size=\"sm\">GIM Goa<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1439\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Goa<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1448\" data-col-size=\"sm\">85\u201390<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1474\">\n<td data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1457\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TAPMI<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1467\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Manipal<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1474\" data-col-size=\"sm\">85+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1532\">\n<td data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1513\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Great Lakes Institute of Management<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1523\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Chennai<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1532\" data-col-size=\"sm\">80\u201385<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1582\">\n<td data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1561\" data-col-size=\"sm\">FORE School of Management<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1573\" data-col-size=\"sm\">New Delhi<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1582\" data-col-size=\"sm\">80\u201385<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1609\">\n<td data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1590\" data-col-size=\"sm\">LIBA<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1600\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Chennai<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1609\" data-col-size=\"sm\">75\u201380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1650\">\n<td data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1632\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Welingkar Institute<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1641\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mumbai<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1650\" data-col-size=\"sm\">75\u201380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1682\">\n<td data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1662\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IFMR GSB<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1673\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sri City<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1682\" data-col-size=\"sm\">70\u201380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1718\">\n<td data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1693\" data-col-size=\"sm\">BIMTECH<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1709\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Greater Noida<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1718\">65\u201375<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1747\">\n<td data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1726\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XIME<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1738\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Bengaluru<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1747\" data-col-size=\"sm\">60\u201370<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1944\"><strong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1763\">Important:<\/strong> Percentile requirements can vary by programme and admission year. Profile-based institutes may shortlist candidates at different percentiles depending on their overall application.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"3r1bln\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1987\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MBA_Colleges_for_90_Percentile_in_XAT\"><\/span>MBA Colleges for 90+ Percentile in XAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2079\">A <strong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2013\">90+ XAT percentile<\/strong> gives candidates access to several reputed management institutes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2107\">Potential options include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2242\">\n<li data-section-id=\"znyqmk\" data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2126\">XLRI Jamshedpur<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xc8i3g\" data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2156\">XIM University, Bhubaneswar<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5zvj8j\" data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2172\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vgiwoy\" data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2182\">GIM Goa<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"163fjcv\" data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2198\">TAPMI Manipal<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p4fliy\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2242\">Other established XAT-accepting B-schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2372\">For XLRI, candidates should remember that the required percentile can vary by <strong data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2371\">programme, category and sectional performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"krqqcr\" data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2417\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MBA_Colleges_for_80%E2%80%9390_Percentile_in_XAT\"><\/span>MBA Colleges for 80\u201390 Percentile in XAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2499\">Candidates scoring between 80 and 90 percentile can consider institutes such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2647\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1vgiwoy\" data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2510\">GIM Goa<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"163fjcv\" data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2526\">TAPMI Manipal<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12zsgu\" data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2564\">Great Lakes Institute of Management<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10alhko\" data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2592\">FORE School of Management<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1yn0a94\" data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2607\">LIBA Chennai<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d35d5\" data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2647\">Other XAT-accepting private B-schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2811\">At this percentile range, candidates should compare <strong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2755\">fees, placements, ROI, location and specialisation<\/strong> rather than selecting a college based only on its name.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"4uychq\" data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2853\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MBA_Colleges_for_70_Percentile_in_XAT\"><\/span>MBA Colleges for 70 Percentile in XAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2929\">A score around <strong data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2890\">70\u201375 percentile<\/strong> can still provide several MBA options.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2954\">Candidates may explore:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3088\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1yn0a94\" data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2970\">LIBA Chennai<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16era3y\" data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"2981\">IFMR GSB<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1miw8yf\" data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3003\">Welingkar Institute<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7u3vm3\" data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3027\">BIMTECH Greater Noida<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"193f4ww\" data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3044\">XIME Bengaluru<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bo155w\" data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3088\">Other participating management institutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3208\">Admission requirements differ between institutes, so check the individual college application process before applying.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1b7r0vc\" data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3254\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Accepting_Colleges_Admission_Process\"><\/span>XAT Accepting Colleges: Admission Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3312\">The admission process generally involves several stages:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"16zjzrz\" data-start=\"3314\" data-end=\"3336\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_XAT_Examination\"><\/span>1. XAT Examination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3399\">Candidates appear for XAT and receive their percentile\/score.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"11hh6tn\" data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3427\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_College_Application\"><\/span>2. College Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3546\">Many institutes require candidates to submit a <strong data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3500\">separate application<\/strong> even if they have already registered for XAT.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"w7jqzv\" data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3567\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Shortlisting\"><\/span>3. Shortlisting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3605\">Institutes consider factors such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3723\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1c23loe\" data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3623\">XAT percentile<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ibbhdg\" data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3647\">Sectional performance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p2tf34\" data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3665\">Academic record<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"od92s7\" data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3683\">Work experience<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qkf2j7\" data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3695\">Diversity<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fc1jdl\" data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3723\">Overall candidate profile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1th1xpp\" data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3748\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Selection_Rounds\"><\/span>4. Selection Rounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3808\">Depending on the institute, candidates may participate in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3902\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tnvnax\" data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3830\">Personal Interview<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mslbhz\" data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3849\">Group Discussion<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bb5yyj\" data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3872\">Written Ability Test<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lvmds6\" data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3902\">Other assessment components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1vd7f4h\" data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3926\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Final_Selection\"><\/span>5. Final Selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"4069\">The final decision is generally based on a combination of entrance performance, profile and performance in the institute&#8217;s selection process.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1nzvmhz\" data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4118\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MBA_Admission_Through_XAT_Fees_Placements\"><\/span>MBA Admission Through XAT: Fees &amp; Placements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4273\">Fees and placement figures change regularly, so candidates should verify the latest information from individual institute websites and placement reports.<\/p>\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"4275\" data-end=\"4524\">\n<thead data-start=\"4275\" data-end=\"4319\">\n<tr data-start=\"4275\" data-end=\"4319\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"4275\" data-end=\"4289\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4288\">College<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4319\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4317\">Approx. Programme Fees<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4524\">\n<tr data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4365\">\n<td data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4349\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XLRI Jamshedpur<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4365\">\u20b924\u201327 Lakhs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4399\">\n<td data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4383\" data-col-size=\"sm\">XIM University<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4399\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b920\u201322 Lakhs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4432\">\n<td data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4416\" data-col-size=\"sm\">IMT Ghaziabad<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4432\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b918\u201320 Lakhs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4433\" data-end=\"4465\">\n<td data-start=\"4433\" data-end=\"4449\" data-col-size=\"sm\">TAPMI Manipal<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4449\" data-end=\"4465\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b916\u201318 Lakhs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4492\">\n<td data-start=\"4466\" data-end=\"4476\" data-col-size=\"sm\">GIM Goa<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4476\" data-end=\"4492\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b917\u201319 Lakhs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4524\">\n<td data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4508\" data-col-size=\"sm\">LIBA Chennai<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4524\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u20b912\u201315 Lakhs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4634\"><strong data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4535\">Note:<\/strong> These are approximate figures and may exclude hostel, living expenses, deposits and other charges.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1v74b7\" data-start=\"4636\" data-end=\"4668\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XAT_Percentile_vs_MBA_College\"><\/span>XAT Percentile vs MBA College<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4670\" data-end=\"4766\">Your XAT percentile is important, but it should not be the only factor when choosing a B-school.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"mkort8\" data-start=\"4768\" data-end=\"4789\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"90%E2%80%9399_Percentile\"><\/span>90\u201399+ Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4791\" data-end=\"4908\">Target leading institutes such as <strong data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4867\">XLRI, XIM University and IMT Ghaziabad<\/strong>, depending on the programme and profile.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"4v3y6n\" data-start=\"4910\" data-end=\"4930\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"80%E2%80%9390_Percentile\"><\/span>80\u201390 Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"5018\">Consider <strong data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"4974\">GIM, TAPMI, Great Lakes, FORE<\/strong> and other reputed XAT-accepting institutes.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"9gjsrl\" data-start=\"5020\" data-end=\"5040\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"70%E2%80%9380_Percentile\"><\/span>70\u201380 Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5042\" data-end=\"5118\">Explore <strong data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5094\">LIBA, IFMR GSB, Welingkar, BIMTECH, XIME<\/strong> and similar institutes.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"7ruz0p\" data-start=\"5120\" data-end=\"5143\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Below_70_Percentile\"><\/span>Below 70 Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5145\" data-end=\"5283\">Look for colleges with broader percentile ranges and evaluate their <strong data-start=\"5213\" data-end=\"5272\">placement record, fees, accreditation, location and ROI<\/strong> carefully.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1c8un0m\" data-start=\"5285\" data-end=\"5329\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_to_Consider_Beyond_XAT_Percentile\"><\/span>Factors to Consider Beyond XAT Percentile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5331\" data-end=\"5370\">Before accepting an MBA offer, compare:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5372\" data-end=\"5595\">\n<li data-section-id=\"v6xbb7\" data-start=\"5372\" data-end=\"5394\">Total programme fees<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ebbyru\" data-start=\"5395\" data-end=\"5434\">Average and median placement packages<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13racnj\" data-start=\"5435\" data-end=\"5458\">Placement consistency<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cvsuwy\" data-start=\"5459\" data-end=\"5481\">Return on Investment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ra5kp0\" data-start=\"5482\" data-end=\"5498\">Alumni network<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19eoat4\" data-start=\"5499\" data-end=\"5508\">Faculty<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r3gmzh\" data-start=\"5509\" data-end=\"5526\">Specialisations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3ic6c5\" data-start=\"5527\" data-end=\"5537\">Location<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tw3wjj\" data-start=\"5538\" data-end=\"5564\">Internship opportunities<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"193sf62\" data-start=\"5565\" data-end=\"5595\">Accreditation and reputation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5597\" data-end=\"5698\">A college with a slightly lower cutoff can sometimes provide better ROI than a higher-cost institute.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"114wazr\" data-start=\"5700\" data-end=\"5717\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5719\" data-end=\"5941\">The <strong data-start=\"5723\" data-end=\"5766\">best MBA college by XAT percentile 2026<\/strong> depends on more than just your entrance score. Your academic profile, work experience, category, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/career-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sectional performance and interview performance can also influence admission.<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5943\" data-end=\"6210\">Candidates should create a balanced college list with <strong data-start=\"5997\" data-end=\"6038\">ambitious, realistic and safe options<\/strong> based on their expected XAT percentile. Most importantly, verify the latest cutoff, fees, placement data and application deadlines directly with the respective institutes.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5943\" data-end=\"6210\"><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 data-start=\"5943\" data-end=\"6210\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best MBA Colleges by XAT Percentile 2026: Cutoffs, Fees &amp; Admissions The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) is one of India&#8217;s major MBA entrance exams, conducted by XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur. 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