Can I get admission if I score well in CAT and perform very good in GD/PI? I have got 44% in my graduation and I belong to SC category.

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Aishwarya Chauhan | Contributor-Level 6

9 years ago

It might be hard for you in some colleges. But in colleges where reservation is there you might have a shot. But getting a good CAT score will boost your profile. So Yes, performing very good in CAT will definitely take you to colleges GD/PI.

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Saurabh Singh | Beginner-Level 5

9 years ago

As per the CAT Eligibility Criteria 2016, candidates should have passed or should be in the final year of their Bachelor's Degree. The minimum duration of the Bachelor's Degree or Graduation should be 3 years. For General and NC-OBC category candidates, the qualifying percentage is 50. The minimum p

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Shaurya Singh | Guide-Level 13

9 years ago

The minimum criteria for students belonging to SC and ST to pursue MBA through most top colleges is 45% on aggregate in graduation from any stream. So it will be very difficult for you to obtain a GDPI calls from good colleges.

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