How competitive are CAT and MAT scores for scholarships awarded by GIBS?

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    Mohammed Maqsood | Contributor-Level 8

    a week ago

    GIBS Business School places a high value on both CAT & MAT test scores when awarding CSEC scholarships to future students, but the CAT & MAT scores will not be the sole factor determining who receives a scholarship; instead CAT and MAT test scores are part of an overall assessment process. To be considered a competitive candidate for a scholarship, typically candidates must achieve a score in the higher than average percentile range (higher than basic cut-offs) due to the strong academic records of many applicants.

    In addition, proposed performance in the CAT & MAT testing systems also shows a candidate's analytical and aptitude testing

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    Ahmedbasha | Contributor-Level 9

    a week ago

    At GIBS Bangalore, the scholarship system is real and it does consider CAT and MAT scores, but it's not just about high cut-offs like in some dream colleges. From what I've seen and heard around campus, if you score well and show strong performance, you can definitely get good scholarship support. Some students with very good CAT/MAT percentiles get meaningful reductions in their fees.

    It feels competitive in a healthy way — not so tough that only the top 1% get help, but enough that the effort you put into these exams can actually give you some financial benefit. The trick is: your overall profile and scores matter together, so many

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