How do students get selected for MBA and what is the minimum CAT percentile required?

<p>Here is an overview of the typical MBA admission process and minimum CAT percentile required at most top B-schools in India:</p><p>Selection Process:</p><ul><li>Take the Common Admission Test (CAT) - this is the main MBA entrance exam.</li><li>Meet the cut-off percentile set by the desired B-schools. The minimum CAT percentile varies across colleges.</li><li>Shortlisted candidates have to apply separately to each B-school they are interested in. Application fees may apply.</li><li>Based on overall profile, candidates are invited for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.</li><li>Final merit list is prepared based on CAT scores, academics, GD/PI performance as per the B-school's criteria.</li><li>Admission offers are made as per merit list and availability of seats.</li></ul><p>Minimum CAT Percentile:</p><ul><li>For the top IIMs, the CAT percentile cut-off is usually 96+ to 98+ percentile.</li><li>For other highly ranked B-schools like FMS, MDI, SPJIMR - 90 to 95 + percentile is required.</li><li>For new IIMs and other established programs - 80 to 90 percentile CAT score is needed.</li></ul>

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