I have 50% in my M.Com am I eligible for CAT examination and then MBA from IIM?
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Yes, you are eligible. IIMS has their own selection criteria. But overall, to join old IIMS, you need to score above 99 percentile, and in new IIMS, you can get a call, if you secure above 95 percentile in CAT assuming you have a good academic background. -
Yes, you will be eligible but in case you get around 90-95% and you have good academic score then you can do MBA from any IIM. -
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Jayesh Kumar Upadhyay i am admission take top brand reputed Bschool | Contributor-Level 7
6 years agoYes, you are eligible to take CAT. Your admission in IIM will depend on the CAT score. -
Yes, you are eligible to appear for CAT exam but to get into IIMs, you have to clear the exam with good percentile. -
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Anirban Ghosh Member - Branding and Sports Committee @ IMIB | Contributor-Level 8
6 years agoYes, you are eligible for CAT exam and to get a call from IIMs aim at a very high percentile like above 99. So, study hard for that.
All the best. -
Hello,
Yes, you are eligible to appear for the CAT. However, you need to work hard in acing. Both CAT as well as the interview rounds (if got shortlisted). All the best. -
Hello,One can pursue MBA after any graduation degree with the passing percentage, and needs to crack any MBA entrance exam like CAT GMAT or any other. All the best. -
Undoubtedly, you are eligible, but still do work hard for CAT or GMAT examination. -
Yes, you are eligible to appear CAT examination. If you clear CAT, and get into IIMS, then you can do PGDM from any of the IIMS. But, you need very good academic background and a very good CAT percentile.
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