Is 6.5 CGPA good for CAT preparation?

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    Nidhi Kumari | Contributor-Level 10

    8 months ago

    Although 6.5 is not poor, it is mediocre enough to get you a call from IIM for admisisons. If you clear the CAT exam and do well in the personal interview phase, you can get into the top IIMs, regardless of your CGPA. Since most management universities accept applicants with a 6.5 CGPA, you shouldn't worry about your score. 

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    Deeksha Dixit | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago
    Yes, you should not worry about your CGPA at graduation to prepare for the CAT exam. A CGPA of 6.5 is not bad, but it is average enough to get you an admissions call from IIM. It doesn't matter what your CGPA is if you score highly on the CAT exam and perform well in the personal interview round because you can enroll in the best IIMs. You need not be concerned about your CGPA because most management colleges also consider 6.5 CGPA for admission. You have to create a good study plan so that you do well in the CAT exam. Additionally, you can make up for your undergraduate CGPA by performing well in group discussions and the Personal Int
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