At GIBS Bangalore, there's really no strict sectional cutoff for CAT scores. They mostly look at your overall score along with academics, interviews, and your overall profile. So even if one section isn't super strong, it's not a big deal—what matters is your overall potential and fit for the program. Basically, GIBS keeps it flexible and student-friendly, so you don't have to stress too much about every single section.
Is there a sectional cutoff for CAT scores at GIBS?
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The Institute of Management, in comparison to other institutions such as IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta, looks at the overall percentile rather than implementing sectional cutoffs. As such, GIBS has a more flexible admission process and does not exclude potential applicants who may have performed poorly in one section of the CAT, provided they still meet the overall percentile requirement.
The overall cutoff for the CAT at GIBS is considered relatively low, with an average of about 60-65%. As long as a candidate has achieved this overall score, they will be invited to proceed to the next stage of the admission process, which inclu
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