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Hi,
Eligibility
Here are the eligibility criteria for CAT 2017:
The candidate must possess a Bachelors Degree with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA (45% for SC, ST and PWD/DA category).
Percentage obtained in Bachelors degree would be calculated on the basis of practice followed by the concerned university/institution. In case of grades/CGPA, the conversion would be based on the process defined by the concerned university/ institution.
In absence of any percentage conversion scheme, candidates CGPA will be divided by maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the result with 100.
Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelors degree/equivalent qualification are also eligible to apply for CAT.

The Central University of Hyderabad offers an MBA programme through its School of Management Studies. The admission process for the MBA programme typically includes a valid CAT/GMAT score, followed by a group discussion and Personal Interview . The eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA programme at the Central University of Hyderabad require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or an equivalent CGPA in the qualifying examination. However, the minimum percentage required for admission may vary from year to year depending on the number of applications received and the overall performance of the applicants. As you mentioned that you belong to the OBC category and have completed BBA with 80%, you may have a good chance of securing admission to the MBA programme at the Central University of Hyderabad. However, admission to the MBA programme is highly competitive and the final admission decision will depend on various factors such as your CAT/GMAT score, academic performance, work experience, and performance in the group discussion and Personal Interview.

I am not much aware of other colleges, but many of my friends have done their MBA/PGDM from PIBM. And they only have praises for this B-school. As far as I know, they have unique training methods updated and designed as per the industry requirements.
Its training DNA include :
o Regular Corporate events
o Training by CEOs, CFOs,, and other top corporate heads who visit campus
o Mock GD and PIs conducted by the Corporate Heads which boosts the confidence
o Industry Visits
o Live projects
o Dual Internships
and much more.
Apart from this, the students undergo special training in communication and aptitude which is quite essential in this competitive corporate world. Even during the pandemic, PIBM ensured that the placements and internship process continues through online mode. All the best!

Hi,
The first step towards deciding what MBA stream to pursue is to take into account your past career experiences and make a well thought-out decision about your future career goals. The mixture of your past work experiences with future graduate degree will lead you toward achieving your objective. Without a career objective you cant determine which pathway is optimal to achieve your goals.
If your ultimate career objective is to manage a group of people who do technical work, you may consider an MBA with Engineering Management specialization. Otherwise, you may want to pursue an MBA in general management or project management. The key question to answer when evaluating your career goals is how much you wish to get involved with business oriented functions of your company. If there is no reason for you to study accounting, finance or strategic management skills, then a technically oriented Masters degree might be suitable. On the other hand, if you expect to work in a managerial position for your company and need skills in areas like strategy, finance, marketing etc. then an MBA in these particular specializations will meet your needs.
To sum up, if you see your career moving away from the technical work and towards managing teams or departments into other functional areas, then MBA with required specializations is appropriate.