What is the reservation policy for CAT and MAT candidates at GIBS?

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• CAT (Common Admission Test)
• MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
• CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
• XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
• ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)
• MAH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
• DPAT  (University's in-house test) 

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• Percentile Range: The typical CAT cutoff for admission to the PGDM programme at GIBS is generally between the 60 to 70 percentile.
• Consistency: This range has remained relatively consistent over the last few years (2022-2024), generally stabilizing around the 60th percentile as a baseline for consideration.
• Scholarship Consideration: Achieving a higher percentile (70+) can significantly increase a candidate's chances of securing scholarships. 

• Percentile Range: The MAT cutoff tends to be slightly higher in percentile terms compared to CAT, typically ranging from 64 to 75 percentile.
• Consistency: The overall MAT cutoff for the PGDM programme has consistently been around the 64th percentile in recent years (2021-2024).
• Score Range: In terms of raw scores (out of 800), a score in the range of 500-600 marks is generally considered competitive for admission. 

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• Dedicated Placement Cell: The placement department works as a bridge between students and over 400 potential recruiters across various industries such as IT, BFSI, E-commerce, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.
• 100% Placement and Internship Assistance: GIBS guarantees full assistance to all students in securing both internships (which often lead to Pre-Placement Offers) and final job placements.
• Industry Interaction and Networking: Students get extensive opportunities to interact with industry leaders, CEOs, and HR heads through guest lectures, workshops, seminars, and a strong alumni network of over 2,000 professionals for mentorship and job referrals.
• Pre-Placement Activities: The cell facilitates pre-placement talks (PPTs) by companies, followed by a streamlined process of CV submission, shortlisting, group discussions (GDs), and interviews. 

• GIBS Finishing School (CPMP): This unique, mandatory program runs every Saturday and provides over 200 hours of intensive training to make students "industry-ready". Training includes:
  • Soft Skills & Communication: Training in leadership, teamwork, communication, and image management.
  • Interview Preparation: Extensive mock interviews and aptitude test training.
  • Resume Building: Assistance in creating customized and professional resumes and LinkedIn profiles.
  • Personal Mentoring: Individual career guidance to help students identify their strengths and career interests.
• IRE School (Innovation, Research, and Entrepreneurship): For students interested in self-employment or innovation, the IRE school offers guidance, workshops, and business incubation support to help them launch their own startups. Over 10 successful student-led startups have been launched from the campus.
• Practical Exposure: The curriculum is designed with a "Learning by Doing" (LBD) approach, including live corporate projects, case studies, and industrial visits, giving students hands-on experience in real-world scenarios.
• Campus to Corporate (C2C): An exclusive program designed to help students transition smoothly into the corporate world with enhanced skills and confidence. 

Getting into the MBA programme of NIT Trichy with a 300 SC CAT rank is somewhat uncertain. As the recent data sets suggest, NIT Trichy's CAT cutoff for SC category admission stands around 65th percentile. A 300 SC rank could be borderline depending on how many SC candidates apply and the quality of the overall candidate pool.
In CAT marks terms, to reach around the 300 SC rank, you'd likely need a CAT percentile of 65–70, which roughly translates to a CAT score of about 60–65 out of 198, assuming the normalization and difficulty remain similar. 
However, final admission also depends on other factors like your academic profile, work experience, and performance in interview, not just CAT. So while you're in a reasonable range, make sure to strengthen your overall profile.