What is the selection process for MBA and what is the minimum CAT percentile required?
The MBA selection process typically involves three stages: 1. CAT exam: Clear the Common Admission Test (CAT) with a minimum percentile required by the desired B-school. 2. Shortlisting: Based on CAT scores, candidates are shortlisted for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). 3
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For admission to any IIM or top MBA colleges in India, the minimum CAT cut off is 90 percentile.
However, the CAT cut-offs for top MBA colleges can vary among different universities and specific programs.
The selection process for MBA usually encompasses an application form, essays, group discussions
Upvote The Common Admission Test (CAT), a standardised exam that acts as the entrance barrier for business education, is usually used in the selection process for MBA programmes in India. A percentile of 99 or higher is typically required for admission to the elite Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), w
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Yes, IIRM Hyderabad does consider CAT marks for admissions. Students can submit national or state-level entrance tests for selection. CAT is one of the accepted tests. The other exams are MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ XAT/ GMAT/ IIRMCET.
The following steps are involved in filling CAT application form:
· Registration and creating a login
· Filling basic details
· Filling academic details
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CAT 2026 registration and application link will be available at iimcat.ac.in website. Candidates will have to apply for the exam by visiting the exam website.
CAT 2026 application form will be released in the first week of August 2026. CAT 2026 registration dates will be announced in the last week of July through an official notification.
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