What is the selection process for MBA and what is the minimum CAT percentile required?

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    Prachi Payal | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago

    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. WAT-PI: Perform well in the WAT and PI to secure admission.

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    Pragya Gangwar | Contributor-Level 9

    2 years ago

    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, and interviews, gauging a candidate's academic and professional background.

     

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    Lavanya S | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago

    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), while other prestigious MBA schools may have cutoffs in the range of 95–100 percentile for the general category. For instance, in 2022, IIM Amritsar required applicants to meet a minimum percentile of 94. Preliminary interviews, group discussions, and written tests like the CAT are also a part of the selection process. Other variables a

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