What is the selection process for MBA and what is the minimum MAT percentile required?
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The minimum marks required for MBA from Thakur Institute of Management Studies and Research (TIMSR) varies depending on the entrance exam. The required MAT percentiles are 90th for Marketing, 85th for Finance, 80th for Operations, 75th for Systems, and 70th for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In 2023, MAH MBA CET category All India had 98 percent and MMS programme cutoff was 97.38 percent. In 2023, the MBA cutoff rate in TIMSR was 94.87 . However, the minimum admission threshold for TIMSR may vary depending on the specific programme and year of admission.
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TIMSR uses entrance exams (CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, MAH CET, MHT CET), merit, and personal evaluations for selection. The minimum MAT percentile varies by specialization:
- Marketing: 90th percentile
- Finance: 85th percentile
- Operations: 80th percentile
- Systems: 75th percentile
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation: 70th percentile
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