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Updated on 03rd January, 2024 , 2 min read

30 Non IIM Colleges Accepting CAT Scores

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                          Top 30 Non IIM Colleges Accepting CAT Scores

IIMs (Indian Institute of Management) are India's most prestigious management institute. It is indeed a dream institute for many MBA aspirants in India, and candidates aim to grab a seat by cracking the CAT exam with good scores. Since the capacity of IIMs is limited, it becomes challenging for a lot of candidates to get admission into the IIMs. However, there are a lot of other reputed colleges with high-quality education and good placement opportunities that accept CAT scores.

What is CAT?

CAT stands for Common Admission Test. It is a national-level entrance examination for admission into the top management institutes in India for MBA or PGDM programs. Every year, one of the many IIMs is responsible for conducting the CAT Exam rotationally.  

 

It is a computer-based online examination and the duration of the exam is 120 minutes. The exam is divided into three sections. These sections are:

  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension.
  • Quantitative Ability.
  • Logical Reasoning.

 

There are a total of 100 questions which are divided in the following manner:

 

Section

Number of Questions

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension

34

Quantitative Ability

34

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning

32

 

Eligibility for CAT

To be eligible to appear for the CAT exam, candidates need to fulfill certain criteria. The important criteria for the exam are listed below:

  • Candidates who have scored a minimum of 50% in the Class X and Class XII Board Exam from a recognized board, are eligible to apply.
  • Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% for the General category, and 45% for the SC, ST, and PWD categories from a recognized college or university can apply for CAT.
  • Also, candidates who are in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree, who have completed the final examinations and are waiting for the results can apply. Once they get selected, they need to present an equivalent proof from the college to the CAT conducting authority for further procedure, until they receive the official Bachelor’s degree from the college.
  • The minimum cutoff score for the CAT needs to be cleared by the individual to be eligible to apply for the CAT exam.
  • There is no age limit to apply for the exam.
  • While it is not mandatory to have work experience, a lot of institutions prefer an individual with work experience. 

 

List of 30 Non-IIM Colleges Accepting CAT Score

Below is a list of the 30 best non-IIM colleges that accept the CAT score. These renowned and prestigious institutions offer very high-quality education in the field of management studies.

 

Sl. No

Name of Colleges

CAT Cut-off Percentile

1.

IBS, Hyderabad

85 percentile

2.

IMT, Nagpur

50 percentile

3.

DMS, IIT Delhi

98.04 percentile

4.

IISWBM, Kolkata

50.35 percentile

5.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management

87 percentile

6.

MDI, Gurgaon

97 percentile

7.

Amity Business School, Noida

85 percentile

8.

AIMS, Bangalore

60 percentile

9.

IMNU, Ahmedabad

80.04 percentile

10.

Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, Mumbai

97.5 percentile

11.

NIT, Trichy

89.65 percentile

12.

NITIE, Mumbai

97 percentile

13.

IMI, Delhi

90 percentile

14.

Vinod Gupta School of Management, Kharagpur

95 percentile

15.

IILM, Delhi

60 percentile

16.

BIM, Trichy

85 percentile

17.

Jagan Institute of Management Studies

60-75 percentile

18.

SPJIMR, Mumbai

85 percentile

19.

LIBA, Chennai

86 percentile

20.

GIM, Goa

90 percentile

21.

FMS- University of Delhi

98.54 percentile

22.

K.J.SIMSR, Mumbai

90 percentile

23.

BITSoM, Mumbai

No minimum cut-off required

24.

TAPMI, Manipal

80 percentile

25.

Woxsen University, Hyderabad

70 percentile

26.

Fortune Institute of International Business, Delhi

50 percentile

27.

JBIMS, Mumbai

95 percentile

28.

Asia-Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi

75 percentile

29.

BIMTECH, Noida

75 percentile

30.

L.N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research

85 percentile

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which non IIM MBA colleges accept CAT scores?

IBS Hyderabad, MDI Gurgaon, IMI Delhi, FMS Delhi, GIM Goa, and SPJIMR Mumbai are some of the well-known non-IIM MBA colleges that accept CAT scores.

Can I apply for non-IIM institutes through CAT?

Yes, while the CAT exam is mandatory for admissions into IIMs, many other management institutes in India accept CAT scores.

Which IIM has the highest cut-off?

IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Indore have the highest cut-off as they are the top IIMs.

Can I do an MBA without IIM?

MBA aspirants who aren’t able to get admission into the IIMs, can still pursue an MBA from any renowned private management institute in India which are equally good.

How can I apply for non - IIM college?

You can apply to non-IIM colleges through entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT, SNAP, etc.

Can I get admission to IIM without a CAT?

No, it is mandatory to clear CAT to get admission into IIM.

How many seats are there in CAT 2024?

There are more than 20,000 seats in CAT 2024.

Is it easy to score 90% in CAT?

It isn’t very difficult to score 90% in CAT if the student creates an effective strategy for studying the syllabus, revising it, practicing in mock tests, and focussing on time management.

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