{"id":35994,"date":"2024-12-10T09:16:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T03:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=35994"},"modified":"2024-12-10T09:17:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T03:47:01","slug":"what-is-a-good-cat-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Good CAT Score &#8211; Know the Required CAT score to Secure Admission to Prestigious B-school"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>CAT is amongst the most difficult and popular MBA entrance exam in India but knowing and understanding \u201ca safe CAT score\u201d is very difficult. Unlike other entrance exams where only your scores determine your fate, CAT considers a plethora of factors before they select you. For instance, a 95 percentiler might up empty-handed and a 92 percentiler can achieve really great institutes due to other factors. Read this article carefully to understand \u201cWhat is a good CAT score\u201d and what should you do to achieve it.<\/p>\n\n\n<span style=\"--tl-form-height-m:69.7656px;--tl-form-height-t:127.219px;--tl-form-height-d:127.219px;\" class=\"tl-placeholder-f-type-shortcode_32430 tl-preload-form\"><span><\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Understanding_factors_involved_in_final_selection_for_MBA_Admission\" >Understanding factors involved in final selection for MBA Admission<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#CAT_Scores\" >CAT Scores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Personal_Interview\" >Personal Interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Academic_Profile\" >Academic Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Work_Experience_for_MBA_Admission\" >Work Experience for MBA Admission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Diversity\" >Diversity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Category_of_the_Candidates\" >Category of the Candidates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Minimum_CAT_Percentile_Required_for_MBA_Admission\" >Minimum CAT Percentile Required for MBA Admission<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#CAT_Cutoff_2024_%E2%80%93_Expected\" >CAT Cutoff 2024 &#8211; Expected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Required_CAT_Percentile_for_MBA_Admission_2025\" >Required CAT Percentile for MBA Admission 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Tier_1_Institutes_IIM_Ahmedabad_IIM_Bangalore_IIM_Calcutta\" >Tier 1 Institutes: IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Tier_2_Institutes_IIM_Lucknow_IIM_Kozhikode_IIM_Indore_FMS_IIM_Mumbai_etc\" >Tier 2 Institutes: IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore, FMS, IIM Mumbai, etc.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Tier_3_Institutes_IIM_Shillong_IIFT_Delhi_MDI_Gurgaon_Top_CAP_IIMs_IIT_Bombay_IIT_Delhi\" >Tier 3 Institutes: IIM Shillong, IIFT Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, Top CAP IIMs, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Tier_4_Institutes_Remaining_IIMs_IIFT_Kolkata_IMT_Ghaziabad_IIT_Kharagpur\" >Tier 4 Institutes: Remaining IIMs, IIFT Kolkata, IMT Ghaziabad, IIT Kharagpur.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#Tier_5_Institutes_Mostly_Private_colleges_like_IMI_New_Delhi_GLIM_Chennai_GIM_Goa_XIMB_etc\" >Tier 5 Institutes: Mostly Private colleges like IMI New Delhi, GLIM Chennai, GIM Goa, XIMB, etc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/what-is-a-good-cat-score\/#FAQs_on_%E2%80%9CWhat_is_a_Good_Score_in_CAT_%E2%80%9D\" >FAQs on &#8220;What is a Good Score in CAT ?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-factors-involved-in-final-selection-for-mba-admission\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_factors_involved_in_final_selection_for_MBA_Admission\"><\/span><strong>Understanding factors involved in final selection for MBA<\/strong> <strong>Admission<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cat-scores\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Scores\"><\/span><strong>CAT Scores<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CAT scores which are provided to you on your scorecard are not just sum of your right answers minus the negatives. As CAT happens across 3 different slots on the same day, CAT follows a normalization technique. Once they calculate the raw scores you have achieved, the scores are then altered across the slots as per the difficulty to ensure transparency. Once this is done, percentiles are then calculated based on these scores known as CAT scaled score. Hence, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/cat-2024-score-vs-percentile-for-slot-1-2-3-released\/\">CAT scores vs percentile<\/a> differ every year on the basis of level of difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personal-interview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Interview\"><\/span><strong>Personal Interview<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second most important factor in terms of weightage is your interview scores. Personal interviews at an MBA college is a saga of general knowledge questions or a free flowing conversation about your past academic or professional experiences. Almost for every college, PI has been a make or break as this is only interaction you get to have with the esteemed faculties of the college and they check the culture fit of the candidates. Therefore, you need to understand that getting a really high percentile is not going to solve your issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-academic-profile\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Academic_Profile\"><\/span><strong>Academic Profile<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The weightage for this component varies a lot across colleges. Academic profile includes your marks scored in class 10, class 12 and in your graduation. There are usually marks associated with different ranges of marks attained in these exams which eventually sum up in your total composite scores calculation. For instance, IIM Indore gives really high weightage to academics whereas IIM Calcutta is relatively chiller when it comes to academics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-work-experience-for-mba-admission\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Experience_for_MBA_Admission\"><\/span><strong>Work Experience for MBA Admission<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as colleges are concerned in India, they have not mandated work experience as a criteria, barring a few. However, it does not mean that work experience is not valuable. Work experience in every college has some points to it which are allocated to candidates based on the tenure of their work. Kindly note that only full-time work experience is considered for MBA admission. Besides mere points, work experience showcases you as someone who is trustworthy and have taken responsibility in their previous commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-diversity\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diversity\"><\/span><strong>Diversity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the trends in the recent past, both MBA colleges as well as workplaces have started to value diversity. Therefore, now for admission in your dream college, there are broadly two categories of diversity that are being considered: Academic diversity and Gender diversity. Academic diversity refers to candidates having their undergraduate degree other than engineering. Gender diversity refers to all female or transgender people in the process. There are certain points which are given to these candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-category-of-the-candidates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Category_of_the_Candidates\"><\/span><strong>Category of the Candidates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In all IIMs and other government colleges like IITs, reservation plays a significant role in your selection. The CAT scores as well as your overall composite score cutoffs drop or varies largely based on your category. Therefore, students belonging to the category are benefitted and the classroom of students is more inclusive from varied backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-minimum-cat-percentile-required-for-mba-admission\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_CAT_Percentile_Required_for_MBA_Admission\"><\/span><strong>Minimum CAT Percentile Required for MBA Admission<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First thing first. While other parameters might be essential at a final stage to secure an admission in any prestigious institute, knowing your minimum basic cutoffs are important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAT_Cutoff_2024_%E2%80%93_Expected\"><\/span>CAT Cutoff 2024 &#8211; Expected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>VARC<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>LRDI<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>QA<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GEN<\/td><td>70 &#8211; 85<\/td><td>70 &#8211; 85<\/td><td>70 &#8211; 85<\/td><td>98+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>65 &#8211; 80<\/td><td>65 &#8211; 80<\/td><td>65 &#8211; 80<\/td><td>95+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NC-OBC<\/td><td>70 &#8211; 85<\/td><td>70 &#8211; 85<\/td><td>70 &#8211; 85<\/td><td>95+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>55 &#8211; 65<\/td><td>55 &#8211; 65<\/td><td>55 &#8211; 65<\/td><td>85+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>50 &#8211; 60<\/td><td>50 &#8211; 60<\/td><td>50 &#8211; 60<\/td><td>80+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PWD<\/td><td>45 &#8211; 50<\/td><td>45 &#8211; 50<\/td><td>45 &#8211; 50<\/td><td>80+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The numbers above are a rough estimate as to what percentiles are considered safe for you get a step closer to your dream B-School. Please note that these numbers do not represent the actual cutoffs as they vary across colleges and also on the basis of number of candidates apply for CAT every year. The total percentile also fluctuates a lot for each college when we start to factor in the other parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-required-cat-percentile-for-mba-admission-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_CAT_Percentile_for_MBA_Admission_2025\"><\/span><strong>Required CAT Percentile for MBA Admission 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tier-1-institutes-iim-ahmedabad-iim-bangalore-iim-calcutta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tier_1_Institutes_IIM_Ahmedabad_IIM_Bangalore_IIM_Calcutta\"><\/span><strong>Tier 1 Institutes: IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-36-1024x569.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-36-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-36-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-36-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-36-756x420.png 756w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-36-150x83.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-36-696x387.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-36-1068x594.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-36.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>IIM A, B and C are collectively known as the top notch management institutes. These 3 colleges need no introduction when it comes to academic rigour, unparalleled exposure and top-notch placements. To secure a personal interview call, one should aim the following percentile. However, these are again indicative and are collected based on data over the past years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total CAT Percentile<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GEN<\/td><td>99.5+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>99+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NC-OBC<\/td><td>99+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>90+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>90+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PWD<\/td><td>87+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kindly note that percentile will vary if you are a non-engineer or a female candidate. It will slightly lesser for these category of students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tier-2-institutes-iim-lucknow-iim-kozhikode-iim-indore-fms-iim-mumbai-etc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tier_2_Institutes_IIM_Lucknow_IIM_Kozhikode_IIM_Indore_FMS_IIM_Mumbai_etc\"><\/span><strong>Tier 2 Institutes: IIM Lucknow, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore, FMS, IIM Mumbai, etc.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-39.png 930w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-39-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-39-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-39-633x420.png 633w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-39-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-39-696x462.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The other set of colleges are no less and have been consistently ranked and regarded as country\u2019s best mgmt. institute. The percentile to attain a PI call is slightly less than IIM ABC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CAT 2024 Cutoff &#8211; Expected<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total CAT Percentile<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GEN<\/td><td>99+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>98.5+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NC-OBC<\/td><td>98.5+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>85+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>85+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PWD<\/td><td>80+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tier-3-institutes-iim-shillong-iift-delhi-mdi-gurgaon-top-cap-iims-iit-bombay-iit-delhi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tier_3_Institutes_IIM_Shillong_IIFT_Delhi_MDI_Gurgaon_Top_CAP_IIMs_IIT_Bombay_IIT_Delhi\"><\/span><strong>Tier 3 Institutes: IIM Shillong, IIFT Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, Top CAP IIMs, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-41.png 800w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-41-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-41-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-41-747x420.png 747w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-41-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/image-41-696x392.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next set of colleges are currently growing and are set to be one of the best in the upcoming future. It includes a few IITs and other private colleges like MDI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required Percentile in CAT 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total CAT Percentile<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GEN<\/td><td>98+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>96+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NC-OBC<\/td><td>96+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>80+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>80+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PWD<\/td><td>75+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tier-4-institutes-remaining-iims-iift-kolkata-imt-ghaziabad-iit-kharagpur\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tier_4_Institutes_Remaining_IIMs_IIFT_Kolkata_IMT_Ghaziabad_IIT_Kharagpur\"><\/span><strong>Tier 4 Institutes: Remaining IIMs, IIFT Kolkata, IMT Ghaziabad, IIT Kharagpur.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next set of colleges are currently growing and are set to be one of the best in the upcoming future. It includes a few IITs and other private colleges like MDI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CAT Percentile Required for MBA Admission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overall CAT Percentile<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GEN<\/td><td>95+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>92+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NC-OBC<\/td><td>92+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>70+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>70+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PWD<\/td><td>65+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tier-5-institutes-mostly-private-colleges-like-imi-new-delhi-glim-chennai-gim-goa-ximb-etc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tier_5_Institutes_Mostly_Private_colleges_like_IMI_New_Delhi_GLIM_Chennai_GIM_Goa_XIMB_etc\"><\/span><strong>Tier 5 Institutes: Mostly Private colleges like IMI New Delhi, GLIM Chennai, GIM Goa, XIMB, etc.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since these are usually private colleges, students from different categories do not get any benefit when it comes to the cutoffs. These colleges roughly start giving out calls on percentile upward of 90. Students with really fine profile gets calls at a lower percentile too, however, they need to compensate that by giving an exceptional personal interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-on-what-is-a-good-score-in-cat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_%E2%80%9CWhat_is_a_Good_Score_in_CAT_%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on &#8220;What is a Good Score in CAT ?&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Will I get a call from IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta with bad academics?<\/strong><br>You need to score really high percentile like upward of <strong>99.70<\/strong> to compensate for having a poor academic record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can I get into a good B-school with a CAT score below 90 percentile?<\/strong><br>Yes, some growing private B-schools like GIM Goa or TAPMI Manipal accept scores in the range of <strong>85 to 90 percentile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is the minimum CAT score required for non-IIM colleges like FMS Delhi MDI Gurgaon<\/strong>?<br>For FMS Delhi, you would need at least <strong>99.2+ percentile<\/strong> and a good VARC section. For MDI Gurgaon, you need around <strong>97+ percentile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do reserved category candidates need a high percentile for top IIMs?<\/strong><br>No, reserved category candidates can easily secure admission in top IIMs with a percentile between <strong>85 and 95<\/strong>, depending on the specific category and other parameters like academic profile and work experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What are sectional cutoffs in the CAT exam?<\/strong><br>Sectional cutoffs are the minimum percentiles required in each section of CAT (VARC, DILR, QA). For top IIMs and other good business schools, they typically range from <strong>75 to 85 percentile for each section<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can work experience affect the definition of a good CAT score?<\/strong><br>Yes, candidates with relevant and branded work experience may benefit during the selection process, making slightly lower CAT scores competitive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Does a high CAT score guarantee admission to an IIM?<\/strong><br>No, admission depends on multiple factors including academic background, work experience, performance in WAT, GD and PI, in addition to the CAT score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What percentile should I aim for if I have an average academic profile?<\/strong><br>If your academic record is average, aim for a <strong>99+ percentile<\/strong> to make your overall application stronger and improve your chances of selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can a candidate with a 90 percentile get into a second-tier IIM?<\/strong><br>It is possible but unlikely for a general category male candidate unless you have an exceptional profile. 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