The CAT exam is over, and every student is asking the same question:

"With my CAT percentile, which MBA college can I get into?"

"Is 70 enough?"

"What options do I have at a 50, 60, or 90 percentile?"

This blog provides a comprehensive list of colleges based on your CAT percentile, helping you understand where you stand and what the best options are for you.

Whether you scored 50, 60, 70, 80, or 90+, there's bound to be a B-school that suits your profile.

Why CAT Percentile Matters (But Not Entirely)

CAT is the first filter used by MBA colleges.

Admission also depends on:

• Your education (10th, 12th, Graduation)
• Work experience
• WAT-GD-PI performance
• Category reservations
• Institute-specific weightage

But percentile determines your eligible college list, so let's understand it clearly.

90+ Percentile Colleges in CAT (High Tier Options)

A 90+ percentile can get you into strong and reputed business schools.

Top Colleges for 90-95 Percentile

College	Location
IIM Shillong (sometimes 92-95+)	Meghalaya
IIM Jammu	J&K
IIM Bodhgaya	Bihar
IIM Kashipur	Uttarakhand
IIM Sambalpur	Odisha
IIM Sirmaur	HP
IIM Nagpur	Maharashtra
IIM Amritsar	Punjab
IIM Ranchi (Profile-Based)	Jharkhand
NITIE (now IIM Mumbai)	Mumbai
TAPMI	Manipal
Great Lakes (Chennai)	Chennai

Best Fit: Students aiming for new IIMs and top private schools.

80-89 Percentile Colleges in CAT (Strong Mid-Tier Schools)

This bracket is highly competitive and offers excellent B-schools.

Top Colleges for 80-89 Percentile

College	Location
XIMB (Sectional cutoff dependent)	Bhubaneswar
IRMA	Anand
MICA (MICAT + CAT)	Ahmedabad
GIM Goa	Goa
FORE School of Management	Delhi
Welingkar (WE School)	Mumbai & Bangalore
KJ Somaiya	Mumbai
LBSIM	Delhi
IMT Nagpur	Nagpur

Best Fit: Students wanting strong ROI + placements.

70-79 Percentile Colleges in CAT (Good B-Schools for Balanced Profiles)

Top Colleges for 70-79 Percentile

College	Location
IFMR GSB	Sri City
IMI Kolkata	Kolkata
IMT Hyderabad	Hyderabad
Nirma University	Ahmedabad
BIMTECH	Greater Noida
Christ University	Bangalore
SDMIMD	Mysore
Woxsen School of Business	Hyderabad

Best Fit: Students seeking solid academics + decent placements.

60-69 Percentile Colleges in CAT (Affordable + Good ROI Options)

Top Colleges for 60-69 Percentile

College	Location
Indus Business Academy (IBA)	Bangalore
SRM University	Chennai
Lovely Professional University (LPU)	Punjab
Jaipuria Institute of Management	Noida / Lucknow
VIT Business School	Vellore
IMS Ghaziabad	Ghaziabad

Best Fit: Students wanting budget-friendly private colleges.

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50–59 Percentile Colleges in CAT (Entry-Level MBA Colleges)

Even with 50 percentile, you still have options.

Colleges for 50–59 Percentile

College	Location
Apeejay School of Management	Delhi
EMPI Business School	Delhi
New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM)	Delhi
GIBS Business School	Bangalore
ITM Navi Mumbai	Mumbai
JIMS Rohini	Delhi

Best Fit: Students wanting MBA exposure + industry-focused programs.

Percentile vs Colleges - Quick Summary Table

Percentile	College Tier
90+	New IIMs, Top Pvt. B-Schools
80–89	Strong mid-tier colleges
70–79	Decent B-Schools with good ROI
60–69	Budget schools with acceptable placements
50–59	Entry-level MBA institutions

Important note: CAT percentile isn't everything.

For many students:

• 80 percentile → Strong profile leads to better colleges
• 70 percentile → Excellent interview performance leads to admission to a good school
• Even 50 percentile → Builds a strong career through placement-ready colleges

An MBA isn't just about percentiles, it's about fit, skills, and long-term growth.

 

Frequently Asked Questions on CAT Percentile vs. College

Q1. Can I get into an IIM with an 85 percentile?

Yes - new IIMs may call based on the profile and category.

Q2. Is a 70 percentile enough to get into a good MBA college?

Yes, schools like IFMR, BIMTECH, IMI Kolkata accept 70+.

Q3. Can I get into college with a 50 percentile?

Yes, many private colleges offer good programs.

Q4. Are XAT, NMAT, or SNAP helpful after a low CAT percentile?

Absolutely - these are excellent backup exams.

A Final Motivational Note

Your CAT percentile is just a number.

Your MBA journey is determined by:

• Your attitude
• Your preparation
• Your performance in interviews
• Your desire to move forward

One exam may not determine your future - but your next decisions will.

Choose smartly, aim high, and keep moving forward.