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    CAT 2025 Colleges Accepting 50–60 Percentile: Check MBA Options, Fees & Admission Process

    Malvika ChawlaUpdated on 25 Dec 2025, 11:56 AM IST

    MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Score 50-60 Percentile: Every MBA aspirant aims to get a 90+ percentile in their CAT 2025 exam. However, what about those who have scored in the 50-60 percentile in their CAT? Well, having a CAT range between 50-60 percentiles might not fetch calls from IIMs or top-tier B-schools, but it can still open doors to several good MBA colleges in India. Students can get MBA admission in Tier 2 and Tier 3 institutes. Candidates must know that these colleges focus mainly on the overall profile, academic background, work experience, FD-PI performance, and even accept other MBA entrance exams. So, after you have a hope of getting into the top MBA colleges. Keep reading this article on CAT colleges in the range of 50-60 percentile, MBA admission strategy, and expected fees for complete information.
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    1. Is 50-60 Percentile in CAT a Good Score?
    2. MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Cut Off 50-60 Percentile for Admission
    3. Tier 3 & Regional Colleges Accepting 50-60 Percentile
    4. Admission Process for CAT 50-60 Percentile Candidates
    CAT 2025 Colleges Accepting 50–60 Percentile: Check MBA Options, Fees & Admission Process
    CAT 2025 Colleges Accepting 50–60 Percentile: Check MBA Options, Fees & Admission Process

    Is 50-60 Percentile in CAT a Good Score?

    A candidate having a 50-60 in CAT would mean that they have performed better than nearly half of the other CAT test-takers. Although this percentile might not be competitive, it is sufficient for getting admission into private universities, regional B-schools, and autonomous institutes.

    Here are some of the options that candidates can expect with a 50-60 percentile in CAT.

    • MBA/PGDM admission in Tier 2 & Tier 3 colleges.

    • Candidates will get opportunities through the management quota/institute-level selection.

    • One will have better chances with a strong GD-PI performance.

    • Eligibility for colleges accepting multiple management exams (CAT/XAT/NMAT/MAT/CMAT).

    MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Cut Off 50-60 Percentile for Admission

    All candidates who fall in the category of 50-60 percentile can take a look at the following list of MBA colleges where they can get admission.

    College Name

    Approx. Program Fees

    Average Placement

    Jaipuria Institute of Management

    Rs. 13.75 Lakhs

    Rs. 11.29 LPA

    IMT Hyderabad

    Rs. 14.27 Lakhs

    Rs. 12 LPA

    Delhi School of Business, Delhi

    Rs. 9.7 Lakhs

    —

    IBS (ICFAI Business School), Hyderabad

    Rs. 17.01 Lakhs

    Rs. 9.71 LPA

    SDMIMD Mysuru

    Rs. 12.70 Lakhs

    Rs. 10 LPA

    SSN School of Management, Chennai

    R. 7 Lakhs

    Rs. 6.84 LPA

    IMS Unison University, Dehradun

    Rs. 5.87 Lakhs

    Rs. 6 LPA

    NSB Bangalore

    Rs. 9.10 Lakhs

    Rs. 7.10 LPA

    SCMC Cochin School of Business

    Rs. 7.95 Lakhs

    Rs. 7.80 LPA

    IPE Hyderabad: Institute of Public Enterprise

    Rs. 8 Lakhs

    Rs. 7.02 LPA

    Jaypee Business School, Noida

    Rs. 8.50 Lakhs

    R. 7.39 LPA

    GNIOT Institute of Management Studies, Greater Noida

    Rs. 8.37 Lakhs

    Rs. 6.50 LPA

    AIMA School of Business, Bangalore

    Rs. 9.06 Lakhs

    Rs. 8 LPA

    Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Hyderabad

    Rs. 8.97 Lakhs

    Rs. 6.98 LPA

    Also Read: CAT 2025 colleges with 60-70 percentile

    Tier 3 & Regional Colleges Accepting 50-60 Percentile

    In the list below, we have mentioned some of the Tier 3 and regional colleges, which will accept students with a 50-60 percentile in the CAT 2025 exam.

    • Indira Institute of Management, Pune

    • Dr. DY. Patil Institute of Management, Pune

    • ISBM Pune

    • IES Management College, Mumbai

    • ABBS School of Management, Bengaluru

    • Christ University, Bangalore

    • MET Institute of Management, Mumbai

    • SIED College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai

    Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida

    AACSB Accredited | Highest CTC: 22 LPA

    Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

    Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026

    Admission Process for CAT 50-60 Percentile Candidates

    All candidates who are aiming for MBA admission 2026-28 and have a CAT 50-60 percentile can take a look at the following admission steps, mentioned below.

    • All CAT 2025 test takers will be screened for the GD-PI round based on their CAT 2025 score.

    • Candidates will also have the option to apply to B-schools in India.

    • Colleges will shortlist candidates based on their CAT score (overall & sectional) and your overall profile (academic, work diversity).

    • Lastly, MBA admission will be based on a composite score from your CAT score, academic record and GD-PI performance, with PI often carrying the maximum weight.

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