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    CAT 2026 Colleges Accepting 60 to 70 Percentile: Check MBA Colleges, Fees and Admission Chances

    Alen Tom ShajiUpdated on 02 Sep 2026, 05:46 PM IST

    In India, there are a good number of MBA colleges that accept students with a 50-70 CAT percentile. A CAT 2026 score between 50 and 70 percentiles may not be the best score to realise your MBA dream, but it is not the end of the road either. There are many B-schools in India, such as AIMS, BITS Pilani, DBS Dehradun, IIEBM, Pune, etc., that are within your reach even with a 50–70 CAT percentile. In this article, Careers360 has shared a list of MBA colleges accepting a 60 percentile in the CAT 2026 exam.

    CAT 2026 Colleges Accepting 60 to 70 Percentile: Check MBA Colleges, Fees and Admission Chances
    CAT 2026 Colleges Accepting 60 to 70 Percentile

    List of MBA Colleges Accepting 60-70 Percentile in CAT 2026

    Candidates who failed to score 90+ CAT percentile or higher also have the chance to apply for the MBA courses offered by the institutes, which accept 50-70 overall percentile. Candidates who have cleared the CAT exam will have to choose the B-school as per their CAT percentile. With the declaration of the CAT result, the next step is to fill out the list of MBA colleges based on the CAT cutoff.

    Check here: CAT Percentile Predictor

    What if you score 60 percentile in CAT? Well, worry not; there are still pretty good chances you secure MBA admission 2027 to a good college, provided you have a consistently good academic record. So, which B-schools to apply for with the 60 percentile? Scoring less than the 60 percentile in the CAT 2026 exam does not mean the end of your MBA dream.

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    However, each MBA college has its own eligibility criteria and selection process, which mostly includes group discussion, writing ability tests, and personal interview rounds. Careers360, in this article, mentions the detailed list of B-schools you can apply for with a 60 percentile in CAT 2026.

    CAT 2026 score of 60? Check the available options below

    Given below is a list of colleges that are divided into three categories: CAT percentile scores of 50, 60, and 65 in CAT 2026. Let us have a detailed look at these MBA colleges accepting the CAT score in the 50-70 percentile range.

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    1. Can I get into any college with a 50 Percentile in CAT 2026?

    Check out the list of MBA colleges that accept 50+ percentiles in the CAT 2026 exam.

    2. Which B-schools to apply to with the 60 percentile in the CAT 2026 exam?

    Here are the top MBA colleges accepting a 60 percentile in the CAT 2026 exam.

    3. Which B-schools to apply for with 65 percentile in CAT 2026?

    Here are the top MBA colleges accepting 65 percentile in the CAT 2026 exam.

    Factors to look at while choosing the right B-school

    Here are the factors given below to consider while choosing the right MBA college:

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    Accreditation

    National and International Accreditations awarded to the B-schools reflect the quality of education, including curriculum as per global standards and industry requirements, pedagogy, high-quality faculty and research, and facilities at the institute, which are prominent parameters in choosing the best MBA college. The following are the prominent international and national accreditations that you should look for before deciding on your preferred MBA college:

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    • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), USA
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    Location

    Location preference needs to be exercised if you do not get admission to one of the top MBA colleges. If the MBA college is located in or near an industrial hub with high career prospects like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, or Calcutta, you can opt for the best available MBA college in the city as per your eligibility for admission.

    MBA Fee

    A moderate MBA fee structure with a good placement that can assure you about your career prospects is what you might be looking for. So, it will be better to compare the fee structures of different B-schools and the benefits of learning arising out of it before finalising your MBA admission decision.

    Return On Investment (ROI)

    An MBA degree may not always promise a well-paying job. Hence, it becomes important to consider the MBA ROI. Though the right way to calculate the return on investment (ROI) of an MBA degree is to estimate the annual increase in salary and figure out how many years it will take to recover the student loan/investment through salary increases over a period of 10 years, comparing the course fee with the placement package gives an idea of the same, nonetheless.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the expected result date of CAT 2026?
    A:

    The CAT 2026 exam result will be released in the first week of January 2027. 

    Q: What are the other selection rounds for admission into MBA colleges?
    A:

    The other selection rounds besides CAT score are GD, PI,WAT and other academic records and work experience.

    Q: Can I get admission into good colleges if I have 60 percentile in CAT?
    A:

    Yes, you can get admission with the 60 percentile in CAT. Check for the list of all such colleges above.

    Q: What is the difference between MBA and PGDM?
    A:

    An MBA degree program is offered by University B-school recognized by UGC, while PGDM, equivalent to MBA is offered by the AICTE approved B-school.

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