Amit Khanna
Sameer Staff answered 6 months ago
The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a highly competitive exam for admission into prestigious management institutes in India. A “good” score in CAT can vary depending on the specific institute and the competition level in a given year. However, generally speaking, a percentile score above 90 is considered quite competitive.
Here are the approximate percentile scores required for admission to some of the top-tier management institutes in India based on data from the past few years:
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs):
Percentile Score: Typically, a percentile score of 98 and above is considered competitive for admission to the top IIMs such as IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta.
Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi:
Percentile Score: FMS Delhi generally looks for candidates with a percentile score of around 98 and above for shortlisting.
XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur:
Percentile Score: XLRI typically shortlists candidates with a percentile score of around 96 and above for its flagship PGDM program (BM and HRM).
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi & Kolkata:
Percentile Score: For IIFT, a percentile score of around 95 and above is generally considered competitive for shortlisting.
SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai:
Percentile Score: SPJIMR considers a balanced profile along with CAT percentile, and typically looks for candidates with a percentile score of around 90 and above.
It’s important to note that these are approximate percentile scores based on past trends and can vary from year to year depending on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam and the applicant pool.
Additionally, other factors such as academic background, work experience, and performance in the subsequent rounds of the selection process also play a significant role in the final selection. Candidates should aim for the highest possible percentile score to maximize their chances of admission to their desired management institute.