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With a 65 percentile in CAT , USMS (GGSIPU) admission is difficult as its cutoffs are usually higher. However, you can explore private and tier-2/tier-3 MBA colleges that accept lower CAT scores.
Options to Consider:
1. Private MBA Colleges :
Amity University, Noida
LPU (Lovely Professional University)
Alliance University, Bangalore
Christ University, Bangalore
Apeejay School of Management, Delhi
2. B-Schools Accepting Lower CAT Percentile :
BIMTECH (PGDM-Retail/IB/Insurance)
XIME Bangalore
ITM Navi Mumbai
IPE Hyderabad
Jaipuria Institute of Management
3. Other Entrance Exams :
Appear for MAT, CMAT, XAT (low percentile accepted by some colleges)
Consider state-level exams like MAH CET, KMAT or TANCET .
Hope this gives you the clarity you need.
Hello,
With a 65 percentile in the CAT exam, admission to the University School of Management Studies (USMS) at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is unlikely, as their cutoffs are typically higher . However, you can consider the following options:
Private Universities : Institutions like Amity University, Lovely Professional University, and Sharda University often have more flexible admission criteria.
State-Level Universities : Some state universities may accept candidates with a 65 percentile, depending on their specific requirements.
MAT and CMAT Exams : Taking the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) or Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) can open opportunities in colleges that accept these scores.
Work Experience : Gaining relevant work experience and applying as a working professional can enhance your profile for future admissions.
Alternative Programs : Exploring Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs or specialized certifications can provide valuable skills and knowledge.
You can use the CAT college predictor tool to predict which college you can get based on your score.
Hope you find it useful !
Considering your academic background, here are some MBA colleges you can target:
Colleges Accepting 60-70 Percentile in CAT
Colleges Accepting 50-60 Percentile in CAT
To get into these colleges, you should aim for a CAT percentile score of:
- 60-70 percentile for top colleges like Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad, and Christ University, Bengaluru.
- 50-60 percentile for other colleges like Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi, and VIT Business School, Vellore.
Keep in mind that CAT cutoffs may vary from year to year, and other factors like your profile, extracurricular activities, and academic achievements will also be considered during the admission process.