CAT Participating Colleges 2024: List of Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Score, Download Complete PDF List

Updated By Shivangi Ahirwar on 26 Sep, 2024 12:56

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Top CAT participating colleges 2024 include IIMs, XLRI Jamshedpur, IITs, MDI Gurgaon, and JBIMS Mumbai. While new IIMs use the IIM Common Admission Process (CAP) for centralized admissions, older IIMs handle admissions independently. To gain admission, students must achieve a good percentile in CAT and participate in the counselling process.

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CAT 2024 Participating Colleges

The top CAT 2024 participating colleges include IIMs, XLRI Jamshedpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, ISB Hyderabad, MDI Gurgaon, JBIMS Mumbai, SPJIMR Mumbai, TAPMI Manipal, NMIMS Mumbai, IIFT Delhi, FMS Delhi, SIBM Pune, IMT Ghaziabad, etc. Over 1000 MBA colleges in India accept CAT scores for admission into their MBA/PGDM programmes. Each CAT participating college may specify its selection criteria. The new IIMs conduct centralized admissions based on CAT scores, known as the IIM Common Admission Process (CAP). However, the old IIMs conduct their admission process independently.

The criteria for selection into CAT 2024 participating colleges include a bachelor's degree from a recognized body with a minimum of 50% marks and a valid CAT scorecard. For admission into top IIMs and other premier institutes, a candidate must score 98+ CAT percentile. The CAT exam 2024 will be conducted on November 24, 2024, by IIM Calcutta in around 155 test cities across India. If you appeared for the exam and want to know how many colleges accept CAT scores, then take a read below. You will find all the information regarding CAT 2024 participating colleges and be able to make a list of the institutes you should target.

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IIMs Participating in CAT 2024

All of the IIMs only accept CAT scores for admission to their postgraduate and doctoral management programmes. Here is a list of IIM courses available for CAT 2024 aspirants. The seat intake has been updated as of 2024.

Name of the IIM

NIRF Ranking 2024

Programmes Offered

Seat Intake

IIM Ahmedabad

1

PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGP

385

IIM Bangalore

2

PGP, PGPBA, PGPEM

412

IIM Kozhikode

3

PGP, PGP-F, PGP-BL, PGP-LSM

353

IIM Calcutta

5

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

462

IIM Mumbai

6PGDIE, PGDISEM, PGDMM, PGDIM, PGPPM, PGPEX-VLFM304

IIM Lucknow

7

PGP, PGP-SM, PGP-ABM

436

IIM Indore

8

PGP, PGP-HRM

550

IIM Rohtak

12

PGP, EPGPX, EPGDSM

180

IIM Raipur

14

PGP

210

IIM Ranchi

17

PGP, PGP (Business Analytics), PGP-HRM

155

IIM Udaipur

22

MBA

180

IIM Kashipur

23

MBA, MBA Analytics, MBA WX

210

IIM Shillong

24

PGP, PGPEX, PGPWE

120

IIM Visakhapatnam

26

PGP, PGPEx, PGPDGM

60

IIM Trichy

27

PGPM, PGPBM, PGPM-HR

180

IIM Nagpur

31

PGP

60

IIM Bodh Gaya

33

PGP

60

IIM Jammu

42

PGP

45

IIM Amritsar

47

MBA, MBA in Business Analytics, MBA-HRM, EMBA

60

IIM Sambalpur

50

MBA

140

IIM Sirmaur

57

MBA, MBA T&HM

60

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Non-IIM Colleges Accepting CAT 2024

CAT has more than 100 non-IIM participating colleges. Some of the top B-schools in India outside of IIMs accept CAT scores for management admissions in India. Given below is the list of some of the top institutes other than IIMs accepting CAT 2024 scores.

Non-IIM Colleges

NIRF Ranking 2024

Courses

DMS, IIT Delhi

4

MBA, Executive MBA

SJMSOM, IIT Bombay

10

MBA, Executive MBA

Management Development Institute, Gurgaon

11

PGPM, PGP-HRM, PGP-IB

IIFT Delhi

15

MBA IB, MBA BA

IIT Madras

16

MBA, Executive MBA

DOMS, IIT Roorkee

18

MBA, Executive MBA

VGSOM, IIT Kharagpur

19

MBA, Executive MBA

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) Mumbai

20

PGDM, PGPM, PGMPW, PGEMP, PGP-GM

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

28

MBA

Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad

35

PGDM, PGDM DCP, PGDM BFS, PGDM Part Time, PGDM Executive

International Management Institute (IMI) New Delhi

40

PGDM, PGDHRM, PGDM (B&FS), Executive PGDM

T. A. Pai Management Institute - TAPMI (Manipal)

58

PGDM, PGDM-BKFS, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-Marketing

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) Chennai

66

PGDM, Part-Time PGDM

Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research Mumbai

84

PGDM, PGDM E-Business, PGDM Research & Business Analytics, PGDM Healthcare, PGDM Media & Entertainment, PGDM Rural Management, PGDM Retail Management

Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS)

87

PGDM-IB, PGDM-RM, PGDM-HR, PGDM-Marketing, PGDM-Finance, PGDM-PT

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) Hyderabad

96

PGDM-ABM

Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi (FMS) New Delhi

-

MBA, MBA-Executive, MBA-Executive HCA

Department of Commerce, Delhi School of Economics (DMCDSE) New Delhi

-

MBA-IB, MBA-HRD

Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) Bhopal

-

PGDM, PGDSM

Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB) Bhubaneswar

-

MBA-Business Management, EMBA-Business Management, EMBA-Business Analytics

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) Gandhinagar

-

MBA in Financial Management and Business Law

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad

-

MBA

Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management (IISWBM) Kolkata

-

MBA, MBA-HRM, MBA-PS

Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM) Chennai

-

PGPM, PGDM, PGXPM, MBA in Business Analytics

CAT Participating Institutes 2024: State-Wise

The table given below provides a list of some of the popular colleges accepting CAT in every state.

State-wise MBA Colleges

Name of the College

Top MBA Colleges in Chandigarh

University Business School, Chandigarh

Chitkara Business School

Top MBA Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

GITAM School of International Business

Top MBA Colleges in Jharkhand

Xavier Institute of Social Service

Top MBA Colleges in Gujarat

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India

School of Petroleum Management, PDPU

Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar

Institute of Rural Management, Anand

Institute of Management, Nirma University

Amrut Mody School of Management

MICA

Top MBA Colleges in Odisha

Asian School of Business Management

KIIT School of Management, KIIT University

Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB), Xavier University

Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH)

Top MBA Colleges in Madhya Pradesh

Indian Institute of Forest Management

Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, Gwalior

Top MBA Colleges in Telangana

Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad

Hyderabad School of Business Management

Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Secunderabad

Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad

University of Hyderabad (School of Management Studies), Hyderabad

Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad

Top MBA Colleges in West Bengal

International Management Institute, Alipore

Army Institute of Management, Kolkata

Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management (IISWBM)

Institute of Engineering and Management

National Institute of Technology - Durgapur

Eastern Institute of Integrated Learning in Management (EIILM)

Praxis Business School, Kolkata

Top MBA Colleges in Assam

Jawaharlal Nehru School of Management Studies

Department of Business Administration, Tezpur

Top MBA Colleges in Delhi

Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi

Fore School of Management

Vivekanand Institute of Professional Studies, Technical Campus

Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management

Jawaharlal Nehru University (School of Management and Entrepreneurship), New Delhi

University of Delhi (Dept. of Commerce, Financial Studies & Business Economics)

Top MBA Colleges in Haryana

BML Munjal University

National Power Training Institute

Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon

Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka

ISBR Business School

Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies

National School of Business

Indus Business Academy

T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)

Adarsh Institute of Management and Information Technology

Prin L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (Bangalore)

CMS Business School (Jain University)

Institute of Finance & International Management (IFIM)

International School Of Management Excellence

Indian Institute of Science

GIBS Business School

AIMS Institute of Higher Education (AIMS Institutes)

National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, Surathkal

Myra School of Business

Top MBA Colleges in Maharashtra

Institute for Technology And Management

Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur

Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM)

Flame School of Business

Prin L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (Mumbai)

Balaji Institute of Management & Human Resource Development (BIMHRD)

National Institute of Bank Management

National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE)

Shailesh J Mehta School of Management, IIT Bombay

S P Jain Institute of Management & Research

Balaji Institute of Telecom & Management (BITM)

Balaji Institute of International Business (BIIB)

Indian Institute of Cost and Management Studies & Research

National Insurance Academy

K J Somaiya Institute of Management

SDA Bocconi Asia Centre

Top MBA Colleges in Punjab

University Business School

LM Thapar School of Management

Top MBA Colleges in Bihar

Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (CIMP)

Development Management Institute

Top MBA Colleges in Goa

Goa Institute of Management

Top MBA Colleges in Jammu & Kashmir

The Business School, Jammu

Top MBA Colleges in Kerala

Rajagiri Business School

Top MBA Colleges in New Delhi

Asia-Pacific Institute of Management

Fortune Institute Of International Business

International Management Institute

New Delhi Institute of Management

Apeejay School of Management

Top MBA Colleges in Rajasthan

CCS National Institute of Agricultural Marketing

Institute Of Agri-Business Management

BITS Pilani

Top MBA Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Birla Institute of Management Technology

Institute of Management Technology (IMT)

Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School

Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-A) - Allahabad

Galgotias University

Master School of Management

Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad

J.R.E Group of Institutions

Indian Institute of Finance

Institute of Management Studies, Noida

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

Shiv Nadar University

Accurate Institute of Management & Technology

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT)

Banaras Hindu University, Faculty of Management Studies

University of Lucknow

IILM Graduate School of Management

NTPC School of Business

Institute of Advanced Management & Research

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How to Apply to CAT Participating Colleges?

Students who wish to seek MBA admission through the CAT exam must know how to apply to colleges accepting CAT for MBA/PGDM courses before they even apply for the CAT exam. One of the primary reasons why one should be aware of the CAT participating colleges and the admission process is because every CAT accepting institute has a different admission process and timeline, especially Non-IIM MBA colleges. Some MBA colleges begin their application process for MBA admissions before the CAT exam has been conducted.

On the other hand, some institutes begin their admission process after the exam is concluded and the CAT result is released. Candidates must be aware of how to apply to their preferred colleges and they should also make a list of the colleges they wish to apply for MBA admissions as applying to every CAT participating institute is not possible. With that being said, check out the steps mentioned below to learn how to apply to CAT participating colleges:

  • Firstly, aspirants must prepare a list of the colleges that they have shortlisted for MBA admission. Candidates must also make sure that they choose the colleges in accordance with other factors like their CAT percentile score, their academic background, and their financial background.

  • Then, aspirants must visit the official website of the colleges to learn about various aspects like application start date, MBA/PGDM course fees, and course specializations offered by a particular college.

  • Candidates are advised to apply to at least 2-3 colleges of each percentile range so that they do not face any difficulty once the CAT result 2024 is declared and can continue their MBA admission process without any hassles. 

  • Typically the application form for MBA admissions at a particular institute is advertised on the homepage of a B-school. Aspirants can fill out the application form available on the official website of the college or they can also fill out CollegeDekho’s Common Application Form to apply for admission at these MBA colleges.

  • Apart from personal factors, aspirants must also take into consideration other major factors while selecting MBA colleges like infrastructure, location, faculty, ranking, and placement opportunities offered.

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Selection Process of CAP 2025 Participating Colleges

Participating colleges of CAT 2024 are free to define their own CAT selection process 2024 for management admissions. Check the selection process of CAP 2023 participating colleges given below.

Selection Process for IIMs Participating in CAP 2025

  • Candidates can apply to all of the IIMs through the CAT 2024 Application Form.

  • IIMs release their individual eligibility CAT cutoffs for applications and call cutoffs for shortlisting candidates for admission rounds. Check:IIM Eligibility Cut Off vs Call Cut Off

  • Shortlisted candidates then have to appear for the WAT and PI round of IIMs.

  • IIMs calculate the composite score based on the overall performance of candidates.

Common Admission Process (CAP) 2025

  • Shortlisting is done based on CAT 2024 scores.
  • The rest of the IIMs send a list of shortlisting candidates to the IIM organizing CAP.

  • Candidates are called for CAP 2025 at a common test center for WAT & PI.

  • CAP 2025 scores are sent to individual IIMs.

  • IIMs make the final decision on the selection of candidates independently.

Selection Criteria for Non-IIM Participating Colleges in CAT 2024

  • Candidates have to apply individually to different colleges.

  • Colleges shortlist candidates for the selection process.

  • CAT participating colleges invite candidates for selection rounds including GD, WAT / PI.

  • The final selection is based on the overall performance of the candidate.

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FAQs about CAT Participating Colleges

Which is the toughest IIM to get into?

IIM A, B & C are the toughest IIMs to get into as a candidate needs 99+ percentile in CAT. These IIMs provide admission to candidates to its PGP programme depending on multiple parameters, namely academic performance in 10th & 12th grades, graduation programmes as well as the section-wise scores in CAT. 

Which IIM has the highest placement?

IIM Calcutta offered the highest placement in 2023 with the domestic package standing at INR 1.15 CPA. IIM Ahmedabad offered a domestic package of INR 61.48 LPA and an international package of INR 1.32 CPA in 2023. The average packages at IIM Calcutta and IIM Ahmedabad stood at INR 35.07 LPA and INR 32.79 LPA, respectively.

Which IIM has the lowest CAT qualifying cutoff?

IIM Ahmedabad has the lowest CAT qualifying cutoff. The overall qualifying CAT cutoff is 80 percentile for the General Category, 75 percentile for NC-OBC and Transgender Categories, 70 percentile for SC and PwD Categories, and 60 percentile for ST Category.

What is the eligibility criteria at the CAT 2024 participating colleges?

The eligibility criteria at the CAT 2024 participating colleges vary from one college to another. However, the general requirements include that a candidate must have completed the bachelor's degree with at least a 50% aggregate score and qualified for the CAT exam with the minimum required percentile.

Do IIM placements offer decent salary packages?

Yes, IIM placements offer decent salary packages. At the top IIMs, A, B, and C, the highest pay offers ranged from INR 70 LPA to INR 1 CPA as CTC. While the pay packages of the more recent IIMs lie between INR 10 LPA and INR 20 LPA, the average salary package provided to applicants in the top IIMs is from INR 20 LPA to INR 25 LPA. Typical international compensation packages start at INR 60 LPA.

Can I pursue an MBA for free at IIMs?

Well, any student can't pursue an MBA for free; however, one may be eligible for need-based financial assistance, which reimburses 50–60% of the tuition costs. In addition to this, there are many government financial aid programs where you can even receive your entire tuition reimbursed.

Can I get admission to any IIM without appearing for the CAT exam?

No, you can't get admission to any IIM without appearing for the CAT exam. Each IIM accepts CAT scores before moving further with the application procedure. Therefore, there is no likelihood of being admitted directly into any IIM without taking the CAT for an MBA.

Which CAT participating college will I get admission to after the CAT exam?

The CAT participating college you will get admission to after the CAT exam will depend on your choice and cutoff percentile. There are 21 IIMs and other top MBA colleges like FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, SPJIMR Mumbai, SJMSoM IIT Mumbai, and DoMS IIT Delhi.

What is the selection process for Non-IIM CAT participating colleges?

The selection process for non-IIM CAT participating colleges includes qualifying for the entrance exam and participating in GD-PI. You must apply independently by completing the application forms for any non-IIM MBA colleges in India that you aspire to seek admission to through the CAT.

What is the selection process for IIMs participating in CAT?

Candidates from all participating IIMs undergo WAT-PI rounds, which are led by the coordinating IIM. The candidates will be chosen by IIMs based on how well they did on the written ability test, personal interview, and CAT. When creating the selection list, IIMs will also take candidates' work experience into account.

Which non-IIM colleges are participating in the CAT exam?

The most eminent non-IIM colleges that are participating in the CAT exam are: MDI (Management of Development Studies), Gurgaon; SJMSOM (Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management), IIT Mumbai; IMT (Institute of Management Technology), Ghaziabad; VGSoM (Vinod Gupta School of Management), IIT Kharagpur; DoMS, IIT Madras; IRMA ( Institute of Rural Management Anand), Gujarat, etc.

How can I apply for admission to CAT 2024 participating colleges?

To apply for admission to CAT 2024 participating colleges, candidates first need to fill out the application form if they meet the minimum CAT scores and submit the relevant documents. After this, shortlisted candidates must appear for the group discussion and personal interview rounds. 

Will there be a separate cutoff for all the CAT participating colleges?

Yes, there will be a separate cutoff for all the CAT participating colleges. The cutoffs of all the participating colleges are released after the declaration of the CAT result and vary every year. Students who meet the cutoff of their desired colleges are considered for the selection rounds.

Is CAT only for IIM?

No, the CAT exam is not conducted to provide admission to IIMs only. While IIMs have mentioned that obtaining a certain minimum cutoff score on the CAT exam is mandatory for securing admission to its MBA programmes, CAT scores are also accepted by other management institutes in India.

Will I still be eligible for admission to the CAT 2024 participating colleges if I do not clear the CAT cutoff?

No, you will not be eligible for admission to the CAT 2024 participating colleges if you do not clear the CAT cutoff. For many CAT 2024 participating colleges, passing the CAT cutoff is a crucial component of the admissions process. Nonetheless, several private universities may invite candidates for admission based on their academic background.

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