With 50 percentile in CAT 2026, these are the B-schools whose previous admission-cycle cutoffs fall at or below your score. We list 0 realistic options and 6 stretch options just above 50 percentile. Cutoffs shift every year and many schools also weigh sectional scores, academics and work experience, so use this as a shortlist, not a guarantee.
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Many B-schools close their first round before CAT results. See every open form and its last date on the MBA Forms & Deadlines page, or get a personalised list from the CAT College Predictor.
Based on previous-cycle cutoffs, 0 colleges in EduNext's dataset have a cutoff at or below 50 percentile, including . Cutoffs change every year, so treat these as indicative.
50 percentile is enough for many private PGDM and MBA programmes. Focus on schools with strong placements for your budget, and consider XAT, CMAT and MAT scores as additional options.
Many private B-schools open applications in September to November and close their first rounds before CAT results. Track last dates on EduNext's MBA Forms & Deadlines page.
Indicative general-category cutoffs from the previous admission cycle, compiled by EduNext. Data current as of October 2026. Verify on each school's official website before deciding.