MBA colleges accepting 65 percentile in CAT

With 65 percentile in CAT 2026, these are the B-schools whose previous admission-cycle cutoffs fall at or below your score. We list 14 realistic options and 0 stretch options just above 65 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.

Realistic options at 65 percentile

#CollegeIndicative cutoff
1ISBN, Pune64.59
2IIEBM, Indus Business School, Pune64.24
3SIES Graduate School of Technology College, Navi Mumbai64.03
4Amity University - Multi City63.56
5Vijaybhoomi University, Karjat, Greater Mumbai59.1
6GNIOT, Greater Noida56.21
7IIBS, Bangalore55.71
8FOSTIIMA Business School, New Delhi54.33
9ISME, Bengaluru52.72
10Alliance University, Bengaluru51.87
11Doon Business School, Dehradun51.22
12ASM-IBMR, Pune50.75
13Jaipuria Institute of Management50.72
14GITAM Business School, Telangana50.47

Do not wait for your result to apply

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which MBA colleges accept 65 percentile in CAT?

Based on previous-cycle cutoffs, 14 colleges in EduNext's dataset have a cutoff at or below 65 percentile, including ISBN, Pune, IIEBM, Indus Business School, Pune, SIES Graduate School of Technology College, Navi Mumbai, Amity University - Multi City. Cutoffs change every year, so treat these as indicative.

Is 65 percentile in CAT good for MBA?

65 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.

When should I apply to MBA colleges?

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.