List of Non IIM MBA Colleges to Apply to Before & After CAT Exam

CAT 2021 was conducted on November 28, 2021 and the result of CAT 2021 will be out in the second week of January 2022. Scores of CAT are accepted by IIMs and many other MBA colleges of India. You will be able to apply to all the MBA or PGDM programs of all the 20 IIMs with the help of CAT application form. There are no extra charges to apply for these IIMs. You can choose any number of courses you want to apply to IIMs. 

However, there are some top management colleges of India where you will have to apply separately by filling the application form of these B-Schools before the CAT exam. This article will help you know the list of colleges to apply to before and after CAT 2021.

List of Colleges to Apply to Before and After CAT 

All the top B-Schools of India have been divided into three main categories:

• Colleges to apply to before CAT 2021 exam
• Colleges to apply to after CAT 2021 but before the CAT 2021 results
• Colleges to apply to after CAT 2021 result

You are advised to be updated with the application dates of all the top B-Schools so that you do not miss the deadline of applying to these colleges. 

Also Read:CAT 2021 Application Form Correction - Dates, Process, Guidelines

Top Colleges to Apply to After CAT 2021 Exam but before CAT 2021 Result

These colleges allow you to fill the application form after the CAT exam. However, you will have to complete the registration before the CAT result. Notifications regarding the application form will be updated on the official website of these colleges.

Also Read: How to Apply for Category Certificates (SC / ST / NC-OBC / PWD / EWS) for CAT 2021

Top Colleges to Apply to After CAT 2021 Result

You can apply to the rest of the colleges once the CAT 2021 result is declared. Some of the well known MBA colleges where you can apply for admission after the CAT 2021 result has been declared is provided below.

Also Read:List of Documents Required for CAT 2021 Registration & Application Process

Top Colleges Accepting Scores of Other MBA Exams

There are many other colleges that accept scores of some other MBA entrance exams apart from CAT. You can consider these colleges while looking for MBA admission. 

Top Colleges to Apply to Before CAT 2021

There are two main colleges where you have to apply before the CAT 2021 examination, MDI Gurgaon and FMS Delhi. The application process for these colleges has to be completed before the exam. You are advised to visit the official website of these colleges to check their application dates. 

How to Select MBA Colleges?

Since it is not possible for anyone to apply to all the MBA colleges, you are advised to shortlist the colleges wisely. You can refer to some points provided below while applying for admission at any MBA college.

• Visit the official website of the college to know about the annual fee and courses offered by a particular college.

• Prepare a list of the college that you have shortlisted for admission.

• You are advised to apply to at least 2-3 colleges of each percentile range so that you do not face any difficulty once the result is declared. 

• You can fill the application form available on the official website of the college or you can also fill our Common Application Form in order to apply for admission at these MBA colleges.

• Some of the major factors that you may consider while selecting MBA colleges are infrastructure, location, faculty, ranking and placement offered.

You can check the admission process of the selected college in order to know more about their admission process. Besides this, if you are facing any problems while selecting a good MBA college or while filling the CAT application form, you can clear your doubts by consulting our experts on the CollegeDekho QnA zone.

For further admission guidance, you can call on our toll-free number 1800-572-9877 or fill-up the Common Application Form.