BSE Institute Limited (BSE), Mumbai News & Updates 2025: Notifications, Notice, Result

Karnataka PGCET Option Entry 2025: The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released a comprehensive counselling schedule for PGCET 2025. According to the notification, the admission process will begin on September 24, 2025, through the official portal. Candidates who are eligible for admission tests can log in using their credentials and select their preferred courses and colleges in order of priority. The Option Entry Window will be open until September 28, 2025, after which a mock allocation will be published to help students change during the edit option period. The first round of seat allocation results will be declared in early October, followed by fee payment and reporting to allotted institutions. Students are advised to fill in their preferences carefully and keep an eye on the official program to avoid missing any time limit.

The NMAT NMIMS 2025-26 cutoffs are expected to fall within the range of 205 to 210 marks. Students who are preparing for the NMAT examination, scheduled from November 5, 2025, to December 19, 2025, must aim for a score above 210 to get admission to their desired course and college.

The  XIMB XAT cutoff 2026 is likely to be from 90 to 93rd percentile for general category students. On the other hand, in the case of reserved category students, the XIMB XAT cutoff is expected to be 91 percentile. Students will be selected by the college authorities based on their XAT 2026 results, which are likely to be out in January 2026 after the exam concludes on January 4, 2026.

The exam authorities will be creating a merit list based on which they will be invited for the GD & PI rounds in the college. There will be various rounds of GD and PI rounds based on category and seat matrix, and students will be selected based on merit. Those who do not meet the category-specific cutoff criteria will not be invited to the counselling process. Students eager to know more about the XIMB XAT cutoff 2026 can go through the expected scores, previous years' cutoff scores, etc.

List of Colleges Accepting 50-60 Percentile in MAT 2025: The Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025, conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA), continues to be one of the most popular national-level entrance exams for MBA and PGDM admissions in India. Recognized by the Ministry of Education (MoE), MAT is held four times a year, in February, May, September, and December, across multiple test centres nationwide. 
Students securing a 50-60 percentile in MAT 2025 exam often feel limited in their options, but several reputed MBA and PGDM colleges across India accept candidates in this range. These institutions offer quality management education, good industry exposure, and placement opportunities, making them a viable choice for aspirants who may not have scored in the higher percentile brackets. If you are aiming for an MBA in 2025 with a MAT percentile between 50-60, you still have a wide pool of opportunities to choose from. Explore the list of such colleges, along with details on courses, fees, and selection criteria.

Also Read: MAT Score vs Percentile 2025

MBA & PGDM Colleges Accepting 60-70 Percentile in MAT 2025: Top MBA and PGDM colleges accepting 60-70 percentile in MAT 2025 include reputed institutes such as the Fortune Institute of International Business (FIIB), EMPI Business School (Delhi), and IMS Ghaziabad, among several others. Candidates within this percentile range in MAT 2025 exam still have a wide pool of quality colleges to choose from for management education.
The Management Aptitude Test (MAT), conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA), is one of the most popular national-level entrance exams for admission to MBA and PGDM programs across India. While the IIMs do not accept MAT scores, over 1000 institutes recognize MAT for their admissions. Introduced in 1988 and approved by the Ministry of Education (MoE), the exam continues to be a key gateway for management aspirants.
MAT is conducted four times a year, in February, May, September, and December. The MAT 2025 September session result is expected to be released in October 2025, after which students scoring in the 60-70 percentile range can begin applying to colleges that fall under this category.