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If you are looking for an answer to “what is a good score/percentile in CAT 2025”, then you have come to the right place. A good score in CAT 2025 is subjective. If you belong to the General/NC-OBC category and want to get admission to some of the top IIMs in India, then you must score at least 98 to 100 percentile in the CAT examination 2025. CAT 2025 was concluded on November 30, 2025, and the results for the exam are expected to be released today, December 19, 2025. To get admission to IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta, a score between 99 to 100 percentile is ideal. Under the list of CAT 97 percentile colleges, IIM Lucknow and IIM Kozhikode are considered to be the best MBA colleges. 

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The list of expected colleges for 96 percentile in CAT 2025 will feature only Tier 1 colleges like IIM Lucknow, XLRI Jamshedpur, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Indore, SP Jain Mumbai, IIFT Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, etc. These B-schools offer courses including the full-time MBA, PGDM, PGP, and EPGP among others. While their fees may be on the higher side, they justify the cost with their exceptional curriculum, impressive placement records, global exposure, and strong alumni networks. A 96 percentile in the exam should correspond to a scaled score ranging between 56 and 67, which is no easy task. However, if you succeed in achieving it in your CAT 2025 result, which is expected today, December 19, 2025, you can significantly enhance your chances of securing a seat at one of India's top-tier B-schools.

List of MBA Colleges Accepting 60-70 Percentile in CAT 2025: While a 60-70 percentile in CAT 2025 exam will not be sufficient to get admission to top-tier colleges such as IIMs, this score can still land you some reputable tier 2 and 3 MBA colleges in India. The list of MBA colleges accepting 60-70 percentile in CAT 2025 are Asian Business School (ABS), Doon Business School (DBS), Jaipuria Institute of Management, etc. However, it is important to note that the CAT participating colleges will release the admission cutoffs after the announcement of the CAT 2025 results, which is expected today, December 19, 2025. To help you get an idea about the top MBA colleges that may be available for you, we have created a comprehensive list of MBA colleges accepting 60-70 percentiles in CAT 2025 in this article

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MBA colleges accepting an 80-90 percentile in CAT 2025 include premier institutions such as Great Lakes Institute of Management, Bharathidasan Institute of Management, University Business School, and T.A. Pai Management Institute. If you achieve a CAT result 2025, which is expected today, December 19, 2025, within the range of 80-90, you can also seek admission to several well-established and reputed MBA colleges and universities. These colleges may not be the top B-schools in India, however, a majority of these management institutes are ranked among the most reputable and promising colleges in the country. The MBA selection process for 80 to 90 percentile CAT colleges is similar to that of other B-schools accepting CAT 2025.

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The list of colleges for the 94th percentile in CAT 2025 includes several prestigious institutes like the IIM Raipur, IIM Trichy, and IIM Udaipur, among others. Although a few IIMs are featured in this list, getting a call from them or making it through eventually can be extremely competitive. That said, it is not just IIMs where you would stand a chance with a 94th percentile but also in top non-IIMs for courses like MBA, PGP and PGDM in various specialisations.

These non-IIMs might not have the same cutoffs or brand value, but are still known for their rigorous curriculum, quality faculty, and strong alumni networks. Some of these 94th percentile CAT colleges also have a sectional cutoff, meeting which is again crucial apart from making your mark in further rounds like GD/PI/WAT.