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The CAP 2026 selection process is based on CAT cutoff percentiles, work experience, and academic performance. For the Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT), the cutoff percentiles were maintained at 95 for General category candidates, 66 for SC, and 42 for ST/PwD. Eight IIMs took part in this year's CAP round to shortlist deserving candidates. Before the interviews, the CAP 2026 slot booking window was kept open until February 3, 2025. If you had completed your CAP 2025 registration you could choose your preferred interview slots online via the official portal, cap2025.iimbg.ac.in.

Before we answer one of the most searched questions among MBA aspirants on Google, ‘IIM has the lowest fee?’, let us first understand the basic fee structure of IIMs across India. The program fees at all IIMs in India differ significantly. The fees are between INR 16.28 lakh and INR 36.20 lakh, depending on the campus. Among the list of top IIMs in India 2025, IIM Ahmedabad has the highest MBA fee, around INR 34.15 lakh, whereas IIM Amritsar has the lowest IIM fees for MBA 2025 of around INR 17.30 lakh, which is the most affordable option for you. For newer IIMs, commonly known as baby IIMs—like IIM Amritsar, IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu, IIM Bodh Gaya, and IIM Sirmaur—the fee range is between INR 17 lakh to INR 21 lakh, which makes them among the lowest fee options for an IIM MBA in 2025. Let us know more about which IIM has the lowest fee for MBA admissions 2025.

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MBA Admissions in Punjab 2025 was started by UBS Business School, Punjab University, on December 4, 2024. The last date for registration to UBS was February 3, 2025. Admission to UBS is conducted on the basis of percentage in the UG degree, CAT 2024 scores, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. The university does not administer any entrance exam to provide MBA admission to prospective candidates. CMAT and MAT scores are widely accepted by numerous management colleges in Punjab. If you possess valid scores from these exams, you can gain admission to both government and private MBA colleges throughout the state. Admissions through CMAT began after the CMAT results 2025 were released on February 13, 2025. The programmes offered by MBA colleges in Punjab include Master of Business Administration, MBA in Entrepreneurship, MBA in International Business, and MBA in Human Resources.

For admissions to Panjab University’s Institute of Advanced Management Sciences, the PU MET exam score is required for MBA courses in India. Certain deemed private universities in Punjab such as Chandigarh University and Lovely Professional University are also popular for their management courses. If you are a Punjab University MBA aspirant, you can check all the details on MBA admissions in Punjab/ Punjab MBA admissions here.

ATMA 2026 Preparation Tips for Analytical Reasoning: If you are an aspiring MBA candidate, you must wish to appear for the AIMS Test for Management Admission (ATMA) to get through to the top MBA colleges in India. The ATMA exam is divided into various sections: Analytical Reasoning, Verbal Skills, and Quantitative Skills. Each section is again divided into PART I and PART II. Usually, the Analytical Reasoning section is considered the trickiest and most difficult of the three. But, with practice and proper preparation, you can perform exceedingly well in this section as well. ATMA 2026 is scheduled for February 22, 2026.

How to Prepare for ATMA 2026 Verbal Skills Section: The AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) exam is conducted every year for MBA admission and this year the exam is scheduled for February 22, 2026. Before getting started with your ATMA 2026 preparation for the Verbal Skills section, it is important that you know the ATMA 2026 exam pattern so that you can plan your studies effectively. The exam is composed of six sections, namely Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Skills, and Verbal Skills, each having Part I and Part II. Of these, the most difficult section is usually the Verbal Skills section since it assesses your understanding of written English, argument analysis, and critical reading skills. Since this section is not dependent on theorems or formulas, practice every day is important. You must improve your vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills by consistently reading books and newspapers. The right approach, along with commitment, is enough to score well in this section of ATMA 2026. Continue reading below to learn how to prepare for the ATMA 2026 Verbal Skills section to get the maximum score.

With the IBSAT exam at your doorstep, having a last-minute preparation plan can make all the difference, especially when you are struggling to revise key concepts. To simplify things, we have come up with a 48-hour crash study plan that can actually help you focus on the various sections, say VARC, Quantitative Aptitude, DI and Data Sufficiency, in a more organized manner. IBSAT prefers verbal proficiency (57% weightage in VA+RC) compared to the moderate performance of QA/DI, thus prioritization based on smart planning is essential in such final hours. During the final stage of your IBSAT 2025 preparation, you can thus prioritize high-scoring topics, allocate time for revision and take sectional tests to track your progress and boost confidence.

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SNAP 2025 Test 3 Admit Card: Symbiosis has released the SNAP 2025 Test 3 Admit Card today, December 15, for the exam scheduled on December 20. The admit card has been made available in PDF format at www.snaptest.org. For convenience, the direct link to the hall ticket has been stated below. To check and download the hall ticket, logging into the portal is crucial. For logging in, candidates need to enter their SNAP ID and password. Candidates must note that it is important to carry the hall ticket to the examination hall, without which they will not be allowed to sit for the test. The admit card will be required for identity verification of the candidate; therefore, candidates must carry a hard copy of the admit card for the process. 

The top percentile in the CAT examination is a massive milestone, yet the process of getting into the best B-schools in India does not stop there. The second obstacle is the Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion (GD) or Written Ability Test (WAT), which is scheduled to check not only your knowledge, but also your character, communication and interpersonal skills. After qualifying CAT 2025, the key to securing admission into the top B-Schools, like IIM, FMS, XLRI, and others, is to have a clear strategy to ace the interview round. This article highlights comprehensive B-School interview preparation tips for CAT qualifiers and toppers. 

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