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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.

What is the Lowest CAT Cutoff for IIMs? The lowest CAT Cut off for IIM ranges from 90 to 95 percentile accepted by new or baby IIMs like IIM Jammu, IIM Bodhgaya, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Shillong, etc., among others. Apart from the overall CAT percentile, you also need to secure the CAT sectional cutoffs to become eligible for seeking MBA/PGDM admission to these prestigious IIMs. Usually, the CAT cutoffs at IIMs are very high, ranging from 98 to 100 percentile for older IIMs like Calcutta, Ahmedabad, and Bangalore etc. However, if you have obtained lower percentiles in the CAT exam, do not feel disheartened, since you can still secure admission to the baby IIMs where the cutoffs typically range from 92-94 percentile for the General Category, 74-76 percentile for OBC, 54-60 percentile for SC, 40 percentile for ST, and 35 percentile for PwD.

MBA admissions in Andhra Pradesh 2025 will be offered on the basis of scores in entrance exams like AP ICET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, and XAT, as well as your academic record. Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE) conducts MBA admissions in Andhra Pradesh. However, deemed universities are free to conduct their own admission process. 95% of government and private management colleges in the state accept AP ICET exam scores. However, if you are targeting IIM Visakhapatnam, you can get admission only if they qualify for CAT. You must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized college or university with 45-50% marks to become eligible to seek admission to the MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh.

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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