Jagannath University Bahadurgarh News & Updates 2026: Notifications, Notice, Result

The Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode is one of the first choices among aspirants due to its academic excellence, strong placements, and consistent high rankings. To apply into IIM Kozhikode using CAT 2025, a candidate must do more than just reach the official cutoffs; the competition is quite high, and to be able to realistically prepare for it, one should aim at a much higher percentile. The true safe percentile is determined by the current trend, number of high scorers, and weightage of IIM Kozhikode on academics, diversity and work experience. This is a detailed analysis of the CAT percentile expectations, holistic selection criteria, and a table which summarises the recent cutoff trends of all categories.

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MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam Date: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has announced the MAH MBA CET 2026 Exam Date, which will be conducted twice viz., in April and May. The examination will be conducted in online mode, and the duration of the paper will be 150 minutes, providing candidates with sufficient time to attempt all questions. This online examination format allows candidates to take the test from a designated center, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience. Candidates will be able to answer the paper in English, which is widely understood and preferred by most candidates.

The list of non-IIM MBA colleges to apply before and after CAT 2025 includes DMS, SJMSOM, MDI Gurgaon, and IIFT Delhi. While IIMs are esteemed for their management education, many non-IIM MBA colleges also offer quality education and excellent placements. With the release of the CAT results 2025, participating B-schools will begin their selection processes. If you are targeting non-IIM MBA colleges in India through CAT 2025 exam, which will be conducted on November 30, you must apply separately by completing their application forms. Most of these Non-IIM MBA colleges begin their application process for MBA/PGDM admission during the month of July. It is advisable to check the official website of your preferred Non-IIM MBA college for a better understanding of the MBA application process for the same.

If students are appearing for either SNAP or CAT, or both, they must check the SNAP vs. CAT analysis. The SNAP and CAT MBA admission examinations are two of the top MBA entrance exams in India. The CAT exam is generally considered more challenging and competitive than SNAP, as it is a widely recognised entrance exam for prestigious IIMs and other top B-schools. On the other hand, SNAP is conducted only for admission into colleges of Symbiosis International University and is considered less challenging than CAT. 

Additionally, only MCQs will be asked in the SNAP exam, while both MCQs and non-MCQs will be asked in the CAT exam. CAT is primarily accepted by the IIMs, where Class 10 and 12 marks, Graduation marks, performance in WAT & PI, and weighted work experience will be considered in the selection process. However, only the SNAP exam score, WAT, GE, and PI will be considered during the SNAP selection process. Students eager to know which exam is better, SNAP or CAT, can go through the major exam highlights, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. 

MICAT 1 Registration 2026 Ends Today: The registration process for MICAT 1 (2026) will end today, November 22, 2025, by 11:50 PM, marking the final opportunity for candidates to apply for admission in MICA Ahmedabad in its flagship programme, PGDM and PGDM-C (Communication). The MICA admission process is known for its comprehensive evaluation system, which includes the MICAT exam, Group Exercise (GE) and Personal Interview (PI). MICAT 1 is the initial stage of the selection process, as it tests the aspirants on Psychometric assessment, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, Divergent and Convergent Thinking, and General Awareness, and has a Descriptive Writing component as well.