Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology News & Updates 2026: Notifications, Notice, Result

The CAT 2024 passing marks will be necessary to have a chance of getting selected for admission into the top MBA universities in India to pursue their MBA programs. Each university has a different CAT passing percentile or marks. Most of the MBA, PGDM, or MMS colleges that take part in the CAT 2024 process have their own eligibility criteria that you must meet to get included in the list of eligible candidates for the admission process. In this article, we have summed up everything related to the CAT 2024 minimum marks along with recent and past year trends to help you navigate better.

AP ICET 2026 Examination: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released AP ICET 2026 notification and exam dates applicable for the upcoming session. The test will be conducted in an online (computer-based) format on April 28, 2026, in 2 sessions. The Application process will start in February 2026. The AP ICET is a state-level examination which tests the analytical, mathematical and communication skills of candidates who want to pursue management and computer applications. Candidates need to apply online on the official ICET website by registering with login credentials, uploading required documents and paying the registration fee before the deadline. 

The top MBA colleges that accept CAT percentile below 90 other than IIMs, include Institute for Financial Management and Research Chennai, Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education Mumbai, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Bangalore, Welingkar Mumbai, Institute of Rural Management Gujarat, BIMTECH Noida, Alliance University Bangalore, etc., among others. The other entrance exams accepted by these institutes include MAH MBA CET, XAT, MAT, ATMA, CMAT, and GMAT. The institutes offer courses like MBA, PGDM, Master's in Marketing Management (MMM), etc, and the course fees range from INR 35,000 to INR 34,60,000. The CAT result 2025 will be declared in December 2025, and candidates scoring below 90 can start exploring their options after that.

If you have achieved 90 percentile in this year's CAT exam, you should have an idea of the expected colleges for 90 percentile in CAT 2025, which comprise numerous popular B-schools across India. These include not only a few IIMs but also some top non-IIMs like XIM Bhubaneswar, IMI New Delhi, DoMS IIT Delhi, etc. With 90 percentile in CAT 2025, you are eligible for admission to a majority of MBA colleges accepting CAT. However, that does not guarantee your admission to an MBA course as the selection criteria usually includes other rounds such as Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI) and Written Ability Test (WAT). 

What is a Good Score in MAH MBA CET 2026 is something most test takers wonder. A strong score in the exam can significantly enhance your chances of securing admission to leading management institutes in Maharashtra such as JBIMS, SIMSREE, and PUMBA. 

How to prepare for the GK section of IIFT, CMAT, and XAT? The GK sections of these MBA entrance exams typically comprise current affairs, government schemes, awards, summits, social issues, national and international political matters, sports, entertainment, and other issues. To prepare for the GK Section of IIFT, CMAT, and XAT, candidates must have a well-defined strategy and practice some current affairs questions daily from a variety of topics to stay updated with the recent happenings. Students are eager to know more about effective ways to prepare for the GK section can go through the important tips, tricks, strategies, etc.