The whole ordeal of CAT 2023 is over now, or so we thought. With CAT 2023 results out, the whole game shifts to shortlists, GDPI Prep and in many cases, low sectional percentiles. It is one of the most unfortunate things to befall a candidate with a decent CAT Overall Score. “If only that one section had gone differently, it would be something else altogether!” It is natural, after all. We are here to tell you that this isn’t the end. There are a bunch of wonderful B-schools that require no sectional cutoff for their programmes. Calm yourself and read on! 🙂
First Things First
CAT 2023 is over! You no longer have the obligation of sitting every day for CAT prep solving some obscure number theory questions or solving an impossibly tough and time-consuming DILR set. No more weekly mocks. More time to do the things you like! Probably, binge-watching all the movies and TV series you’ve been stacking up.
Of course, all of this is applicable for the people who have done their CAT well (Ahem…Phaad di CAT ki) and are expecting a wonderful score and will probably have a bunch of good calls from the top B-schools.
Low Sectional Percentiles…
It is heartbreaking…… To think about the time you invested in CAT prep! You are probably thinking one of these two things-
- I have no hope of getting into a b-school this year, I should probably reappear for CAT 2024.
- I cannot sit for another year, the anxiety will kill me. I must get into a B-school this year!
It is a personal decision and what you choose will depend on your career goals.
However, if you belong to the second category, you are probably wondering about where to apply? Which B-schools will accept my scores? Read on, for we have come up with a comprehensive list of B-schools that will help you in choosing the best school for you!
B-Schools With No Sectional Cutoffs
| B-SCHOOLS | Expected Cut-offs (For General Candidates) | Average Placements |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi | 98%ile+ | 25.82 LPA |
| Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSOM), IIT Kharagpur | 90%ile+ | 22.13 LPA |
| Department of Management Studies (DoMS), IIT Madras | 96%ile+ | 20.19 LPA |
| Department of Management Studies (DoMS), IIT Roorkee | 92%ile+ | 18.34 LPA |
| Department of Management Sciences (DoMS), IIT Kanpur | 80%ile+ | 18.14 LPA |
| School of Management and Entrepreneurship (SME), IIT Jodhpur | 90%ile+ | 13.03 LPA |
| IIM Rohtak | 96%ile+ | 18.73 LPA |
| MBA (Analytics), IIM Kashipur | No Cutoff | 18.1 LPA |
| Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon | 95%ile+ | 27.67 LPA |
| MICA, Ahmedabad | 80%ile+ | 20.09 LPA |
| BITS School of Management (BITSOM) | No Cutoff | 23.50 LPA |
| Delhi School of Economics (DSE), Delhi University | 92%ile+ | 14 LPA (HRD) 14.5 LPA (IB) |
| Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad | 90%ile+ | 17.35 LPA |
| International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi | 90%ile+ | 17.01 LPA |
| K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) | 85%ile+ | 12.32 LPA |
| Goa Institute of Management (GIM) | 90%ile+ | 14.87 LPA |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Chennai | 90%ile+ | 18.10LPA |
| T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) | 85%ile+ | 14.6 LPA |
| University Business School (UBS), Punjab University, Chandigarh | 85%ile+ | 13.6 LPA |
| Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) | 85%ile+ | 15.50 LPA |
| Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research | 80%ile+ | 12.03 LPA (Mumbai) 10 LPA (Bengaluru) |
| Loyola Institute of Business Administration, (LIBA) | 80%ile+ | 11 LPA |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune | 98.5%ile+ (SNAP Cut-off) | 26.77 LPA |
| Symbiosis center for Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) | 97.5%ile+ (SNAP Cut-off) | 23.71 LPA |
Note: We will update this article as colleges keep releasing more information, so do bookmark this article and be on the lookout!
The List Does Not End Here!
There are many other institutes with their overall cutoffs significantly lower than the ones mentioned above. We have omitted them because then this list of B-schools with no sectional cutoff will go on forever!
Most colleges in this list feature in the top 25 B-schools in the country. So, it isn’t a bad bet to consider them if you’re looking to join a B-school this year.
If you are thinking about trying for CAT 2024, do check this out: https://www.quora.com/What-did-you-do-when-your-CAT-attempt-didnt-go-as-planned-How-many-retakes-did-it-take-for-you-to-get-into-your-dream-college/answer/Bharathwaj
What’s next?
Though CAT might have been a bad experience for many, one should not let this be a setback. So, buckle up and start preparing for all other management exams. There are still many wonderful B-schools to look out for.
You should definitely apply for at least 5 colleges below your expected list, so that you get to attend interviews. You can always leave them after converting. No amount of mock interviews can equal an actual interview experience.
If you are planning on retaking CAT next year, do give this article a read to figure out whether you really need to write the exam again.
All the best for OMETs! Remember, an MBA is not the ultimate goal in life. Forgive my mawkishness, but what matters in the end is how we choose to respond to adversity and success. That is where our character lies.
Praveen B. works as 2IIM’s student counselor and a CAT aspirant. A Botany graduate, interested in elections and politics, aspires to be a Political strategist.
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