The CAT cutoff for MBA admission at Delhi University (specifically for the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi) is typically very high. For the General category, the cutoff usually ranges between 98 and 99 in CAT. For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD), the cutoff is lower, generally around 85–95, depending on the year and category.
MBA colleges in Delhi accept CAT scores for admission, including FMS Delhi, IIT Delhi (DoMS), IIFT Delhi, IMI Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, FORE School of Management, BIMTECH Greater Noida, LBSIM Delhi, and Amity Business School. These institutes use CAT as a primary criterion for shortlisting candidates, followed by group discussion and personal interview rounds.
It is highly unlikely to get admission into an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) with a 70 in CAT. Most IIMs require a minimum CAT in the range of 90–99, depending on the specific IIM and category. For example, the top IIMs like IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta generally expect 99+ for General category candidates, while even the newer IIMs usually have cutoffs above 90.
A score of 40 in CAT is considered very low. It typically translates to a below 50, which is not competitive for admission to top MBA colleges in India, including IIMs and most reputed private or government institutes. Most top colleges require a of 80–90, with IIMs generally expecting 90+ or even 99+ for the General category. A 40 score may make you eligible for some lower-tier or less competitive MBA programs, but it is not considered a good score for admission to leading B-schools.
Yes, Delhi Technological University accepts CAT scores for admission to its MBA program. The cutoff for the General category is around 85 overall, with a minimum of 50 in each section, like Quantitative Ability, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning. Candidates must also have a bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks to be eligible.
