MBA Colleges Beyond IIMs: Top Options for CAT Scores Between 80-90 Percentile
The CAT 2023 results, unveiled by IIM Lucknow, have set the stage for aspirants aiming for esteemed management institutes. With 14 candidates securing a perfect 100 percentile, the competitive landscape is evident, showcasing 29 candidates each achieving 99.99 and 99.98 percentiles.
The CAT 2023 results, unveiled by IIM Lucknow, have set the stage for aspirants aiming for esteemed management institutes. With 14 candidates securing a perfect 100 percentile, the competitive landscape is evident, showcasing 29 candidates each achieving 99.99 and 99.98 percentiles.

Gender Disparity in High Percentiles
However, an ongoing trend of concern emerged as, for the sixth consecutive time, no female candidate secured a perfect 100 percentile. Despite the excellence associated with IIMs, which typically accept scores above the 95 percentile, other reputable MBA colleges offer opportunities to those scoring between the 80 and 90 percentile range.
Exam Statistics
Out of the 3.28 lakh registered and eligible candidates, 2.88 lakh appeared for the CAT exam this year, boasting an overall attendance of approximately 88%. Among the candidates, 36% were female, 64% were male, and 5 were transgender candidates.

Colleges Accepting 80-90 Percentile CAT Scores
For those scoring between the 80-90 percentile range, numerous esteemed colleges extend invitations to aspiring managers. Here's a list of colleges, including IITs, welcoming CAT scores in this range:
Non-IIM MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Scores (80-90 Percentile)
| College Name | CAT Percentile Required |
|---|---|
| DMS, IISc Bangalore | 90 Percentile |
| VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur | 90 Percentile |
| KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai | 90 Percentile |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, New Delhi | 90 Percentile |
| Goa Institute of Management | 90 Percentile |
| TAPMI, Manipal | 86 Percentile |
| Indian Institute of Financial Management and Research, Changambakkam | 85 Percentile |
| ... (and many more) | ... |
IITs and NITs Accepting 80-90 Percentile CAT Scores
| Sl. No | Colleges Accepting CAT Score 80-90 Percentile | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi | New Delhi |
| 2. | Shailesh J. Mehta School Of Management, IIT Mumbai | Mumbai |
| 3. | Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur | Kharagpur |
| ... | ... | ... |
These colleges offer remarkable opportunities for candidates within the 80-90 percentile range, enabling them to pursue their management education in esteemed institutions.
