Best MBA Colleges for Every CAT Percentile: Get the Complete List

Overview: CAT 2025 is finally over, and now it's time to look for the best college for yourself. Read on to check out the complete list of the MBA colleges for every CAT Percentile. 

Every CAT aspirant faces the dilemma of choosing the right MBA college according to their CAT percentile, and the good news is—there’s a solid college option for almost every percentile range, from the super-elite to the mid-tier and beyond.

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Here, in the blog we’ll walk you through the best MBA colleges for every CAT percentile. Whether you’re aiming for an IIM, a top private B-school, or a niche institute, you’ll find a realistic match here. Let’s break it down in simple, easy-to-follow sections.

MBA Colleges at CAT 95 to 100 Percentile

If you score in this top bracket, you are looking at the best institutions in the country. These colleges offer the highest salaries but also have the most challenging entry requirements.

MBA Colleges at CAT 95 to 100 Percentile

If you score in this top bracket, you are looking at the best institutions in the country. These colleges offer the highest salaries but also have the toughest

B-School	Average Salary	Seats	Fees	percentile	Remarks
IIM Ahmedabad	34 LPA	408	24.6 LAKH	99%ILE	Graduation Score)
IIM Bangalore	35LPA	601	24.5 Lakhs	99%ile,	Acad is important (Graduation Score)
IIM Calcutta	35.07 lpa	480	28 LAKHS	99%ILE,	Acad dont play a role
IIM Kozhikode	31.02LPA	695	20.5 lakhs	98%ile,	Diversity Helps
FMS Delhi	34 LPA	287	2 lakhs	99%ile,	Acads important

List of Top MBA Colleges to target above 95 Percentile for CAT Aspirants 

B-School	Average Salary	Seats	Fees	Percentile	-
IIFT Delhi	29.1 LPA	511	21.78 lakhs	96-97%ile (expected)	-
IIM Mumbai	27.75 LPA	486	21 Lakhs	98-99%ile	-
IISc Bangalore	26.8 LPA	19	5.42 lakhs	97%ile	-
IBIMS	27.63	138	6.01 lakhs	99%ile	-
MDI -Gurgaon	27.67	417	28.16	96%ile	-
IIM Rohtak	19.27 LPA	259	17.9 lakhs	96%ile	(No sectional cutoff, gender diversity)

Best MBA Colleges at CAT 90 to 95 Percentile

The 90–95 percentile band is crowded with high-potential options that combine growing brand value with solid placements. These colleges are ideal if you want a balance between fees, opportunities, and realistic career prospects.

B-School	Average Salary	Seats	Fees	perrcentile	remarks
IIM Raipur	19.7 LPA	331	18.9 lakhs	92%ile	10th marks are not considered; interviews are important
IIM RANCHI	17.3 LPA	225	17.5 lakhs	94%ile	Acads important
IIM Trichy	19.4 LPA	240	19.8 LAKHS	94%ile	PI Important
IIM Udaipur	18.8 LPA	325	20.43 Lakhs	92%ILE	DIversity Important
IIT Kharagpur	20.8 LPA	200	12.63 lakhs	90%ile	no sectional cutoffs

IIT Kharagpur is the clear winner in this group due to its lower fees. IIM Udaipur values diversity, while IIM Trichy emphasises the Personal Interview (PI). For IIM Raipur, your 10th-grade marks are not as important as your interview performance.

85–90 percentile: High-potential private B-schools & new IIMs

You can still get into very reputable schools with a score between 85 and 90. Some of these schools are specialised and highly respected in their fields.

B-School	Average Salary	Seats	Fees	perrcentile	remarks
BITSOM Mumbai	23.4 LPA	150	27.2	88%ile	BITS Pilani 2021
MICA Ahmedabad	19.2 LPA	240	23	80%ILE	Creative and Intelligence
IIM Vishakhapatnam	15.64 LPA	340	16.5	82 %ile
IIM Amritsar	16.51 LPA	327	21 Lakhs	88 %ile
IMI Delhi	16.71 LPA	420	18.2 lakhs	90 %ile

Conclusion

Choosing the right MBA college requires looking beyond the name. You must balance the fees, the average salary, and the selection criteria. 

Some schools care about your past grades, while others only care about your interview. If you want a high return on investment, look at FMS Delhi or IISC Bangalore. If you have a low academic score, IIM Kolkata might be your best chance at a top-tier school.

No matter your percentile, there is a quality program available to you. Make sure to check the specific requirements for each school before you apply.