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List of Top MBA Colleges Without any Sectional Cut Off

Nehal Sharma

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Oct 16, 2025

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List of Top MBA Colleges Without any Sectional Cut Off

MBA Colleges With No Sectional Cut Offs: The CAT 2025 exam, conducted by Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode on November 30, 2025. This states an important examination for aspirants across India. The exam sets 3 types of sections: quantitative ability, verbal ability, logical reasoning, and data interpretation. However, not all top MBA colleges require sectional cut-offs for admission.

Several reputed institutes shortlist candidates based on their overall CAT percentile. This method offers a flexible option for those who have received good marks in the overall subject but struggled in one section. These colleges provide an opportunity for well-rounded candidates to follow quality management education without being held back by sectional score requirements. This article will help you explore these MBA colleges without sectional cut-offs.

MBA Colleges Without any Sectional Cut Offs

In the CAT (Common Admission Test), a sectional cut-off refers to the minimum score required in each section

Here is the table listing the MBA colleges and their overall CAT percentile requirements:

College Name

Overall CAT Percentile Requirement

IIM Rohtak

97+

FMS Delhi

99+

DoMS IIT Madras

96+

MHRM IIT Kharagpur

96+

IMT Ghaziabad

90+

IMI Delhi

92+

TAPMI Manipal

85+

GIM Goa

85+

XIMB Bhubaneswar

87–92+

DSE Delhi University

95+

IRMA Anand

88+

Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Without Sectional Cut Off

Many students miss top MBA colleges due to one weak CAT section, but several institutes accept overall CAT scores without sectional cut-offs. SPJIMR, MICA, TAPMI, IMT Ghaziabad, and KJ Somaiya consider your total percentile (85–95+), academics, and GD-PI. Even with one low section, you can still get into a good MBA colleges with strong placements.

College Average Package (LPA)
IIM Rohtak 19.27
FMS Delhi 34.1 
DoMS IIT Madras 16.93
MHRM IIT Kharagpur 22.75
IMT Ghaziabad 17.2 
IMI Delhi 16.71
TAPMI Manipal 13.84
GIM Goa  14.8
XIMB Bhubaneswar 18.25
DSE Delhi University 13.5
IRMA Anand 15.64 

Also Read, Top MBA Colleges Without Entrance Exam, Fees, Placements

CAT Cut-off for IIMs and Top MBA Colleges

A "sectional cut-off" in the CAT exam refers to the minimum required score in each section (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude) to be considered for further admission stages, like the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Group Discussion-Personal Interview (PI).

However, it's important to know that most top B-schools, especially IIM colleges, don't officially announce sectional cutoffs. They mainly focus on an overall percentile score.

CategoryB-School TierQuantitative Aptitude PercentileVerbal Ability & Reading Comprehension PercentileData Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Percentile
GeneralTop IIMs80-85+80-85+80-85+
GeneralTier 270-80+70-80+70-80+
GeneralTier 360-70+60-70+60-70+
ReservedTop IIMs75-85+75-85+75-85+
ReservedTier 260-70+60-70+60-70+
ReservedTier 350-60+50-60+50-60+

Colleges Accepting Other Exams Without Sectional Cut Off

Below is the table for colleges accepting other exams without a sectional cutoff.

College Name

Accepted Entrance Exams

Sectional Cut-Off Policy

XLRI Jamshedpur

XAT, GMAT (for international candidates)

No strict sectional cut-offs; overall score focused

SPJIMR Mumbai

CAT, XAT, GMAT

Flexible sectional cut-offs; holistic evaluation

IMI Delhi

CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT

Emphasises overall percentile and profile

TAPMI Manipal

CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT

No fixed sectional cut-offs; overall performance

Great Lakes Institute of Management

CAT, GMAT, GRE

Profile-based; sectional cut-offs generally not enforced

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management

CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT

Focus on overall percentile and profile

LIBA Chennai

CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT

No strict sectional cut-offs; holistic profile

Welingkar (WeSchool), Mumbai

CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT

No strict sectional cut-offs; holistic evaluation

MBA Colleges With No Sectional Cut Offs: Conclusion

In conclusion, many top MBA colleges in India offer a great chance to students who have scored well overall in CAT but did not perform equally well in every section. Colleges like FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, IIM Rohtak, IMT Ghaziabad, and TAPMI Manipal mainly look at your total CAT percentile, academic background, and interview performance instead of strict sectional cut-offs.

These institutes give deserving candidates the opportunity to pursue quality management education and achieve excellent career growth. Whether you appear for CAT, XAT, or GMAT, focusing on improving your overall score and profile can help you get into some of the best B-schools in India without worrying about individual section scores.

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