Dear aspirant,
Let me say this clearly before we jump into names: your CAT score does not decide your future — your college choice does. Many of you chase IIMs blindly and miss out on some exceptional non-IIM MBA Colleges that consistently deliver great learning, exposure, and careers.
So here’s a clean, no-confusion list of top non-IIM Colleges accepting CAT 2026 Scores, arranged roughly from very high cutoffs to moderate ones. Think of it as a shortlisting conversation, not a ranking table — because choosing the right college matters more than chasing a name.
Top Non-IIM Colleges Accepting CAT with 97+ Percentile
If your mocks are consistently high and your basics are strong, these are institutes you should already be targeting.
1. Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi – 98.54
2.DMS, IIT Delhi – 98.04
3. Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon – 97
4. Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM), IIT Bombay – 97.5
Top Non-IIM Colleges Accepting CAT in the 90 –96 Percentile Range
This is where a large number of serious CAT aspirants finally convert strong non-IIM calls.
5. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai 95
6. International Management Institute (IMI), Delhi – 90
7. Goa Institute of Management (GIM), Goa – 90
8. K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management (SIMSR), Mumbai – 90
9. Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), Delhi – 87
10. Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai – 86 I
11. BS, Hyderabad – 85
12. Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM), Trichy – 85
13. Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management (WeSchool), Mumbai – 85
14. S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai – 85
15. Vinod Gupta School of Management (IIT Kharagpur) – 95
Top Non-IIM MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Below 90 Percentile
Students often underestimate this range, but many solid MBA careers are built from these campuses.
16. Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU), Ahmedabad – 80
17. T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal – 80
18. XIMB – Xavier University, Bhubaneswar – 80
19. Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida – 75
20. Asia-Pacific Institute of Management, Delhi – 75
21. SOIL Institute of Management – 75
Conclusion :
CAT 2026 is not just about chasing IIMs — it’s about making informed, strategic choices. As you’ve seen, several top non-IIM B-schools consistently offer excellent academics, strong industry connections, solid placement records, and impressive ROI.
Your percentile will open certain doors, but what truly defines your MBA journey is how wisely you shortlist and apply. A 95+ percentile gives you premium options, but even the 85–92 range includes campuses that build successful careers every year.
So don’t focus only on the brand tag. Evaluate specialization, faculty, industry exposure, location advantage, fees, alumni network, and long-term career alignment.If you need guidance on preparation strategy or MBA college shortlisting, you can connect with ViaCareers.
In the end, the right MBA college is not the most famous one — it’s the one that fits your goals. Prepare well. Shortlist smartly. And make your CAT 2026 score count.