Quick verdict
IMT Hyderabad, IMI Kolkata and IMI Bhubaneswar are the first colleges to compare for this specific shortlist.
Start with IMT Hyderabad, IMI Kolkata, IMI Bhubaneswar, Christ University, SDMIMD Mysore. Compare fit, admission route, fee comfort and the career strengths shown below.
Curated shortlist
#1 · Competitive
IMT Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
70–80 CAT/XAT range.
CAT/XAT ~70–80; CMAT ~80–90+ competitive
Strengths: Analytics; finance; marketing; technology; operations
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#2 · Competitive
IMI Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal
70–80 CAT/XAT range.
CAT/XAT ~70–80; CMAT ~85–90+ competitive
Strengths: Finance; marketing; analytics; operations; HR
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#3 · Competitive
IMI Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
70–80 CAT/XAT range.
CAT/XAT ~70–80; CMAT ~80–90+ competitive
Strengths: Marketing; finance; HR; operations; analytics
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#4 · Competitive
Christ University
Bengaluru, Karnataka
70–80 equivalent with GD/PI.
~70–80+ equivalent percentile/score is a practical target; selection includes GD/MP/PI
Strengths: Marketing; finance; HR; analytics; operations
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#5 · Competitive
SDMIMD Mysore
Mysuru, Karnataka
70–80 across CAT/XAT/CMAT.
CAT/XAT/CMAT ~70–80+ practical target
Strengths: Marketing; finance; operations; HR; analytics
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#6 · Profile-dependent
SOIL Gurgaon
Gurugram, Haryana
70–80 benchmark; profile-driven.
Profile-driven; ~70–80+ CAT/XAT equivalent is a practical benchmark
Strengths: HR; consulting; leadership; analytics; marketing
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#7 · Competitive
Praxis Business School
Kolkata, West Bengal
70–80 practical band.
~70–80+ CAT/XAT/CMAT practical target; profile matters
Strengths: Analytics; data; marketing; finance; consulting
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#8 · Competitive
IIFM Bhopal
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
75–85+; strong fit matters.
CAT/XAT ~75–85+ practical target; strong fit for sustainability/development
Strengths: Sustainability; forestry; ESG; development; consulting
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#9 · Competitive
IISWBM Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal
75–80+ range.
CAT ~75–80+ practical target
Strengths: Finance; marketing; HR; analytics; public systems
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#10 · Competitive
Amrita School of Business
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
70–80 equivalent.
~70–80+ equivalent target; multiple exam routes
Strengths: Marketing; finance; analytics; operations; HR
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#11 · Competitive
Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
70–80 practical range.
~70–80+ practical percentile range; profile/interview matter
Strengths: Marketing; finance; analytics; operations; retail
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#12 · Competitive
Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
70–80 practical range.
~70–80+ practical percentile range; profile/interview matter
Strengths: Marketing; finance; analytics; operations; retail
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#13 · Stretch
Great Lakes Gurgaon
Gurugram, Haryana
80–85+ is stronger; upper band is better.
CAT/XAT ~80–85+ practical target; profile matters
Strengths: Analytics; technology; consulting; marketing; finance
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#14 · Profile-dependent
Woxsen University School of Business
Hyderabad, Telangana
60–75+ can be viable; profile-driven.
Profile-driven; ~60–75+ equivalent can be viable
Strengths: Consulting; analytics; finance; marketing; entrepreneurship
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#15 · Profile-dependent
UPES School of Business
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
60–75+ can be viable; profile-driven.
Profile-driven; ~60–75+ equivalent can be viable
Strengths: Energy; digital business; analytics; marketing; logistics
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How the fit buckets work
Competitive
A realistic fight if your score, profile and section balance support the page intent.
Profile-dependent
Use this label to compare admission fit and page-specific relevance.
Stretch
Possible for the right score/profile, but do not treat it as a safe call.
Compare the options
| College | Route | Fee | Avg / median | Why here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMT Hyderabad | CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT | ₹15.03L | ₹12.3 LPA | Analytics/finance/marketing |
| IMI Kolkata | CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT | ₹16L | ₹12.02 LPA | Finance/marketing/analytics |
| IMI Bhubaneswar | CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT | ₹16.3L | ₹12.02 LPA | Marketing/finance/HR |
| Christ University | CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT | ₹9.96L | ₹7.9 LPA | Broad multi-exam option |
| SDMIMD Mysore | CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT | ₹12.7L | ₹10 LPA | Balanced generalist |
| SOIL Gurgaon | CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT | ₹15.9L | ₹10.5 LPA | Leadership/HR/consulting |
| Praxis Business School | CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA | ₹11.3L | ₹9.08 LPA | Analytics/data niche |
| IIFM Bhopal | CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT | ₹11.8L | ₹10.38 LPA | Sustainability/development |
| IISWBM Kolkata | CAT | ₹9L | ₹9 LPA | Low-fee Kolkata option |
| Amrita School of Business | CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE, ACAT | ₹13.6L | ₹8.33 LPA | Multi-exam generalist |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida | CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT | ₹16.5L | ₹12.45 LPA | Marketing/retail alternative |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow | CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT | ₹15.25L | ₹12.45 LPA | Marketing/retail alternative |
| Great Lakes Gurgaon | CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT | ₹18.5L | ₹11.7 LPA | Analytics/tech option |
| Woxsen University School of Business | CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE, WAT | ₹20.5L | ₹10.1 LPA | Consulting/analytics emerging option |
| UPES School of Business | CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT | ₹18.5L | ₹9.5 LPA | Energy/digital/logistics niche |
How to choose
Choose IMT Hyderabad if...
Analytics/finance/marketing: 70–80 CAT/XAT range.
Strengths: Analytics; finance; marketing; technology; operations
Choose IMI Kolkata if...
Finance/marketing/analytics: 70–80 CAT/XAT range.
Strengths: Finance; marketing; analytics; operations; HR
Choose IMI Bhubaneswar if...
Marketing/finance/HR: 70–80 CAT/XAT range.
Strengths: Marketing; finance; HR; operations; analytics
For mba colleges for 70–80 cat percentile, build a shortlist with one ambitious option, one realistic option and one value or specialist option where possible.
FAQs
Should I prefer IMT Hyderabad over IMI Kolkata?
Prefer IMT Hyderabad if its route, fee, strengths and profile fit are better for your goal. Prefer IMI Kolkata if its strengths and admission probability fit you better.
Where does IMI Bhubaneswar fit in this list?
IMI Bhubaneswar is worth comparing because 70–80 CAT/XAT range.
How should I use this mba colleges for 70–80 cat percentile page?
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