New Delhi- The Manav Rachna Group has released a blog on its official portal, outlining what students should do after the declaration of CAT 2025 results. The article, published on December 29, 2025, serves a complete MBA admission roadmap for aspirants aiming for admissions in 2026.
As per the update, CAT is only the first stage of MBA admission journey. Following the results, management institutions begin shortlisting candidates based on cut-offs after which further selection stages such as Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) takes place. The final admission offers are expected between April and May 2026. The guide also explains expected CAT percentile cut-off ranges for top-tier, mid-tier and baby IIM's across different categories, helping students access their chances realistically. It highlights that apart from IIM's , severa, Private - B schools also accept CAT, XAT, MAT and other entrance exams scores, offering multile options to students.
Additionally, the blog advices students to focus on skill development, Internship and career planning alongside the admission process. It encourages aspirants who may not secure calls from top IIM's to explore alternative institutions and paralleled admission routes to build a strong career oriented MBA plan.
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