There’s no strict sectional cut-off — overall CAT percentile matters more.
If you score above 75-85 percentile in CAT, you may get a call for GD/PI. Higher percentiles improve chances significantly. Final selection also depends on profile, academics, GD/PI performance, and other criteria.
cn students customize their electives according to their interests
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Wt does the Strategic Management and IB specialization focus on
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der is sectional cutoff for CAT/XAT
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Yes. At MDI Murshidabad, students have the flexibility to choose electives based on their interests and career goals. After the first year’s core subjects, students can customize their second-year courses in areas like Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, Analytics, or Strategy.
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Yes — MDI Murshidabad does offer a Strategic Management and International Business elective/specialization as part of its PGDM program, provided there is enough student interest to run those electives. Students can choose this area in the second year by taking multiple electives in that domain (like Innovation Strategy, International Business, Global Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, etc.) to build a specialization in strategy and global business.
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No — MDI Murshidabad does not have a sectional cutoff for CAT or XAT. They only consider your overall percentile from the exam when shortlisting candidates for the next stages.
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Which MBA colleges can I realistically convert with CAT 71.9?
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Would like honest student POV.
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Scored 68%ile in CAT but solid work-ex (3 yrs ops). People say MDI Murshidabad is profile-heavy. Is it actually true or just brochure talk?
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Anyone here who converted MDI Murshidabad with CAT in the 60–70 range? Trying to figure if applying is realistic.
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Parents are worried about Murshidabad location. Seniors, does this fear fade after joining?
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At a CAT percentile around 71.9, MDI Murshidabad can be considered a realistic possibility, but the final outcome depends a lot on the overall profile, category, and performance in WAT/PI. CAT score is just one part of the shortlisting and selection process, so there’s no fixed or guaranteed cutoff.
From a student perspective, MDI Murshidabad is academically rigorous with a curriculum aligned to MDI Gurgaon. Faculty quality is good, evaluations are strict, and the focus is on conceptual clarity and corporate readiness.
Placements are decent and improving year on year, largely driven by student efforts, live projects, and internships. Like any growing campus, outcomes depend a lot on individual initiative and performance.
“Honestly, most of us had the same concern before joining because of what we hear about the location. But once you actually come here and start your routine—hostel, classes, library, peers—that fear naturally fades. Campus life is quite insulated, and you don’t really deal with the outside area on a daily basis. After a few weeks, academics and friendships take over, and the location stops being a constant worry.”
“CAT matters, but MDI Murshidabad isn’t obsessed with percentile alone. They consciously look for candidates with real industry exposure to build classroom discussions and placement readiness. That’s why profiles with meaningful work-experience tend to do well here. It’s not that CAT is ignored, but profile genuinely adds value beyond just clearing the cutoff.”
“I’ve seen people convert MDI Murshidabad even in the 60–70 CAT range, but it’s not purely percentile-driven. From what seniors and alumni say, the institute gives significant weight to profile factors—work experience, academics, interview performance, and overall fit.
So while a 60–70 percentile doesn’t guarantee anything, it also doesn’t automatically rule you out. If someone has solid work-ex, clarity in interviews, and consistency in academics, applying is definitely realistic, not unrealistic. It’s more about how your overall profile comes together than just the CAT number.”
Honest question: does location actually impact final placements at MDI Murshidabad?
CAT ~65–75 percentile aspirant here. Which college is the smartest application?
- MDI Murshidabad
- BIM Trichy
- IMI Kolkata
- Great Lakes Gurgaon (PGPM)
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