Title: 99+ percentile in CAT with low Class 10/12 marks — can I still get into a good college?

I’m preparing for CAT, and my mock test scores are currently reaching around 98 percentile. My target is 99%ile+.

However, I’m worried about my academic background:

  • Class 10: 54%
  • Class 12: 50%
  • B.Sc. PCM: 66%

I know my academic profile is weak, especially my Class 10 and 12 marks. I’m not expecting the top IIMs or anything unrealistic. I just want to know whether, even with 99%ile+, I can still get into a good B-school.

If I manage to score 99%ile+, what colleges should I realistically target considering my profile? Are there good colleges where my low 10th/12th scores won’t completely eliminate my chances?

I’d really appreciate advice from people who have knowledge of the current admission criteria or have a similar academic profile.

What should I do from here, and what colleges should I keep as realistic targets/backups?

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u/itsmeshah23 — 10 days ago