CAT Scholarship 2025 covers financial aid awarded by B‑schools, corporate foundations, and government schemes for students who secure admission through CAT 2025. Leading institutes, such as IIM Bangalore, XLRI Jamshedpur, and SPJIMR Mumbai, provide merit- and need-based tuition grants, while central and state scholarships offer further support.
CAT Scholarship 2025: Overview
CAT Scholarship 2025 provides post‑admission financial aid through the institute, corporate and government channels.
IIM Bangalore, SPJIMR Mumbai and XLRI Jamshedpur offer merit‑ and need‑based tuition waivers determined by CAT 2025 rank and family income. The Aditya Birla Scholarship awards up to INR 3 lakh annually to top‑ranked PGP entrants.
IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship grants INR 1 lakh per year for two years to students with annual family income ≤ INR 6 lakh. Government schemes, Central Sector Scheme (INR 20,000/year) and Post‑Matric SC/ST/OBC scholarships, cover tuition and maintenance for eligible categories.
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CAT Scholarship 2025: Important Dates & Deadlines
CAT Scholarship 2025 deadlines vary by provider. While coaching tests are scheduled between July and August 2025, MBA and government scholarship applications are open from September through November, depending on the scheme.
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MBA & Campus‑Level Scholarships
Students can view the types of scholarships offered to CAT-qualified candidates below.
Institute-Based Scholarships
IIM Bangalore Need-Based Financial AssistanceOffered to PGP students whose gross annual family income is below a set threshold. Amount varies based on financial need and academic performance.
SPJIMR Merit-cum-Means ScholarshipCovers partial tuition for academically strong candidates facing financial constraints. Selection is based on income documents and academic merit.
XLRI ScholarshipsIncludes Aditya Birla Scholarship (INR 1.75 lakh/year), IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship, and internal merit-based grants. Final selection depends on CAT performance and institute GPA.
NMIMS ScholarshipsAwards are based on merit in the first trimester and family income criteria. Offers tuition fee relief for select students.
BML Munjal University MBA ScholarshipsScholarship bands: 25%, 50%, and 100% tuition waiver. Based on CAT percentile (≥90 %ile), academic record, and interview performance.
Corporate and Private Scholarships
Aditya Birla Scholarship For students admitted to IIM A, B, C, L, I, K, and XLRI. Scholarship value: INR 1.75 lakh/year for the entire MBA program. Selection based on academic excellence and leadership.
IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship 2025 Covers INR 1 lakh/year for two years. Open to students with an annual family income of ≤INR 6 lakh, enrolled in select Business Schools.
OP Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship (OJEMS) Provides INR 1.5 lakh to meritorious students from partner B-schools. Applicants are evaluated based on academic performance and a personal interview.
Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship For CAT-qualified MBA students. Award amounts vary; selection is based on merit and financial need. Applications usually open post-admission.
Government and International Scholarships
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University StudentsOffers up to INR 20,000/year. Open to students in recognised professional programs with top 80th percentile marks in Class XII.
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBCCovers tuition and living expenses. Applications for 2025–26 cycle open from July 24 to November 30, 2025, via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
National Overseas Scholarship (NOS)Grants of up to INR 33 lakh for pursuing a Master's degree abroad. For SC, ST, and other notified categories. The second round is expected to take place from September 1 to October 15, 2025.
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CAT Scholarship 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Campus‑level CAT Scholarship 2025 eligibility applies only to post‑admission MBA grants and government schemes. Applicants must hold a confirmed offer from a participating B‑school, meet merit or income thresholds, and satisfy category‑specific documentation requirements.
- Must hold an admission offer from a recognised B-school, such as IIMs, XLRI, MDI, SPJIMR, or NMIMS.
- Merit-based awards (e.g. Aditya Birla, OP Jindal) are typically offered to top-ranked students based on entrance exam performance, often implying a CAT percentile in the 85–90+ range. However, no fixed cut-off is officially stated.
- Income-based assistance is available under schemes such as the IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship and IIM financial aid, with annual family income limits applying (e.g., ≤ INR 6 lakh).
- Government and category-linked schemes (e.g. Post-Matric Scholarship, National Overseas Scholarship) require applicants to belong to specific communities (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and meet respective income and domicile conditions.
CAT Scholarship 2025: Selection Criteria
Selection for CAT Scholarship 2025 campus‑level grants relies on clearly defined criteria that vary by scholarship type but generally encompass merit, academic consistency, financial need and category verification.
Merit-Based CriteriaCAT 2025 percentile is the foremost qualifier for merit awards. Top-ranked candidates among admitted cohorts receive full or partial tuition waivers based on their relative position in the CAT rankings.
Academic RecordConsistent performance in Class 10, Class 12, and undergraduate studies strengthens scholarship applications. B‑schools evaluate prior grades alongside CAT scores to determine academic excellence.
Financial Need AssessmentNeed-based grants require submission of family income certificates. Institutions such as IIM Bangalore and IDFC FIRST Bank assess household earnings against predefined thresholds (e.g., ≤ INR 6 lakh) to allocate aid.
Category VerificationGovernment-linked scholarships require valid caste, income, and domicile documentation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS applicants. National Overseas Scholarship nominees must also meet specific community and eligibility criteria.
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CAT Scholarship 2025: Renewal & Conditions
Campus‑level scholarships under CAT 2025 carry ongoing obligations and specific conditions for continued disbursement.
Academic PerformanceRecipients must maintain the minimum grade point average or term grade requirement set by the awarding B‑school (commonly 6.5/10 GPA or equivalent) in each semester.
Progress ReviewsScholars undergo periodic evaluations, such as half‑yearly progress reports or mentor meetings, to confirm satisfactory academic and professional development.
Claw‑back PolicyIf a student withdraws, is academically de-registered, or fails to meet the stipulated performance thresholds, the unused portion of the scholarship is recouped in accordance with the institute’s refund regulations.
