General Category, low marks

Asked by Anonymous on 2026-03-22 in General MBA Doubts

Hello Ma’am,

I hope you are doing well.

I wanted your honest guidance regarding my MBA options based on my academic profile.

My profile:

10th: 49%
12th: 64%
Graduation [2nd year student](BBA): 68% (Last sem result)
Category: GENERAL


I would like to ask:

1......Am I suitable for FMS with these results?

2... If I bring my marks in what percentage to graduation, will there be any problem in the future for my low 10th & 12th class marks?

3... Which MBA colleges can I realistically be eligible for with my profile?


I am ready to hard work and improve, and I want to take the right direction.

Thank you for your time and guidance.

3 Answers

Rahul · 2026-03-23 · 2 helpful

tough bro bcz 10th is low + general category, need high cat to compensate grad 70–75%+ le aa helps a bit but 10th/12th can still hurt in some colleges for placement

Seema Doshi · 2026-03-23 · 2 helpful

fms doesnt consider 10 12 marks so u can get it with cat score

Shweta Arora (Mentor) · 2026-03-23 · 1 helpful

Hey 👋 As Seema rightly pointed out, FMS's shortlisting criteria is based on your CAT percentile, so your goal should be to maximize that. Grad scores can help you during selection but for FMS, CAT + Interview can seal the deal.

If possible try making your grad score cross 70% that will give you extra points during selection for most colleges. I don't know if 80%+ is possible but that would have been even better.

Since you are a non-engineer you can still aim for the newer IIMs and K, S, also L since it doesn't weigh 10th marks. Indore focuses too much on acads. You can also take XAT for other colleges. And many colleges also have their own entrances if you're targeting non-IIMs.

Open this discussion on Percentyl Community →