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Yes, you can pursue MBA with specialization in Marketing from XLRI and some other B-schools who do not impose threshold limit of minimum 50% marks. However, you must clear the XAT cut offs and clear the final selection round on all other parameters.

It more depends upon your liking. If have good communication skills, can make an impact and are passionate and clear about making a career in Marketing, you can opt for MBA Marketing. But if you like finances more, it will be better to think again.

CAT Application Form Fees 2026 is Rs 2,700 for General, EWS, and NC-OBC category candidates, and Rs 1,350 for SC, ST, and PwD category candidates.

CAT 2026 Registration Fees is increased from last year. CAT 2026 registration fees is Rs 2,700 for General/EWS/NC-OBC candidates. CAT 2026 registration fees for SC/ST/PwD categories is Rs 1,350. For comparison, CAT 2025 registration fees was Rs 2,600 for General/EWS/NC-OBC candidates and Rs 1350 for SC/ST/PwD category candidates. Candidates should note that the CAT Registration Fees includes admission applications for all the 22 IIMs in India. No separate IIM application fees is charged.

SNAP exam is conducted three times in a year in December month. Candidates can take one or all of them. The best score among all attempts is considered for final selection by participating institutes.