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Scoring 200 marks in CMAT required candidates to mark a total of 50 questions with accuracy and leaving the rest unattempted. Percentile prediction based on past analysis, those who obtain 200 marks in CMAT 2026 can expect a percentile score between 70 and 80. Candidates scoring 200 marks in CMAT can refer this article for insights.

CMAT exam has 100 questions with maximum score being 400. Candidates scoring 200 marks in CMAT 2026 can refer this article to know 200 marks in CMAT percentile, and what colleges to expect for 200 marks in CMAT. 

200 Marks in CMAT Percentile

200 Marks in CMAT Percentile

200 marks in CMAT 2026 Percentile: The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts CMAT exam with 100 questions. Each question in CMAT has 4 marks. Achieving a score of 200 marks in CMAT 2026 is a significant milestone for admission into top b-schools. To understand the impact 200 marks in CMAT, candidates must understand the CMAT scoring system. The exam consists of 100 questions, with a maximum possible score of 400 marks. CMAT raw score reflects individual accuracy, whereas the CMAT percentile is a comparative scale that indicates how a candidate performed relative to all other test-takers. 

Candidates can calculate 200 marks in CMAT out of 400. CMAT percentile for 200 marks can be predicted based on past year's percentile vs score analysis. As per CMAT score vs percentile, candidates securing 200 marks, past trends and analyses suggest an expected percentile range between 70 and 80, although some predictions indicate it could reach the 80 to 90 percentile bracket depending on the difficulty of the exam and the total number of participants.

CMAT is conducted in multiple sessions, therefore, the NTA will use a percentile equivalence technique to rank candidates across different shifts fairly. Candidates can calculate percentile score for 200 marks accurately only when NTA declares the CMAT results. Scroll down to know how much is 200 marks in CMAT percentile, what colleges to expect for 200 marks in CMAT, and how is percentile score calculated.

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Table of contents
  • What will 200 Marks be in CMAT Percentile 2026?
  • CMAT 2026 Score vs Percentile - Expected
  • CMAT Score Calculation Process
  • CMAT Percentile Calculation Process
  • CMAT 2026 College Predictor for 200 Marks

What will 200 Marks be in CMAT Percentile 2026?

Scoring 200 marks in CMAT required candidates to mark a total of 50 questions with accuracy and leaving the rest unattempted. With a negative marking of 1 mark in place for every incorrect response, scoring 200 marks with incorrect responses can be tricky.

Candidates obtaining 200 marks in CMAT 2026 can expect a percentile score between 70 and 80.

200 Marks in CMAT: Score vs Percentile

Check the table below for year-wise CMAT score vs percentile analysis for marks around 200:

Exam Year CMAT Score Range CMAT Percentile
CMAT 2025 score vs percentile 190 - 209 80 - 84
CMAT 2024 score vs percentile 171 - 200 71 - 80
CMAT 2022 score vs percentile 200 75.07
NOTE: As indicated in the table above, CMAT percentile varies every year for a set score range of 200. Few reasons for this change includes change in number of test takers and change in difficulty level.
Q:   Which are the top colleges for MBA with CMAT score of 80 to 85 percentile?
A:
If you score between 80 to 85 percentile CMAT you need not worry about admission. There are a large number of MBA colleges that accept candidates with CMAT score in the range of 80 to 85 percentile. A number of government as well as private institutes with good infrastructure and placements are within your reach. Some of those popular colleges include, Welingkar Institute of Management-Mumbai, Welingkar Institute of Management-Bangalore, Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, IFIM-Bangalore, IFMR- Chennai, NIBM-Pune, NL Dalmiya Institute of Management, IMT Hyderabad, IMT Nagpur, XISS Ranchi, ITM Navi Mumbai, Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida, Xavier Business School-Xavier University, Great Lakes Institute of Management-Gurgaon, BIMTECH-Greater Noida, XIME-Bangalore, ISBM-Pune, Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow, KIIT School of Management, IPE Hyderabad, SIES College of Management Studies-Navi Mumbai and Chetana Institute of Management and Research-Mumbai among others.
Q:   Which are the top colleges for MBA with CMAT score of 65-75 percentile?
A:
Candidates with CMAT score of 65-75 percentile, must not feel bad about their comparatively low score. There are number of good MBA colleges in India which accept CMAT scores in this range for their postgraduate management courses. Some of the college that accept CMAT score of 65-75 percentile include, BIMTECH-Greater Noida, BIT-Mesra, DY Patil School of Management-Pune, DY Patil School of Management-Pune, Calcutta Business School, New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM) New Delhi, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME) Chennai, IES Management College And Research Centre, Mumbai, Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida, FIIB Delhi: Fortune Institute of International Business, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII Ahmedabad), VESIM Mumbai, Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies, Delhi School of Business, EMPI Business School New Delhi, Jaypee Business School (JBS) Noida, International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS) Pune among others.
Q:   How to calculate CMAT percentile?
A:
Since CMAT is usually conducted in two shifts, there are chances of the question paper of one shift being slightly tougher or easier in comparison to the question paper of other shift. In order to negate the possibility of any candidate having an advantage or disadvantage due to this, the exam authorities normalise the CMAT scores before percentile calculation. Once that is done, the authorities use the normalised score for percentile score calculation. CMAT percentile is basically a rank of a candidate vs the total number of candidates who appeared in the exam. Given below is the formula for calculating CMAT percentile prescribed by NTA: Formula to Calculate CMAT Percentile: If 10,000 candidates appeared in CMAT and only 1 candidate scored the highest marks (365/400). Since they have scored the highest in exam, their rank will be 1 and CMAT percentile score will be: 100 x 9999/10,000= 99.99.

CMAT 2026 Score vs Percentile - Expected

Refer to the table below to analyse CMAT score vs percentile. This is an expected comparison and may change with the release of CMAT scorecard.

CMAT Score

CMAT Percentile 

340+

99.99

295 - 305

99.5+

275 - 285

99

255 - 265

95

235 - 245

90

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CMAT Score Calculation Process

NTA calculates CMAT score using a predefined marking scheme. As per the marking criteria for CMAT exam, candidates get +4 marks for each correct response and -1 mark for every incorrect response. Candidates do not face any penalty for unatempted questions. In order to calculate CMAT scores, candidates must know the number of correct responses marked by them. In addition, candidates must also know the number of incorrect responses marked by them.

Formula for calculation of CMAT score = 4*number of correct responses - number of incorrect responses

Find some examples below to know how CMAT score will be calculated:

CMAT Score Calculation Process

CMAT Score Calculation Process

Q:   Does NTA release CMAT cut off?
A:

NTA does not release CMAT cut off. It has no role in release of CMAT cut off or admission through it. The CMAT cut offs are determined and released by score accepting colleges individually. The institutes either release CMAT cut off at the time of applications for admission or announce it during the PI shortlisting process.

Q:   Will I get admission if I meet CMAT cut off but not eligibility criteria of the college?
A:

It is quite unlikely that you can get admission if you do not meet the academic eligibility criteria for MBA. The basic criteria of selection are CMAT score and academic score. As per the AICTE, the minimum score required in graduation to qualify for MBA programme is 50 % (for SC/ST/PwD category, the minimum score requirement is 45%. So, MBA aspirants must ensure that they have scored at least 50 percent in their Bachelor's degree programme.

Q:   What is CMAT cutoff?
A:

CMAT cutoff refers to minimum percentile required for admission to a particular college. Score accepting colleges determine the cut offs individually based on certain parameters. CMAT cut offs for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA are generally 99 percentile and above.

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CMAT Percentile Calculation Process

NTA calculates the percentile of a candidate based on how other candidates performed in the exam. Those who secure highest score in CMAT get a 100 percentile. Since, CMAT exam has two sessions, NTA will use the percentile equivalence technique to rank candidates across shifts on a comparative scale.

The formula for CMAT percentile calculation is:

Formula for CMAT Percentile Score

Formula for CMAT Percentile Score

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CMAT 2026 College Predictor for 200 Marks

As per the analysis, candidates scoring 200 marks in CMAT may get a percentile score within 70 and 80. Check space below to know some MBA colleges accepting CMAT score 70-80 percentile:

  1. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow
  2. Christ University Bangalore
  3. Alliance School of Business, Bangalore
  4. PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore
  5. NDIM Delhi
  6. Fortune Institute of International Business, Delhi
  7. BIT Mesra
  8. AIMS Institute, Bangalore
  9. ITM Business School, Navi Mumbai
  10. ISBM, Pune

Besides the above mentioned colleges, many other colleges accepting CMAT scores will offer admissions to candidates with 200 marks. Candidates must refer to the CMAT cutoff to predict colleges for their percentile and score.

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