Common Management Admission Test 2026 ( CMAT )
Exam On - 25 Jan '26
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 2026 Percentile: The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts CMAT exam with 100 questions. Each question in CMAT has 4 marks. 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 can expect 80 to 90 percentile.
CMAT 2026 percentile prediction based on score of 200 can be inacurate owing to variables like changing difficulty standards, total seats at participating colleges, and more. Percentile score for 200 marks can be calculated accurately once 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.
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.
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 |
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
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
Also Read: What is CMAT Score Normalisation Process?
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:
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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days ago
GIBS accepts scores from all major management entrance exams, including:
CAT
XAT
MAT
CMAT
GMAT
ATMA
State CET
This gives students multiple options to apply. Along with entrance exam scores, GIBS also looks at the overall profile, communication skills, and interest in management, which makes the admission pr
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
With the release of the CMA June 2025 results, 5,491 candidates completed Intermediate Course of the Institute. Such candidates were marked eligible for the practical training.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
According to Shiksha, CMAT score is accepted by over 1600 MBA colleges in India. These include, government, government aided and private institutions. So, you can select any college based on its cut offs, ranking, location, fees, placements and infrastructure.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
There is no provision of result evaluation in CMAT. The scores mentioned on result will be final and cannot be challenged. Candidates can only challenge the provisional answer key which is released before CMAT result.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No the CMAT scorecard is not sent to any candidate by post. The result is released in online mode only and has to be downloaded from the CMAT-NTA website only.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
CMAT 2026 result will be available at the CMAT-NTA website. Candidates will have to log in and check their scorecard. Result will not be accessible without login or in offline mode.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Hi.
For PGDM and MBA admissions at GIBS Business School, Bangalore, the following entrance exams are accepted:
Accepted Entrance Exams
| Exam | Type / Level |
|---|---|
| CAT – Common Admission Test | National-level MBA entrance exam |
| XAT – Xavier Aptitude Test | National-level MBA entrance exam |
| MAT – Management Aptitude Test | National-level MBA entrance exam |
| CMAT – Common Management Admission Test | National-level MBA entrance exam |
| GMAT – Graduate Management Admission Test | International / National-level MBA entrance exam |
| ATMA – AIMS Test for Management Admissions | National-level MBA entrance exam |
| State CET (e.g., Karnataka PGCET) | State-level MBA entrance exam for Karnataka candidates |
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Scholar-Level 18
Answered 3 weeks ago
Marvadi University's MBA Programme involves a total course fee of approximately Rs. 2.5 Lacs over the duration of your two years. The fee for first-year students is approximately Rs. 1.3 lakh. While hostel fees are different depending on whether you're male or female, they are billed separately. Mar
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GGSIPU CMAT cutoff 2026 is expected to be around in the range of 95 to 99 percentile according to the previous years cutoff data. For admission to the MBA programmes at GGSIPU, candidates are expected to appear for the CMAT exam and clear the selection round of their chosen college. For more details
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