CMAT 2019 Counselling: Get selected in top B schools
Common Management Admission Test 2026 ( CMAT )
CMAT 2019 application process is all set to begin from October 22, 2018. Interested aspirants can apply online to appear in this computer based management aptitude for admission into one of about 1500 B-schools across India.
Admission process through CMAT includes the online test and Group Discussion and Personal Interview conducted by the institutes individually. There is no Counselling for CMAT, neither a common admission process. Candidates who qualify this exam can apply for admission to the institute of their choice based on the marks and ranks secured.
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In CMAT 2019 too, the admission process will remain the same. The CMAT 2019 exam will be held on January 27, 2019. CMAT 2019 results are expected in the first week of February, 2019. Last date to submit CMAT 2019 application form is December 15, 2018. CMAT 2019 admit cards will be issued in the first week of January, 2019.
Here is the list of some of the popular B-Schools who will accept CMAT 2019 scores for admission:
Also, go through the list below to know the number of colleges in each state accepting CMAT scores:
| State |
No of Colleges |
List of Colleges |
| Andhra Pradesh |
1006 |
|
| Assam |
13 |
|
| Bihar |
24 |
|
| Chandigarh |
2 |
|
| Chhattisgarh |
37 |
|
| Dadar & Nagar Haveli |
1 |
|
| Delhi |
101 |
|
| Goa |
3 |
|
| Gujarat |
161 |
|
| Haryana |
209 |
|
| Himachal Pradesh |
17 |
|
| Jammu and Kashmir |
18 |
|
| Jharkhand |
25 |
|
| Karnataka |
275 |
|
| Kerala |
88 |
|
| Madhya Pradesh |
273 |
|
| Maharashtra |
708 |
|
| Meghalaya |
1 |
|
| Odisha |
123 |
|
| Puducherry |
8 |
|
| Punjab |
146 |
|
| Rajasthan |
159 |
|
| Tamil Nadu |
454 |
|
| Uttar Pradesh |
759 |
|
| Uttarakhand |
81 |
|
| West Bengal |
80 |
|
| Total |
4772 |
|
(Disclaimer: This list has been taken from AICTE website. Shiksha.com is not responsible for any discrepancies.)
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Each management institute will conduct their own Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI). The schedules will be announced individually by each institute, hence the candidates must keep a check on the release of admission information bulletin of their preferred institute.
Final selection will be based on the candidate’s overall performance in CMAT 2019, GD/PI, Academics and other professional and ECA aspects.
Documents to carry for CMAT 2019 GD/PI:
- CMAT 2019 scorecard
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 certificate
- Graduation certificate
- Date of birth certificate
- Valid photo ID issued by the Government of India
- Address proof
- Caste/PWD certificate (if applicable)
- ECA certificates or proof of recognition
- Transfer certificate (if applicable)
- Migration certificate (if applicable)
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
Yes, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are valid for KIITEE MBA. Candidates applying online will be required to submit copies of their mark sheets and other supporting documents.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The CMAT exam is conducted for admission in MBA at PG level in colleges. CMAT is a computer-based-test. The duration of CMAT is 3 hours. It consists of 100 questions. There are 20 questions each of the following sections:
- Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
- Logical Reasoning
- Language Compreh
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
At GIBS Business School Bangalore, students are trained for interviews and corporate readiness through:
Regular mock interviews and group discussions to practice real-life scenarios.
Focus on developing soft skills, like communication and leadership.
Exposure to the corporate world through guest lectur
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
While CMAT is the primary route, RGPV may occasionally admit based on merit in graduation if seats remain vacant after all CMAT-qualified candidates are placed through College Level Counselling.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
MAT and CMAT both are moderately difficulty exam, but have their own challenges. While, CMAT has one extra section Innovation and Entrepreneurship, MAT has a separate section for Data Interpretation having 30 questions. With focused preparation, you can crack either of the two that you choose.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
With 82 percentile in CMAT, you stand a chance of getting colleges like Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon, Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida, IPE Hyderabad, FLAME University Pune, Asia Pacific Institute of Management Delhi, Prestige Institute of Management Indore among others.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
CMAT total marks is 400. It is usually considered that scoring 270 to 300 marks can convert into good percentile, about 99 percentile. Around 200 marks can get you 90 percentile which is also good if you are targeting private colleges.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
There is no passing mark in CMAT exam, as admission is based on cut offs determined by colleges. A candidate scoring more than 0 in CMAT is eligible for admission will be selected only if they meet minimum cut off.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
CMAT 2026 result was declared by February 17, 2026. NTA released the scorecard late night at the official website. Candidates can download their scorecard through login.
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