CMAT 2025: Result (Declared), Final Answer Key, Cut Offs, Top Colleges
Common Management Admission Test 2026 ( CMAT )
CMAT 2025 exam was held on January, 25 2025 and the provisional answer key was released on January 31, 2025. NTA announced the CMAT result 2025 on February 13, 2025. Check here all about CMAT 2025 exam.
CMAT 2025 exam
CMAT 2025 result was announced on February 13, 2025. NTA has uploaded the CMAT result cum scorecard at the official website and candidates can download it through login. The exam was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on January 25, 2025 and the provisional CMAT 2025 answer key was released on January 31, 2025. The final answer key was released a day after CMAT result 2025 announcement.
The CMAT score is accepted by over 1300 MBA Colleges in India. Top colleges that accept CMAT score include JBIMS, KJ Somaiaya, Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Great Lakes Institute of Management, KIIT School of Management, Amity University, BIMTECH, Goa Institute of Management, Xavier Institute of Management and Research, Gitam School of Management. In this article, you will read all about CMAT 2025 exam including dates, syllabus, pattern, registration process, application fees, cut offs and list of MBA colleges accepting CMAT exam score for admission.
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- CMAT Result 2025
- CMAT Cut Offs for MBA Admission
- MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score
- CMAT Answer Key 2025
- CMAT 2025 Important Dates
- CMAT Admit Card 2025
- CMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- CMAT Registration and Application Process 2025
- CMAT Exam Pattern 2025
- CMAT Syllabus 2025
- CMAT Preparation 2025
CMAT Result 2025
CMAT result 2025 was declared in the form of scorecard. Test takers can download their CMAT 2025 result cum scorecard from the official website by using their login credentials. Check the below steps to download the CMAT result 2025:
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- Go to CMAT-NTA website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
- Click on CMAT 2025 scorecard tab
- Enter CMAT application number and date of birth
- Click on CMAT scorecard and download the PDF
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CMAT Cut Offs for MBA Admission
Listed below are top MBA colleges accepting CMAT score and their cut offs between the range of 85 to 99 percentile.
| Colleges Accepting CMAT score |
CMAT Cut Off Percentiles |
|---|---|
| 99.9 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 99 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 95-99 |
|
| 95 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 80 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 85 |
|
| 85 |
Also Read: Institute-wise CMAT cut offs
MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score
Check out some of the popular MBA colleges in India which accept CMAT score for admission:
Meeting CMAT cut off is the first stage of MBA admission. Candidates need to clear the Personal Interview/Group Discussion/Written Ability Test round too. Some institutes conduct only Personal Interview, some conduct Personal Interview/Group Discussion and some conduct all three, Personal Interview/Group Discussion/Written Ability Test. Apart from that, candidates must also meet the academic criteria for selection.
CMAT Answer Key 2025
CMAT answer key 2025 has been released. It is accompanied by candidate response sheet. Check below steps to download CMAT 2025 answer key and response sheet.
- Visit CMAT 2025 website
- Click on 'CMAT 2025 answer key ' option
- Enter application number and password
- Click on 'answer key' to download it
NTA gives option to candidates to raise objection against the official answer key, if they feel any answer given by the authority is incorrect. They can challenge the official CMAT answer key by filling an online form and paying INR 200 per question as fees at the exam website.
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CMAT 2025 Important Dates
For the past few years, the CMAT has been conducted on April-May, however, this year, the NTA has decided to conduct the exam as previously, in the month of January 2025. The CMAT exam was last conducted in January, in the year 2019. The NTA does not announce complete schedule of CMAT at once. However, for 2025 exam, it has announced all the important dates together including the CMAT exam date.
| CMAT 2025 Events |
CMAT 2025 Dates |
|---|---|
| CMAT 2025 registration starts |
14-Nov-2024 |
| Registration ends |
13-Dec-2024 (9:50 pm) 25-Dec-2024 (9:50 pm) |
| Fee payment window closing |
14-Dec-2024 (11:50 pm) 25-Dec-2024 (11:50 pm) |
| Form correction window |
15-Dec-2024 to 17-Dec-2024 26-Dec-2024 to 27-Dec-2024 |
| Announcement of city intimation |
17-Jan-2025 |
| CMAT admit card 2025 release |
20-Jan-2025 |
| CMAT 2025 exam |
25-Jan-2025 |
| CMAT 2025 answer key challenge |
31-Jan-2025 to 02-Feb-2025 |
| CMAT 2025 result declaration |
13-Feb-2025 |
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CMAT Admit Card 2025
CMAT admit card 2025 is available for download from the CMAT 2025 website through login. To download the CMAT 2025 admit card, the candidates have to follow the below given process.
- Visit the CMAT-NTA website
- Click on 'CMAT 2025 admit card' tab
- Enter CMAT application number and date of birth
- Enter security pin and click on login
- Click on CMAT admit card and download the PDF
CMAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for CMAT 2025, candidates have to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria as given below:
- Candidate should be a graduate or have an equivalent degree from a recognised university.
- Students in their final year of bachelor’s degree awaiting their result can also appear for CMAT exam.
- There is no minimum score requirement for CMAT 2025 in graduation and there is no age limit as well.
Also Read: CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
CMAT Registration and Application Process 2025
CMAT registration and application process is online. The form can be accessed on the CMAT-NTA website. Given below is the CMAT 2024 application process:
- Open CMAT 2025 website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
- Click on ‘registration link for CMAT 2025’
- Click on 'new registration'
- Enter personal details and choose a password to create a login ID
- Log in with the ID shared in mail
- Fill the CMAT 2025 form will relevant details
- Pay the fee via debit/credit card or net banking
The CMAT 2025 exam centres will be allotted to candidates as per their choice. Candidates can select up to four cities as their preferred CMAT test cities in the application form.
CMAT 2025 registration window
CMAT Fees 2025
The fee is to be paid before the last date of CMAT form submission. If the fee remains unpaid, the CMAT 2025 application form will not be accepted.
- INR 2,500 for General / EWS/OBC-NCL (Male)
- INR 1,250 for Females, Third Gender and Reserved category students
CMAT Exam Pattern 2025
CMAT exam pattern is prescribed by the NTA on the basis of AICTE guidelines for MBA entrance exams. Check the table below for the latest CMAT exam pattern:
| CMAT Exam Pattern |
Details |
|---|---|
| Number of sections |
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning Language Comprehension General Awareness Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
| Mode of examination |
Online |
| Duration of exam |
180 minutes |
| Sectional time limit |
No |
| Number of questions |
100 |
| Total Marks |
400 |
| Number of answer choices |
4 |
| CMAT Marking scheme |
4 marks for correct answer -1 mark for incorrect answer |
CMAT Syllabus 2025
CMAT syllabus is similar to other MBA entrance exams, and include important topics from Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Check below the table for important topics of CMAT.
| CMAT Syllabus |
Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
Algebra, Time-Speed-Distance, Alligation & Mixtures, Geometry, Graph, Quadratic and Linear Equations, etc. |
| Logical Reasoning |
Analytical Reasoning, Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, etc. |
| Language Comprehension |
Reading Comprehension, Grammar, English Usage Errors, Parajumbles, etc. |
| General Awareness |
Economy, Business, World, Politics, Sports, Culture, Society |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
Questions related to innovation, entrepreneurship and start up business |
CMAT Preparation 2025
CMAT 2025 preparation will require an elaborate plan as the exam syllabus is vast. So, it is a good idea to start CMAT preparation at least six to nine months before the exam, so that you get enough time to cover the entire CMAT syllabus and get good enough time for practice papers and mock tests.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
CMAT is one of the accepting exams for admission to PGDM. In 2024, the overall CMAT cutoff was 85. This was same in 2023 as well. However, it is not compulsory to have a CMAT score for admission. Aspirants with a valid score in CAT, MAT, ATMA, etc. can also get admission in the PGDM programme.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, GITAM School of Business Visakhapatnam accepts CMAT scores for admission to MBA programmes. Candidates with valid CMAT scores are shortlisted for GDPI. The final selection depends on performance in both rounds. The application must be submitted online.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Yes DY Patil Akurdi MBA does accept CMAT results to MBA admission. Applicants should submit their acceptable CMAT score and meet the process of admission. The last one is selected based on entrance rates and available slots.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Some companies that hire students from the CMAT-accepting colleges in Mumbai are given in the table below:
College Name | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|
ITC, Airtel, Amazon, PwC, Hindustan Unilever, LG Electronics, Book My Show, Deloitte, etc. | |
Deloitte, Amazon, CapGemini, Google, Myntra, IDFC, etc. | |
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development Placements | Adani Group, Airtel, Amazon, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, etc. |
MET Institute of Post Graduate Diploma in Management Placements | The Times Of India, Hindustan Unilever, Radio City, DHL, TCS, etc. |
Deutsche Bank, Crisil, Aditya Birla Capital, Kotak Mahindra Bank, etc. |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
M
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, the placements at the CMAT colleges in Mumbai are quite good. Students can check the table below for more details:
College Name | Average Placement Salary |
|---|---|
INR 12 LPA | |
INR 8 - 10.77 LPA | |
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development Placements | INR 10 LPA |
MET Institute of Post Graduate Diploma in Management Placements | INR 10 LPA |
INR 8.4 LPA |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
M
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, a degree from most CMAT-accepting colleges in Mumbai can be quite valuable. The table below compares the course fees that the students invest in their education with the placement salary that they can expect to earn after its completion.
College Name | Average Fees | Average Package |
|---|---|---|
INR 13.48 Lakh- 21.34 Lakh | INR 12 LPA | |
INR 14 Lakh | INR 10 LPA | |
INR 16.5 Lakh | INR 8.4 LPA | |
INR 7 Lakh- 9 Lakh | INR 7.5 LPA | |
INR 13.72 Lakh | INR 7 LPA |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official
M
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, there are many government colleges in Mumbai where students can get admitted based on CMAT scores. The course fees at some of these CMAT colleges in Mumbai are given below:
College Name | Average Fees |
|---|---|
INR 4.36 Lakh | |
INR 1.7 Lakh- 4.72 Lakh | |
INR 2.32 Lakh |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
M
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, there are many private colleges in Mumbai where students can get admitted based on CMAT scores. The course fees at some of these SIES colleges in Mumbai are given below:
College Name | Average Fees |
|---|---|
INR 13.48 Lakh- 21.34 Lakh | |
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development Admission | INR 14 Lakh |
INR 16.5 Lakh | |
INR 12.45 Lakh | |
INR 7 Lakh- 9 Lakh |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Some information that students should know before applying to the CMAT colleges in Mumbai is given in the table below:
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Number of CMAT Accepting Colleges in Mumbai (All) | 70+ colleges |
Annual Fees | INR 1-2 Lakh: 9 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 14 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 13 colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 38 colleges |
Top CMAT Accepting Colleges in Mumbai (All) | K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development, N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies, ITM Business School, SIES College of Management Studies, Universal AI University, Vivekanand Business School, Amity University, GNVS Institute of Management, etc. |
Top CMAT Accepting Specializations | Finance, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, IT & Systems, Business Analytics, etc. |
Accepted Entrance Exams | CMAT |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.
M
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
Yes, there are more than 70 MBA colleges in Mumbai that accept the CMAT entrance exam scores. These include K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development, N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies, ITM Business School, SIES College of Management Stu
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Contributor-Level 10
One of the most respected business schools in India is the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) located in Mumbai. The cutoff of the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) for the category of OBC NCL (Other Backward Classes Non-Creamy Layer) is usually high because admissions are highly competitive.
For OBC NCL category, the anticipated CMAT cutoff percentile of JBIMS is about 99.81 percentile. The high cutoff indicates the stringent selection process and the high quality of education maintained by the institution. It is to be noted that the cutoff can fluctuate marginally every year depending upon the number of candidates, the difficulty level of the test, and the performance level of the candidates as a whole.
JBIMS does not officially declare category-wise cutoffs for CMAT, but the overall trend suggests that candidates must score very high to get admitted. The institute also takes into account other aspects like academic performance, work experience, and performance in the group discussion and personal interview rounds.
In conclusion, to gain admission to JBIMS under OBC NCL category via CMAT, striving for a percentile of approximately 99.81 or more is recommended. This will enhance your prospects of being above the cutoff and moving forward to the next rounds of selection.