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CMAT is a conducted annually. Candidates who have qualified the exam must now start shortlisting colleges for MBA admission. Applications have started at various colleges. Check here top CMAT accepting colleges and admission process along with expected CMAT cut offs.

CMAT score is valid for admissionto over 1300 MBA colleges in India. Check here top CMAT accepting colleges and admission process along with expected CMAT cut offs.

CMAT 2025: Top Colleges

CMAT 2025: Top Colleges

CMAT accepting colleges admit students through a screening process that includes personality assessment rounds, such as Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The GD/PI is conducted by every institute individually as per their admission cycle. At some of the CMAT accepting colleges, applications are already open, whereas at some colleges registrations for admission will start in upcoming months.

Top CMAT Accepting Colleges and Expected Cut Offs

Check below the list of top CMAT accepting colleges and their expected cut offs, along with fees. 

Colleges accepting CMAT score

Expected CMAT Cut Off 2025 (percentile)

MBA Fees (approx.)

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

99.92

INR 6-7 lakh

Goa Institute of Management

99.85

INR 5.35 to 19.4 lakh

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research

99.20

INR 13.48 to 21.34 lakh

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

99.06

INR 9.45 to 11.45 lakh

Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi

95

INR 8.90 lakh

IFIM Business School, Bangalore

85

INR 10 lakh

Asia-Pacific Institute of Management

85

INR 11.50 lakh

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida

82

INR 1.5 to 15.75 lakh

BIMTECH, Greater Noida

75

INR 2.75 to 14 lakh

BIT, Mesra

75

INR 6.04 lakh

DY Patil School of Management, Pune

75

INR 2.35 lakh

XIME, Bangalore

75

INR 12.9 lakh

Christ University Institute of Management

70

INR 4.8 to 10.6 lakh

WeSchool Mumbai-Welingkar Institute of Management

70

INR 94 K to 14 lakh

WeSchool Bangalore-Welingkar Institute of Management

70

INR 14 lakh

IMS Ghaziabad

70

INR 9.5 lakh

D Y Patil University School of Management (DYPUSM)

70

INR 9.5to 10 lakh

Jagannath International Management School (JIMS)

70

INR 12 lakh

Universal Business School

70

INR 1.98 to 22.32 lakh

KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar (KSOM)

80

INR 12.9 lakh

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does NTA conduct MBA Admission through CMAT?
A: 
No, the NTA doesn't conduct common counselling for admission through CMAT. The role of NTA viz. CMAT ends with result declaration. The CMAT accepting colleges conduct their own admission process individually. Candidates have to fill admission forms of the target colleges individually. The MBA colleges and universities accepting CMAT scores conduct group discussion and Personal Interview to select candidates for admission. This selection is based on minimum CMAT cut off fixed by the institute. Admission through CMAT also includes assessment of candidates on the basis of other parameters such as academic record and work experience (not mandatory for all colleges). Overall, the admission process through CMAT includes selection of candidates on the basis of: 1. CMAT score 2. Class 10, 12 and graduation score 3. Work profile and other activities 4. Performance in Personal Interview and group discussion To check your chances of CMAT admission check this college predictor: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/cmat-college-predictor.
Q:   Are there CMAT accepting colleges in which GD/PI is not conducted?
A: 

Yes, there are CMAT accepting colleges which do not conduct GD/PI. The seat allotment is based on counselling process based on CMAT cut off and candidate's choice of college. Most of the Maharashtra MBA colleges such as JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Welingkar's, IMT, KJ Somaiya, etc. that participate in MAH CET CAP round, offer admission without GD/PI.

Q:   What is a good score in CMAT for admission to top MBA colleges?
A: 

Ideally, one would say that 99 to100 percentile is good for MBA Admission. However, it is not possible for all candidates to score so high. So, what shall be considered a good score in CMAT. A good CMAT score is basically a score that will get you a seat in your desired college. So, if you desire a Tier 1 college, a good score in CMAT will be 85 percentile and above. If you desire a Tier 2 college, a good score in CMAT will be 70 to 85 percentile and for a Tier 3 college, less than 70 percentile in CMAT will be good. Now, if you want to understand CMAT. Score in terms of percentile, so that while giving the exam you know how much raw score is needed to get the required percentile for the desired college, you need to know how much CMAT score is equal to percentile. About 340 to 350 score is equal to 100 percentile in CMAT About 281to 340 score is equal to 90 to 99.99 percentile in CMAT About 201 to 280 score is equal to 81 to 89 percentile in CMAT About 171 to 200 score is equal to 71to 80 percentile in CMAT About 140 to 171 score is equal to 61 to 70 percentile in CMAT About 116 to 140 score is equal to 51 to 60 percentile in CMAT.

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Candidates are selected for admission to MBA and PGDM programmes with CMAT score on the basis of following parameters:

  • CMAT score
  • Academic record
  • GD/PI performance
  • Work experience
  • Gender and academic diversity

Many institutes do not conduct GD, they have Writing Ability Test (WAT) instead. In WAT, candidates have to write a short essay on the given topic. This test is conducted to assess candidate’s knowledge, convincing skills and communication ability.

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Answered a month ago

CMAT is a domestic exam conducted for admission to MBA/PGDM courses in MBA colleges located in India. It is not conducted outside India.

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Sreetama Tyagi

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

CMAT exam is conducted in 124+ cities across India.The centre is alloted to the candidate on the basis of their choice as mentioned in the CMAT application form. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 2 months ago

MCA colleges in Ahmedabad without CMAT are in this table. Check courses and fees. 

MCA Colleges in Ahmedabad without CMAT

Total Tuition Fee

Silver Oak College of Computer Application (SOCCA) MCA

INR 1.64 lakh

Indus University MCA Courses

INR 1.72 Lakh 

L D College of Engineering MCA

INR 10, 600

Silver5 University MCA Courses

INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 1.3 Lakh

Sabarmati University MCA INR 90,000
Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University MCA CoursesINR 2.18 Lakh

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

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