CMAT 2026 Toppers list; Check Toppers Name, Scores and Percentile

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Updated on Feb 17, 2026 21:40 IST

CMAT 2026 toppers’ list will be shared here soon as the result has been declared today. NTA has also released candidate data for CMAT 2026. CMAT ranks are determined on the basis of highest marks scored. The candidate who scores the highest marks is ranked 1st. Check below, CMAT toppers name, scores and percentiles.

CMAT 2026 toppers’ list will be shared here soon as the result has been declared today. NTA has also released candidate data for CMAT 2026. Check below, CMAT toppers name, scores and percentiles.

CMAT 2026 toppers’ list – The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared CMAT 2026 result today. Names of toppers will be out soon. Shiksha will share here CMAT 2026 toppers list with their names, scores and AIR.

According to NTA, a total of 53453 candidates registered for CMAT 2026 and 41, 872 appeared for the exam. The CMAT 2026 exam was held on January 25, 2026 in a single shift as the number of applications were way to low this year. Last year, the total number of test takers was 74012 and the total number of qualifying candidates was 63145.

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This blog will be updated with the CMAT 2026 toppers list as soon as the CMAT merit list 2026 is available.

CMAT 2026 Result: Number of Applicants

Category wise percentage and number of CMAT 2026 applicants are mentioned below:

Exam	Registered Candidate	Appeared Candidates	%age
CМАТ-2026	53,453	41,872	78.33

Commonly asked questions

Q: Does NTA conduct MBA Admission through CMAT?

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

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.

Q: Which are the top colleges for MBA with CMAT score of 80 to 85 percentile?

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?

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.

CMAT 2026 Result: Number of Applicants

Given below is the table indicating category wise break up of number of CMAT 2026 number of applicants.

Category	General	General EWS	OBC NCL	SC	ST	PwD/PwBD	Total
Female	14,251	2,933	6,515	1,400	414	40	25,513
Male	12,717	3,834	8,881	1,980	526	106	27,938
Third Gender	2	-	-	-	-	-	2
	26,970	6,767	15,396	3,380	940	146	53,453

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CMAT 2026 Result: Number of Test Takers

Category wise break up of number of candidates who appeared for CMAT 2026.

Category	General	General EWS	OBC NCL	SC	ST	PwD/PwBD	Total
Female	10,790	2,394	5,331	1, 061	329	31	19,905
Male	9,711	3,171	7,210	1,479	395	76	21,996
Third Gender	1	-	-	-	-	-	1
	20,502	5,565	15,396	3,380	724	107	41,872

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many mock tests to attempt to score 99 percentile in CMAT?

There is no particular number of CMAT mock test that you should target to solve during your preparation phase but on an average it has been seen that about 30-40 CMAT mock tests are good enough to score 99 percentile. Candidates must start solving CMAT mock tests after completing the syllabus as it will help them gauge which are the topics that they have understood well and which are the topics that require more work. 30-34 CMAT mock tests are recommended as, CMAT exam is all about speed and accuracy. The more questions you'll solve in an exam environment, the better you'll get at understanding, choosing and solving questions faster and correctly. Important point to note about practicing CMAT mock test is that one should analyse every mock test to understand the gaps and fissures and what to do to fill them. Another aspect to keep in mind is not to overdo it. When you start to score 98-99 percentile in CMAT mock tests consistently then you should stop and focus on revision, etc.

Q: I scored less than 50 percent marks in Graduation. Am I eligible to apply for CMAT?

Yes, you are eligible to apply for CMAT exam. Any candidate who has secured passing marks in graduation can apply for CMAT. Candidates must ensure that they have cleared graduation to be able to apply. Final year students planning to appear for the exam must ensure that they have passed the first two years of Bachelor's degree and must target passing marks in the final year as well. However, colleges accepting CMAT score for admission have a 50 per cent in graduation. The minimum score requirement for SC, ST, PwD candidates is 45 per cent as minimum criteria thus candidates must not target passing marks in graduation as even if they will clear CMAT. They might not get admission as they will not meet the institutes academic eligibility criteria.

Q: How to calculate CMAT percentile?

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.

Q: I don’t have 50 % in graduation. Can I apply for CMAT?

Yes, you can apply for CMAT as only passing marks are required in graduation to apply. However, CMAT accepting colleges accept candidature only above 50% (45% for Reserved categories).

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CMAT Toppers' List 2026

CMAT ranks are determined on the basis of highest marks scored. The candidate who scores the highest marks is ranked 1^st. Names and scores of CMAT 2026 toppers will be

CMAT 2026 Topper Name	CMAT 2026 Score
TBA	TBA
TBA	TBA
TBA	TBA

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What After CMAT 2026 Result?

With CMAT 2026 scores in hand, candidates should start shortlisting colleges for admission. CMAT participating colleges releases their cut offs and admission forms between February and July. Candidates can check out the admission schedule of their target college and apply accordingly. CMAT admission process includes Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). Candidate should prepare for it in these months. CMAT score can also be used for admission to Maharashtra MBA colleges through MAH CET CAP. Those who wish to seek admission through MAH CET must wait for MBA CAP 2026 round registration to start in July.

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