CMAT 2026 Score vs Percentile: Check Score to Percentile Conversion
Common Management Admission Test 2026 ( CMAT )
CMAT result is announced in percentile. Admission are based on CMAT percentile thus, it is important to know how much score will convert into how much percentile. Read this article to know CMAT expected 2026 score vs percentile.
CMAT score vs percentile 2026
CMAT Score vs Percentile 2026 is a comparison between candidate’s own performance and with other test takers. While CMAT score is the total marks scored, CMAT percentile refers to the percentage of candidates scored less than the top scorer. A desirable score in CMAT is between 95 to 99 percentile for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, KJ Somaiya, Welignkar, PUMBA and others.
CMAT 2026 was held on January 25 and the result is has been declared today. With CMAT 2026 result in hand, candidates can now search which MBA college is within their reach. But they must understand the score calculation process and comparison of CMAT 2026 score vs percentile so that they can make a plan for targeting the required score for their preferred college. Since admission will be based on CMAT cut off percentiles, you should know how many of your correct attempts will get you which MBA college.
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- CMAT score vs percentile 2026
- What is CMAT Score?
- What is CMAT Score Calculator Formula?
- CMAT Score Normalization
- CMAT Score vs Percentile 2026: How is CMAT Rank Allotted?
- CMAT Percentile Calculator Formula
- CMAT 2026: Number of Good Attempts
CMAT score vs percentile 2026
A major factor that influence CMAT percentile of a candidate is the total number of test takers. Check the table below to understand CMAT 2026 expected score vs percentile.
| CMAT Score |
CMAT Percentile |
|---|---|
| 350+ |
100.00 |
| 340 |
99.99 |
| 330 |
99.70 |
| 300 |
99.55 |
| 270 |
99 |
| 265 |
97 |
| 245 |
95 |
| 205 |
90 |
| 180 |
80 |
| 175 |
70 |
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What is CMAT Score?
To understand CMAT 2026 marks vs percentile, one must first understand the score calculation process. CMAT score is the total marks scored by the candidate out of 400 in the exam. Given below is the marking scheme of CMAT exam:
- For each correct answer 4 marks are allotted
- For each incorrect answer -1 mark is deducted
- There is no negative marking for unanswered question
- Each of the five sections carry 80 marks
CMAT percentile in not calculated from candidate’s raw score. It is calculated from scaled score arrived at after marks normalization. However, since the CMAT 2026 will be held in single shift only, this year, raw scores will not be normalized.
What is CMAT Score Calculator Formula?
Let’s understand the CMAT score calculator formula with the following example:
Suppose you attempted 15 questions out 20 in a section. Out of 15, 10 answers were right and 5 were wrong. So, your score in Logical Reasoning section will be 10x4-5 = 35. So out of 80 marks in this section, your score is 35.
You can calculate in similar manner, marks obtained in each section of CMAT 2026.
NTA does not release CMAT cut off. It has no role in release of CMAT cut off or admission through it. The CMAT cut offs are determined and released by score accepting colleges individually. The institutes either release CMAT cut off at the time of applications for admission or announce it during the PI shortlisting process.
It is quite unlikely that you can get admission if you do not meet the academic eligibility criteria for MBA. The basic criteria of selection are CMAT score and academic score. As per the AICTE, the minimum score required in graduation to qualify for MBA programme is 50 % (for SC/ST/PwD category, the minimum score requirement is 45%. So, MBA aspirants must ensure that they have scored at least 50 percent in their Bachelor's degree programme.
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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CMAT Score Normalization
NTA conducts the CMAT exam in two slots, and the test form of each slot is different. Thus, there is quite a possibility of one set of candidates getting a slightly tougher or easier CMAT question paper. To ensure that all candidates are evaluated on the same scale, the NTA undertakes score normalization process.
Also Read: What is CMAT score normalization process?
CMAT Score vs Percentile 2026: How is CMAT Rank Allotted?
CMAT ranks are allotted on the basis of marks scored by a candidate. The candidate who scores maximum marks out of 400 among all CMAT test taker, he/she secures All India Rank 1. For example, if A candidate scored 341/400, he will be declared AIR 1. In another year, if B candidate scored 350/400, he will be ranked on top.
In case more than one candidate secures the same marks, the same rank is assigned to all of them but are displayed in the CMAT rank list by sorting their names alphabetically. For example, if two candidates scored 335/400 and they will be ranked AIR 2. The rank of the subsequent candidate is then extended by the number of additional students having the same rank, meaning the next highest scorer will be ranked AIR 4.
CMAT Percentile Calculator Formula
CMAT percentile is calculated on the basis of the rank of the candidate vs total number of candidate CMAT Percentile calculator formula prescribed by NTA is given below:
Percentile P = 100 x Number of candidates appeared in the examination with raw marks equal to or less than the candidate/Total number of candidates appeared
For example, suppose 10,000 candidates appeared in CMAT exam. And candidate A has got No.1 Rank. His CMAT percentile score will be: 100 x 9999/10,000= 99.99
You can also calculate the rank with the below given CMAT percentile calculator formula:
Percentile (P)= 10,000 – 1(rank)/10,000 x 100= 99.99.
Similarly, if a candidate has scored rank 3, his/her percentile will be 99.97.
For example, one candidate scored 100 percentile out of 54,516 candidates who appeared in the exam. Five candidates scored 99.99 percentile. One student scored 372 marks in total to obtain 100 percentile.
Another example: In one session, three candidates scored 100 percentile out of 64,448. On candidate secured AIR 1 with 341 marks. Two other candidates scored 335 marks so they were ranked AIR 2. However, the CMAT percentile score of all the three was 100, which means CMAT ranks are based on total score obtained and not the percentile score.
CMAT Score vs Percentile: Previous Years' Trends
Check below CMAT marks vs percentile evaluation of past 4 years, to have a better understanding of changes in CMAT result every year.
| CMAT Percentile |
CMAT Score |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
2024 |
2023 |
2022 |
|
| 99.99 |
340+ |
340+ |
350 |
360 |
| 99.70 |
330 |
326 |
335 |
330 |
| 99.5 |
300 |
310 |
306 |
303 |
| 99 |
270 |
280 |
296 |
293 |
| 95 |
245 |
250 |
265 |
260 |
| 90 |
205 |
225 |
250 |
240 |
| 80 |
180 |
195 |
220 |
211 |
| 70 |
175 |
190 |
190 |
180 |
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CMAT 2026: Number of Good Attempts
CMAT is a time bound test and it is not possible to attempt all the questions correcly. So it is important to target the right number of questions to meet sectional cut off. Check below, an estimation of number of attempts per section to get 95+ percentile.
| CMAT section |
Number of questions |
Number of good attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Language Comprehension |
20 |
15-16 |
| Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation |
20 |
16-17 |
| Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning |
20 |
15-16 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
20 |
11-12 |
| General Awareness |
20 |
10-11 |
| Total |
20 |
70-75 |
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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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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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