If you have qualified CMAT 2026 and wish to pursue MBA from a top ranked college but don't want to appear for the GD/PI round, read this article.
Check the list of CMAT colleges without GD/PI here
MBA admission is India is majorly based on Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). All the top B-Schools in India conduct GD-PI round for selecting candidates. Mere entrance exam score does not suffice. Many candidates have a the fright of public speaking and itnterview and wish to avoid such situations as much as possible. Since you will have to eventually face interviews in your career, you must not avoid college admission interviews. The PI round of MBA colleges help you build condidence.
However, if you are not ready, you can opt for colleges that conduct MBA admission without GD-PI. Many of the state level colleges and institutions do not conduct GD-PI round. Admission to those are based on state level entrance exam score and centralized counselling, in which seats are allotted to candidates basis exam score and choice filling.
CMAT being a national level entrance exam conducted by the NTA is accepted by all AICTE approved institutions, which include national and state level private, government and government aided MBA colleges. Some of the most popular colleges for CMAT without GD-PI include Maharashtra state institutions, for which seat allotment is done through MBA CET CAP which is a centralized admission process for MBA admission in Maharashtra through state level entrance exam. Candidates with CMAT 2026 score can participate in the MBA CAP round in the All India category.
MBA Admission via CMAT 2026 Without GD-PI; Top Colleges & Selection Process
MAH CET CAP is conducted in July-August at cetcell.mahacet.org website. It is conducted for seat allotment to over 300 institutions. Check the table below for the list of some of the top MBA colleges you can apply to through CMAT.
| College Name |
Course |
Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MMS |
INR 7 lakh to 8.15 lakh |
|
| Sydenham Institute of Management Studies & Research & Entrepreneurship Education(SIMSREE), Mumbai
|
MMS |
INR 51,000 |
| Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai
|
MMS |
INR 1.74 lakh to 14 lakh |
| Bombay St. Xavier College Soc.'s Xavier Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
|
MMS |
INR 5.36 lakh |
| Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA), University of Pune
|
MBA |
INR 1.29 to 1.52 lakh |
| S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai
|
MMS |
INR 7 lakh to 9 lakh |
| MBA and MMS |
INR 3.98 lakh |
|
| Chetana's Ramprasad Khandelwal Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai |
MMS |
INR 4.52 lakh |
| MMS |
INR 3.79 lakh |
|
| MBA |
INR 4.12 lakh |
|
| MMS |
INR 3.1 lakh |
|
| MMS |
INR 35,000 |
|
| Bharti Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management Studies & Research, Navi Mumbai |
MMS |
INR 2.74 lakh |
| MBA |
INR 2.59 lakh |
|
| Durgadevi Saraf Institute of Management Studies, Malad (W), Mumbai |
MMS |
INR 3.74 lakh |
| MMS |
INR 10.20 lakh |
MBA Admission via CMAT 2026 Without GD-PI: Selection Process
For admission under MAH CET CAP 2026, through CMAT 2026 score, candidates will have to register online for the process. The CET CAP round for 2026 admission will be held in July-August. Candidates will have to:
- Register under All India category
- Pay INR 1200 registration fee (INR 1000 for Reserved category)
- Fill in the form with college choices (1- 300)
The Maharashtra State CET Cell will allot seats to candidates under All India category on the basis of CMAT cut offs. Upon seat allotment, candidates will have to complete admission process by visiting the college and paying the fee.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks 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 |
INR 1.72 Lakh | |
INR 10, 600 | |
INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 1.3 Lakh | |
| Sabarmati University MCA | INR 90,000 |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Global University MCA Courses | INR 2.18 Lakh |
Note: All info. is from official sites and can change.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
To get a seat at IFMR Chennai, students have to first appear for any one of the entrance exams accepted by the institute for the MBA/PGDM course admission. CAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT, Andhra Pradesh ICET, IPAMT and SAT India are the entrance exams accepted by this institute for admission to the management
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
To get a seat in the FLAME University of the MBA/PGDM course, you have to appear for any one of the accepted exams, like CAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. After clearing the exam, you have to get shortlisted for further admission round, which involves PI or GD.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Three months may not be enough for CMAT preparation, if you're doing it from scratch. However, if you are preparing for CAT, XAT, NMAT, you can prepare for CMAT in 3 months as you have clear understanding of the syllabus already and you will need exam specific practice only.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
No, candidates are not required to appear in CMAT to be eligible for BTech in CSE + MBA integated course at UIT, Karnavati University. For this course, candidates are required to appear in either JEE Mains or GUJCET to qualify for admissions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
If you have appeared for CMAT before and have complete conceptual clarity of topics, you can prepare for CMAT with mock test practice only.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Manorama Year Book, Lucent's General Knowledge will be a good source to prepare static GK for CMAT. Apart from that, you should refer Pratiyogita Darpan and GK Today for current affairs.
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