Top CMAT Colleges in India: Check Cut Offs 2026 and Fees
Common Management Admission Test 2026 ( CMAT )
CMAT is one of the most popular MBA entrance exams in India after CAT. Admission to MBA colleges accepting CMAT score is based on cut offs, which are much lower than CAT. Check here the list of top CMAT colleges and their admission cut offs 2026. Read on.
Top CMAT colleges in India - NTA CMAT as it is a gateway to over 1300 management institutions. CMAT score is accepted by all AICTE approved institutions, which includes some of the Tier 1 colleges as well. Admission is based on cut offs, so it is critical to perform well in CMAT 2026. The exam was conducted on January 25 and the CMAT 2026 result has been announced today. If you've performed as per expectation, get on to shortlisting colleges for admission.
While selecting an MBA college that accepts CMAT score, candidates must not only consider CMAT cut offs, but also their preferred course (specialization), recognition, eligibility criteria, location, selection process, course fees, infrastructure, pedagogy, faculty and placements record. Read this article for CMAT Colleges list and expected cut offs for 2026 admission.
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CMAT cut offs mentioned in the table below are estimation based on previous years' admission trend. The CMAT 2026 cut offs are expected to be in the same range, Candidates can use the following data to shortlist colleges for themselves, based on their expected scores. They are advised to check the college admission criteria and cut offs before filling the admission form.
| Colleges accepting CMAT score |
Expected CMAT Cut Off (2026)* |
Tuition Fee (Approx.)** |
|---|---|---|
| 99.97 percentile |
INR 6.00 to 7.00 lakh |
|
| 99.85 percentile |
INR 4.28 to 20.50 lakh |
|
| 99.20 percentile |
INR 17.30 lakh |
|
| 99.06 percentile |
INR 9.00 to 11.00 lakh |
|
| 95 percentile |
INR 8.90 lakh |
|
| 85 percentile |
INR 15.90 lakh |
|
| 85 percentile |
INR 9.65 lakh |
|
| 85 percentile |
INR 16.5 lakh |
|
| 82 percentile |
INR 1.40 to 14.80 lakh |
|
| 75 percentile |
INR 13.00 to 14.00 lakh |
|
| 75 percentile |
INR 5.50 lakh |
|
| 75 percentile |
INR 2.30 lakh |
|
| 75 percentile |
INR 11.00 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 7.70 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 11.00 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 11.00 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 7.95 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 8.40 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 8.00 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 8.48 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 6.00 lakh |
|
| 80 percentile |
INR 13.60 lakh |
|
| 75 percentile |
INR 13.50 lakh |
|
| 60 percentile |
INR 5.58 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 2.20 lakh |
|
| 80 percentile |
INR 4.70 lakh |
|
| 80 percentile |
INR 7.50 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 4.85 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 5.60 lakh |
|
| 75 percentile |
INR 4.00 lakh |
|
| 70 percentile |
INR 6.00 lakh |
|
| 60 percentile |
INR 8.25 lakh |
|
| 60 percentile |
INR 7.00 lakh |
* These are speculative cut offs for reference purpose only.
** Fees mentioned in the table is from previous academic session. It is liable to change in the new academic session.
Also Read:
- CMAT 2026 Score vs Percentile: How to Calculate?
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
Validity of CMAT score is one year in most of the colleges. There are a very few and Tier 3 colleges that may accept CMAT score from previous years. So, if they wish to drop a year, they should appear for the exam again in the next session.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
The first criteria is CMAT cut off. Candidates should shortlist all the colleges whose cut off is same or lower than their score. Thereafter, check fees, location, accreditation, curriculum, pedagogy and placement reports to choose one foe themselves.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
CMAT score is not valid for admission to IIMs. Candidates who have appeared for CMAT exam can select from over 1300 other MBA colleges in India to pursue the course.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, 6 months is enough to prepare for CMAT exam. Make a plan in the following manner:
First 3 months | Cover syllabus |
Next 2 months | Practice mock tests |
Last 1 month | Revision and more mock test |
Read More: CMAT preparation in 6 months
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
All the five sections of CMAT have equal weightage of 20 questions and 80 marks. Candidates must prepare keeping in mind, scoring a minimum of 50 in every section is important for a decent score.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
Candidates can prepare for CMAT Logical Reasoning with:
· Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for the CAT by Nishit K. Sinha
· How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma
· A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
· Concepts of LR - Logical Reas
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The CMAT exam application usually starts from third week of October. Last date for application is around November last week. The exam is conducted in fourth week of January. Results are declared by February second week. The seats are allotted by ACPC. The registrations start from June and continue t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, ICMAI has announced release date for CMA Final exam to be conducted between June 11 and June 18 on its official website. As per the notice, the result will be announced the latest by August 05, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
According to official notice released by ICMAI, the CMA Foundation result for June 2026 exam will be released the latest by July 09, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT scores are valid for KIITEE MBA. Candidates applying online will be required to submit copies of their mark sheets and other supporting documents.
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Contributor-Level 10
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