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.

Can I edit the CMAT application form after submission?

Once you have submitted the CMAT application form, you cannot edit it. Thus, you will have to fill the CMAT form again by creating a new login ID and paying the fee again. However, if the mistake is in photo, signature or test centre fields, you can correct it at the time of form correction. The CMAT form correction window will be opened for three days after the conclusion of application form submission process.

How many cities can I choose for allotment of CMAT exam centre?

Candidates can choose up to four cities for allotment of CMAT exam centre in the application form. Candidates must take utmost care in selecting the cities as once the form is submitted, they can't change city preference. They should choose the first city of preference as their hometome or where they are residing as the exam authorities will strive to allot the test centres to candidates in their first city of preference. Candidates are allotted a test centre in second or third preference only in a situation where the seats have been filled or the exam has been cancelled at that location. Choose cities very carefully as once selected the change can be made only at the time of form correction.

Can I appear for CMAT at any test centre?

No, you cannot appear for the CMAT exam at any test centre. You can appear for the test at the centre mentioned in your CMAT admit card. Entry at every CMAT test centre is given to candidates only after thorough scrutiny of the hall ticket and ID proof. If you attempt to gain entry in any other test centre, you will be disqualified. Thus, candidates must make sure that they check the location of their allotted test centre beforehand and reach there on exam day on time. If they reach the test centre after the gates have been closed they will not be allowed entry under any circumstances. CMAT test centre gates close 15 minutes before the commencement of exam.

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.

Is there any negative marking in CMAT?

Yes, there is a negative marking in CMAT exam. For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted. However, no marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.

Best Colleges accepting CMAT Score in Ahmedabad

In India, 33 of colleges in Ahmedabad offer MBA/PGDM. 26 private and 2 public / government colleges among all of these colleges offering MBA/PGDM.

Location wise

MBA/PGDM colleges in Ahmedabad are spread across the state. Tabulated below is the list of top cities housing the colleges:

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	399 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	158 Colleges
Pune	151 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	132 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	119 Colleges
Gujarat	114 Colleges
Karnataka	92 Colleges
Punjab	79 Colleges
Rajasthan	75 Colleges
Bangalore	72 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	71 Colleges
Kerala	68 Colleges
Mumbai	56 Colleges
Bhopal	48 Colleges
Haryana	48 Colleges
Indore	44 Colleges
Delhi	40 Colleges
Jaipur	38 Colleges
Greater Noida	38 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	35 Colleges

Specializations

MBA/PGDM in Ahmedabad is offered in diversified specialisations such as Finance, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources etc. Refer to the table below highlighting the top specialisations offered along with the number of colleges:

Specialization Details	Colleges
Finance	17 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	14 Colleges
Human Resources	13 Colleges
International Business	6 Colleges
Business Analytics	5 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	4 Colleges
IT & Systems	4 Colleges
Operations	4 Colleges
Data Analytics	3 Colleges
Pharma	3 Colleges
Supply Chain	3 Colleges
Digital Marketing	2 Colleges
Energy & Environment	2 Colleges
Family Business	2 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	2 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	2 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	1 Colleges
Infrastructure	1 Colleges
Public Policy	1 Colleges
Pharmaceutical	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Aspirants need to qualify for various national, state, or university-level entrance exams to get admitted to MBA/PGDM colleges in Ahmedabad. The table below compromises the top entrance exams accepted in various MBA/PGDM colleges in Ahmedabad:

Exam Details	Colleges
CMAT	33 Colleges
CAT	32 Colleges
ACPC Admission	19 Colleges
GUJCET	15 Colleges
MAT	14 Colleges
XAT	13 Colleges
CBSE 12th	11 Colleges
ISC	11 Colleges
GSEB HSC	8 Colleges
ATMA	7 Colleges
NMAT	5 Colleges
Gujarat University	4 Colleges
UGAT	3 Colleges
JEE Main	2 Colleges
GSEB	2 Colleges
SNAP	1 Colleges
GMAT	1 Colleges
IBSAT	1 Colleges
MICAT	1 Colleges
CUET	1 Colleges

In India, 33 of colleges in Ahmedabad offer MBA/PGDM. 26 private and 2 public / government colleges among all of these colleges offering MBA/PGDM.

Location wise

MBA/PGDM colleges in Ahmedabad are spread across the state. Tabulated below is the list of top cities housing the colleges:

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	399 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	158 Colleges
Pune	151 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	132 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	119 Colleges
Gujarat	114 Colleges
Karnataka	92 Colleges
Punjab	79 Colleges
Rajasthan	75 Colleges
Bangalore	72 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	71 Colleges
Kerala	68 Colleges
Mumbai	56 Colleges
Bhopal	48 Colleges
Haryana	48 Colleges
Indore	44 Colleges
Delhi	40 Colleges
Jaipur	38 Colleges
Greater Noida	38 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	35 Colleges

Specializations

Specialization Details	Colleges
Finance	17 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	14 Colleges
Human Resources	13 Colleges
International Business	6 Colleges
Business Analytics	5 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	4 Colleges
IT & Systems	4 Colleges
Operations	4 Colleges
Data Analytics	3 Colleges
Pharma	3 Colleges
Supply Chain	3 Colleges
Digital Marketing	2 Colleges
Energy & Environment	2 Colleges
Family Business	2 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	2 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	2 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	1 Colleges
Infrastructure	1 Colleges
Public Policy	1 Colleges
Pharmaceutical	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Exam Details	Colleges
CMAT	33 Colleges
CAT	32 Colleges
ACPC Admission	19 Colleges
GUJCET	15 Colleges
MAT	14 Colleges
XAT	13 Colleges
CBSE 12th	11 Colleges
ISC	11 Colleges
GSEB HSC	8 Colleges
ATMA	7 Colleges
NMAT	5 Colleges
Gujarat University	4 Colleges
UGAT	3 Colleges
JEE Main	2 Colleges
GSEB	2 Colleges
SNAP	1 Colleges
GMAT	1 Colleges
IBSAT	1 Colleges
MICAT	1 Colleges
CUET	1 Colleges

L.J. Institute of Engineering and Technology (L.J.I.E.T)

SarkhejPvtTop 25 in Gujarat

Courses Offered

1 Course

4.2

Exams Accepted

CMAT

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.46 L

Placement Rating

4.0

Ahmedabad Institute of Technology

GotaPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

2.8

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.49 L

Placement Rating

1.0

R.B Institute of Management Studies (RBIMS)

Thakkar BapaPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

5.0

Exams Accepted

CMAT

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.56 L

Placement Rating

5.0

Sabarmati University

S.P Ring RoadPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.2 L

Median Salary

– / –

Shayona Institute of Business Management

AhmedabadPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.44 L

Median Salary

– / –

Exams Accepted

CMAT

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.62 L

Median Salary

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Commonly asked questions
On Best Colleges accepting CMAT Score in Ahmedabad

Q: What is the CAT registration process for applying to the MBA at Ahmedabad University?

To register for CAT, candidates need to visit the official CAT website. Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents Pay the application fee and submit the application form. Once registered, applicants can use their CAT score while applying for the MBA programme at Ahmedabad University.

Most preferred locations for MBA/PGDM