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 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.

How many questions are asked in GK section of CMAT?

There are 20 questions from General Knowledge in CMAT. All the questions are in MCQ format. Four options are given for each question to choose the right answer from. The General Knowledge section of CMAT is usually of a higher difficulty level but as it is a memory based section, it can be completed in maximum 15 minutes. The questions pertain to static GK and Current Affairs. Topics included in CMAT GK section are business, politics, awards, inventions, Science and technology, sports, society, world, advertising, trade, books and authors, arts, entertainment, history, geography and politics. Candidates should attempt the GK section in the end as the main criteria for MBA are English Quantitative Aptitude Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation. The candidate's main focus should be on getting maximum questions correct in these three sessions. GK can be handled at the end.

Will I get admission if I meet CMAT cut off but not eligibility criteria of the college?

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.

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.

Should I take coaching for CMAT 2026 preparation?

For preparation of an exam like CMAT will always be helpful as you will be provided with relevant study material and guidance from industry experts. It will help you in disciplined and focused study as coaching centres have time bound classes, lectures, practice sessions, mock tests, etc. So, if you feel that you will not be able to stay dedicated and motivated enough in self-study to crack CMAT will high scores, join a CMAT coaching institute.

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