Best Colleges accepting CMAT Score in Bangalore

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.

The Quantitative Aptitude section of CMAT has questions from Arithmetic, Geometry, Modern Math, Numbers, Algebra and Data Interpretation. The questions are of moderate difficulty level and one can prepare for it with the help of best books for CMAT recommended by experts and toppers. We have listed down some of the popular CMAT books that candidates usually refer: 1. NCERT Mathematics Books for Class 8, 9 and 10 2. The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams 3. How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT Arun Sharma (Mc Graw Hill Education) 4. Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CAT Common Admission Tests for Admission into Iims by Sarvesh K Verma (Arihant) 5. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha (Mc Graw Hill Education) 6. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by RS Aggarwal.

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.

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.

No, Alliance University, Bangalore MBA fees is different between specialisations offered by various schools of this institute. Fees can differ even between specialisations of the same school. Currently, MBA fees is not known for every school and their specialisation. However, candidates can expect Alliance University, Bangalore MBA fees to be around INR 13 lakh.

No, there is no centralised counselling through CMAT. The national level entrance exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency for the AICTE. The role of NTA starts from framing exam pattern to registrations and ends with result announcement. After that, MBA colleges which accept CMAT score for shortlisting students start the selection process. There are about 1,300 MBA colleges in India which accept CMAT score for admission. All these colleges conduct admissions individually which includes, shortlisting of students on the basis of CMAT score, conduct of group discussion, written ability test and Personal Interview and final selection based on certain parameters. Some common parameters for admission through CMAT include: 1. CMAT score 2. Class 10 and 12 scores 3. Graduation scores 4. Performance in group discussion and personal interview 5. Work experience (if any) Final selection of candidates is based on these parameters. The admission cycle and application schedule of the CMAT accepting colleges can be different so aspirants are required to check admission related notification of the colleges regularly.

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.

Yes, students who are looking for MBA at CMS Business School can apply for the same at the official website. Students need to keep the following documents ready while applying for the course:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheet
• Mark sheet of graduation
• Applicants pursuing their final semester/ year need to submit mark sheet (s) up to the preceding semester/ year
• Copy of valid entrance test scorecard (MAT/ NMAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ XAT), if appeared
• A recent passport-sized photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) should be scanned and uploaded along with other documents

IIBS Bangalore MBA ROI is good. During recent placements, it offered the highest placement package of INR 48 LPA. The average package received by MBA candidates stood at INR 8.75 LPA.

In order to get admission in weekend programme, candidates can check the points mentioned below:

• For Weekend PGDM (International Accounting) + US CPA: Graduate / Post-graduate in Commerce / Accounting and/or CA / CMA / CS / ACCA with minimum 60 percent aggregate in 10th and 12th and Graduation
• For Weekend PGPM (International Accounting) + US CPA:  Graduate in Commerce / Management / Accounting / CA / CMA / CS / ACCA with minimum one-year experience in finance domain.

Krupanidhi College of Management offers a two-year MBA (Dual) programme. During the course, students need to opt for an elective. Below are the elective specialisations for MBA:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Logistics & Supply Chain Management
• Health care Management
• Banking Finance & Insurance Services Management (BFIS) 
• Startups and SMES Management 

The annual seat intake for PGDM and PGDM BA is 180 and 60, respectively. Candidates who have passed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% for all subjects taken together (45% aggregatefor SC/ ST candidates can apply for the PGDM course. Aspirants who are appearing for their final year examination and are awaiting their results may also apply.

After qualifying for all the selection parameters of admission to PGDM course at Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM), candidates who get selected have to pay a course fee. As per the official website of Jagdish Sheth School of Management, the total fee for a two-year PGDM course at INR 16 lakh. This fee is applicable for both PGDM (General) and PGDM (Specialised-courses). This course fee is inclusive of the boarding and lodging charges of the hostel. Apart from this, JAGSoM Bangalore also offers PGDM in International Business. For detailed fee structure, students are advised to visit the official website of the institute.

NSB Bangalore's MBA+MIP is a two-year, full-time postgraduate course consisting of four semesters. It has the benefit of dual certification by being a UGC-recognised MBA degree plus a MasterTrail Certificate in Industry Practice (MIP). Students undertake both programmes simultaneously, with the benefit of superior certifications in specialisations like Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.

Candidates must have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate in case of SC/ ST) to apply for MBA programme at ISBR Business School. Besides, aspirants should have a valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, ATMA, etc. to apply for admission. Those without any of the accepted entrance exam scores can appear for ISBR Aptitude Test for admission.

The date for the XAT 2025 exam was 5 January, 2025. This piece of information was released by the XLRI Jamshedpur. 

ASB Bangalore MBA admission process is carried out in online mode. Only the aspirants fulfillig the eligibility requirement should apply for the programme. Admission to both MBA and Executive MBA is entrance-based. Candidates can refer to the following pointers for an overview of ASB Bangalore MBA:

STEP 1: Application Process - The application form can be filled out via online mode through the school official website. Aspirants must meet the eligibility criteria or else the application is treated as invalid.

STEP 2: Shortlisting of Students - Candidates are shortlisted for interview round based on fulfilment of eligibility criteria and score in MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE, and ACAT. A merit list can be released further with the names of candidates eligible for admission.

STEP 3: Admission confirmation - Selected candidates can pay the amount as suggested by the school to confirm their seat.

For admission in Dayananda Sagar Business School MBA programme, submit an online application followed by shortlisting based on academic background and entrance exam scores. Candidates are further evaluated through a micro presentation and personal interview. Final selection is made on overall merit.

St. Xavier’s College Bangalore and School of Commerce and Management, Christ University both are renowned universities for MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, St. Xavier’s College Bangalore is a better option since the total tuition fee for St. Xavier’s College Bangalore is INR 225,000 - INR 700,000 and the total tuition fee for MBA/PGDM at School of Commerce and Management, Christ University is INR 803,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Kristu Jayanti University provides various scholarships to the students. Candidates can check out the details below:

• Jayantian Achievement Scholarship (JAS): JAS offers a sum of INR 10,000 every year to students who are excellent in their academics. To avail of this scholarship, BCom /BBM / BA /BSc students should secure at least 75 per cent aggregate and students pursuing BSc (Life Science)/ BCA programmes are required to obtain at least 80 per cent aggregate.
• Jayantian Talent Scholarship (JTS): To encourage students to outperform in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, the college offers a JTS scheme that provides INR 10,000 to the students who have represented the college and won at least one prize at the University/ State/ National level competitions. The minimum eligibility criteria for this scholarship entails securing at least 60% aggregate & a minimum of 85% attendance.
• Jayantian Upliftment Scholarship (JUS): Students are required to obtain a minimum of 60% aggregate, & 85% attendance to avail of this scholarship. Each eligible student shall be awarded INR 10,000.
• Jayantian Determination Scholarship (JDS): JDS assists Divyangjan students for INR 20,000.

Note: To avail of these scholarships, applicants have to produce a certificate issued by the competent authority.