Best CMAT Colleges in Bangalore

There is no particular number of CMAT mock test that you should target to solve during your preparation phase but on an average it has been seen that about 30-40 CMAT mock tests are good enough to score 99 percentile. Candidates must start solving CMAT mock tests after completing the syllabus as it will help them gauge which are the topics that they have understood well and which are the topics that require more work. 30-34 CMAT mock tests are recommended as, CMAT exam is all about speed and accuracy. The more questions you'll solve in an exam environment, the better you'll get at understanding, choosing and solving questions faster and correctly. Important point to note about practicing CMAT mock test is that one should analyse every mock test to understand the gaps and fissures and what to do to fill them. Another aspect to keep in mind is not to overdo it. When you start to score 98-99 percentile in CMAT mock tests consistently then you should stop and focus on revision, etc.

Sectional weightage of CMAT is same. Since the Language Comprehension section of CMAT includes reading comprehension passages, it can be considered a lengthy section. However, any other section can also be lengthier due to nature of the questions.

CMAT has five subjects – Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, English Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship and to cover all of them, one will need good enough time. Overall, 3 months are needed to cover syllabus of CMAT and about 2 to 3 months for practice and revision. So, overall 6 months are good for CMAT preparation. 

Although there is no minimum graduation marks criterion for appearing in the CMAT exam, the criterion applies for admission through CMAT. As per the AICTE recommendation, the candidate must have completed graduation from a recognised university with a minimum score of 50 per cent in aggregate (45 per cent for Reserved category students) to be eligible for admission to a UGC recognised MBA/PGDM course. 

No, work experience has not been mentioned as a mandatory requirement of MBA at Alliance University, Bangalore. Candidates who have received their entrance exam score can apply directly after completing UG level graduation for MBA courses.

CAT cut offs hare higher than CMAT cut offs, due to various factors such as number of applicants, exam difficulty level, ranking of institutions, etc. CAT is conducted by IIM and is the toughest MBA entrance exam in India. Nearly 3 Lakh candidates appear for CAT exam and scores are accepted by some of the top ranking institutes. To select best of the best candidates CAT cut offs of IIMs and top colleges are very high. CMAT on the other hand is a moderate difficulty level exam and nearly 75000 candidates appear for it. It is accepted mostly by Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges.

CMAT syllabus is somewhat same as CAT syllabus. It has two extra subjects, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and General Awareness. However, these two subjects are not tough and can be covered alongside Quantitative Aptitude, English and Logical Reasoning. Despite having less subjects CAT is tougher than CMAT.

In the ISBR Bangalore placement drive, the average package was INR 8 LPA for the batch of 2025. The table below presents the same:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Average Package	INR 8 LPA

IIBS Bangalore offers a two-year PGDM programme. Students pursuing PGDM need to choose a specialisation during the course. Below are some of the specialisation options available for PGDM:

• Human Resource
• Marketing
• Finance
• Operations
• Digital Marketing
• Cyber Security
• Global Finance
• Fintech, etc.

The total fee for a two-year PGDM course at INR 17.5 Lakh. 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.

 The fee above 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.

According to the latest report, 100% of students of the PGDM (Data Science & Analytics) batch 2025 were placed in reputed companies. The key highlights of the 2025 batch placed during ISME placements are presented below:

Particulars	Statistics (2025)
Placement rate	- PGDM (Data Science & Analytics): 100% - Overall PGDM specialisations: 60%

IZee Business School and School of Commerce and Management, Christ University both are renowned universities for MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, IZee Business School is a better option since the total tuition fee for IZee Business School is INR 495,000 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.

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

Yes, Kristu Jayanti MBA admission dates are out for the academic session 2026. The First Online Counselling will be held on December. Candidates can refer to previous years' dates for reference. 

Dayananda Sagar Business School MBA programme is a full-time, two-year course designed that provides management education. It is structured across multiple terms with a balanced focus on theory and practical exposure. This will help in building strong managerial foundations.

There are various key factors that play an important role in deciding the Ramaiah Institute of Management cut off marks. Following are the determining factors that are considered while releasing the Ramaiah Institute of Management cut off 2024, including:

• Aggregate marks of candidates in the qualifying exam
• The number of applications received for the programme
• The total number of seats available for the programme
• The cutoff trend over the years
• Candidate’s category

Krupanidhi College of Management provides scholarships to meritorious students. The school considers the academic record, valid entrance exam score and performance of the aspirants in GD/ PI round for selection. The school conducts KSET or Krupanidhi Scholarship Entrance Test (KSET) for admission as well as scholarship.

The total seats offered for MBA/PGDM at Reva University and St. Joseph's Institute of Management are 360 and 240, respectively. Hence, there are higher chances of getting a seat at Reva University due to higher seats.

Getting a seat in Indus Business Academy PGDM programme requires qualifying any of the Management entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. followed by a GDPI round. One must confirm their seat by paying the course fee for admission. Below is PGDM intake as per an unofficial source:

Courses	Seats
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)	180
PGDM (General)	60

The total seat intake for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at CMR Institute of Technology is around 120 seats. Candidates must complete the entire admission procedure to secure MBA seats. The CMRIT admission process mainly includes the application process, selection process, and final admission. 

Yes, it is necessary to cover all topics of CAT syllabus as there is no predefined format of the question paper weightage. The CAT question paper can have questions from any topic. Even though, it is known that certain topics dominate the CAT paper, you must be prepared for surprises. It may happen that in one session, most of the questions are asked from seemingly less important section, which you had ignored during preparation.

On platforms like Shiksha, Adarsh AIMIT has a rating of 3.7 out of 5, whereas Indian Academy School of Management Studies is rated 4.6. So while AIMIT scores decent, the student perception of Indian Academy seems a bit more favourable. But again, reviews can vary depending on what matters most to you, is it placement, campus life, faculty, etc.

 

No, admission at XIME Bangalore is a multi-step process. Check below the admission process of XIME Bangalore:

1. Application: The mode of application is online. Candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 2,000 for admission.
2. Selection Rounds: Aspirants are shortlisted for PGDM course based on XAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT followed by a GDPI round. The institute also considers the academic performance and co-curricular activities of the aspirants.
3. Admission Confirmation: After completion of the selection rounds, aspirants need to come for verification round. Shortlisted aspirants need to pay a fee to confirm their admission.