Best CMAT Colleges in Delhi

There are about 40+ top MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores in Delhi. Among these, 32 colleges are privately owned and 3 colleges are owned by public/government organisations. CMAT is one of the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Delhi. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Jagan Institute of Management Studies Technical Campus, New Delhi Institute of Management, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Fortune Institute of International Business, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges that accept CMAT scores in Delhi.

In the final year of graduation, preparation for an MBA begins. The majority of management aspirants begin their preparation as soon as they begin their third year of their bachelor's degree programme because it takes months to properly prepare for MBA entrance exams. However, there are a lot of challenges in preparing for an MBA entrance exam, including the lengthy syllabus, the difficulty of the questions, and the degree of competition. 

Here are some suggestions to help you study for your MBA entrance exams:

• Study the fundamental grammatical and writing principles for the verbal segment to become familiar with the language's structure.
• To hone their quantitative abilities, students should complete a lot of practice exams and sample papers.
  Create a schedule and follow it
• Students should not overstress themselves and should get enough rest.

The Ministry of Education, Government of India, approved the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) as a ranking technique to evaluate Indian higher education institutions. On September 29, 2015, the framework was introduced by the Minister after receiving approval from the former Ministry of Human Resource Development (now known as the Ministry of Education).

The top three MBA schools in Delhi according to CMAT scores and their three-year NIRF rankings, from 2021 to 2023, are listed below:

College Name	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	51	62	66
Jagan Institute of Management Studies Technical Campus	71	82	88
New Delhi Institute of Management	NA	99

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The table below shows the best MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in Delhi along with their total tuition fees:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	INR 2 lakh
Jagan Institute of Management Studies Technical Campus	INR 9 lakh
New Delhi Institute of Management	INR 11 lakh
LBSIM	INR 6 lakh
Delhi Institute of Advanced Studies	INR 3 lakh

 

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is one of the top Management institutes in the country. It has grabbed #15 rank in the NIRF 2024 rankings in the Management category. The overall the highest and average stipend offered (for two months) during IIFT Delhi summer placement 2025 for the MBA IB batch of 2024-26 stood at INR 6 Lacs and INR 2.73 lakh, respectively. Moreover, the Sales and Marketing domain emerged as the top recruiting domain. Furthermore, in the MBA BA batch of 2024-26, the highest and average stipend stood at INR 4 Lacs and INR 1.42 lakh, respectively.

The following list includes the general requirements for CMAT-accepting Delhi MBA admissions:

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in any discipline from an accredited university or other organisation with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%.
• Delhi MBA schools take into account results from national entrance exams such Candidates must achieve the minimum standards specified by the aforementioned colleges.

Read more: CMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

Yes, CMAT is much easier that CAT exam. Despite the fact that CMAT and CAT syllabus are same and that CMAT has two more sections than CAT the former is much easier than the latter. The CAT exam is usually of moderate to high difficulty level, whereas the CMAT exam is of easy to moderate difficulty level.

There are key differences between CMAT and CAT which make the former easier. There is no sectional time limit in CMAT so candidates do not face the pressure of completing a given section within certain time limit. In CAT there are 4-5 Reading Comprehension passages which are 500-600 words, and 12-14 question.

In CMAT there is usually, only one Reading Comprehension passage, having 4 questions. The Quantitative Aptitude questions of CMAT are also easier than CAT and so are Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation questions. It is easier to score high percentile in CMAT as the number of applicants is more than one Lacs less in CAT.

LBSIM offered the highest placement package of INR 9 LPA while Delhi Institute of Advanced Studies offered the lowest placement package of INR 4 LPA.

Listed below are the top MBA colleges in Delhi that acept CMAT scores along with their annual average package:

College Name	Annual Average Package
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	INR 6 LPA
Jagan Institute of Management Studies Technical Campus	INR 8 LPA
New Delhi Institute of Management	INR 8 LPA
LBSIM	INR 9 LPA
Delhi Institute of Advanced Studies	INR 4 LPA

READ MORE: MBA Syllabus 2023

Since every section of CMAT has 20 questions in total, solving 15 to 18 questions in each section with 80 percent accuracy is considered a good attempt in CMAT, and it can ensure a good percentile in the exam. In the GK section, about 10 to 12 correct attempts will be enough. Out of 100 questions, candidates must try to solve about 70 to 75 questions to achieve a 99 percentile. However, candidates must aim to solve a higher number of questions with maximum accuracy and minimize negative marking. To be able to achieve this target, candidates have to prepare for the CMAT in a disciplined manner. Candidates must set aside about three months to complete the CMAT syllabus, as they have to study five subjects and their numerous topics. If they have appeared for CAT, XAT, and IIFT exams, then they can complete the CMAT syllabus in one month as well. However, it is advised that candidates spend at least three months on CMAT syllabus for complete preparation.

No, direct admission is not possible in FORE School of Management for its PGDM courses. Candidates who wish to become a student of PGDM must appear in one of CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE and FAT. A personal interview round will be conducted afterwards for final selection of eligible candidates.

It is possible to pursue an MBA without taking any entrance exam. Some direct admission eligibility criteria to help you be accepted into MBA programs.

• Score at least 50%-65% aggregate in graduation.
• For the reserved category, there is relaxation.

CMAT has five sections - Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Important topics of CMAT across all the five sections are listed below:

1. Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation: Time-speed-distance, Ratio-Proportion, Profit and Loss, SICI, Average, Partnership, Triangles Probability Surds, HCF-LCM, Quad equations, Quad inequality, Graphs, Tables, Bar, Pie Chart.
2. Logical Reasoning: Family Tree, Analytical Reasoning, Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, Coding-Decoding, etc.
3. Language Comprehension: Synonym, Antonym, Fill in the Blanks, Idioms, Match the Following, Reading Comprehension, Identify the Correct Statement, Direct/Indirect Speech, Classify the Sentence, Question Tag, Parajumble.
4. General Awareness: Economy, Business, World, Politics, Sports, Culture, Society
5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Concepts of Entrepreneurship, Overview of Entrepreneurship, Evolution of Entrepreneurship in India, Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development, Theories and Models of Entrepreneurship, Framework of Entrepreneurship Theories, Models of Entrepreneurship, Emerging Models of Corporate Entrepreneurship, Dimensions of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Society, Entrepreneurial Culture, Rural Entrepreneurship, etc.

The list of government MBA programs in Delhi that take CMAT scores into account for admission is shown in the table below, along with each program's individual total tuition costs.

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Admission	INR 2 lakh
Netaji Subhas University of Technology Admission	INR 2 lakh
School of Business, Public Policy and Social Entrepreneurship Admission	INR 3 lakh

READ MORE: MBA Admission 2024

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the top MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in Delhi having the lowest fees ranging between INR 1-2 Lacs are mentioned below:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
Netaji Subhas University of Technology	INR 1.7 lakh
Global Institute of Technology and Management	INR 1.8 lakh

Also Read:

• CMAT Preparation Tips for Logical Reasoning
• CMAT Preparation Tips for Cracking QA-DI
• CMAT Preparation Tips for Language Comprehension
• CMAT Preparation Tips for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

MBA is one of the popular courses of Jamia Hamdard. It is a two-year course available in three major specialisations-General, Public Health Management/ Hospital Administration and Pharmaceutical Management. But is it a good college? To answer this, below are certain parameters to draw a conclusion:

Ranking

NIRF has ranked Jamia Hamdard under 'Management' Category. In 2025, the university was ranked at 87. Jamia Hamdard was under the top 100 universities/ colleges offering MBA.

Curriculum

MBA curriculum of Jamia Hamdard is spread across four semesters. Students have to undergo a summer training after the second semester of the programme. Apart from this, the curriculum covers all the topic required for in-depth knowledge of the field.

Fee Structure

The total tuition fee for Jamia Hamdard MBA is INR 5.2 lakh - INR 6 lakh as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. The fee range is at medium level when compared with other top ranked 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.

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.

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.

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.

There is no specific information about the particular weightage given to entrance examinations for admissions to MBA at NDIM Delhi. However, the selection process for MBA courses includes the eligibility requirements of performance in discussions, entrance examination scores, etc. Check out the parameters for selecting the candidates for the PGDM course at NDIM Delhi:

Final selection is based on overall performance: 

• Graduation, Class 10 & 12 performance 
• CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT or State Common entrance examinations
• Group Discussion and Personal Interviews
• Achievement in any other field/ activity including sports, extra-curricular activities, work experience, additional educational qualifications, activities highlighting leadership, teamwork, innovation, decision making qualities, contribution to social causes/ community service etc.
• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC and other categories, if any, is provided as per AICTE directions. 

Yes, FOSTIIMA Business School offer an MBA/ PGDM course. The MBA at FOSTIIMA Business School is given through the authorised department of the School. The eligibility for admission to the MBA course is that students should complete their graduation and secure an acceptable score in CAT/ XAT/ CMAT.

Aspirants need to pay an application fee of INR 1,000 via online payment mode or send a demand draft drawn in favor of "International Institute of Health Management Research", payable at New Delhi. Candidates need to pay registration fee to complete the application process. Apart from application fee, aspirants need to upload the specified documents and provide all the details asked in the application form.

JIMS Kalkaji is accredited by AICTE which is one of the best accreditation agency for educational institutions. It is also ranked among the top management colleges by many magazines. The intake for MBA at JIMS kalkaji is around 180 which is a decent intake. They provide MBA in various specializations such as Finance, Marketing, Operation Management, International Business etc. 

Apeejay School of Management (ASM), Dwarka, offers a two-year PGDM course in several specialisations. It also offers a PGDM in Marketing. The fees for these courses INR 10.5 lakh for two years. The PGDM fee at ASM is payable in four instalments. In addition to the course fee, candidates may have to pay certain one-time charges as prescribed by the institute. 

The total seats offered for MBA/PGDM at ITS - Institute of Technology and Science and Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology are 420 and 181, respectively. Hence, there are higher chances of getting a seat at ITS - Institute of Technology and Science due to higher seats.

Delhi Business School PGDM in Fintech eligibility criteria is mandatory for admission to the PGDM course. Find below the eligibility criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 50% aggregat (Completed or Pursuing Last Year)
• Entrance Exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, GMAT (the latest Score)
• Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GDPI)

PGDM Students with high percentile scores in CAT (>75), XAT (>85), CMAT (>90), MAT (>95), or graduation (>60%) are eligible. Asia-Pacific Institute final selection considers academic record, entrance exam scores, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview performance, as assessed by the Scholarship Award Committee.

As per information available, Institute offers (aprx) INR 309,000 median salary to their students for MBA/PGDM course during placements.

There are nearly 240 seats for EMPI B-school PGDM programmes. Out of which, specialisations, including PGDM in International Business, Research and Business Analytics, and General Management have 60 seats. Additionally, Advertising Communication and Human Resource Management have 30 seats each. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

Yes, you will have to pay INR 1,100 as non-refundable application processing fee during the submission of online application form. For more information, check the official PGDM brochure of IILM Lodhi Road.