Best CMAT Colleges in Hyderabad

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Yes, the Institute of Public Enterprise provides scholarships to eligible students. The scholarships are offered as financial assistance to postgraduate students. Institute of Public Enterprise scholarship details are mentioned below:

Merit Scholarships for the General category
Scholarship Amount	Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
INR 2 lakh	-80% and above in CAT -80% and above in XAT/GMAT
INR 1 lakh	-70% - 79.99% in CAT -70% - 79.99% in XAT/GMAT -95% and above in MAT
INR 80,000	-65% - 69.99% in CAT -65% - 69.99% in XAT/GMAT -85% - 94.99% in MAT -95% and above in CMAT/ATMA
INR 60,000	-60% - 64.99% in CAT -60% - 64.99% in XAT/GMAT -75% - 84.99% in MAT -855 - 94.99% in CMAT/ATMA

Innovation and Entrepreneurship syllabus of CMAT is not a very difficult section. The syllabus pertains to business studies, economy and entrepreneurship. So, it will not require must time to cover the syllabus.  Candidate can dedicate one month to this section towards the end, while preparing for other sections. You can refer to books - Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Peter F. Drucker and Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management by R. Gopal, Entrepreneurship by Robert D. Hisrich and Manorama Year Book by Mammen Mathew.

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.

To get selected for the PGDM course at ICBM School of Business Excellence, the college takes several parameters into consideration for admissions. Moreover, each parameter has its own weightage. Check out the weighting criteria in the table below:

Components	Weightage
Entrance Exams – CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/GMAT/ state-level entrance examination	35% to 60%.
Class 10, 12, UG/ PG scores	5% to 25%
Group Discussion (GD)/ Interview	20% to 45%
Weightage for participation in sports, extra-curricular activities, academic diversity, and gender diversity	5% to 20%

 

CAT scores are only compulsory for admission to the General MBA at the University of Hyderabad. However, for an MBA in Health Care and Hospital Management, the entrance exam will be for 75 marks. Moreover, the weightage for the written exam will be 60%, the weightage for the Group Discussion will be 15 % and the weightage for the Personal Interview. Additionally, for MBA in business Analytics, the selection process is similar to MBA in HHCM. 

The list of prominent companies that were part of Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management placements 2026 is presented below:

VVISM Top Recruiters
Deloitte	Invesco	Accenture
Tech Mahindra	Bandhan Bank	ADP
ITC	Lupin Digital Health	Berkadia
Asian Paints	ICICI Bank	IndiaMart
S&P Global	BMW	The Times

The IIRM Hyderabad PGDM selection process includes a Personal Interview (PI). Candidates shortlisted based on their entrance exam scores must appear for the interview round. They must bring along the documents specified by the institute. A list of the required documents has been presented below:

• SSC/ Matriculation/ Class 10 Mark sheet and Certificate
• Intermediate/ PUC/ Class 12 Mark sheet and certificate
• Graduation and/or Post Graduation Marksheets & Degree Certificate
• Two passport-size photographs
• Work Experience Letter, if applicable
• Scorecard of CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ GMAT/ State CET/ IIRMCET
• Demand Draft (For offline application)
• Proof of Online Application Fee Payment

No, the candidate have to clear GAT in order to get admission at GITAM School of Business for Hyderabad campus. However, the students who have valid national-level entrance exam scores such as CAT/MAT/XAT/ GAT/ NMAT are exempted from GAT. For BBA and BCom course, the student need to clear UGAT/ GAT, respectively. Hence, at GITAM School of Business, no candidate can directly apply for course without entrance exam.

Ashoka School of Business is a modern school for students to study in. The school is AICTE-approved and offers two different PGDM programmes for the students to choose from. School not only focuses on the theoretical learning of the students but also provides them with industrial experiences and grooming sessions for placements.

NITHM Hyderabad has a career development cell, which manages the placement activities. The students are provided internship as well as final placement assistance. The institute has not released placement report or brochure for MBA, as of now. As per the Shiksha students' reviews, the highest package offered in recent NITHM placements was INR 16 LPA. 

Candidates need minimum CGPA of 5 out of 10 or 50% aggregate marks in graduation in any discipline to be eligible for PGDM in Food and Agri Business School, Sagar Group of Institutions.

The total tuition fee for SIITAM MBA is INR 3.10 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates need to pay course fee at the time of admission to confirm their seat in the institute. Besides, aspirants also need to pay an application fee in the start to register for a course. 

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the key points:

* Teaching Quality: The teachers are well-qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful, making them stand out. Students rate the teaching quality as 9 out of 10.
* Course Curriculum: The curriculum is relevant, covering almost every topic in the subjects related to the course.
* Exams: Exams are based on the syllabus and are not overly challenging.
* Placement Record: The college has a remarkable placement record, with approximately 90% of students securing jobs. The highest salary package offered was INR9 LPA, while the lowest was INR3.5 LPA.
* Internship Opportunities: Internship opportunities are abundant, with nearly 92% of students securing internships.
* Campus Infrastructure: The campus boasts modern facilities, including air-conditioned classrooms, WiFi-enabled premises, and spacious libraries.
* Hostel Facilities: Hostels are well-maintained, comfortable, and offer good amenities.
* Faculty Members: Faculty members are experienced industry experts with Ph.D.s, providing students with valuable insight into their chosen fields.
* Specialization Options: The college offers various specializations, including Human Resource Management, Finance, Marketing, and others.

In conclusion, considering the strong placement records, esteemed faculty, and excellent infrastructure, an MBA/PGDM degree from Engineering Staff College of India appears to be a worthwhile investment for those seeking a successful career in management.

BTech and M.Tech are the flagship courses at GITAM School of Technology Hyderabad. The fee details of the different specialisation is given in the table below:

Course/ Specialization	Total Fee
BTech CSE, CSE AI &ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, IoT	INR 16.47 Lakh
INR BTech ECE, VLSI Design, Robotics & AI, Electronics & Computer, Aerospace Engineering	INR 12.24 Lakh
BTech Mechanical, Civil with Computer Application, Electrical	INR 12.22 Lakh
MTech	INR 2.5 Lakh- INR 3.5 Lakh

 

National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has been rated 4.8 on Infrastructure parameter. National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj provide good facilities all around the campus such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has also been rated 4.3 for Campuslife.

The overall seats available across all courses offered by CBS - Carlton Business School is up to 180. Good thing to know is that CBS - Carlton Business School has courses which are approved by prominent Government bodies like AICTE.