Best Colleges accepting CMAT Score in India

AIMS IBS has a good record of placements for its MBA, BCA and BBA courses. As per the official placement report, AIMS IBS offers 100% placement assistance to all of its students. The the highest and median package offered during AIMS IBS placements in 2024 stood at INR 13.5 LPA and INR 6.8 LPA,  respectively. The cut-off salary offered to the 2024 batch stood at INR 4.5 LPA. The key highlights of AIMS IBS placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 13.5 LPA
Median package	INR 6.8 LPA
Cut Off salary	INR 4.5 LPA
Placement rate	89% (National placements) 5% (International placements)
Top recruiters	Google, Amazon, Decathlon, Oracle, Genpact

Yes, IPE Hyderabad is worth joining. Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad has been recognised as a Center of Excellence by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education, and Government of India. Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad is ranked 1 of the Top Private B-Schools in Hyderabad by Outlook- ICARE Rankings for 2025. It is a very good college as it offers placement assistance and scholarships to students belonging to various courses. Currently, admissions are open and the candidates applying for admission are many so prior preparation is important. 

There are a total of 180 seats for MBA at IILM University. Candidates can get a seat in the MBA course based on their entrance exam score and performance in the personal interview round. Once the selection process is over, shortlisted candidates are called for document verification. Selected aspirants are required to pay the course fee to confirm their admission in the university.

ITM Navi Mumbai is a part of the ITM Group of Institutions and was established in 1991. ITM Business School offers the AIU and UGC-approved MBA programmes from ITM Skills University. To get admission to this approved college, candidates must have valid scores in entrance tests such as  MAT, XAT, CAT, NMAT, CMAT, ATMA, and others. If applying through CAT, candidates must prepare according to the CAT syllabus and must give as many mock tests as possible. 

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.

Vivekanand Business School (VBS) and SIES College of Management Studies both are renowned universities for MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, Vivekanand Business School (VBS) is a better option since the total tuition fee for Vivekanand Business School (VBS) is INR 880,000 and the total tuition fee for MBA/PGDM at SIES College of Management Studies is INR 700,000 - INR 900,000. 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.

The total tuition fee for Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies MBA ranges between INR 1.8 lakh and INR 7 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates who are selected have to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the institute. Besides, aspirants also have to pay an application fee to register for the MBA course.

WeSchool specializes in PGDM courses which are similar to MBA courses, except the fact that PGDM courses provide more practical exposure. The tuition fees for these courses is about Rs. 7 LPA. Hostel accommodation is compulsory for Bengaluru Campus with the hostel fees being Rs. 1,25,400 p.a. along with refundable deposits of Rs. 14,000.

The Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management maintains a good network of recruiters. The list of eminent companies that participated in  IISWBM placements in recent years is presented below:

IISWBM Top Recruiters
Tata	PWC
Berger	Asian Paints
HUL	ICICI Bank
Deloitte	Hero
EY	HSBC

 

There are a number of major specialisations for ISME PGDM students which are grouped under Marketing, Business Analytics, HR Management, Finance and International Accounting. Some specialisations include Marketing Communication & Brand Management, Python for Business Analysts, Indian Financial System & Financial Markets and Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR).

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.

As per the latest report, ISBM Pune recorded an average package of INR 11.40 LPA for its PGDM batch in the academic year 2023-2024. The key highlights of ISBM Pune placements for the MBA Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	PGDM Placement Statistics (2024)
Average package	INR 11.40 LPA
the highest package	INR 20.56 LPA
Package offered by the top 50% of companies	INR 10 LPA to INR 12 LPA
Package offered by the top 15% of companies	INR 8 LPA to INR 10 LPA
Package offered by top 5% of companies	INR 20 LPA and above
Package offered by top 11% of companies	INR 15 LPA to INR 20 LPA
Package offered by top 19% of companies	INR 12 LPA to INR 15 LPA
Popular recruiters	Warner Music Group, Optum, Fashion TV, Trident Group India

XISS Ranchi’s MBA placements are flexible every year because they depend on some factors such as economic environments and market directions. Following are the details on current MBA placements at XISS Ranchi:

Placement Statistics (2021-23):

Number of students placed: 224

Total Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs): 10

Highest salary offered: INR 20.50 LPA

Average salary: INR 9.40 LPA

Top recruiters: HDFC, ICICI Bank, Deloitte India, EY, Emami, MTR Foods, and more

Program-wise Placements are written below:

Human Resource Management (HRM): 62 students placed, the highest CTC INR 20.50 LPA

Rural Management: 52 students placed, the highest CTC INR 13 LPA

Financial Management: 53 students placed, the highest CTC INR 17.50 LPA

Marketing Management: 57 students placed, the highest CTC INR 17.98 LPA

Candidates should complete graduation with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) to apply for ISBR Bangalore admission. Apart from academic requirements, aspirants also need to qualify one of the accepted entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, etc. Only after fulfiling the eligibility requirements, candidates will be able to fill out the application form. The mode of application is online.

The total seat intake for N. L. Dalmia PGDM is 420. Candidates are offered seat in the PGDM programme based on their entrance exam scores. Check below N. L. Dalmia PGDM specialisation-wise seat intake:

N. L. Dalmia PGDM Specialisation	PGDM Seat Intake
General	240
Finance	120
Analytics	60

 

Chitkara University MBA average package offered for the year 2023 is yet to be released on the official website. Chitkara Business School is offered under Chitakara University. However, the average package offered during Chitkara Business School MBA placements 2022 stood at INR 8.50 LPA. The same data has been outlined in the table below:

Particulars	Statistics (2022)
Average package	INR 8.50 LPA

For the forthcoming academic year, the most recent PGDM cutoff information at SCMS Cochin School of Business is not yet available. Nevertheless, as a reference, you might use the deadlines from the prior year 2023: These are the percentiles: CAT (60-70), XAT (60-65), CMAT (60-65), ATMA (50-60), and KMAT (60-65). The cut-off and the admission is decided on the factor of number are students filling the application form and the number of students applying in the year. Once they are decided, the new cut-offs for the forthcoming academic year will be posted on the SCMS Cochin School of Business website. To stay informed about the SCMS cut-off marks, candidates should frequently check the websites of the aptitude test management company and the college.

For MBAs, Business Today 2023 ranks Shoolini University 88th. Four semesters make up the two-year, full-time, residential MBA programme. PG MBAs are available at Shoolini University in 11 specialisations. The university's approved entrance exam results are used to determine admission to the MBA programme. Approximately INR 5.95 Lacs is the total cost of tuition. 180 seats are available for MBA Communications. Data science, digital marketing, business analytics, supply chain and logistics management, human resources, and other areas are among the specialisations offered. Candidates must have earned a bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of 50% overall to be eligible.

After completing MBA/ PGDM from top  MBA Colleges in India, IMS Ghaziabad, students are open to various job prospects. Check some of the popular job profiles below:

MBA jobs	Average salary (INR)*
Finance Manager	9.6 LPA
Marketing Manager	10 LPA
Sales Manager	10 LPA
Human Resources Manager	4 LPA
Operations Manager	7 LPA
Product Manager	15 LPA

*The salary data has been obtained from Payscale.com

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VAMNICOM  provides a 100% placement rate to its students from the very beginning. For more information on placement packages and recruiters for the VAMNICOM placements, refer to the table below: