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Best Colleges accepting CMAT Score in India

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Q:   How many CMAT accepting MBA colleges are there in India?
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About 1,400 top CMATcolleges in India. Among these, 1,007 colleges are privately owned, 124 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 9 MBA colleges. CMAT is one of the main entrance exams accepted by top MBA colleges in IndiaAmity University Noida, LPU, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, Christ University, Goa Institute of Management, KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, BIMTECH, etc. are some of the top MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores in India.

Q:   Which is the No. 1 CMAT accepting MBA college in India?
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Hi, to determine the MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in India, you should go through its NIRF rankings of three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024:

College Names

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023NIRF 2024

Amity University, Noida Ranking

28

2829

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai Ranking

31

3134

GIM Ranking

36

3337

LPU Ranking

34

3238

Jaipuria Noida Ranking

51

4745

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon Ranking

52

6252

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

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Q:   What are the affordable MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in India?
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Pursuing MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in India can be affordable. Listed below are some of the colleges which are having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost MBA CollegesTotal Tuition Fee
Tezpur University FeesINR 63,000
Gujarat University FeesINR 80,000
B.K. School of Professional and Management Studies Ahmedabad FeesINR 40,000 - INR 80,000
MNNIT Allahabad FeesINR 48,000
University of Calicut FeesINR 99,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Q:   What is a good score in CMAT for admission to top MBA colleges?
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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.

Q:   How can I get admission for MBA at Guwahati University?
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Gauhati University MBA admission is completely based on the merit scores obtained by students in the university/national-level entrance exam along with their merit at the undergraduate level. The university conducts its own entrance exam for admission. However, those with a valid score in national-level entrances, such as MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT exams are exempted from this test provided they have a score of 75 percentile and above. Those who qualify one of the afore-mentioned exams are required to go through a GDPI round for final selection. Before everything else, students must meet with the minimum eligibility criteria set by the university which is to pass a relevant undergraduate degree with at least 50% aggregate. However, those who are in the final year of their UG degree can also apply provided they have no arrears in the previous semesters and fulfill the complete eligibility before first semester exams.

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Q:   What is the worth joining an MBA colleges that accept CMAT score in India?
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Joining MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names

Total Tuition Fee

Annual Average Package

Christ University MBAINR 5 lakh - INR 9 lakhINR 4 LPA - INR 9 LPA
Institute of Rural Management, Anand MBAINR 14 lakhINR 15 LPA
IMI Kolkata MBAINR 14 lakhINR 12 LPA
Birla Institute of Management Technology MBAINR 13 lakh - INR 14 lakhINR 11 LPA
Graphic Era Deemed to be University MBAINR 7 lakhINR 8 LPA

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Q:   What are the top specialisations offered by MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores in India?
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MBA Colleges accepting CMAT in India offer various specialisations in Finance, Sales and Marketing, Human Resources, International Business, Business Analytics, Healthcare and Hospital, Operations, Agriculture and Food Business, etc.

Refer to the table below to get details about the MBA specialisations offered by top CMAT MBA colleges in India:

Top Specialisations

Number/Names of Colleges

Finance

709 (Christ University, LPU, K J Somaiya Institute of Management, etc.)

Sales & Marketing

695 (Jaipuria Noida, Welingkar Mumbai, IP University, etc.)

Human Resources

688 (Christ University, LPU, Jaipuria Noida, etc.)

Operations

389 (IMI Bhubaneswar, MNIT Jaipur, IMI Kolkata, etc.)

IT & Systems

338 (Jaipuria Noida, IP University, Galgotias University, etc.)

Q:   What is the placement package offered to graduates from top CMAT accepting MBA colleges in India?
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IRMA Anand offered the highest placement package of INR 15 LPA and the prominent recruiters participated include KPMG, Flipkart, Dabur, Adani Group, Godrej, ITC, etc.

Listed below are some of the top CMAT accepting colleges in India along with their average placement package and the prominent recruiters:

College Names

Placement Package

Top Recruiters

Christ University PlacementsINR 4 LPA - INR 9 LPABecton Dickinson, EY GDS, Godrej Properties, Amazon, etc.
Institute of Rural Management, Anand PlacementsINR 15 LPA

KPMG, Flipkart, Dabur, Adani Group, Godrej, ITC, etc.

IMI Kolkata PlacementsINR 12 LPAAmazon, Deloitte, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, etc.
Birla Institute of Management Technology PlacementsINR 11 LPA

Wipro, ADP, E&Y, Deloitte, Panasonic, etc.

Graphic Era Deemed to be University PlacementsINR 8 LPA

Goldman Sachs, PayPal, Zscaler, Genpact, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

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Q:   Can I edit the CMAT application form after submission?
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Once you have submitted the CMAT application form, you cannot edit it. Thus, you will have to fill the CMAT form again by creating a new login ID and paying the fee again. However, if the mistake is in photo, signature or test centre fields, you can correct it at the time of form correction. The CMAT form correction window will be opened for three days after the conclusion of application form submission process. 

Q:   When will the CMAT result 2025 be released?
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CMAT result 2025 was declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 13, 2025. The final answer key was released on February 14, 2025 The NTA does not announce the CMAT result date beforehand but releases the scorecard within a month of the exam date. In between the CMAT exam and the result announcement, the NTA releases official answer keys and verifies objections raised by candidates. 

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Q:   What are the top Government colleges accepting CMAT Score in India?
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Hi, Chandragupt Institute of Management has the highest total tuition fee ranging between INR 6 lakh -INR 8 lakh. The table below shows the government MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in India along with their total tuition fee and their seat intake:

Public/Government Colleges

Total Tuition Fee

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Admission

INR 2 lakh

Seats: 2,616

MNIT Jaipur Admission

INR 2 lakh

Seats: 79

Chandragupt Institute of Management Admission

INR 6 lakh -INR 8 lakh

Seats: 210

Tezpur University Admission

INR 63,000

Seats: 79

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Q:   What are the distance MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in India?
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Displayed in the table below are the distance MBA colleges across India that accept CMAT scores, along with their respective total tuition fees:

Distance MBA CollegesTotal Tuition Fee
SRM IST KattankulathurINR 9 lakh
VMOU - Vardhman Mahaveer Open UniversityINR 22,000
Dr. C.V. Raman UniversityINR 64,000
All India Management Association DelhiINR 1 lakh
ATM Global Business School DelhiINR 4 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Q:   What is the scope of MBA?
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Hello, Career options for MBA students: *MBA freshers have a career in accounting and financial planning. *MBA students are directly preferred for senior posts of managers board members. *MBA graduates can find a job in both the public and private sectors. *Career as a Financial Analyst is another popular sector. *MBA graduates have the highest probability of becoming successful entrepreneurs and there is nothing like being your own boss. *MBA students are preferred in banks because of their practice in public dealing and handling finance. *MBA students have the maximum chances of being selected in jobs like Sales co-coordinator, HR Recruiter, *Direct Marketing Executive and BPO/Telesales jobs.
Q:   How many cities can I choose for allotment of CMAT exam centre?
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Candidates can choose up to four cities for allotment of CMAT exam centre in the application form. Candidates must take utmost care in selecting the cities as once the form is submitted, they can't change city preference. They should choose the first city of preference as their hometome or where they are residing as the exam authorities will strive to allot the test centres to candidates in their first city of preference. Candidates are allotted a test centre in second or third preference only in a situation where the seats have been filled or the exam has been cancelled at that location. Choose cities very carefully as once selected the change can be made only at the time of form correction.
Q:   What is the selection criteria for MBA at Calicut University?
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Admission to the MBA programme at Calicut University based on scores in entrance examinations such as KMAT and CMAT. Reputed institutions also conduct these exams and have a good reputation. The selection process is based on the combination of academic background, work experience, score in the entrance examination, group discussion and personal interview.

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Q:   Can I appear for CMAT at any test centre?
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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.

Q:   Which are the top colleges for MBA with CMAT score of 80 to 85 percentile?
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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.
Q:   Is there any negative marking in CMAT?
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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.

Q:   What is the hostel fees at COEP for MBA students?
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COEP MBA students are required to pay somewhere around INR 1.4 Lacs as hostel fees. Hostel fees can vary for each student depending on several factors such as candidate's gender, facilities availed, and the location of the hostel. Candidates can check how each of these factors affect hostel fees by visiting the official website of COEP. 

Q:   Is LM Thapar School of Management's MBA ranked?
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Yes, LM Thapar School of Management MBA course is ranked by multiple ranking bodies. The school was established under the flagship of Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-University). NAAC has accredited the school with an 'A+' grade. Further, the LM Thapar School of Management is ranked 44th by NIRF B-School ranking.

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for admission to MBA course at CCS HAU?
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The minimum eligibility requirement for admission to the MBA course at CCS HAU is that applicants must complete their graduation in the Agriculture field with an aggregate of 55%. Additionally, for the selection process, the university accepts valid scores of CAT/ CMAT, followed by a counselling process. For a general MBA course, applicants with any bachelor's degree can apply for the course. 

Q:   How much cutoff is required to get admissions into MBA course at SRM School of Management?
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SRM School of Management has assigned a particular cutoff to the several accepted national/state-level entrance exams. Moreover, candidates achieving a cutoff equal to or more than that assigned one can apply for the MBA course at SRM SoM. For better understanding, check out the below table:

Competitive ExamEligible Scores
XAT65th Percentile and above
CMAT75th Percentile and above
GMAT640 and above
MAT75th Percentile and above
NMAT180 and above
CAT65th Percentile and above
TANCET80th Percentile and above
Q:   What is the duration of online MBA at SRM IST Kattankulathur?
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Online MBA course at SRM IST Kattankulathur offered by Directorate of Distance Learning has a duration of two years. Candidates will be studying online during the MBA curriculum of this institute. However, it is still a full-time course.

Q:   Is it hard to get into BIMTECH MBA?
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The admission process at BIMTECH for MBA programme is entrance exam based. However, the applications are evaluated based on different parameters. Check out the eligibility criteria of MBA from the table below:

Course Name

Eligibility

PGDM

Graduate with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST )

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