Best Colleges accepting CMAT Score in Mumbai

About 400+ top MBA colleges are accepting CMAT score in Maharashtra. Among these,  252 colleges are privately owned, 16 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 3 MBA colleges in Maharashtra that accept CMAT score. CMAT is one of the most accepting entrance exams in MBA colleges in Maharashtra accepting CMAT score. Some of the popular colleges include K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Welingkar Mumbai, National Institute of Bank Management, Pune Institute of Business Management, National Insurance Academy, IMT Nagpur, etc.

K J Somaiya Institute of Management emerged as the No. 1 MBA college accepting CMAT score in Maharashtra followed by other colleges. Listed below are some of the colleges along wth their NIRF rankings:

College Name	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management	56	71	45
Welingkar Institute of Management	72	68	73
National Institute of Bank Management	NA	NA	76

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Joining MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in Maharashtra 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 Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
K J Somaiya Institute of Management MBA	INR 17 lakh	INR 10 LPA
Welingkar Mumbai MBA	INR 14 lakh	INR 9 LPA
National Institute of Bank Management MBA	INR 14 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Pune Institute of Business Management MBA	INR 9 Lacs – INR 30 lakh	INR 7 LPA
IMT Nagpur MBA	INR 14 lakh	INR 11 LPA

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Joining MBA colleges accepting CMAT in Maharashtra can be affordable. Listed below are some of the colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Abasaheb Garware Institute of Management Studies	INR 91,000
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University	INR 90,000
Dhole Patil College of Engineering	INR 61,000
Dhanwate National College	INR 20,000
North Maharashtra University	INR 36,000

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in Maharashtra along with their average placement package and its prominent recruiters:

College Name	Annual Average Package	Prominent Recruiters
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Placements	INR 10 LPA	ITC, Amazon, HUL, EY, Airtel, etc.
Welingkar Mumbai MBA Placements	INR 9 LPA	Adani Group, Airtel, Amazon, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley,  etc..
National Institute of Bank Management Placements	INR 11 LPA	Airtel, HDFC Bank, KPMG, Axis Bank, Federal Bank, etc.
Pune Institute of Business Management Placements	INR 7 LPA	Citco, Wipro, Xiaomi, Flipkart, Loreal, Grant Thornton, etc.
IMT Nagpur Placements	INR 11 LPA	Berger, Orient Electric, Usha, Bata footwear, etc.

 

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.

No, the NTA doesn't conduct common counselling for admission through CMAT. The role of NTA viz. CMAT ends with result declaration. The CMAT accepting colleges conduct their own admission process individually. Candidates have to fill admission forms of the target colleges individually. The MBA colleges and universities accepting CMAT scores conduct group discussion and Personal Interview to select candidates for admission. This selection is based on minimum CMAT cut off fixed by the institute. Admission through CMAT also includes assessment of candidates on the basis of other parameters such as academic record and work experience (not mandatory for all colleges). Overall, the admission process through CMAT includes selection of candidates on the basis of: 1. CMAT score 2. Class 10, 12 and graduation score 3. Work profile and other activities 4. Performance in Personal Interview and group discussion To check your chances of CMAT admission check this college predictor: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/cmat-college-predictor.

For preparation of an exam like CMAT will always be helpful as you will be provided with relevant study material and guidance from industry experts. It will help you in disciplined and focused study as coaching centres have time bound classes, lectures, practice sessions, mock tests, etc. So, if you feel that you will not be able to stay dedicated and motivated enough in self-study to crack CMAT will high scores, join a CMAT coaching institute.

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. 

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.

After CMAT result has been declared, colleges accepting the exam score for MBA/PGDM admission will start the selection process. CMAT qualifying students will be required to fill the application forms of their target MBA colleges for admission. Colleges will select students on the basis of CMAT cut offs, and then will conduct GD/PI round for final selection. 

The syllabus of CMAT Innovation and entrepreneurship section includes 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, Women Entrepreneurship, Emerging Trends in Social Entrepreneurship, Principles of Business Organisation, Motivation, Communication and Leadership To study these topics candidates should refer to books like: 1. Innovation & Entrepreneurship by Peter F. Drucker 2. Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management by R Goal 3. Entrepreneurship - Robert D. Hisrich 4. Manorama Year Book - Mammen Mathew Apart from these books, candidates must solve last two years' CMAT question papers to know the type of questions asked in this section and their difficulty level. These questions will give you an insight into CMAT Innovation and entrepreneurship.

Yes,  PGDM is available at IES MCRC. This pogramme is offered in affiliation with Mumbai University. Students who wish to enrol can check below to know more:

• Duration: Two years
• Selection: CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/MAH-CET/GMAT scores
• Fees: INR 6 lakh
• Note: The above information is taken from official sources. However, it is subject to change.

Chetana's Institute of Management and Research has a good record of placements for its PGDM courses. In 2025, the the highest and average package offered stood at INR 13.3 LPA and INR 7.04 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of Chetana's Institute of Management and Research placements for the PGDM Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 13.3 LPA
Average package	INR 7.04 LPA
Median package	INR 7 LPA
Total recruiters	200+
Top recruiters	HUL, ITC, TCS, Voltas, Accenture

SRBS - Sheila Raheja School of Business Management & Research has been rated 4.1 on placements.

Hi.Universal AI University admissions are offered based on entrance exam scores. The college considers Class 12 with at least 65% marks for admission in UG courses. Whereas, undergraduate degree scores are considered for admission in postgraduate courses.

Universal AI University accepts CAT/CMAT/GMAT/NMAT/CET entrance exam scores to provide admission to PGDM and MBA programme.

Universal Ai University, Karjat UG admission into B.Des, BBA, BA (Hons) is done based on the UBSAT test followed by an interview process

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Candidates can apply online with an application fee of INR 1,500. Check below the steps to apply for Amity University Mumbai admission:

1. Visit the official website of Amity Mumbai.
2. Under 'Admission', select 'UG-PG' and Click on 'Apply Now'.
3. Fill out the application form.
4. Upload requisite documents.
5. Pay the application fee and submit the form.

Documents required at the time of application

1. Graduation marksheet
2. Scanned photograph & signature

ATLAS SkillTech University offer scholarship to meritorious students. As a part of the ATLAS Scholarship Program, scholarships will be awarded for four different categories. Check below the scholarship categories:

Category	Details
Merit-Based	Students demonstrating excellence in academics and high intellectual aptitude are eligible for scholarship
Financial Aid	Students who need financial support to achieve their aspirations at ATLAS can apply for this scholarship
Educators	Children of educators (teacher, professor or administrator.) are eligible for this scholarship
Defense	Children of personnel currently serving in the armed forces are eligible for this scholarship.

 MET Institute of PGDM offers PGDM course for a duration of two-years. This course is offered across two specialisations namely, Media & Entertainment and e-Business. The latter is offered across five other specialisations. These are Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations and Systems. Additionally, MET has also introduced five NEW AGE add-on specialisations in FinTech, MarTech, EduTech, Healthcare Management, Start-ups and New Enterprise Management.

Xavier Institute of Management and Research is Tier 2, offering good education and strong placements, but it does not have the same level of national and global recognition or the prestige that Tier 1 institutions like JBIMS, SPJIMR, and NMIMS enjoy. Xavier Institute of Management and Research is a renowned institute offering great education in the field of Management.

Yes, candidates can get admissions to the MMS course without CAT scores, because TIMSR Pune accepts different entrance examination scores according to the domicile of candidates. Therefore, for Maharashtra candidates, the institute accepts the valid scores from MAH-MBA/MMS-CET conducted by the DTE. Moreover, for other Indian students, the institute accepts the relevant scores from CAT/XAT/CMAT, etc. Hence, CAT can be considered as one of the entrance exams to get admission into MMS at TIMSR Pune. However, it is not compulsory.

One important factor that applicants must keep in mind is 15% of All India Quota Seats will be filled through CAT & CMAT, and they should have obtained the requisite score.

In the discipline of Management, VIT Mumbai offers a post-graduate Master of Management Studies (MMS) programme which is similar to an MBA. The total student intake for MMS at the institute is 120. These seats are filled based on the applicants' performance in the approved entrance exams. It must be noted that the mentioned number of seats has been sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

Final MBA selection at ATLAS SkillTech University is done after reviewing all admission stages together. Academic performance, entrance test scores, and personal interview performance are evaluated. Overall merit and programme suitability determine the final admission outcome.

The total fees for PGDM is INR 6.5 lakh at Valia School of Management. The fees includes admission fees of INR 50,000 and per year fees of INR 3 lakh. Aspirants must pay the fees in the mode accepted by the school. This fees is inclusive of all academic fees, study materials, library among all other academic facilities provided by the school.

The scope of MBA course is increasing day by day. MBA is one of the big job oriented professional programme and the most one which has been sought by the students. Once you have completed your degree, you have a great job opportunity in the industrial world. You may the manager or executive in term of designation.

The management term is most suited to the managers and that's why it is the way, where you can reach on the top of the height as soon as possible by using your leadership and working proficiency. An MBA professional always plays a vital role in his/her company and this is why he used to keep in touch with the board of directors. No need to specify the companies who recruit the MBA professionals. All sectors including government and public have various industries, companies, institutions or related organizations, come in the job prospective fields for an MBA professional.

Some job profiles are listed here:

• Brand Manager
• Account Manager
• International Business Manager
• Marketing Executive
• Business Technical Consultant

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