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

Ideally, one would say that 99-100 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 70-85 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 340-350 score is equal to 100 percentile in CMAT About 281-340 score is equal to 90-99.99 percentile in CMAT About 201-280 score is equal to 81-89 percentile in CMAT About 171-200 score is equal to 71-80 percentile in CMAT About 140-171 score is equal to 61-70 percentile in CMAT About 116-140 score is equal to 51-60 percentile in CMAT.

Is CMAT easier than CAT?

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.

What is the eligibility criteria for admission to colleges accepting CMAT score?

Although there is no minimum graduation marks criterion for appearing in the CMAT exam, the criterion applies for admission through CMAT. As per the AICTE recommendation, the candidate must have completed graduation from a recognised university with a minimum score of 50 per cent in aggregate (45 per cent for Reserved category students) to be eligible for admission to a UGC recognised MBA/PGDM course. Apart from academic criteria, candidates have to also fulfil the CMAT cut off criteria. CMAT cut offs are different for different institutes. The CMAT cut offs are fixed by the institutes individually on the basis of several parameters. Only those candidates are shortlisted for admission who meet the minimum cut off criteria. If a candidate does not meet the CMAT cut off, they will not be considered for Group Discussion and Personal Interview round or direct admission. Meeting CMAT cut off is the prerequisite for admission to the MBA institutes. Candidates must visit their preferred institute website and check the CMAT cut off percentile required, before applying for admission.

What are the government MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in Maharashtra?

The following table presents a list of government MBA institutions in Maharashtra that consider CMAT scores for admission, along with their respective total tuition fees. Public/Government Colleges Total Tuition Fee UNIPUNE Admission INR 1 lakh Department of Management Sciences, Pune University Admission INR 1 Lacs – INR2 lakh Gondwana University Admission INR 46,000 College of Engineering, Pune Admission INR 3 lakh SNDT College Admission INR 2 lakh

What are the top specialisations offered by the best MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores in Maharashtra?

The table below shows the top specialisations offered by the best MBA colleges in Maharashtra accepting CMAT score along with their number of colleges: Top Specialisations No. of Colleges Sales & Marketing 192 Finance 190 Human Resources 188 Operations 140 Supply Chain 80

Can I get direct admission at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM)?

As per the details available on the official website and the latest admission brochure, MBA admissions at KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) are completely based on the merit of students in their UG degree along with their performance in the national/ state/ university-level entrance exam. Similar is the case for MCA and PhD admission, students who meet the eligibility criteria of having completed their UG and PG degrees, respectively, with a valid score in national/ state/ university-level entrance exams can secure admission. However, students are advised to reach out to the admission office to confirm the same.

What is the cutoff for an MBA at the Institute of Management Technology Nagpur?

The cutoff for an MBA at the Institute of Management Technology Nagpur varies each year and depends on various factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and the availability of seats. However, the estimated cutoff for the General category for the year 2023 is around 85-90 percentile based on previous years' cutoffs. The overall cutoff for CMAT is 80 percentile.

What are the important topics of CMAT syllabus?

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: 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. Logical Reasoning: Family Tree, Analytical Reasoning, Linear Arrangements, Number Series, Matrix Arrangements, Blood Relationship Tests, Coding-Decoding, etc. 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. General Awareness: Economy, Business, World, Politics, Sports, Culture, Society 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.

What is the difficulty level of CMAT exam?

CMAT is an easy exam. Despite having an extra section, its difficulty level is generally moderate. However, it has been seen previously that some questions in Logical Reasoning and General Awareness sections of CMAT turn out to be more difficult than questions of Quantitative Techniques, Language Comprehension and Innovation and Entrepreneurship. If a candidate can solve about 70-75 of the total questions with about 80 per cent accuracy in each section, they can score well in CMAT. Sectional difficulty in CMAT is as follows: 1. Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation: Moderate 2. Logical Reasoning: Easy to Moderate 3. Language Comprehension: Easy to Moderate 4. General Awareness: Moderate 5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Moderate For the latest exam pattern and difficulty level of CMAT click here: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/cmat-exam-analysis.

Best Colleges accepting CMAT Score in Mumbai

Q: How many MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in Maharashtra?

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.

Q: Which is the No. 1 MBA college in Maharashtra that accept CMAT scores?

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 Hope this information proves beneficial for you!

Mumbai is home to 61 MBA/PGDM colleges in India and there is a split of colleges by ownership, private 45 & public / government 4.

Location wise

India is home to MBA/PGDM colleges. Listing below the cities/states offering MBA/PGDM courses with no. of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	405 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	157 Colleges
Pune	149 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	136 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	117 Colleges
Gujarat	116 Colleges
Karnataka	91 Colleges
Punjab	82 Colleges
Rajasthan	81 Colleges
Bangalore	78 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	75 Colleges
Kerala	69 Colleges
Mumbai	61 Colleges
Bhopal	52 Colleges
Haryana	47 Colleges
Indore	44 Colleges
Delhi	43 Colleges
Jaipur	43 Colleges
Nagpur	37 Colleges
Greater Noida	36 Colleges

Specializations

Finance is the most popular specialisations offered by MBA/PGDM in Mumbai. Below is the table showing specilasations offering by no. of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Finance	36 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	36 Colleges
Human Resources	35 Colleges
Operations	26 Colleges
IT & Systems	20 Colleges
Business Analytics	12 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	8 Colleges
Digital Marketing	7 Colleges
Retail	6 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	4 Colleges
International Business	4 Colleges
Supply Chain	4 Colleges
Pharma	3 Colleges
Advertising	2 Colleges
Hospital / Healthcare Management	2 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	2 Colleges
Media Management	2 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	1 Colleges
Biotechnology	1 Colleges
Infrastructure	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

There are various exams accepted by MBA/PGDM in Mumbai like MAH CET, CAT, CMAT and many more. Below table showing exams accepted by no. of colleges.

Exam Details	Colleges
MAH CET	103 Colleges
CAT	72 Colleges
CMAT	61 Colleges
XAT	60 Colleges
MAT	58 Colleges
ATMA	53 Colleges
GMAT	20 Colleges
NMAT	16 Colleges
MHT CET	4 Colleges
Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT)	2 Colleges
SAT India	2 Colleges
NMIMS CET	2 Colleges
GATE	1 Colleges
JEE Main	1 Colleges
JEE Advanced	1 Colleges
IBSAT	1 Colleges
JEMAT	1 Colleges
LSAT India	1 Colleges
Karnataka PGCET	1 Colleges
WWI Entrance Exam	1 Colleges

Mumbai is home to 61 MBA/PGDM colleges in India and there is a split of colleges by ownership, private 45 & public / government 4.

Location wise

India is home to MBA/PGDM colleges. Listing below the cities/states offering MBA/PGDM courses with no. of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	405 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	157 Colleges
Pune	149 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	136 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	117 Colleges
Gujarat	116 Colleges
Karnataka	91 Colleges
Punjab	82 Colleges
Rajasthan	81 Colleges
Bangalore	78 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	75 Colleges
Kerala	69 Colleges
Mumbai	61 Colleges
Bhopal	52 Colleges
Haryana	47 Colleges
Indore	44 Colleges
Delhi	43 Colleges
Jaipur	43 Colleges
Nagpur	37 Colleges
Greater Noida	36 Colleges

Specializations

Finance is the most popular specialisations offered by MBA/PGDM in Mumbai. Below is the table showing specilasations offering by no. of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Finance	36 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	36 Colleges
Human Resources	35 Colleges
Operations	26 Colleges
IT & Systems	20 Colleges
Business Analytics	12 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	8 Colleges
Digital Marketing	7 Colleges
Retail	6 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	4 Colleges
International Business	4 Colleges
Supply Chain	4 Colleges
Pharma	3 Colleges
Advertising	2 Colleges
Hospital / Healthcare Management	2 Colleges
Transport & Logistics	2 Colleges
Media Management	2 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	1 Colleges
Biotechnology	1 Colleges
Infrastructure	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

There are various exams accepted by MBA/PGDM in Mumbai like MAH CET, CAT, CMAT and many more. Below table showing exams accepted by no. of colleges.

Exam Details	Colleges
MAH CET	103 Colleges
CAT	72 Colleges
CMAT	61 Colleges
XAT	60 Colleges
MAT	58 Colleges
ATMA	53 Colleges
GMAT	20 Colleges
NMAT	16 Colleges
MHT CET	4 Colleges
Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT)	2 Colleges
SAT India	2 Colleges
NMIMS CET	2 Colleges
GATE	1 Colleges
JEE Main	1 Colleges
JEE Advanced	1 Colleges
IBSAT	1 Colleges
JEMAT	1 Colleges
LSAT India	1 Colleges
Karnataka PGCET	1 Colleges
WWI Entrance Exam	1 Colleges

K J Somaiya Institute of Management

Ghatkopar EastPvt#65 NIRF

Courses Offered

4 Courses

4.2

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹13.48 L - 21.34 L

Placement Rating

3.9

N.L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research

Mira RoadPvt#72 Business Today

Courses Offered

5 Courses

4.2

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹16.5 L

Median Salary

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Commonly asked questions
On Best Colleges accepting CMAT Score in Mumbai

Q: How many MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in Maharashtra?

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.

Q: Which is the No. 1 MBA college in Maharashtra that accept CMAT scores?

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

Hope this information proves beneficial for you!

Q: Is it worth joining MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in Maharashtra?

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

Hope this answer helps you!

Q: What are the affordable MBA colleges accepting CMAT score in Maharashtra?

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

Q: What is the placement package offered to MBA graduates of CMAT accepting colleges in Maharashtra?

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.

SIES College of Management Studies

Navi MumbaiPvt#55 Business Today

Courses Offered

3 Courses

3.8

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹7 L - 9 L

Median Salary

₹7.5 LPA

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Kurla West

Courses Offered

1 Course

Total Fees

₹10.5 L

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Kandivali East

Courses Offered

1 Course

Total Fees

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Universal AI University

KarjatPvt#80 Business Today

Courses Offered

6 Courses

4.1

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹8.58 L - 16.28 L

Median Salary

₹8 - 10.77 LPA

Vivekanand Business School (VBS)

Chembur#144 Business Today

Courses Offered

1 Course

4.3

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹9.5 L

Placement Rating

4.1

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IES's Management College and Research Centre

Bandra WestPvt#206 Business Today

Courses Offered

2 Courses

3.8

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹6 L

Placement Rating

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Kandivali East

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Total Fees

₹5.5 L - 10.5 L

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Kurla West

Courses Offered

1 Course

Total Fees

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Finance (35)

Human Resources (32)

Sales & Marketing (32)

Operations (24)

IT & Systems (17)

Business Analytics (13)

Entrepreneurship (7)

Digital Marketing (6)

Retail (5)

Supply Chain (5)

Chetana's Institute of Management and Research

Bandra EastPvt#215 Business Today

Courses Offered

2 Courses

3.9

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹9.4 L

Median Salary

₹8 LPA

Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai

Matunga WestPvt#75 NIRF

Courses Offered

8 Courses

4.0

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹14 L

Median Salary

₹10 LPA

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Bandra EastPvt#265 Business Today

Courses Offered

1 Course

4.1

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.65 L

Median Salary

₹3.5 LPA

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