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

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.

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.

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.

Best Colleges accepting CMAT Score in Nagpur

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!

There are nearly 37 colleges in Nagpur that offer MBA/PGDM courses in full-time mode of study, division of colleges by ownership is private: 27, public / government: 2 and public private: 1.

Location wise

There are colleges offering the MBA/PGDM in major cities and states all over India. The following table lists all the prominent cities where these colleges are located:

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

There are various specialisations offered by MBA/PGDM colleges in Nagpur like Operations, Finance and Human Resources. Tabulated below is the specialisations offered by no. of colleges

Specialization Details	Colleges
Operations	9 Colleges
Finance	8 Colleges
Human Resources	8 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	8 Colleges
International Business	5 Colleges
IT & Systems	4 Colleges
Business Analytics	4 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	3 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	1 Colleges
Business Economics	1 Colleges
Data Analytics	1 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	1 Colleges
Personnel Management	1 Colleges
Business Analysis	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Applicants must pass a variety of national, state, or university-level entrance exams. The top entrance exams for various colleges offering MBA/PGDM in Nagpur are listed in the table below:

Exam Details	Colleges
MAH CET	55 Colleges
CAT	40 Colleges
CMAT	37 Colleges
MAT	35 Colleges
XAT	35 Colleges
ATMA	35 Colleges
GMAT	34 Colleges
CBSE 12th	2 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	2 Colleges
SNAP	1 Colleges
MCAER CET	1 Colleges

There are nearly 37 colleges in Nagpur that offer MBA/PGDM courses in full-time mode of study, division of colleges by ownership is private: 27, public / government: 2 and public private: 1.

Location wise

There are colleges offering the MBA/PGDM in major cities and states all over India. The following table lists all the prominent cities where these colleges are located:

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

There are various specialisations offered by MBA/PGDM colleges in Nagpur like Operations, Finance and Human Resources. Tabulated below is the specialisations offered by no. of colleges

Specialization Details	Colleges
Operations	9 Colleges
Finance	8 Colleges
Human Resources	8 Colleges
Sales & Marketing	8 Colleges
International Business	5 Colleges
IT & Systems	4 Colleges
Business Analytics	4 Colleges
Entrepreneurship	3 Colleges
Agriculture & Food Business	1 Colleges
Business Economics	1 Colleges
Data Analytics	1 Colleges
HealthCare & Hospital	1 Colleges
Personnel Management	1 Colleges
Business Analysis	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Applicants must pass a variety of national, state, or university-level entrance exams. The top entrance exams for various colleges offering MBA/PGDM in Nagpur are listed in the table below:

Exam Details	Colleges
MAH CET	55 Colleges
CAT	40 Colleges
CMAT	37 Colleges
MAT	35 Colleges
XAT	35 Colleges
ATMA	35 Colleges
GMAT	34 Colleges
CBSE 12th	2 Colleges
Maharashtra HSC	2 Colleges
SNAP	1 Colleges
MCAER CET	1 Colleges

IMT Nagpur - Institute of Management Technology

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Courses Offered

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Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

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Median Salary

₹10.81 LPA

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Courses Offered

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

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

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

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.

Best Colleges accepting CMAT Score in Nagpur

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