Best Colleges accepting CMAT Score in Vadodara

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.

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.

The Sigma University average package has not been released. However, the highest package is available, which is showcased below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2026)
the highest package	INR 20 LPA

NOTE: The data has been taken from the official website. However, the year has not been mentioned hence the year is assumed to be of 2026. 

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. 

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. 

MBA at ITM Vocational University (ITMVU) and ITM (SLS) Baroda University are both well-respected programs with a strong reputation for providing quality education. However, there are some key differences between the two programs that may make one a better fit for you than the other.

 

ITMVU is a private university that is accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including an MBA program. ITMVU's MBA programme is known for its strong focus on practical skills and real-world applications. It also has a strong placement record, with 90% of students being placed in companies like Infosys, TCS, Zydus, and Wipro.

 

ITM (SLS) Baroda University is a public university that is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, including an MBA program. ITM (SLS) Baroda University's MBA programme is known for its strong theoretical foundation and its focus on developing critical thinking skills. It also has a good placement record, with 80% of students being placed in companies like Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, and Tata Consultancy Services.

So that MBA at ITM Vocational University is better than ITM (SLS) Baroda University.

The university offers Merit cum means and need-based scholarships. Apart from this, the university also offers. GSFC University, National Scholarship Portal, Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana, Digital Gujarat Portal (For ST/SC/SEBC), Hon. Chief Minister Scholarship and Bank Loan. 

The highest package offered to the 2023 passing out batch stood at INR 16 LPA. The table below mentions the SMJV's C K Shah Vijapurwala Institute of Management the highest package details:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
the highest package	INR 16 LPA

NOTE: The institute has not mentioned the year of placement for which the above stats are valid, hence, consider it for 2023.

Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Patel Global University offers placement support to its students. Notable organizations that visit the institute for recruitment include Synthetic Research Development, Trisys It, Vidya Bhawan, Websitment Technology, Gyandeep Academy Kandawa Chitaepur Varanasi, Eprofess, 3D Logic, Go Drive Solution Pvt Ltd, Ikf, Katerra Technology.

Gujarat University provides scholarships to the lower backward class or SC/ ST for better education and financial support. More than 30 scholarship schemes initiated by the Government of Gujarat are covered by Gujarat University. For developing high-quality research Government of Gujarat has initated a scheme called SHODH (scheme of developing high-quality research ) to offer  financial assistance to students doing qualitative research. Under this scheme, more than 1000 full-time research scholars awarded INR 15,000 per month and INR 20,000 contingency expense P.A. in the last five years. 

Yes, apart from the INR 4.2 Lacs tuition fee, the MBA fee at UIM, Karnavati University includes a one-time registration fee, security deposit, and other necessary expenses. The figures are taken from the official website and are indicative, meaning they may change. Candidates should always check the latest details before confirming admission.

V. M. Patel Institute of Management, Ganpat University is a reputed institute for MPH, MBA/PGDM, MMS. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Medicine & Health Sciences, Business & Management Studies. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. As per Shiksha verified reviews, V. M. Patel Institute of Management, Ganpat University has a rating of 4.4 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 5 on campuslife, 4 on placements, 4 on faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

S.V. Institute of Management offers median package range of INR 490,000 during in-campus placements. It has a decent placement assistance program and has been rated 4.4 on placements as per Shiksha verified reviews by students.

As per the latest report, the participating recruiters placed various students of the PGDM/MBA batch 2022 in new-age job roles. The key highlights of SBS Ahmedabad placements for the Class of 2021 and 2022 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)
Average package	INR 6.5 LPA	INR 6.75 LPA

The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India offers in-campus placement salaries for MBA/ PGDM students in the range of INR 6.502 LPA. The median salary for the PGDM in Entrepreneurship course in 2023 was INR 7.89 LPA. The top recruiters of Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India placement 2023 included Capgemini, TCS, Infosys, Nielsen, Cornerstone Technologies, BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, Deloitte, Siemens Information Systems, etc.

NBSAT will be conducted on Dec 16 and Feb 4 for admission to Narayana Business School. Few more dates realted to NBS are given below: 

Dates	Upcoming Events
23 Oct '23 - 11 Dec '23	NBSAT 2024 registration Exam IOngoing
16 Dec '23	NBSAT 2024 Exam I
19 Dec '23	NBSAT 2024 Exam I Result
18 Dec '23 - 29 Jan '24	NBSAT 2024 registration Exam II
4 Feb '24	NBSAT 2024 Exam II
7 Feb '24	NBSAT 2024 Exam II Result

B.K. School of Professional and Management Studies has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must have completed Bachelor Degree of minimum 3 years duration with mentioned marks from any recognised university/institute. Final year students can also apply on provisional basis.
M.Sc.	Candidates must be graduate in any stream from a recognised university.
PG Diploma	Candidates must be graduate in relevant stream from recognised university.
BBA	Candidates must have passed 10+2 from recognised board.
Certificate	Candidates must be graduate in any stream from a recognised university.