There are a good number of reputed MBA colleges which accept CMAT scores in the range of 60 to 70 percentile. So if your CMAT 2026 percentile happens to be in this range, don't be disheartened. Check below the list of MBA colleges accepting CMAT score 60-70 percentile.
CMAT is a popular option among management aspirants to pursue MBA degree course. Common Management Admission Test or CMAT is conducted by the NTA and accepted by over 1300 B-Schools in India, including some of the top government institutions. Admission through CMAT 2026 will be based on cut offs. The accepting colleges determine CMAT cut offs for admission to MBA/PGDM courses.
The CMAT cut off can vary from year to year and college to college. Only if a candidate meets the CMAT cut off marks criteria of a particular institute he/she will be invited for admission process. The CMAT cut offs of various colleges fall in various percentile ranges. Some colleges have high percentile where as some don't. Meaning, there is an option for all. Whethter you score 90+ percentile, or 70 percentile, you can find a suitable MBA college for yourself in your city or state.
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CMAT 2026 exam was conducted on January 25, 2026 and CMAT result 2026 has been announced today. Now that you have the final CMAT 2026 answer key in hand, you know your estimated score. We have shared below a list of some of the popular MBA colleges that accept CMAT scores in 60-70 percentile range, to check based on your performance in the exam.
Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Scores 60-70 Percentile
Check the below table for MBA colleges with CMAT cut off range 60-70 percentile range and their MBA/PGDM course fees. If your CMAT score is in this range, you should apply to these colleges.
| MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score |
Fees (approx.) |
|---|---|
| INR 9.50 lakh |
|
| INR 7.60 to 11.00 lakh |
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| INR 8.58 to 11.98 lakh |
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| INR 10.50 lakh |
|
| INR 10.38 lakh |
|
| INR 1.84 to 7.00 lakh |
|
| INR 4.50 to 6.50 lakh |
|
| INR 13.48 to 21.34 lakh |
|
| INR 1.29 to 1.52 lakh |
|
| INR 15.00 lakh |
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| INR 4.96 lakh |
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| INR 6.97 lakh |
|
| INR 8.40 lakh |
|
| INR 3.50 to 9.50 lakh |
|
| INR 7.17 lakh |
|
| INR 9.15 lakh |
|
| INR 10.82 lakh |
|
| INR 9.75 lakh |
|
| Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management Hyderabad |
INR 96,000 to 7.65 lakh |
| INR 4.59 to 7.64 lakh |
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Commonly asked questions
It is quite unlikely that you can get admission if you do not meet the academic eligibility criteria for MBA. The basic criteria of selection are CMAT score and academic score. As per the AICTE, the minimum score required in graduation to qualify for MBA programme is 50 % (for SC/ST/PwD category, the minimum score requirement is 45%. So, MBA aspirants must ensure that they have scored at least 50 percent in their Bachelor's degree programme.
MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT score: City-wise
Candidates can check from the list below, their preferred MBA college in their preferred city for admission through CMAT.

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