CMAT

Yes, there are CMAT accepting colleges which do not conduct GD/PI. The seat allotment is based on counselling process based on CMAT cut off and candidate's choice of college. Most of the Maharashtra MBA colleges such as JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, Welingkar's, IMT, KJ Somaiya, etc. that participate in MAH CET CAP round, offer admission without GD/PI.

The academic score criteria of minimum 50% in graduation for General category candidates and minimum 45 % for SC/ST/PwD candidates is a mandatory criteria set by AICTE for all colleges offering technical education including MBA, so it is very unlikely that if you don't have the minimum academic score by meet CMAT cut off, you will still get admission.

CMAT cut offs are determined by the score accepting colleges individually. The colleges determine admission cut offs on the basis of certain parameters such as:

·       CMAT result trend and exam difficulty level

·       Previous years' CMAT cut offs for their college

·       Number of exam test takers

·       College ranking

·       Overall pass percentage and scoring trend in CMAT of that particular year

NTA has no role in CMAT counselling. NTA only conducts the CMAT exam on behalf of AICTE. Post result declaration, NTA is not involved in any activity related to CMAT. Since CMAT is an exam conducted by a government authority, any institution is free to use it as a parameter to select candidates for admission. Over 1300 government, government aided and private MBA colleges accept CMAT score for admission but they conduct admission process individually without NTA intervention.

CMAT is one of the accepting exams for admission to PGDM. In 2024, the overall CMAT cutoff was 85. This was same in 2023 as well. However, it is not compulsory to have a CMAT score for admission. Aspirants with a valid score in CAT, MAT, ATMA, etc. can also get admission in the PGDM programme.

You can easily get private colleges for MBA such as Galgotias, IMS unison, ITM Gwalior, etc. with the fee range of INR 50,000 to 6 lakh. Many other budget friendly colleges are also available.

With 80 percentile in CMAT, you can get MCA admission in some government or low-fee colleges, especially in states like Gujarat or Maharashtra. Colleges like Government MCA College, Ahmedabad and GTU-affiliated institutes accept CMAT scores. Apply through state counseling processes like ACPC. Fees are affordable compared to private institutions.

Some companies that hire students from the CMAT-accepting colleges in Mumbai are given in the table below:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, the placements at the CMAT colleges in Mumbai are quite good. Students can check the table below for more details:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.