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    180 marks in CMAT 2026: What percentile can you expect and MBA college options

    180 marks in CMAT 2026: What percentile can you expect and MBA college options

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 29 Aug 2025, 10:16 AM IST

    For MBA aspirants who got 180 marks in CMAT 2026, it is important to understand the relative percentile and chances of MBA/PGDM admission in one of the best MBA colleges in India. The 180 marks in CMAT 2026 are expected to come in between the 71 and 80 percentiles. A score of 180 or 71-80 percentile in the CMAT exam has fewer chances of getting MBA/PGDM admission in Tier-1 Bschools in India. With 180 marks in CMAT 2026, candidates will get admission in tier-3 MBA colleges in India. Read this article to know what percentile 180 marks is in CMAT and the list of MBA colleges accepting 180 marks in CMAT 2026.

    180 marks in CMAT 2026: What percentile can you expect and MBA college options
    180 marks in CMAT What percentile

    CMAT 2026: What Percentile is 180 Marks in CMAT?

    The average score in CMAT is 180. With a CMAT score of 180, candidates can expect 71-80 percentile, which may not be enough to get MBA admission in top B-schools that accept CMAT scores. Candidates who are looking for admission to top management colleges should score 250+ in CMAT 2026.

    NSB Bangalore, IMS Ghaziabad, KJ Somaiya, VIT Vellore, JIM Delhi, GITAM Hyderabad, and DMS Pune are some of the top colleges accepting CMAT cutoff of 71-80. Check below what percentile comes for 180 marks in CMAT 2026.

    CMAT Score vs Percentile 2026

    CMAT Score

    CMAT Percentile

    180 Marks

    71-80%ile

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    List of MBA Colleges Accepting 180 Marks in CMAT 2026

    Some MBA colleges accept CMAT marks in the range of 71-80 percentile for their PGDM/MBA programme. If your CMAT score is 180, then you can apply for these CMAT MBA colleges.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is 180 marks in CMAT enough to get into top MBA colleges?
    A:

    It depends on the CMAT cutoff percentile of the respective Bschools. Many Tier-2 and Tier-3 colleges accept 180 marks in CMAT.

    Q: What is 80 percentile in CMAT?
    A:

    A CMAT mark of 206-283 can turn into 80 to 95+ percentile.

    Q: What percentile is 180 marks in CMAT?
    A:

    A CMAT score of 180 usually falls between a percentile of 71 and 80.

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    Hello,

    MAT and CMAT acceptance depends on the college you are applying to.

    Many private and some government MBA colleges in India accept MAT and/or CMAT scores . However, not all colleges accept both exams , so you must check the specific college’s admission criteria.

    Required percentile (approximate):

    • MAT: Usually