CMAT Exam Date:25 Jan' 26 - 25 Jan' 26
AIR 1 CMAT 2025 Topper - The CMAT 2025 results are announced on February 13, 2025, and candidates are eager to know who will secure the prestigious All India Rank (AIR) 1 this year. Based on past trends and performance analysis, we predict that the CMAT 2025 AIR 1 topper could achieve a 100 percentile with a score ranging between 345-400.
This article will be updated with the actual topper’s name, score, and percentile soon.
Candidates can download their CMAT scorecard by visiting the CMAT 2025 results official website- exams.nta.ac.in. Candidates will be required to use their login credentials to download the CMAT scorecard. Post declaration of CMAT result, we will update the toppers list on the same page.
Name: To be updated soon
Rank: AIR 1 (Expected)
Predicted Score: 345 - 400
Expected Percentile: 100
Predicted State: To be announced
Preferred B-school: Likely JBIMS, K J Somaiya, GIM, or Great Lakes
Based on previous years’ toppers’ strategies, here’s how the expected AIR 1 CMAT 2025 topper would have prepared:
The topper would ensure strong conceptual clarity in all five sections:
1. Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
2. Logical Reasoning
3. Language Comprehension
4. General Awareness
5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Since time management is key in CMAT, the topper attempted 15-20 full-length mock tests to improve accuracy and speed.
The AIR 1 CMAT topper dedicated daily time to reading newspapers, business magazines, and static GK resources.
Many past toppers, such as CMAT AIR 1 from previous years, have emphasized self-study with structured resources and minimal coaching.
Year | AIR 1 Score | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
2024 | 380 - 400 | 100% |
2023 | 345 - 360 | 100% |
2022 | 350 - 370 | 100% |
Solve Mock Tests Regularly – Helps improve time management and accuracy.
Strengthen General Awareness – Crucial for a high overall score.
Work on Weak Areas – A balanced approach leads to better performance.
Stay Consistent & Motivated – Long-term preparation leads to top scores.
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The CMAT 2025 AIR 1 topper's name and score will be updated soon here. Meanwhile, aspirants can check out expected trends, strategies, and top preparation tips to aim for AIR 1 in future attempts.
For live CMAT 2025 updates, cutoff trends, and admissions, visit Careers360 CMAT Section.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The expected highest score is 345-400, based on past trends.
The AIR 1 topper always gets a 100 percentile, as they score the highest in the exam.
Yes! Many past AIR 1 rankers relied on self-study with a well-planned preparation strategy.
A score above 350+ increases the chances of achieving AIR 1.
Top AICTE-approved MBA colleges like JBIMS, K J Somaiya, Great Lakes, and others accept CMAT AIR 1 scorers.
The official CMAT topper 2025 will be announced soon. Based on predictions, AIR 1 could secure a score between 345-400.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
For a postgraduate management course (MBA/PGDM) at L.D. College, you will likely need to give the CMAT exam. As a final-year BCA student, you are eligible to appear for the exam. The registration for CMAT 2026 has already begun, and you must apply before the deadline to be eligible for the entrance test.
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Hello,
Yes, you will likely need to pass CMAT 2026 to be eligible for an MCA at LD College, as it is a common entrance exam for MCA programs. To be eligible for CMAT, you must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline or be in your final year of graduation. For admission to the MCA program itself, you'll need a passing score on CMAT (the exact cutoff is determined by the college) and meet the college's specific requirements, which often include a bachelor's degree and minimum passing marks of 50% (45% for reserved categories).
I hope it will clear your query!!
With a 70 percent in CAT Examination, you can go for various B-Schools or private collages. The S. K. Patel Institute of Management in Gandhinagar is an option for those who score 70-80 percent in their CAT examination or The Gujarat Institute of Management (GIM) in Goa with a cutoff of 60-80 percentage. These are the collages you can look for in Gujarat or nearby.
Collage in other regions: BA Colleges Accepting 70-80 Percentile in CAT 2025
Thank You.
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Here are some top MBA colleges in India with fees under Rs. 2 lakh and their exam/cutoff details:
SIMSREE, Mumbai – Fee around Rs. 1.3–1.4 lakh for 2 years. Accepts CAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, MAT, ATMA. Cutoff is very high, usually 99+ percentile in CAT/CMAT.
PUMBA (Dept. of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University) – Fee around Rs. 1.2–1.3 lakh. Accepts CAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, ATMA. Cutoff approx. 75+ percentile in CAT, 90–95+ percentile in CMAT, high scores in MAH-CET.
TISS, Mumbai (MA HRM & other management-related programmes) – Fee around Rs. 1.7–1.9 lakh. Accepts CAT for some courses. Qualifying cutoff is around 60–70 percentile, but final selection cutoffs are higher.
These are the main government institutes where the full MBA/PG programme fee is within Rs. 2 lakh. Cutoffs vary slightly each year and by category, but SIMSREE and PUMBA generally need high scores, while TISS has its own process along with CAT shortlisting.
Hope it helps !
You can download CMAT question papers and their solutions for the years 2021 to 2025 from trusted education websites. The 2021 papers are available in PDF format and include both shift 1 and shift 2 with solutions. These papers also have the optional section Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
For the year 2025, you will find complete question papers for both shifts along with correct answers. These papers cover all the sections like Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
You can use these question papers to practice and understand the pattern of the exam. They are helpful for time management and identifying important topics.
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