CMAT expected cutoff for top colleges will range from 95 to 99 percentile. NTA conducted the CMAT entrance exam on January 25, 2025, in approximately 107 cities across the country. CMAT 2025 cutoff of top MBA colleges will be released after the declaration of the CMAT result. Registered candidates can download the CMAT scorecard from February 13, 2025. As per experts and student's reactions, the difficulty level of CMAT 2025 was moderate and 63,145 students appeared for the CMAT 2025.
Admission into the MBA/ PGDM program for the academic batch of 2025-27 based on the CMAT college cutoff will be open till June 2025 in many top MBA colleges. Top B-schools will have CMAT cutoff scores based on the candidate’s score and availability of seats. Read this article by Careers360 to know the expected CMAT cutoff for top MBA colleges.
Check out the table which consists of the expected CMAT cutoff scores of top B-School along with offered management courses, approx fees, and highest and average package.
College accepting CMAT scores and cutoff | Expected CMAT Cutoff | Course offered | Fees | Highest Package | Average package |
JBIMS CMAT Cutoff | 99.90+ | MMS | Rs 6 Lakhs | Rs 37.75 LPA | Rs 28 LPA |
SIMSREE CMAT Cut Off | 99+ | MMS | Rs 1.34 Lakhs | Rs 21.53 LPA | Rs 15-16 LPA |
Welingkar CMAT Cut Off | 95-99 | PGDM | Rs 9.8 Lakhs | Rs 16-17 LPA | Rs 10 LPA |
Great Lakes CMAT Cut-Off | 95-99 | MBA | Rs 20.8 Lakhs | Rs 46 LPA | Rs 15-16 LPA |
KJ Somaiya CMAT Cut Off | 95-99 | MBA | Rs 20.8 Lakhs | Rs 25 LPA | Rs 13-14 LPA |
NIBM Pune CMAT Cut-Off | 90-95 | PGDM | Rs 8.5 Lakhs | Rs 12-14 LPA | Rs 9 LPA |
PUMBA CMAT Cut Off | 85-90 | MBA | Rs 7 Lakhs | Rs 10-12 LPA | Rs 8 LPA |
Here is the list of top MBA colleges that accept CMAT cutoff between the 90 to 99 percentile.
CMAT accepting colleges (90 to 99 percentile) | Expected CMAT cutoff |
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies - JBIMS | 99.90+ |
Welingkar | 95-99 |
SIMSREE | 99+ |
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management | 95-99 |
Great Lakes Institute of Management | 95-99 |
XISS Ranchi | 90+ |
Department of Management Sciences, University of Pune | 95-99 |
NL Dalmia, Mumbai | 90+ |
BIMTECH, Noida | 90+ |
List of best MBA colleges that accept 80 to 90 percentile in CMAT to offer admission into MBA programs.
CMAT score accepting college | CMAT Cutoff (Expected) |
IMT, Nagpur | 90+ |
NIBM, Pune | 85-90 |
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida | 85+ |
XBS, Kolkata | 85-90 |
SIES, Mumbai | 80-85 |
IFMR at Krea University, Sri City | 85-90 |
IFIM Business School, Bangalore | 80-85 |
IPE, Hyderabad | 80-85 |
IMT Hyderabad | 80+ |
XIME, Bengaluru | 80+ |
Here is the list of MBA colleges accepting CMAT cutoff range of 70 to 80 percentile.
CMAT score accepting college | CMAT Cutoff (Expected) |
IES Management College, Mumbai | 80 |
NDIM New Delhi | 75+ |
KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar | 80 |
Calcutta Business School | 75+ |
AIMS, Bangalore | 80 |
XIME Chennai | 70+ |
BIT, Mesra | 75+ |
ITM Group of Institutions, Mumbai | 70+ |
DY Patil School of Management, Pune | 75+ |
SCMS, Cochin | 70+ |
Students who appeared for the CMAT exam can check the CMAT 2025 score vs percentile analysis from the table. Check out the expected CMAT score range and percentile after score normalization.
CMAT 2025 Score Range | CMAT 2025 Percentile Range |
345-350 | 100 |
281-340 | 90-99.99 |
201-280 | 81-89 |
171-200 | 71-80 |
141-170 | 61-70 |
116-140 | 51-60 |
Below 116 | Below 51 |
The CMAT 2025 exam cut-offs are based on certain factors such as the overall difficulty level of the exam, the number of students who appeared for the CMAT exam, and the candidate’s overall performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
63,145 students appeared for the CMAT 2025 entrance exam.
No, SP Jain does not accept CMAT score for MBA admission. Apart from CMAT, SP Jain accepts CAT/GMAT.
It is expected that KJ Somaiya 2025 cutoff will range between 95 to 99 percentile for MBA admission.
On Question asked by student community
Yes, DSM DTU (Delhi Technological University, Department of Management Studies) does accept CMAT score for admission to its MBA programme. Many management institutes in India use CMAT as one of the valid entrance exams along with CAT, MAT, or GMAT, and DTU’s management department is among those that consider CMAT scores during the selection process. When you apply, your CMAT percentile will be used along with your academic record, group discussion or writing ability test and personal interview performance to decide your final merit for admission.
Nirma University also accepts CMAT scores for its MBA and related management programmes. Like most private and state universities, Nirma University uses multiple national and state level entrance exams as part of its eligibility and shortlisting criteria, and CMAT is commonly included in that list. After shortlisting based on the entrance score, institutes typically conduct further rounds such as group discussion or personal interview before final selection.
Because both DSM DTU and Nirma University consider CMAT, your preparation for CMAT can be beneficial if you want to keep your options open for MBA admissions. Make sure you check the latest admission brochure of each institute before applying so you know the exact cutoffs, weightage of different rounds and other requirements like work experience or minimum academic marks. All the best.
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You have scored 92 percentile in CMAT, which is a good score, and you have a higher chance of getting admission into a good college. But, if you're targeting only SVNIT Surat, then it's quite tough because SVNIT usually looks for a higher score for the PG course, like MBA. You should focus on the other top colleges.
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cmat-cutoff
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The link to the website of careers360, where the preferred colleges and percentiles are mentioned, is attached herewith. You can also get the details of colleges.
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/mba-colleges-accepting-80-90-percentile-in-cmat-exam
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With an 80 percentile in CMAT, you can get admission in decent Tier-2 MBA colleges.
Good options include Jaipuria Institute, IMT Nagpur/Hyderabad, SDMIMD Mysore, and XIME.
Top IIMs are not possible, but these colleges offer reasonable placements and exposure.
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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.
I hope it will clear your query!!
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