The CMAT exam is one of the most prestigious entrance exams for aspiring management students in India. Every year, thousands for candidates compete for admission into top business schools, aiming to pursue an MBA or PGDM program. A key consideration for many students is choosing the right college that aligns with their career goals and aspirations. This often leads them to seek out CMAT rank-wise college lists, which can provide a clearer picture of where they stand in the highly competitive admissions process. As we move into 2025, understanding the rank-wise distribution of top colleges can significantly aid in making informed decisions. In this article, we'll take a deep dive into the CMAT 2025 rank-wise college list, helping you understand which institutes you should aim for based on your score, and how these choices can shape your future in the management world.
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NTA announced CMAT 2025 results in online mode on its official website on February 13, 2025. Based on the CMAT score, candidates can find the best fit CMAT colleges to pursue an MBA. On this page, we have listed the names of top MBA colleges based on rank.
Here is the list of top MBA colleges accepting CMAT ranks ranging from 1 to 1000.
MBA College Name | Rank Accepted | CMAT Expected Percentile |
1 to 500 | 99.96+ | |
Upto 500 | 99.20+ | |
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education, Mumbai | Upto 500 | 99.90+ |
Upto 1000 | 98+ |
Check out the list of CMAT college's rank bands of 1000 to 5000.
MBA College Name | Accepted Rank | Accepted CMAT Percentile |
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai | Upto 1500 | 97 |
Upto 2500 | 95+ | |
Upto 2500 | 95+ | |
Upto 2500 | 95 | |
Upto 2500 | 95 | |
Upto 5000 | 90+ | |
Upto 5000 | 90+ |
Those who have secured CMAT rank between 5000 to 10000 can opt for any one of the colleges for MBA admission.
MBA College Name | Accepted CMAT Rank | Expected CMAT Percentile |
Upto 7000 | 85+ | |
Upto 7500 | 85 | |
Upto 8000 | 84 | |
Upto 8000 | 84+ | |
Upto 9000 | 82 | |
Upto 10000 | 80 | |
Upto 10000 | 80 |
The below table lists the top colleges accepting CMAT rank between 10000 to 15000.
College Name | Accepted CMAT Rank | CMAT Percentile |
Upto 10000 | 80 | |
Upto 10000 | 80 | |
Upto 11000 | 79 | |
Upto 11000 | 79 | |
Upto 12500 | 75 | |
Upto 12500 | 75 | |
Upto 13000 | 74 | |
Upto 15000 | 70 | |
Upto 15000 | 70 | |
Upto 15000 | 70 |
Here is the list of MBA colleges accepting CMAT ranks ranging between 15000 and 20000.
MBA College Name | Accepted Rank | Accepted CMAT Percentile |
Upto 15000 | 70 | |
Upto 15000 | 70 | |
Upto 16000 | 69 | |
Upto 16000 | 69 | |
Upto 18000 | 65 | |
Upto 19000 | 62 | |
Upto 20000 | 60 |
MBA College Name | Accepted Rank | Accepted Percentile |
Upto 20000 | 60 | |
Upto 22000 | 57 | |
Upto 23000 | 55 | |
Upto 23000 | 55 | |
Upto 24000 | 52 | |
Upto 25000 | 50 | |
Upto 25000 | 50 |
Check out the expected CMAT 2025 score vs percentile.
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)
No, The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) does not accept CMAT score for MBA/PGDM admission. IIMs only accept CAT score.
Yes, Tier-2 colleges accept 70 to 80 percentile in CMAT for MBA/ PGDM admission.
The CMAT 2025 cutoff (expected) for top B-schools are listed below.
Colleges accepting CMAT score | Expected CMAT cutoff |
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies | 99.92 Percentile |
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research | 99.20 Percentile |
Goa Institute of Management | 99.85 Percentile |
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | 99.06 Percentile |
Top B-schools accepting CMAT scores are SIMSREE, Department of Management Sciences – Savitribai Phule Pune University, Institute of Management Studies, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, etc.
On Question asked by student community
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