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    CMAT 2025 Rank Wise Colleges With Expected Cutoffs, Fees And Rankings

    CMAT 2025 Rank Wise Colleges With Expected Cutoffs, Fees And Rankings

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 13 Feb 2025, 10:41 PM IST

    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.

    This Story also Contains

    1. CMAT Rank Wise College List 2025
    2. CMAT Rank-wise college list (1000 to 5000 Rank)
    3. CMAT Rank-wise college list (5000 to 10000 Rank)
    4. CMAT Rank-wise college list (10000 to 15000 Rank)
    5. CMAT Rank-wise college list (15000 to 20000 Rank)
    6. CMAT Rank-wise college list (20000 to 25000 Rank)
    7. CMAT Expected Cutoff 2025 for Top College (Expected)
    CMAT 2025 Rank Wise Colleges With Expected Cutoffs, Fees And Rankings
    CMAT Rank Wise College List 2025

    CMAT Rank Wise College List 2025

    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.

    CMAT Rank-wise college list (1 to 1000 Rank)

    Here is the list of top MBA colleges accepting CMAT ranks ranging from 1 to 1000.

    CMAT Rank-wise college list (1000 to 5000 Rank)

    Check out the list of CMAT college's rank bands of 1000 to 5000.

    CMAT Rank-wise college list (5000 to 10000 Rank)

    Those who have secured CMAT rank between 5000 to 10000 can opt for any one of the colleges for MBA admission.

    CMAT Rank-wise college list (10000 to 15000 Rank)

    The below table lists the top colleges accepting CMAT rank between 10000 to 15000.

    CMAT Rank-wise college list (15000 to 20000 Rank)

    Here is the list of MBA colleges accepting CMAT ranks ranging between 15000 and 20000.

    CMAT Expected Cutoff 2025 for Top College (Expected)

    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)

    Q: Is CMAT score accepted in IIM?
    A:

    No, The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) does not accept CMAT score for MBA/PGDM admission. IIMs only accept CAT score.

    Q: Is 70 percentile good in CMAT?
    A:

    Yes, Tier-2 colleges accept 70 to 80 percentile in CMAT for MBA/ PGDM admission.

    Q: What is the cut-off for CMAT 2025?
    A:

    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

    Q: Which colleges are best rank-wise for CMAT?
    A:

    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.

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    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