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220+ Marks in CMAT 2026: For MBA aspirants targeting a CMAT score of 220+ marks, understanding the corresponding percentile and chances of MBA / PGDM admission at one of the top MBA colleges in India is important. The 220+ marks in CMAT 2026 are expected to come in between the 81 to 89 percentile. The chance of getting MBA/PGDM admission at top B-Schools with 220+ marks or 80+ percentile is higher. The actual CMAT percentile corresponding to the 220+ marks will be available after the release of CMAT results. CMAT 2026 is an MBA entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency once a year for admission to the 1300 MBA colleges in India. Read the article to understand, what will be the percentile of 220+ CMAT score and the chances of getting admission with this score.
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Some of the factors that determine the chance of getting MBA admission 2026 with a CMAT score of 220+ are listed here:
Based on the previous year's trends, the CMAT mark of 220 typically correlates to the 80 to 90 percentile. A score of 220+ marks can correspond to the 85 percentile. For example, a candidate who answered 60 questions out of 100 with 90% good attempts can get 220+ marks in the CMAT 2026 exam. The actual CAT percentile 2026 can vary from the previous year’s. However, there is not a fixed CAT percentile for the marks scored in the CMAT exam. CAT percentile is a relative score that compares the performance of the candidates in the CMAT 2026 to other test takers.
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The expected CMAT score vs percentile is mentioned in the table below. MBA aspirants who appeared in the CMAT exam can predict their percentile for the corresponding raw CMAT score.
CMAT 2026 Score Range | CMAT 2026 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 |
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Some of the top MBA colleges accepting CMAT score are mentioned below along with the courses offered and fees. The actual CMAT accepting score may vary after the declaration of CMAT results.
College | Accepted CMAT score | course | Fee ( in lakh) |
Prin LN Welingkar Institute of management development and research, Mumbai | 238 score | PGDM | 13 |
235 score | PGDM | 11.90 | |
250 score | PGDM | 11.94 | |
245 score | PGDM | 13 | |
260 score | PGDM | 13.5 | |
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME), Bangalore | 235 score | PGDM | 12 |
242 score | MBA | 11.3 | |
260 score | PGDM | 8 | |
235 score | PGDM | 8.7 | |
243 score | PGDM | 11.40 | |
245 score | MBA | 12.80 | |
285 score | MBA | 10.6 | |
238 score | PGDM | 13 | |
235 score | MMS | - | |
N L Dalmia Institute of Management Studies & Research, Mumbai | 235 score | PGDM | 14.70 |
The final CMAT score is the summation of marks scored in all the 5 sections of CMAT question paper. CMAT exam is conducted out of 400. As per the CMAT exam pattern, 4 marks are awarded for the correct answers and 1 mark will be deducted for the incorrect answers. Also, there will be no deduction for the unanswered questions. Use the CMAT score calculator to know your CMAT score 2026 with the help of the CMAT answer key released.
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Having 340 to 360 in CMAT 2026 exam corresponds to 98 to 99 percentile. Candidates who achieved this good score of CMAT exam can get MBA/PGDM admission at any of the top MBA colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, SIES, BIMTECH, JAGSoM, Great Lakes Institute of Management and many more. Based on the CMAT score, candidates can also avail scholarships if they meet the eligibility criteria decided by the institute.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, getting 220 in CMAT exam will be good to get chance of MBA admission in top colleges. Score of 22o to 280 comes to percentile of 81 to 88.
The expected CMAT cutoff for KJ Somaiya Institute of Management MBA admission comes around 98 percentile.
Candidates who scored CMAT score of 220 can acquire percentile of 85. The chance of getting MBA admission to tier 2 level CMAT score accepting institutes is higher if applicants are good in their previous academic background.
As per the previous year trends, 80 percentile corresponds to 210+ marks. The exact CMAT score can vary from year to year.
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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.
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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).
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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
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