CMAT cutoff will be released by different colleges after the CMAT result. CMAT cut off for SC or ST can vary from the previous year's based on the total number of applicants from the reserved category. The CMAT cutoff for different colleges will offer certain relaxation to the SC and ST candidates coming from underprivileged parts of society. These relaxations in the CMAT cutoff for SC and ST candidates will help them get aligned with the mainstream developments in the country by actively participating in the educational pursuits of the highest level.
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CMAT's previous year’s cutoff for the candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) as well as other categories is listed in the table below. It indicates what should have been the average CMAT percentile in the previous few years for SC and ST candidates to get shortlisted by the colleges accepting CMAT for further evaluation rounds.
Category | CMAT Cutoff 2026 (Expected) | CMAT Cutoff 2025 | CMAT Cutoff 2024 |
General | 95 | 95 | 95 |
SC/ST/OBC | 75 | 75 | 75 |
PWD | 75 | 75 | 75 |
CMAT college's cutoff trends for the SC category remained on the higher side over the years when compared to the CMAT cutoff for the ST category. The MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores will announce the cutoff after the declaration of the CMAT result. One of the major reasons for this is the higher reservation of seats (15 %) for the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. The CMAT cutoff (expected) for different colleges for SC candidates is given in the table below.
Name of College | CMAT 2026 Cutoff for SC Category (Expected Percentile) |
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) Mumbai | 97 |
95 | |
80-85 | |
95 | |
85-90 | |
Prin L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research | 75+ |
The ST category has been assigned a reservation of 7.5% seats. The number is on the lower side and thus stands for much more relaxation in the CMAT cutoff percentile by colleges as compared to other reserved categories. The expected CMAT 2026 cutoff percentile for different colleges is mentioned in the table below.
Name of College | CMAT Cutoff for ST Category (Expected Percentile) |
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) Mumbai | 94 |
SIMSREE | 90 |
Great Lakes Institute of Management | 75-80 |
KJSIM | 90 |
Goa Institute Of Management | 80-85 |
Prin L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research | 70+ |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, NTA does not release CMAT cutoff for MBA Admission.
The CMAT registration fee for SC and ST category candidates is Rs. 1250 only. The fee for General category candidates is Rs. 2500. Other reserved category (OBC/PWD) candidates also enjoy the same concession in the CMAT registration fees.
The CMAT exam does not have reservations of any kind. However, admissions to various colleges through the CMAT cutoff offer reservations in the cutoff to the reserved category candidates as stated by the policies of the associated authorities.
The CMAT eligibility criteria for SC and ST candidates is to have a bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent CGPA. SC and ST candidates in the final year are also eligible to apply given that they fulfill the eligibility terms at the time of admissions.
The SC quota reserved for the SC candidates is 15% of the total seats offered by the CMAT colleges. The ST candidates have a quota of 7.5% of the total seats reserved. OBC candidates (non-creamy layer) are given a reservation of 27% of seats.
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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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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.
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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.
DMI Patna interviews for CMAT-qualified PGDM candidates usually start after CMAT results are out. For 2025, results were announced in March, so interviews likely began then. Exact dates aren’t public, but shortlisted candidates are notified via email/SMS.
Keep checking your email (including spam) and contact the admissions office for updates. The process includes a writing test, group activity, and personal interview.
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Here is the basic eligibility for CMAT admission process:
Qualification : You must have a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university.
Final Year Students : If you are in the final year of your graduation, you can also apply, but you must complete your degree before the admission process ends.
Nationality : You must be an Indian citizen .
Age Limit : There is no age limit to apply for CMAT.
These rules are the same for all categories, but some colleges may have extra conditions, so you may need to check college-wise eligibility too.
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