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CMAT qualifying marks 2026: The CMAT 2026 exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency; however, it does not determine CMAT qualifying marks for MBA admission into various CMAT-accepting colleges across the country. The CMAT qualifying marks 2026 are determined by different institutions based on several factors, such as the overall performance of the candidate, the level of difficulty of the CMAT exam, the number of seats available, etc. Since the CMAT 2026 result has been released on February 13, 2026, candidates can check the CMAT qualifying marks to appear for further rounds in the MBA selection process. Keep reading this article for more information regarding CMAT qualifying marks, how to calculate CMAT qualifying marks, cutoffs, and more.
In order to make the system transparent, the Candidates were given an opportunity to see their Question Paper with recorded/marked responses and to challenge the Provisional Answer Keys from 31st January 2026 to 2nd February 2026. Challenges received online were placed before the concerned Subject Experts for verification. The result was prepared based on the Final Answer Keys and the same has been declared on the website https://cmat.nta.nic.in.
Candidates must understand the CMAT marking scheme before determining the CMAT passing marks. The CMAT 2026 exam consists of a total of 100 questions, where each question carries 4 marks, making the maximum of 400 marks. Check the table below to know the CMAT section-wise breakdown of questions and marks for reference.
CMAT Exam Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation | 20 Questions | 80 Marks |
Logical Reasoning | 20 Questions | 80 Marks |
Language Comprehension | 20 Questions | 80 Marks |
General Awareness | 20 Questions | 80 Marks |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 20 Questions | 80 Marks |
Total | 100 Questions | 400 Marks |
The CMAT 2026 exam awards +4 marks to each correct answer, while deducting -1 mark for each incorrect option, to calculate the CMAT 2026 score. Candidates are advised to go through the table below, explaining how to calculate the CMAT qualifying marks for reference.
CMAT Exam Elements | Candidate A | Candidate B |
Question Answered | 70 | 80 |
Correct Answers | 50 | 70 |
Incorrect Answers | 20 | 10 |
Correct Answers Marks | 50x4 = 200 | 70x4 = 280 |
Incorrect Answers Marks | 20x1 = 20 | 10x1 = 10 |
CMAT 2026 Score | 200-20 = 1800 | 280-10 = 270 |
Candidates who are looking to calculate CMAT 2026 qualifying marks must check the CMAT score vs percentile trends from previous years to gain an idea of CMAT score ranges against the CMAT percentile over the last three years. Refer to the table below for more information.
CMAT Exam Percentile | CMAT Score 2026 | CMAT 2025 Score | CMAT 2024 Score |
99.5 | 299 | 305 | 303 |
99 | 291.5 | 295 | 293 |
95 | 271 | 262 | 260 |
90 | 257.5 | 245 | 240 |
80 | 205.5 | 215 | 211 |
70 | 179 | 195 | 180 |
Here are the CMAT-accepting colleges with CMAT qualifying marks for MBA admission 2026-28. The list includes MBA colleges like Welingkar, NIMB, BIMTECH, and more. Candidates are advised to check the table below for more CMAT-accepting colleges with CMAT scores.
CMAT-Accepting Colleges | Expected CMAT 2026 Score |
238 | |
NIMB Pune | 242 |
Xavier Business School - St. Xavier’s University (XBS) | 240 |
261 | |
250 | |
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) | 245 |
260 | |
235 | |
KIIT School of Management (KSOM) | 242 |
International School of Business and Media (ISBM) | 255 |
Candidates who checked the CMAT 2026 result can refer to the table below, mentioning CMAT-accepting colleges with expected percentile to pursue the MBA program from their desired college. Check the table for more details regarding the CMAT cutoff.
CMAT-Accepting Colleges | CMAT percentile 2026 (Expected) |
Welingkar CMAT Cut Off | 85+ |
Great Lakes CMAT cut off 2026 | 95-99 |
90+ | |
Xavier Business School - St. Xavier’s University (XBS) CMAT cut-off 2026 | 85+ |
CMAT cutoff 2026 for N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research | 95-99 |
CMAT cut off 2026 for the Institute of Management Technology (IMT) | 90+ |
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) CMAT cut-off marks | 90+ |
Jaipuria Institute of Management CMAT cut off 2026 | 80+ |
CMAT cutoff 2026 for Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME) | 80+ |
KIIT School of Management (KSOM) CMAT cut-off marks | 99.2+ |
International School of Business and Media (ISBM) CMAT cut-off marks | 80+ |
CMAT cut-off for the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) | 80+ |
CMAT cut off 2026 for Chandragupt Institute of Management (CIMP) | 80+ |
AIMS Institutes CMAT cut off | 80+ |
SIES College of Management Studies (SIESCOMS) CMAT cutoff | 80+ |
CMAT cut-off for Jagannath Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) | 80+ |
CMAT cut off 2026 for Indus Business Academy (IBA) | 80+ |
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM) CMAT cut off 2026 | 80+ |
ITM Business School, ITM Group of Institutions, CMAT cutoff | 80+ |
On Question asked by student community
Hello aspirant,
The CMAT 2026 exam is set for January 25, 2026, and registration began in October 2025. In two sessions, the computer-based CMAT 2026 will be administered in more than 120 Indian cities. The CMAT syllabus and exam format have not changed for 2026.
For more information you can
Hello,
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
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
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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
Hello,
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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