CMAT Counselling 2026 MP: Registration, Process, Dates, Cutoff & Selection Steps

CMAT Counselling 2026

The CMAT result 2026 will be declared by NTA. The CMAT counselling for all the CMAT-accepting colleges will take place together. The CMAT counselling or admission process is conducted individually by the participating MBA colleges. There is no common counselling process for CMAT. Thus candidates will have to apply for different colleges separately. After the declaration of the CMAT result, the accepting colleges decide the admission cut-offs and conduct the selection process according to their own schedule.

Over 1,300 B-schools in India accept CMAT score for MBA/PGDM admissions. The CMAT counselling process consists of Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) conducted by B-schools separately. The institutions accepting CMAT scores individually decide the CMAT cut offs and selection criteria for MBA admissions.

Also Read: Things You Must Not Do During GD & PI Round

CMAT Counselling Date 2026

The tentative CMAT 2026 counselling date for Madhya Pradesh along with other important post-CMAT result events is listed down below in a tabular format.

CMAT Counselling Process 2026: Overview

When it comes to the counselling process for CMAT, candidates need to understand that there is no such centralized process. Once the CMAT 2026 results are declared, the individual participating colleges will release their respective CMAT cutoff list 2026. The colleges also have their own set of eligibility criteria. Candidates having the required cutoff score/percentile and satisfying the respective institute’s eligibility criteria can proceed to apply for admission.

The colleges will shortlist cutoff-clearing candidates based on their applications. Further, shortlisted candidates will be required to go through Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. Final shortlisting of candidates will be done based on their performance in these evaluation rounds. Finally, the shortlisted candidates will be allowed to proceed with the remaining steps of the admission process.

Eligibility Criteria for CMAT Counselling 2026

The candidates wishing to seek admission to various CMAT-accepting colleges through CMAT 2026 must satisfy the eligibility criteria that are listed below.

• A valid CMAT 2026 scorecard.
• CMAT 2026 score is required at par with the CMAT 2026 cutoff.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
• Work experience in the case of certain colleges.

Required Documents for CMAT Counselling 2026

Throughout the counselling and admission process, candidates will be required to present a bunch of documents multiple times to the officials. Therefore, it is necessary to keep a few copies along with the original documents. The list of all the necessary documents is given below.

• CMAT 2026 Scorecard
• CMAT 2026 Result
• CMAT 2026 Admit Card
• Graduation Degree
• 10th and 12th Marksheet
• Government ID Proof
• EWS/Caste/PWD certificate in needed case.

Steps Involved in the CMAT Selection Process 2026

Check out below the steps involved in the CMAT 2026 selection process.

Step 1: Profile Shortlisting

The first step in the CMAT 2026 selection process is profile shortlisting. The profile of candidates whose score is at par with the desired cutoff score/percentile are screened in. These shortlisted candidates will further be assessed by different colleges through a series of evaluation rounds.

Step 2: Group Discussion (GD) Round

This round is designed to test the shortlisted candidates on the grounds of communication skills, leadership ability, idea generation, and public speaking. The round involves a bunch of candidates debating or discussing a given topic. The candidates are generally divided into groups that compete with each other to get the best points.

Step 3: Personal Interview (PI) Round

This round is considered the most important when it comes to assessing the personality of a candidate. It is a face-to-face round where a panel of teachers and professionals interact with the candidate and try to let the candidate express themselves freely. Candidates are expected to present themselves professionally and counter the questions asked to the best of their knowledge and ability.

Step 4: Final Merit List

The last step of the selection process involves the preparation of a final merit list based on the performance of candidates in the CMAT exam and different evaluation rounds. It might be in a score or a rank format. The candidates getting a spot in this final merit list will finally proceed with the remaining admission process like fee submission and campus accommodation.

CMAT College Cutoff 2026

The cutoff for colleges accepting CMAT scores is the most important thing to know for CMAT candidates. It will not only give them an advantage when choosing the right college but also is an important metric in analysing the test performance. The expected cutoff for CMAT along with the CMAT cutoff for the previous year is mentioned in the table below.