Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national level business aptitude test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBA/ PGDM programmes. CMAT is structured like any other MBA entrance exam, which means that a certain number of MCQs have to be answered within a certain time limit. The CMAT question paper has 5 sections, each with 20 questions carrying 80 marks. So 4 marks will be given for the correct answer. According to the marking scheme, the CMAT total marks is 400. Check this article to know more about CMAT total questions, section-wise total marks in CMAT exam, etc.
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The CMAT exam typically has a total of 400 marks. Check below the key highlights of the latest exam pattern and total CMAT marks for each section.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Total questions in CMAT | 100 |
CMAT total questions per section | 20 |
Section wise total marks in CMAT | 80 |
| |
CMAT exam total marks | 400 |
Check out the section-wise CMAT total marks. 80 marks are allotted for each section according to last year CMAT paper pattern.
CMAT generally consists of around 100 questions. The CMAT 2026 is divided into five sections, such as
| CMAT Sections | CMAT Total Questions | CMAT Total Score |
|---|---|---|
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 80 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 80 |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 80 |
General Awareness | 20 | 80 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 80 |
Take a look at the table below to see the number of good attempts and the CMAT 2026 total marks for each section.
| CMAT 2026 Sections | Number of Questions | Number of Good Attempts | CMAT Paper Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation | 20 | 16-17 | 64-68 |
Logical Reasoning | 20 | 16-17 | 64-68 |
Language Comprehension | 20 | 16-17 | 64-68 |
General Awareness | 20 | 11-12 | 44-48 |
Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | 11-12 | 44-48 |
Total Marks in CMAT | 100 | 70-75 | 280-300 |
Predict your probable percentile by using Careers360’s CMAT percentile calculator
Here is the expected percentile table that explains the expected CMAT percentiles for specific score ranges based on previous years' results:
CMAT Score vs Percentile | |
|---|---|
Score Range out of 400 CMAT Maximum Marks | CMAT Percentile Range after score Normalisation for both Shifts |
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 |
Check out the detailed information of CMAT score vs percentile here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
According to the latest marking scheme, the CMAT total marks is 400.
A score of 345-360+ in the CMAT exam can be considered a good score that can turn into 99-99.99+ CMAT percentile.
The CMAT score is calculated by assigning marks to the candidates according to their answers to the questions.
Yes, the CMAT exam has negative marking. 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
A good score in the CMAT exam can be between 295 and 345. A score of 100 in CMAT is less than the 50 percentile.
A score of 201-280 in the CMAT exam is equal to the 81-89 percentile. Some top MBA colleges accepting CMAT score of 200+ are Amrita School of Business, Institute of Public Enterprise, Jaipuria Institute of Management, MIT School of Business, etc.
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
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
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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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