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Students who score between 50-60 percentile in CMAT 2025 can seek MBA admissions in decent colleges and B-schools to pursue their dream of pursuing management studies. A 50–60 percentile in CMAT corresponds to a score of 116 to 140 out of a total of 400. These colleges may not be in the league of some of the tier 1 MBA colleges in India but they offer good quality education, practical training, good infrastructure, and many other facilities.
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Even if you score 50-60 percentile in CMAT 2025, you need not feel discouraged, as there are many colleges that will accept your application. Some of the colleges accepting CMAT score 50 to 60 percentile include Asia Pacific Institute of Management, National Institute of Agriculture Marketing, ITS Institute of Management, SCMS Cochin School of Business, and many others.
The main aim of an MBA aspirant taking the CMAT exam is to get into one of the top B-schools in India. There are 1000+ AICTE-approved B-schools accepting CMAT percentile. After taking the CMAT exam, if a candidate expects a low CMAT percentile then there are still options available to pursue MBA from good B-schools. Check the list of MBA colleges in India accepting 50-60 percentile in the CMAT exam below.
Candidates with a CMAT percentile of 95 to 99+ percentile have plenty of MBA college options, but candidates with a CMAT percentile as low as 50 to 60 must know that they also have lots of options available to pursue MBA courses from good B-schools. Here is the list of accepting 60 and CMAT 50 percentile colleges.
Before taking admission into the MBA programme, check out the list of colleges accepting CMAT low scores.
CMAT Colleges | Location | Course Offered | Fees in Rs |
---|---|---|---|
Delhi | Rs 8,95,000–Rs 11,00,000 | ||
Dehradun |
| Rs 4,82,400 | |
Jaipur |
| Rs 9,00,000 | |
Greater Noida |
| Rs 6,60,000 | |
Indore |
| Rs 2,42,000 | |
Bangalore |
| Rs 2,00,000 - Rs 3,00,000 | |
Cochin | Rs 4,27,000 to Rs 7,95,000 | ||
Gwalior |
| Rs 75,000 - Rs 1,45,000 | |
TVM |
| Rs 3,98,000 + Security Deposit | |
Noida |
| Rs 8,35,000 - Rs 9,65,000 | |
Tathawade |
| Rs 6,91,000 | |
Madurai |
| Rs 8,17,000 - Rs 8,57,000 | |
Bangalore |
| Rs 5,50,000 PA | |
Navi Mumbai |
| Rs 8,95,000 - Rs 11,85,000 | |
Pune |
| Rs 3,50,000 | |
Bangalore |
| Rs 9,19,000 | |
Lucknow |
| Rs 8,35,000 - Rs 9,65,000 | |
Greater Noida |
| Rs 1,49,000 PA | |
Dehradun |
| Rs 3,88,000 |
The colleges mentioned above are just some of the MBA colleges that accept the 50 to 60 percentile in CMAT 2025. Candidates must note that every year, the CMAT cut-off percentile requirement of the colleges will be different. Therefore, before applying for the MBA program at these colleges, candidates are advised to check the MBA admission requirements for each of the colleges.
Those candidates who do not fall in the bracket of 50-60 percentile in CMAT. There are many universities and colleges that conduct their own entrance exam for admission to the MBA program.
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Below are some popular MBA colleges that accept CMAT 2025 scores:
Name of the College | Location | Total Fee |
Ambala | Rs 50,000 | |
Kolkata | Rs 1,95,000 | |
Bangalore | Rs 2,38,000 | |
Ahmedabad | Rs 71,000 | |
Mohali | Rs 80,800 | |
Kolkata | Rs 3,08,000 |
Here is the CMAT score and percentile range after score normalisation.
CMAT Score Range out of 400 Maximum Marks | CMAT Percentile Range after score Normalisation for both Shifts |
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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 |
Candidates who attended the CMAT 2025 can download the CMAT scorecard from the official website. Based on the CMAT percentile, candidates can shortlist the MBA colleges they wish to go to and then check out their MBA admission criteria and selection process. Candidates must keep visiting and tracking the respective MBA colleges and fill out the registration form as soon as their application window opens.
After filling out the application form, candidates will have to appear for the MBA admission process. MBA colleges will determine the CMAT cutoff and shortlist candidates accordingly. Shortlisted candidates will be called by colleges to participate in the MBA admission rounds. The MBA admission selection rounds comprise the Group Discussion (GD), Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI). Candidates will be given final admission based on their performance in these rounds.
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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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If you want to join the MCA program at LD College of Engineering (LDCE) in Ahmedabad and have given the CMAT 2025 exam, here’s what you should know. The admission mainly depends on your CMAT score and the rank you get after the score is converted for Gujarat’s ACPC counseling.
Last year, the closing rank for general category students at LDCE for MCA was around 20,000 in the counseling rounds. So, if your CMAT score gives you a rank close to or better than that, you have a good chance of getting in.
Keep in mind that the exact cutoff changes every year depending on how many students apply and how they perform. Also, if you belong to any reserved category, the cutoff might be a bit lower.
Hello! The interview for DMI College Patna through CMAT usually starts after the exam results are out. For 2025 admissions, the last date to apply was April 30, 2025. The exact interview dates are not announced yet. You will get a call, email, or message from the college with the schedule. Please keep checking your email and phone. For more info, visit the official DMI website or contact their admission office.
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