CMAT Exam Date:25 Jan' 26 - 25 Jan' 26
The NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff for PGDM admissions 2026-28 batch will be out on the official NIBM Pune website, nibmindia.org. Applicants securing a CMAT 2026 percentile as per the required cutoff will be eligible for the preliminary screening process. NIBM Pune accepts a valid score for different MBA entrance exams like CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT. If found eligible after the screening process, the candidate will be shortlisted for the selection process.
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The NIBM Pune will release the NIBM Pune 2026 cutoff release date for CMAT 2026 after the declaration of the CMAT 2026 result. For any update on the NIBM Pune CMAT cutoff, check the table below.
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
CMAT 2026 Exam | Last week of January 2026 |
CMAT 2026 Result | Second week of February 2026 |
NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff | To be announced |
The expected NIBM CMAT cutoff takes into consideration key factors like CMAT difficulty level, normalization of scores, and total seats offered. The expected NIBM Pune CMAT cutoff 2026 is given below.
Course Offered | NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff 2026 (Percentile) |
PGDM | 90+ |
The NIBM CMAT cutoff trends from the previous year's cutoff data give a fair indication of the probable cutoff percentile and rank to be secured by candidates for admissions. Past year NIBM Pune CMAT cutoff along with rank across categories for different accepted exams is listed in the table below.
The selection of candidates for admission will be based on NIBM CMAT cutoff 2026 percentile scores arrived at in the Screening Process, Personal Interview, Oral Communication Test, Academic Performance, Participation in extracurricular activities, and Work experience.
The panel will conduct an Oral Communication Test and Personal Interview (OCT/PI). For personal interviews, the candidates will be given a topic, and the candidates will be asked to speak on the topic. The panel will also score the candidates against extracurricular activities and work experience.
Academic Performance: The average of marks secured by the candidates in SSC and HSC (10th and 12th) may be considered for assessing the candidates' academic performance.
Weights for different parameters in terms of percentage are described in the table below.
NIBM Selection Parameter | Weightage (in %) |
CMAT 2026 Score | 35 |
Academic Performance | 25 |
Oral Communication Test | 10 |
Personal Interview | 25 |
Extracurricular activities, sports, Work Experience, etc. | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) Pune accepts a valid CMAT score/percentile for its PGDM admissions. Other than CMAT, NIBM Pune also accepts valid scores of MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT and, GMAT.
The NIBM cutoff for CMAT 2026 is expected to be above the 90 percentile. The NIBM Pune CMAT cutoff will depend on factors like exam difficulty, normalization of scores, number of appearing candidates, and total seats being offered by the institute.
The NIBM Pune fees for a full-time on-campus 2-year PGDM course come out to be approximately 13.7 Lakhs. The course fees always remain subject to change and must be confirmed through the official college website.
The eligibility criteria for NIBM Pune requires a candidate to have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category). The university or equivalent must be UGC-recognized. Final-year graduation students are eligible to apply given they comply with the specified eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
On Question asked by student community
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 scores during the selection process. When you apply, your CMAT percentile will be used along with your academic record, group discussion or writing ability test and personal interview performance to decide your final merit for admission.
Nirma University also accepts CMAT scores for its MBA and related management programmes. Like most private and state universities, Nirma University uses multiple national and state level entrance exams as part of its eligibility and shortlisting criteria, and CMAT is commonly included in that list. After shortlisting based on the entrance score, institutes typically conduct further rounds such as group discussion or personal interview before final selection.
Because both DSM DTU and Nirma University consider CMAT, your preparation for CMAT can be beneficial if you want to keep your options open for MBA admissions. Make sure you check the latest admission brochure of each institute before applying so you know the exact cutoffs, weightage of different rounds and other requirements like work experience or minimum academic marks. All the best.
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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 MBA. You should focus on the other top colleges.
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/cmat-cutoff
I hope this information helps you.
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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
Thank you.
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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.
Click on the link below to get access to all the information.
Hello,
For a postgraduate management course (MBA/PGDM) at L.D. College, you will likely need to give the CMAT exam. As a final-year BCA student, you are eligible to appear for the exam. The registration for CMAT 2026 has already begun, and you must apply before the deadline to be eligible for the entrance test.
I hope it will clear your query!!
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