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What score is 85 percentile in CMAT? 85 percentile in CMAT marks is expected to be a score of 238. A score of 238 on the CMAT exam is a decent score that can get you a good MBA college. Some of the CMAT accepting colleges in India that accept 85 percentile for MBA admission are Welingkar, XISS Ranchi, NIPM Pune, IFMR, etc. Check out the full article for more details on CMAT accepting colleges for 85 percentile, CMAT score vs percentile and more.
Given below is the list of expected MBA colleges in India accepting 85 percentile in CMAT 2026.
MBA College Name | CMAT 2026 Percentile (Expected) |
Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai | 85+ |
Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Bangalore | 85+ |
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Check out the colleges accepting CMAT scores percentile-wise:
Candidates can check the CMAT cut off by comparing their estimated CMAT scores with the expected percentile with the help of CMAT marks vs percentile table. Check out the list of expected CMAT score vs percentile below in the table.
CMAT 2026 Score Range | CMAT 2026 Percentile Range |
|---|---|
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 |
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Yes, Utkal University in Bhubaneswar accepts the CMAT score for admission to its regular MBA in Financial Management. You must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) and present a valid score in exams like CMAT, CAT, MAT, or XAT.
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With an 89 CMAT percentile and an interest in Finance , you can target several good AICTE-approved MBA/PGDM colleges outside Mumbai and Pune.
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For SC category candidates aiming for top-tier MBA programs through CMAT and SNAP, a safe percentile typically ranges from 75 to 85. The exact cutoff required to get a shortlist depends on the specific institute’s prestige, as detailed below.
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Yes, you can get a seat in the Institute of Management Studies DAVV with a CMAT score of 170. An expected percentile of 80 improves the chances of admission in the college in a course of your choice.
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