CMAT 2026 Cut Off: Expected Cut Off & Previous Year Trends

Overview: The CMAT 2026 will conducted on January 25, 2026, in approximately 110 cities across India. The CMAT exam cutoff and results are expected around the last week of February 2026. Read on to get the latest information about the CMAT cut off 2026 here!

CMAT 2026 Cut Off: Latest Updates

CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes in AICTE-approved institutions and participating universities. This page covers the expected CMAT 2026 cut off for top colleges, previous year cut off trends, and how to shortlist colleges based on your percentile.

• Important: CMAT 2026 cut offs are released by colleges individually (as part of their admission shortlisting).
• Use the tables below to shortlist colleges by percentile buckets (90–99, 80–90, 70–80).
• Always verify the latest notices and timelines on the official CMAT website before applying.

Official CMAT website: cmat.nta.nic.in

• The National Testing Agency conducted the CMAT 2026. The CMAT 2026 exam will be held on 25 January 2026 in two shifts: Shift 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Shift 2 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Experts expect the exam to be easy to moderate this year. Around 70,000 students registered for CMAT 2026.
• Based on past trends, the NTA CMAT results are released after 25-27 days of the examination. Candidates must note that the CMAT result is valid for one year only.

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• MBA/PGDM 2026 admissions based on the CMAT college cutoff will be open until June 2026 in many top B-schools in India. Different colleges will have CMAT cutoff scores based on candidates' scores and seat availability.

This blog will explore the latest updates, cut-off trends, and essential information to help you navigate the CMAT 2026 Cut Off

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CMAT 2026 Exam Schedule (Official)

Particulars	Details
Date of Examination	25 January 2026
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration	180 minutes (03:00 hours)
Language of Paper	English only

Note: City intimation slip/admit card timelines are announced separately on the official CMAT website.

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CMAT 2026 Cut Off For Top Colleges (Expected)

These are the expected CMAT 2026 cut offs (percentile) for top colleges based on recent trends. Actual cut offs may vary by category, seats, and institute admission policy.

College	Course	Fees (Approx.)	Expected CMAT 2026 Cut Off (Percentile)
JBIMS (Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies)	MMS	₹6 Lakhs	99.90+
SIMSREE CMAT Cut Off	MMS	₹1.34 Lakhs	99+
Welingkar CMAT Cut Off	PGDM	₹9.8 Lakhs	95–99
Great Lakes CMAT Cut Off	MBA	₹20.8 Lakhs	95–99
KJ Somaiya CMAT Cut Off	MBA	₹20.8 Lakhs	95–99
NIBM Pune CMAT Cut Off	PGDM	₹8.5 Lakhs	90–95
PUMBA CMAT Cut Off	MBA	₹7 Lakhs	85–90

Summary: Use this table to shortlist your target colleges quickly by expected percentile cut off.

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Top Colleges Accepting CMAT Score with Cut Off (80–90 Percentile)

College	Expected Cut Off (Percentile)
IMT, Nagpur	90+
NIPM, Pune	85–90
XBS, Kolkata	85–90
IFMR at Krea University, Sri City	85–90
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida	85+
SIES, Mumbai	80–85
IPE, Hyderabad	80–85
IFIM Business School, Bangalore	80–85
IMT Hyderabad	80+
XIME, Bengaluru	80+

Summary: This bucket is ideal for strong college options in the 80–90 range.

Summary: If you’re targeting 90+ percentile, shortlist from this bucket first.

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CMAT Colleges Accepting CMAT Score with Cut Off (70–80 Percentile)

College	Expected Cut Off (Percentile)
IES Management College, Mumbai	80
KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar	80
AIMS, Bangalore	80
BIT, Mesra	75+
DY Patil School of Management, Pune	75+
NDIM, New Delhi	75+
Calcutta Business School	75+
XIME, Chennai	70+
ITM Group of Institutions, Mumbai	70+
SCMS, Cochin	70+

Summary: This bucket helps you build a realistic list if your percentile is 70–80.

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CMAT Score vs Percentile (Previous Year Trends)

Use these ranges to estimate what score is typically needed for a percentile band. Colleges usually shortlist using percentile, not raw marks.

CMAT Cut Off Score 2023

Percentile Range	Marks Range
100	365
99–99.99	292–360
95–99	271–292
90–95	258–271
81–89	206–258
71–80	179–206
61–70	154–179
51–60	133–154
Below 51	Below 133

CMAT Cut Off Score 2022

Percentile Range	Marks Range
100	385
99–99.99	293–380
95–99	260–293
90–95	240–260
81–89	211–240
71–80	188–211
61–70	168–188
51–60	150–168
Below 51	Below 150

Summary: Score ranges shift each year—use these as estimates, not guaranteed cut-offs.

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Factors Determining CMAT Cut Off 2026

The CMAT cutoffs are determined by many factors, such as the overall difficulty level of the exam, the number of test-takers, and the candidates' performance. 

For admission purposes, colleges have their cut-offs based on the following factors: 

• The number of total candidates who appeared for the CMAT exam 2026.
• The total number of seats available in a college.
• The difficulty level of the CMAT question paper
• And the overall pass percentage of candidates in CMAT 2026
• The previous year's CMAT cut off for admission.

Candidates must know these criteria to strategically plan the colleges to apply to based on expected CMAT exam cutoffs.

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Data Sources (Official References)

Conclusion

The CMAT cut off 2026 are based on many factors, such as the overall difficulty level of the exam, the number of test-takers, and the candidates' performance.

For admission purposes, every college has its own CMAT 2026 cut off category, which is based on factors like the number of candidates who appeared for the CMAT 2026 exam, insights derived after the release of the CMAT answer key, the number of seats available in the college, the difficulty level of the CMAT question paper, the overall pass percentage of the candidates in CMAT 2026, and the previous year's CMAT cutoff for admissions

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