CMAT Cut-offs are the first criteria, based on which the colleges screen the students for the subsequent rounds. Clearing the cut-off score is very important to get shortlisted and receive a call for further admission stages. In this article, you will get to know about the CMAT cut-off of popular institutes.

About CMAT

CMAT is a popular MBA entrance test for admission into reputed AICTE-approved institutes of the country. It is a computer-based objective test that evaluates the general aptitude and basic knowledge of the candidates. Around 75,000 aspirants appear for CMAT annually. Every year, top MBA colleges use CMAT cut-off scores to shortlist the candidates for Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds and for the final selection.

For more details you can refer to CMAT notification 2027.

CMAT Cut-off 2027

CMAT-accepting institutes set their cut-off and other criteria after considering a range of factors. While some B-schools specify the CMAT cut-off in percentile, others indicate a particular score. Listed below are the factors that are considered for CMAT cut-offs:

Factors Determining CMAT Cut-off

Difficulty level of current CMAT exam
Number of candidates who appeared in recent CMAT session
Reputation of the institute
Number of MBA/PGDM admission seats at the institute

CMAT 2027 cut-off of top colleges has been posted here (expected based on trends from recent years like 2025–2026).

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CMAT Cut-off of Top Colleges

Following is a list of expected cut-offs for 2027 based on CMAT cut-offs from previous years.

Colleges accepting cmat cut-off of 90+ percentile

Institute	CMAT Cut-off Percentile
SIMSREE, Mumbai	99+
JBIMS Mumbai	99+
Goa Institute of Management, Goa	95+
Pune University Department of Management Studies (PUMBA)	95+
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai	95+
Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi	95+
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai	95+

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Colleges accepting cmat cut-off of 80-90 percentile

Institute	CMAT Cut-off Percentile
IFMR, Chennai	85
IFIM, Bangalore	85
Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management (IIITM)	85
NL Dalmiya Institute of Management	85
Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai	85
Welingkar Institute of Management, Bangalore	80
IMT, Nagpur	80
IMT, Hyderabad	80
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon	85
NIBM, Pune	85
Xavier Business School, Xavier University	85
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida	85
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow	80
ITM Business School (ITM), Navi Mumbai	80
ISBM, Pune	80
XIME, Bangalore	80
BIMTECH, Greater Noida	80

Data is indicative as some cut-offs are not officially declared

CMAT Selection Procedure

Post the written exam, the applicants are screened based on their CMAT test score and several other criteria before being called for the GD/PI/WAT round by the affiliated institutes.

Different colleges have different criteria for selecting candidates. Generally, it includes the CMAT score, candidate's academic record, work experience in months (if any), quality of work experience, etc. The next step after clearing the test cut-offs is the Group Discussion and Personal Interview round. This process also varies from institute to institute. Some institutes have GDs based on current or abstract topics while others have an essay-writing round as well. Also, you need to be well-prepared for the Personal Interview as many of your qualities, mainly: confidence, self-awareness, communication skills and leadership skills are being evaluated in an interview.

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Important Dates for CMAT 2027

The official dates for CMAT 2027 have not been announced by NTA. The following are tentative dates based on the CMAT 2026 schedule. Candidates should check the official NTA website (exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT) for updates.

Event	Tentative Date
CMAT Registration Start Date	November 2026
Last date to apply for CMAT Registration	December 2026
Last Date of Successful Final Transaction of Fee	December 2026
Corrections in online Application Form	December 2026
CMAT 2027 Admit Card Release date	January 2027
CMAT Exam Date 2027	Last week of January 2027
CMAT 2027 Answer key	February 2027
Declaration of CMAT 2027 Result	February 2027

This is the updated article for CMAT 2027 Cut-offs, with years shifted to 2027, tentative dates adjusted, and cut-off tables kept as original (indicative/expected based on prior trends, as official 2027 cut-offs will be set post-exam). The content structure, wording, and lists remain faithful to the source. For the most accurate cut-offs, check individual college websites after the 2027 result.

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