CMAT Colleges are B-schools that use the National Testing Agency-conducted Common Management Admission Test score for MBA or PGDM admission. NTA states that a large number of AICTE-approved institutes accept CMAT. This page lists well-known CMAT Colleges with indicative cut-offs from recent cycles, not official 2027 notices.

CMAT is conducted by the National Testing Agency for MBA/PGDM admissions. In CMAT 2026, NTA reported that 41,872 candidates appeared out of 53,453 registered candidates. Among The most coveted CMAT colleges are KJ Somaiya Institute of Management (Mumbai), SIMSREE (Mumbai), and JBIMS (Mumbai). Confirm each institute’s 2027 admission brochure before you apply.

How should I choose CMAT Colleges?

Shortlist CMAT Colleges using the cutoff band plus these checks:

Quality of Faculty and peer group
Placements and career opportunities
Fees and return on cost, i.e., Return on Investment (ROI)
Campus infrastructure, facilities, and location

After the CMAT result, match your percentile to a band (99 / 95 / 85 / 70) and then compare fees and placements. Don't apply just because a name appears on a list.

An aspirant should know which colleges accept CMAT scores and prepare accordingly. A prestigious B-School offers better grooming, career growth, and competitive advantages. After completing the program, placement opportunities and the average salary package become crucial factors to consider when choosing a college.

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How do CMAT Colleges admit students?

Most CMAT colleges shortlist candidates based on their CMAT score, and they are invited to participate in the subsequent rounds of admission, which typically include:

Essay Writing
Group Discussions
Extempore
Personal Interviews

The final offer usually weighs the following factors:

CMAT score
Academics
Work experience
Performance in GD/PI/WAT

Common specializations at CMAT Colleges include Finance, Marketing, Operations, HR and Business Analytics. Many of the same institutes also accept CAT, XAT or a state CET scores. Check which scores that campus uses for 2027.

When is CMAT 2027?

NTA has not yet announced the official dates for CMAT 2027. The following are tentative dates based on the CMAT 2026 schedule. Candidates should check the official NTA website (cmat.nta.nic.in) for updates.

Event	Tentative Timeline
CMAT Registration Start Date	October 2026
Last Date to Apply for CMAT Registration	November 2026
Corrections in Online Application Form	November 2026
CMAT 2027 Admit Card Download	January 2027
CMAT Exam Date 2027	January 2027
CMAT 2027 Answer Key Release	January 2027
CMAT 2027 Result Declaration	February 2027

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List of CMAT Colleges

The table below brings a comprehensive list of CMAT colleges along with the expected cutoff. The Cut-off percentile and score below are indicative based on the recent years. They are not official cut-offs. The total marks of CMAT is 400.

Institute	Website	Indicative CMAT Percentile
JBIMS, Mumbai	jbims.edu	99.9+
SIMSREE, Mumbai	simsree.org	99.9+
PUMBA, Pune	pumba.in	99.9+
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai	kjsim.somaiya.edu	95–99
Welingkar Institute, Mumbai	welingkar.org	85–95
IMT Nagpur	imtnagpur.ac.in	80–90
IMT Hyderabad	imthyderabad.edu.in	80+
BIMTECH, Greater Noida	bimtech.ac.in	80–90
IPE, Hyderabad	ipeindia.org	80+
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida	jaipuria.ac.in	80–85
JIMS Rohini, Delhi	jimsindia.org	80+
XIME, Bangalore	xime.org	80+
SIESCOMS, Mumbai	siescoms.edu	80–90
MET Institute of Management, Mumbai	met.edu	80–90
XISS Ranchi	xiss.ac.in	80-90
KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar	ksom.ac.in	80-90
Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi	asiapacific.edu	80+
Alliance School of Business, Bangalore	alliance.edu.in	70–80
BIT Mesra	bitmesra.ac.in	70–75
Christ University, Bangalore	christuniversity.in	70–80
Indus Business Academy, Bangalore	iba.ac.in	70–80
SDMIMD, Mysore	sdmimd.ac.in	70–80
SCMS Cochin	scms.edu.in	70–80
GITAM School of International Business	gsib.org	60–70
Kirloskar Institute (KIAMS)	kiams.ac.in	60–70
Rajalakshmi School of Business, Chennai	rsb.edu.in	60–70
Galgotias Business School, Greater Noida	galgotiacollege.edu	50–60
Doon Business School, Dehradun	doonbusinessschool.com	50–60
CCS NIAM, Jaipur	ccsniam.gov.in	45–60

Use this list of CMAT Colleges to shortlist after your result. Then open each institute’s 2027 admission page for fees, forms and whether CMAT is still accepted.

FAQs on CMAT Colleges

Q. How many CMAT Colleges are there in India?

A. CMAT scores are accepted by over 1,000 to 1,500 management colleges in India for taking admission in MBA and PGDM courses. A large number of AICTE institutes may accept CMAT.

Note: The table above is a shortlist of CMAT Colleges that are searched frequently and not the full NTA universe.

Q. Which CMAT Colleges have the highest cutoff?

A. In recent cycles, JBIMS is usually discussed near 99 percentile. SIMSREE, KJ Somaiya, BIMTECH, and similar names are often discussed near the mid-to-high 90s. Treat these as indicative.

Q. Can I get a CMAT college at 80 percentile?

A. Yes. Several CMAT Colleges in the table are listed near 70-85 percentile. Compare fees and placements before you apply.

Q. Do all CMAT Colleges take only CMAT?

A. No, many B-schools also accept CAT, XAT or a state CET. Read the 2027 brochure.

Q. When will the official CMAT 2027 dates be announced?

A. NTA will release the notification on the official website, tentatively in October 2026. Dates on this page are expected, based on CMAT 2026.

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