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    CMAT 2027 Cutoff: Category-Wise & College-Wise Cutoff for MBA Admissions

    CMAT 2027 Cutoff: Category-Wise & College-Wise Cutoff for MBA Admissions

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 10 Sep 2026, 05:43 PM IST

    Management aspirants wondering about the CMAT 2027 should know that the CMAT 2027 cutoff varies according to the category of the candidates and the CMAT-accepting colleges 2027. As per the guidelines and policies of the Central and different State Governments, a certain percentage of seats is reserved mandatorily for candidates from reserved categories (SC and ST). They also get a specific relaxation in the CMAT cutoff scores/percentile. It is done to give them an equal opportunity for attaining quality higher education from premium institutes of the nation.

    This Story also Contains

    1. CMAT 2027 Cutoff (Expected)
    2. CMAT 2027 Cutoff: Previous Year's Category-Wise Trends
    3. CMAT 2027 Colleges Cutoff for General Category
    4. CMAT 2027 Colleges Cutoff for Reserved Category
    CMAT 2027 Cutoff: Category-Wise & College-Wise Cutoff for MBA Admissions
    CMAT Cutoff Category Wise

    CMAT 2027 Cutoff (Expected)

    Candidates who are looking for MBA admission 2027 through the CMAT 2027 exam are advised to check the CMAT 2027 cutoff in the table below for reference.

    CMAT 2027 Candidate CategoryCMAT 2027 Exam Cutoff
    General95
    OBC75
    SC75
    ST75
    PWD75

    CMAT 2027 Cutoff: Previous Year's Category-Wise Trends

    CMAT cutoff for different categories is presented in the table below. It is a generalized version of the cutoff percentile that candidates from various categories should aim for to get admission to their desired MBA college.

    Category

    CMAT Cutoff 2026CMAT Cutoff 2025

    CMAT Cutoff 2024

    CMAT Cutoff 2023

    General

    9595

    95

    95

    SC/ST/OBC

    7575

    75

    75

    PWD

    7575

    75

    75

    CMAT 2027 Colleges Cutoff for General Category

    The CMAT cutoff of different institutes is generally on the higher side for candidates from the General category. The CMAT cutoff for colleges like JBIMS can be as high as 99.99 percentile. The CMAT cutoff for the General category across colleges is given below.

    CMAT 2027 Colleges Cutoff for Reserved Category

    Candidates from reserved categories can elevate their quality of life to a notch above through the reservation granted to them by the Constitution. The CMAT cutoff for Reserved category candidates is mentioned in the table below.

    Name of College

    CMAT 2027 Cutoff for Reserved Category (Expected Percentile)

    Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) Mumbai

    SC- 97
    ST- 94
    OBC- 99
    PWD- 90-95

    SIMSREE

    SC- 95
    ST- 90
    OBC- 97
    PWD- 85-90

    Great Lakes Institute of Management

    SC- 80-85
    ST- 75-80
    OBC- 85-90
    PWD- 70-80

    KJSIM

    SC- 95
    ST- 90
    OBC- 97
    PWD- 75-85

    Goa Institute Of Management

    SC- 85-90
    ST- 80-85
    OBC- 95
    PWD- 75-80

    Prin L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research

    SC- 75+
    ST- 70+
    OBC- 80+
    PWD- 70-75

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is 200 a good score in CMAT?
    A:

    A score of 200 is pretty good for a candidate from the reserved category. It will enable them to seek admission to a good enough management institute. For General category candidates, a score above 300 should be good enough to secure a good MBA/PGDM college.

    Q: Is there a reservation in the CMAT exam?
    A:

    There is no reservation when it comes to the CMAT exam. Candidates from reserved categories do get a relaxation of 50% in the CMAT registration fees. The colleges accepting CMAT scores do have a reservation as per their seat matrix across the different courses offered.

    Q: What is the percentage of seats reserved in CMAT?
    A:

    15% of seats are reserved for SC category students while 7.5% of seats are reserved for ST category candidates. OBC candidates (non-creamy layer) are given a reservation of 27% of seats. These are the guidelines mentioned by the Government of India.

    Q: Are the CMAT 2027 cutoffs released by the NTA?
    A:

    No, The National Testing Agency does not release CMAT Cutoff. 

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    Questions related to CMAT

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to CMAT ?

    Hello Dear Student,
    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.

    Hello Dear Student,

    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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    Hello Dear Student,
    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.

    For safety, we advise you to check the cutoffs released by the