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    CMAT Cutoff 2027 for SC, ST: Expected Percentile for Top Colleges

    CMAT Cutoff 2027 for SC, ST: Expected Percentile for Top Colleges

    Team Careers360Updated on 23 Sep 2026, 05:32 PM IST

    CMAT cutoffs will be released by different colleges after the CMAT results. CMAT cutoff for SC or ST can vary from the previous year's based on the total number of applicants from the reserved category. The CMAT cutoff for different colleges will offer certain relaxation to the SC and ST candidates coming from underprivileged parts of society. These relaxations in the CMAT cutoff for SC and ST candidates will help them get aligned with the mainstream developments in the country by actively participating in the educational pursuits of the highest level.

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    1. CMAT Cutoff for SC and ST: 2027 vs 2026 vs 2025
    2. CMAT 2027 Colleges Cutoff Trends for SC (Expected)
    3. CMAT 2027 Colleges Cutoff Trends for ST (Expected)
    CMAT Cutoff 2027 for SC, ST: Expected Percentile for Top Colleges
    CMAT 2027 Cutoff for SC and ST

    CMAT Cutoff for SC and ST: 2027 vs 2026 vs 2025

    CMAT's previous years’ cutoff for candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), as well as other categories, is listed in the table below. It indicates what should have been the average CMAT percentile in the previous few years for SC and ST candidates to get shortlisted by the colleges accepting CMAT for further evaluation rounds.

    Category

    CMAT Cutoff 2027 (Expected)CMAT Cutoff 2026

    CMAT Cutoff 2025

    General

    9595

    95

    SC/ST/OBC

    7575

    75

    PWD

    7575

    75

    CMAT 2027 Colleges Cutoff Trends for SC (Expected)

    CMAT college cutoff trends for the SC category remained on the higher side over the years when compared to the CMAT cutoff for the ST category. The MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores will announce the cutoff after the declaration of the CMAT result. One of the major reasons for this is the higher reservation of seats (15 %) for the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. The CMAT cutoff (expected) for different colleges for SC candidates is given in the table below.

    CMAT 2027 Colleges Cutoff Trends for ST (Expected)

    The ST category has been assigned a reservation of 7.5% seats. The number is on the lower side and thus stands for much more relaxation in the CMAT cutoff percentile by colleges as compared to other reserved categories. The expected CMAT 2027 cutoff percentile for different colleges is mentioned in the table below.

    Name of College

    CMAT Cutoff for ST Category (Expected Percentile)

    Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) Mumbai

    94

    SIMSREE

    90

    Great Lakes Institute of Management

    75-80

    KJSIM

    90

    Goa Institute Of Management

    80-85

    Prin L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research

    70+

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

    No, NTA does not release CMAT cutoff for MBA Admission.

    Q: What is the CMAT fees for SC/ST?
    A:

    The CMAT registration fee for SC and ST category candidates is expected to be around Rs. 1250. The fee for General category candidates is expected to be around Rs. 2500. Other reserved category (OBC/PWD) candidates also enjoy the same concession in the CMAT registration fee.

    Q: Is there a reservation in CMAT?
    A:

    The CMAT exam does not have reservations of any kind. However, admissions to various colleges through the CMAT cutoff offer reservations in the cutoff to the reserved category candidates as stated by the policies of the associated authorities.

    Q: What is the CMAT eligibility criteria for SC and ST candidates?
    A:

    The CMAT eligibility criteria for SC and ST candidates is to have a bachelor’s degree from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent CGPA. SC and ST candidates in the final year are also eligible to apply given that they fulfill the eligibility terms at the time of admissions.

    Q: What is the SC quota in CMAT?
    A:

    The SC quota reserved for the SC candidates is 15% of the total seats offered by the CMAT colleges. The ST candidates have a quota of 7.5% of the total seats reserved. OBC candidates (non-creamy layer) are given a reservation of 27% of seats.

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    Questions related to CMAT

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    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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    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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