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    CMAT 2027 Score Validity: How Long Is the CMAT Score Valid for MBA Admission?

    CMAT 2027 Score Validity: How Long Is the CMAT Score Valid for MBA Admission?

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 16 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM IST

    The CMAT 2027 score is generally used for MBA and PGDM admissions during the admission cycle associated with the examination. Candidates appearing for CMAT 2027 can use their scores to apply to participating B-schools for the relevant admission session, subject to each institution's eligibility criteria and application deadlines. Candidates should check the latest NTA guidelines and individual college admission policies to confirm score validity.

    This Story also Contains

    1. How Long Is the CMAT 2027 Score Valid?
    2. Can You Use Your CMAT 2027 Score for MBA Admission in 2028?
    3. How to Apply to MBA Colleges Using Your CMAT Score
    CMAT 2027 Score Validity: How Long Is the CMAT Score Valid for MBA Admission?
    CMAT Score Validity

    How Long Is the CMAT 2027 Score Valid?

    CMAT results will be valid for one year only. After the CMAT 2027 results are declared and the scores are released, candidates can apply for admission to the CMAT-accepting colleges for the academic session 2027-29.

    Also Check: CMAT Counselling

    Can You Use Your CMAT 2027 Score for MBA Admission in 2028?

    In case the candidates take the CMAT 2027 exam but do not take admission this year, then they will have to appear for the CMAT exam again the next year, as it holds a validity of one year. After appearing for the CMAT 2027 exam, they will be eligible for MBA admission.

    CMAT 2027 Exam Date and Result Date

    Given below are the important CMAT 2027 exam dates, answer key release date, and CMAT result date.

    CMAT 2027 Events

    CMAT Dates 2027

    CMAT exam date 2027

    February 07, 2027

    CMAT 2027 answer key release date (Provisional)

    To Be Announced

    NTA CMAT answer key challenge last date

    To Be Announced

    CMAT result date 2027

    Last Week of February 2027

    How to Apply to MBA Colleges Using Your CMAT Score

    Since the CMAT score validity is for one year only, after downloading the CMAT 2027 result and scorecard, candidates must start applying to the B-schools accepting CMAT scores.

    • Candidates must visit the official website of the college.
    • Register themselves and generate a login ID and password.
    • They must fill out the application form by entering their CMAT scores and other required details.

    Check Out:

    Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

    Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 18 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2026

    Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida

    AACSB Accredited | Highest CTC: 22 LPA

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How long is a CMAT score valid?
    A:

    CMAT scorecard will be valid for one year only. If a candidate appears for CMAT 2027, then he/ she must take admission in the same academic year. There are more than 1000 B-schools in India accept CMAT score to offer admission into the MBA program.

    Q: Will CMAT happen in 2027?
    A:

    Yes, the CMAT exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 07, 2027. 

    Q: Which colleges accept CMAT scores in 2027?
    A:

    There are more than one thousand MBA colleges in India that accept CMAT scores. Top MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores includes K J Somaiya, JBIMS, Great Lakes Chennai, GIM Goa, and BIMTECH among others. 

    Q: What is the pattern of CMAT 2027 exam?
    A:

    As per released CMAT paper pattern, there were five sections in the CMAT question paper each section carried 20 questions: Logical Reasoning, Quant & DI, General Knowledge, VARC, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship. 

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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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    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