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