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    NIA CMAT Cutoff 2027: Expected Percentile, Previous Year Cutoff & Selection Process
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    NIA CMAT Cutoff 2027: Expected Percentile, Previous Year Cutoff & Selection Process

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 01 Oct 2026, 03:56 PM IST

    NIA CMAT cutoff for admission to its PGDM Insurance course will be released for candidates soon. The expected NIA CMAT cutoff percentile is around 95 percentile. NIA Pune offers a total of 180 seats for its PGDM Insurance program. Candidates can apply to NIA through the scores of qualifying MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT, and CMAT. The duration of the PGDM Insurance program at NIA Pune is 2 years. NIA accepts scores from CAT, XAT and CMAT. The cutoff percentile varies by entrance exam and admission cycle.

    This Story also Contains

    1. NIA CMAT Cutoff 2027 Date
    2. NIA CMAT Cutoff 2027 (Expected)
    3. NIA Pune Previous Year Cutoff
    4. Selection Process after NIA CMAT 2027 Cutoff
    NIA CMAT Cutoff 2027: Expected Percentile, Previous Year Cutoff & Selection Process
    NIA CMAT Cutoff

    NIA CMAT Cutoff 2027 Date

    NIA CMAT cutoff date for 2027 admissions will be announced through the official website. NIA will release its CMAT cutoff after the declaration of the CMAT result, which will be announced in the second week of February 2027. The NIA cutoff date updates can be seen in the table below.

    CMAT exam 2027

    Last week of January 2027

    CMAT result 2027

    Second week of February 2027

    NIA CMAT Cutoff 2027

    To be announced

    NIA CMAT Cutoff 2027 (Expected)

    The expected NIA CMAT cutoff considers key factors like CMAT difficulty level, normalization of scores for both shifts, and total seats offered. The expected NIA Pune CMAT cutoff 2027 is given below.

    Course Offered

    NIA Pune CMAT Cutoff 2027 (Percentile) for General/EWS

    NIA Pune CMAT Cutoff 2027 (Percentile) for NC-OBC/SC/ST/DA

    PGDM Insurance

    95

    90.25

    The figures are expected/indicative and are not the official NIA cutoff.

    NIA Pune Previous Year Cutoff

    The NIA CMAT cutoff trends through previous years' cutoffs are important when considering the probability of getting a call for selection rounds after the preliminary screening process. The CMAT cutoff, along with other accepted exams for previous years, is given in the table below.

    Exams accepted by NIA

    NIA Cutoff 2026

    NIA Cutoff 2025

    CMAT

    95

    95

    CAT

    70

    70

    XAT

    85

    85

    The table shows the reported previous-year cutoff figures. Candidates should check the official admission notification for the applicable 2027 cutoff and eligibility requirements.

    Selection Process after NIA CMAT 2027 Cutoff

    The selection process for the NIA begins with the screening of candidates as per the NIA eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for NIA are given below.

    • Any Graduate with at least 50% marks
    • Accepts scores of CAT 2026, XAT 2027, and CMAT 2027
    • The upper age limit is 28 years for general, EWS, and OBC-NC candidates and 30 years for SC/ST/DA candidates as of July 1, 2027.

    Candidates shortlisted after the screening process are required to participate in the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds. Work experience of more than one year only will be considered for selection. The selection weightage shown below is based on the admission criteria referenced for the relevant admission cycle and may be revised by NIA.

    Criteria

    Weightage

    Marks

    Past Academic Record

    10%

    10

    The score of the qualifying exam

    50%

    50

    GD and PI

    35%

    35

    Work Experience

    5%

    5



    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the CMAT cutoff of NIA Pune?
    A:

    The NIA Pune 2027 cutoff for the CMAT exam is expected to be 95 percentile for the General category and for the Reserved category, it is expected to be 90.25. The expected cutoff percentile can vary from the actual released cutoff as per the distribution of different contributing factors.

    Q: What is the average package of NIA MBA?
    A:

    NIA Pune reported a 100% placement report for the previous placement season of the PGDM Insurance. The median package offered by recruiting companies to NIA Pune students stood up to 13 Lakhs per annum approximately.

    Q: Is NIA good for MBA?
    A:

    The National Insurance Academy is one of the best institutes for Insurance and Management courses. The institute has faculties having industry experience for more than 20 years. 

    Q: Does NIA Pune accept the XAT score?
    A:

    NIA Pune accepts the XAT score for admission to its PGDM Insurance program. The XAT score should be valid and clear the NIA cutoff score. Other than XAT NIA Pune also accepts valid test scores of MBA entrance exams such as CAT and CMAT.

    Q: What is the fee for PGDM at NIA?
    A:

    The tuition fees for the PGDM program full-time at NIA Pune is close to Rs. 11 Lakhs for two years. The hostel and food charges for candidates opting for the facility is Rs. 3.5 Lakhs for two years.

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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.

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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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    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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