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    NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff 2026: Expected Percentile, Dates, Trends & Selection Process

    NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff 2026: Expected Percentile, Dates, Trends & Selection Process

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 13 Oct 2026, 05:21 PM IST

    The NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff for the PGDM admissions 2027-29 batch will be out on the official NIBM Pune website, nibmindia.org. Applicants securing a CMAT 2027 percentile as per the required cutoff will be eligible for the preliminary screening process. NIBM Pune accepts a valid score for different MBA entrance exams like CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT. If found eligible after the screening process, the candidate will be shortlisted for the selection process.

    This Story also Contains

    1. NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff Date 2027
    2. NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff 2027: Expected
    3. Past Year NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff
    4. Selection Process after NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff 2027
    NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff 2026: Expected Percentile, Dates, Trends & Selection Process
    NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff

    NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff Date 2027

    NIBM Pune will release the NIBM Pune 2027 cutoff release date for CMAT 2027 after the declaration of the CMAT 2027 result. For any updates on the NIBM Pune CMAT cutoff, check the table below.

    Events

    Date

    CMAT 2027 Exam

    February 07 2027

    CMAT 2027 Result

    Last week of February 2027

    NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff

    To be announced

    NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff 2027: Expected

    The expected NIBM CMAT cutoff takes into consideration key factors like CMAT difficulty level, normalization of scores, and total seats offered. The expected NIBM Pune CMAT cutoff 2027 is given below.

    Course Offered

    NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff 2027 (Percentile)

    PGDM

    90+

    Past Year NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff

    The NIBM CMAT cutoff trends from the previous year's cutoff data give a fair indication of the probable cutoff percentile and rank to be secured by candidates for admissions. Past year NIBM Pune CMAT cutoff along with rank across categories for different accepted exams is listed in the table below.

    Particulars

    Open/OBC/OTH

    NC-OBC

    SC

    ST

    PWD

    EWS

    CAT/XAT/GMAT (Percentile)

    84

    74

    69

    54

    54

    74

    CMAT (AI Rank)

    AI Rank 1078

    AI Rank 6981

    AI Rank 10003

    AI Rank 18667

    AI Rank 18667

    AI Rank 6981

    Selection Process after NIBM Pune CMAT Cutoff 2027

    The selection of candidates for admission will be based on NIBM CMAT cutoff 2027 percentile scores arrived at in the Screening Process, Personal Interview, Oral Communication Test, Academic Performance, Participation in extracurricular activities, and Work experience.

    The panel will conduct an Oral Communication Test and Personal Interview (OCT/PI). For personal interviews, the candidates will be given a topic, and the candidates will be asked to speak on the topic. The panel will also score the candidates against extracurricular activities and work experience.

    Academic Performance: The average of marks secured by the candidates in SSC and HSC (10th and 12th) may be considered for assessing the candidates' academic performance.

    Weights for different parameters in terms of percentage are described in the table below.

    NIBM Selection Parameter

    Weightage

    CMAT 2027 Score

    35%

    Academic Performance

    25%

    Oral Communication Test

    10%

    Personal Interview

    25%

    Extracurricular activities, sports, Work Experience, etc.

    05%

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the cutoff for NIBM Pune through CMAT?
    A:

    The NIBM cutoff for CMAT 2027 is expected to be above the 90 percentile. The NIBM Pune CMAT cutoff will depend on factors like exam difficulty, normalization of scores, number of appearing candidates, and total seats being offered by the institute.

    Q: What is the fee for an NIBM MBA?
    A:

    The NIBM Pune fees for a full-time, on-campus 2-year PGDM course come out to be approximately Rs. 13.7 Lakhs. The course fees are subject to change and must be confirmed through the official college website.

    Q: Who is eligible for the NIBM MBA?
    A:

    The eligibility criteria for NIBM Pune requires a candidate to have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category). The university or equivalent must be UGC-recognized. Final-year graduation students are eligible to apply given they comply with the specified eligibility criteria at the time of admission.

    Q: Does NIBM Pune accept CMAT?
    A:

    The National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) Pune accepts a valid CMAT score/percentile for its PGDM admissions. Other than CMAT, NIBM Pune also accepts valid scores of MBA entrance exams like CAT, XAT and, GMAT.

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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.

    You can check, find and access more information

    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