CMAT 2025: Scores, percentile, and list of BSchools accepting 50 to 90+ percentile

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Please check the link given below for the best books for CMAT preparation:

https://www.careers360.com/mba/articles/best-books-for-cmat-preparation

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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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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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Here you can check all the details related to CMAT Innovation and Entrepreneurship- Download PDF

Last date to apply through CMAT is Jan 20. Separate forms will not be issued.

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The CMAT 2026 exam is set for January 25, 2026, and registration began in October 2025. In two sessions, the computer-based CMAT 2026 will be administered in more than 120 Indian cities. The CMAT syllabus and exam format have not changed for 2026.

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MAT and CMAT acceptance depends on the college you are applying to.

Many private and some government MBA colleges in India accept MAT and/or CMAT scores . However, not all colleges accept both exams , so you must check the specific college’s admission criteria.

Required percentile (approximate):

• MAT: Usually

Yes, DSM DTU (Delhi Technological University, Department of Management Studies) does accept CMAT score for admission to its MBA programme. Many management institutes in India use CMAT as one of the valid entrance exams along with CAT, MAT, or GMAT, and DTU’s management department is among those that consider CMAT