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MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score 2026

CMAT is accepted by more than 1,000 AICTE-approved MBA and PGDM colleges. Compare options above 80, between 70 and 80, and between 50 and 70 percentile.

Colleges accept CMAT
1,000+
Conducting body
NTA
Percentile bands
3
Typical graduation minimum
50%

Why CMAT Is Worth Taking Seriously

The Common Management Admission Test, conducted by the National Testing Agency, is one of the most widely accepted MBA entrance exams in India. A single CMAT score lets you apply to hundreds of AICTE-approved business schools across the country.

You don't need a top-percentile result to land a good seat. Students in the 50–70 percentile range still find colleges with solid teaching, internships and placements — the key is matching your score to the right list.

CMAT Accepting Colleges by Percentile

Fees are for the full programme; packages are the latest reported averages where the college publishes them.

Above 80 percentile

Strong placement records, experienced faculty and good corporate exposure. Compare specialisation, accreditation and location before you decide.

CollegeTotal feesAvg. package
Great Lakes Institute of Management₹17.15 Lakh₹14.5 LPA
SOIL Institute of Management₹17.2 Lakh₹11.17 LPA
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida₹16.5 Lakh₹11.08 LPA
BIMTECH Greater Noida₹13 Lakh₹11 LPA
UPES Dehradun₹18.37 Lakh₹14 LPA
Woxsen University, Hyderabad₹19.9 Lakh₹9.9 LPA
Bennett University, Greater Noida₹12.45 Lakh₹7.41 LPA
Welingkar Mumbai₹13 Lakh₹12.25 LPA
IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University₹14.56 Lakh₹13.5 LPA
IMI Kolkata₹14.5 Lakh₹10.01 LPA
IMI Bhubaneswar₹12.99 Lakh₹10.07 LPA
GIM Goa₹18.31 Lakh₹14.87 LPA

70–80 percentile

A competitive score for many private universities and autonomous B-schools. Focus on colleges that are strong in the specialisation you want.

CollegeTotal feesAvg. package
Indus Business Academy (IBA), Bangalore₹10.83 Lakh₹8.09 LPA
ISME Bangalore₹10.95 Lakh₹8 LPA
ISBR Business School, Bangalore₹11 Lakh₹8.5 LPA
JAGSoM Bangalore₹14.9 Lakh₹14.32 LPA
Praxis Business School, Kolkata₹11.3 Lakh₹9.08 LPA
ITM Navi Mumbai₹13.45 Lakh₹8.65 LPA
New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM)₹14 Lakh₹10 LPA
FIIB Delhi₹12.85 Lakh₹8.5 LPA
Fostiima Business School, Delhi₹11.95 Lakh₹11.8 LPA
Alliance School of Business, Alliance University₹11–15 Lakh₹8.6 LPA
Chandigarh University——
Sharda University, Greater Noida——
IILM University, Greater Noida₹12.4 Lakh₹8.6 LPA
IILM University, Gurugram₹12.9 Lakh₹8.6 LPA
Amity Business School, Noida₹10–14 Lakh₹6 LPA
Myra School of Business, Mysore₹13.1 Lakh₹8.32 LPA
IIEBM Pune₹9.25–11.9 Lakh₹7.95 LPA
PIBM Pune₹9.45 Lakh₹9.5 LPA
ISBM Pune₹9.6 Lakh₹8.5 LPA

50–70 percentile

Well-recognised colleges with affordable fees and campus placements. Many run a GD, PI or institute-level counselling round.

CollegeTotal feesAvg. package
GIMS (GNIOT) Greater Noida₹4.5–8.65 Lakh₹7.5 LPA
IIBS Bangalore₹9.95 Lakh₹8.75 LPA
ABBS Bangalore₹9.5 Lakh₹7.56 LPA
Lexicon MILE, Pune₹6.95 Lakh₹8.26 LPA
RIIM Pune₹7.2–13 Lakh₹7.5 LPA
Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU), Pune₹5.3–7.4 Lakh₹7 LPA
Pune Business School (PBS)₹6.5 Lakh₹7 LPA
IBSAR Navi Mumbai₹6.3 Lakh₹5.5 LPA
SBS Ahmedabad——
Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar₹7 Lakh₹8.43 LPA
Parul University, Vadodara——
Roorkee Institute of Technology (RIT), Roorkee——
IMS Unison University, Dehradun₹6.48 Lakh₹5 LPA
Quantum University, Roorkee₹3.3–4.62 Lakh₹4.5 LPA
Tula's Institute, Dehradun₹3.01 Lakh₹3.6 LPA
DBS Global University, Dehradun₹7.1–17.2 Lakh₹8.5 LPA
Globsyn Business School, Kolkata₹7.95 Lakh₹6.1 LPA
BIBS Kolkata₹6.88–7.38 Lakh₹5.5 LPA
Sai Balaji International Institute of Management Sciences (SBIIMS), Pune₹6 Lakh₹6.5 LPA
Imperial School of Banking & Management, Pune₹9.35 Lakh₹9.8 LPA
IBI Greater Noida₹10.75 Lakh₹8.5 LPA
Amity University Gurugram₹8.5 Lakh₹6 LPA
IBMR Business School, Gurgaon₹6.6–8.4 Lakh₹6.5 LPA
Mangalmay Group of Institutions, Greater Noida—₹7.5 LPA
G L Bajaj Institute of Management, Greater Noida₹7.95 Lakh₹8.75 LPA
Apeejay School of Management, Dwarka₹10.5 Lakh₹8.3 LPA
EMPI Business School, Delhi₹9.75 Lakh₹8.75 LPA
Asian Business School (ABS), Noida₹9.55 Lakh₹8 LPA
Asia Pacific Institute of Management (APIM), Delhi₹11.5 Lakh₹8.11 LPA

Figures are indicative, based on recent admission cycles, and can change by category, programme and year. Please confirm the latest details with the institute before applying.

MBA Admission Through CMAT

There's no central counselling for most CMAT colleges — you apply to each one directly after the result. Shortlisting usually combines your percentile, academics and, where relevant, work experience.

  1. 1

    Take CMAT

    Sit the exam and get your percentile score from NTA.

  2. 2

    Shortlist colleges

    Match your percentile with colleges, budget, city and specialisation.

  3. 3

    Apply and upload documents

    Fill each college's application form within its deadline.

  4. 4

    Clear selection rounds

    Attend GD, WAT, PI or institute counselling where it applies.

Checklist Before You Pick a CMAT College

  • AICTE approval and university recognition
  • Average placement package and the recruiters who visit
  • Total fees against expected salary — your return on investment
  • Specialisations that match your career plans
  • Faculty experience and industry exposure
  • Hostel, campus infrastructure and student life
  • Internships and live projects with companies
  • Scholarships and education-loan support

Want a shortlist built around your CMAT percentile?

Tell us your score, budget and preferred city. We'll compare placements, fees and approvals for you — and help with applications.

Popular MBA Specialisations

  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Business Analytics
  • Operations
  • International Business
  • Digital Marketing
  • Supply Chain Management
  • IT & Systems
  • Healthcare Management
  • Entrepreneurship

Next Steps

  • How to apply to B-schoolsApplications, documents and deadlines.
  • MBA admission counsellingOne-to-one help choosing the right college.

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On this page

  1. Why CMAT Is Worth Taking Seriously
  2. CMAT Accepting Colleges by Percentile
  3. MBA Admission Through CMAT
  4. Checklist Before You Pick a CMAT College
  5. Popular MBA Specialisations
  6. Next Steps
  7. Explore Colleges by Other Entrance Exams

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