CMAT(Common Management Admission Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to management courses in various B-schools across India. The exam is conducted once a year, and over 1000 B-schools accept the scores obtained by the candidates in the country. CMAT 2026 exam is going to be held in January, 2026. The exam date has not been announced officially yet. We will notify you immediately if they release the official date of the examination. In this article, we will discuss some of the top CMAT-accepting colleges along with their cut-offs and fees.
CMAT 2025 Exam Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| CMAT Application Start date | October 17, 2025 |
| CMAT Application Last Date | November 17, 2025 (till 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | November 18, 2025 (till 11:50 PM) |
| CMAT Correction Window | November 20 – 22, 2025 |
| City of Examination Announcement | To be announced |
| CMAT Admit Card Release dATE | To be announced |
| CMAT 2026 Exam Date | January 2026 (Expected) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English |
| Official Website | cmat.nta.nic.in |
Top CMAT Accepting MBA Colleges With Their Cut-off, Fees, and Placements
The below table represents the top MBA colleges accepting CMAT score with their cut off, fees and the average placements. The below CMAT college list with cut off is not listed based on any rankings and the fee details and the cut-offs may slightly vary. Candidates are advised to check out the official websites of the respective colleges to get more details.
| College / Institute | *CMAT Cut off | Fee Details | Average Placement |
| Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai | 99.99%ile | 6 Lakhs | 26.12 LPA |
| SIMSREE, Mumbai | 99.96%ile | 1.5 Lakhs | 15.59 LPA |
| Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | 90%ile | 14.50 Lakhs | 9.50 LPA |
| BIMTECH Greater Noida: Birla Institute of Management Technology | 95%ile | 14 Lakhs | 11 LPA |
| IFMR Graduate School of Business at KREA University | 85%ile | 14.56 Lakhs | 13.50 LPA |
| K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies And Research, Mumbai | 98%ile | 21 Lakhs | 12.32 LPA |
| IMT Hyderabad | 80%ile | 13.77 Lakhs | 12 LPA |
| IMT Nagpur | 90%ile | 14.5 Lakhs | 10.81 LPA |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow | 85%ile | 12.80 lakhs | 8.95 LPA |
| Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai | 85%ile | 13 Lakhs | 12.01 LPA |
| Department of Management Sciences University of Pune (PUMBA) | 96 - 99%ile | 1.5 Lakhs | 8.85 LPA |
| SIES College of Management Studies, Mumbai | 80%ile | 9 Lakhs | 9.1 LPA |
| Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad | 82%ile | 8.15 Lakhs | 7.10 LPA |
| New Delhi Institute of Management, New Delhi | 75%ile | 10.6 Lakhs | 7.70 LPA |
| Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad | 75%ile (Minimum cut-off is 50%ile) | 8.6 Lakhs | 6.4 LPA |
| AIMS School of Business, Bangalore | 80%ile | 8.75 Lakhs | 8 LPA |
| Xavier Business School (XBS), St Xavier’s University, Kolkata | 85%ile | 10.4 Lakhs | 7.5 LPA |
| N.L. Dalmia Institue of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai | 85%ile | 16.20 Lakhs | 14.35 LPA |
| Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi | 95%ile | 8.9 Lakhs | 9.40 LPA |
| NIBM Pune | 85%ile | 13.72 Lakhs | 15.22 LPA |
| XIME Bangalore | 75%ile | 14.54 Lakhs | 10.83 LPA |
| Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Rohini | 85%ile | 9.27 Lakhs | 8.10 LPA |
| International School of Business & Media, Pune | 75%ile | 12.2 Lakhs | 11.20 LPA |
Top Government MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score
The demand for management education has increased in recent years, and the government has taken steps to provide quality education in management studies. The government of India runs numerous MBA colleges. Aspirants aiming to pursue MBA in government institutes can look at the list below of top government MBA colleges accepting CMAT scores.
| Institute | Location |
| JBIMS - Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies | Mumbai |
| Pune University (PUMBA) - Department of Management Sciences | Pune |
| Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE), Mumbai | Mumbai |
| Administrative Staff College of India | Hyderabad |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology | Allahabad |
| Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda | Gujarat |
| Malaviya National Institute of Technology | Jaipur |
| Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | Delhi |
| School of Management Studies, CUSAT | Kerala |
| Tezpur University | Assam |
Top Private MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score
While government colleges are sought-after, many private colleges also offer quality education in management studies. Following are some of the top private MBA colleges in India accepting CMAT Scores.
| Institute | MBA Fees |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | 20.75 Lakhs |
| Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | 14.5 Lakhs |
| IFMR Graduate School of Business | 14.56 Lakhs |
| K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies And Research, Mumbai | 21 Lakhs |
| IMT Hyderabad | 13.77 Lakhs |
| IMT Nagpur | 14.5 Lakhs |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow | 12.80 Lakhs |
| Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai | 13 Lakhs |
| SIES College of Management Studies, Mumbai | 9 Lakhs |
Top CMAT Accepting Colleges With Low Fees Along With Average Packages
The scores obtained in CMAT are accepted by over 1000 B-Schools across the country. With the growing demand for management courses, it has become important to identify colleges that accept CMAT scores and offer quality education at a low fee. ROI is one of the most important factor that one
| Institute | CMAT Cut off (Expected) | MBA Fees | Average Placements |
| Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai | 99.99%ile | 6 Lakhs | 28.02 LPA |
| SIMSREE, Mumbai | 99.96%ile | 1.5 Lakhs | 15.59 LPA |
*The cutoffs are based on previous years and may vary from year to year.
**Fee is subject to change in the new academic session. Candidates are advised to follow the official college website for any changes. They must go through the admission criteria and selection process of each institute they are targeting.
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