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Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score – Fees, Placements

Aditi Bhardwaj Jul 16, 2025 1K Reads

The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a nationwide MBA entrance exam regulated by the National Testing Agency (NTA). CMAT has over 1300 AICTE-approved colleges and universities accepting its score; thus, CMAT is your vehicle for admission into some of the top MBA/PGDM programs in India. If quality management education is what you're seeking and you're not willing to fork out the exorbitant examination fee for CAT or XAT, then CMAT is for you.

In this blog, we will give you a complete list of the best MBA colleges accepting CMAT rank in India with information on fee structure, placement, top college list percentiles-wise, eligibility, and more. Regardless of whether you ended in the 99th percentile or the 70th percentile, you will find the best-suited institute for you.

CMAT Exam Highlights

Here is the CMAT Exam highlights table for a better understanding of the exam:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Common Management Admission Test (CMAT)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level	National
Frequency	Once a Year
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	3 hours
Sections	Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation Logical Reasoning Language Comprehension General Awareness Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Application Window	November 2025 – December 2025(Tentative)
Exam Date	25 January 2026 (Tentative)
Official Website	cmat.nta.nic.in

How to Apply to Top CMAT Colleges with CMAT 2025 Scorecard

Here is what to do once you receive your CMAT 2025 score and want to apply for admission to top CMAT accepting colleges:

Shortlist the Colleges: Based on the percentile you scored in CMAT, you will need to create a list of colleges for which you would like to apply.
Apply individually: If the college shortlists you, then go to the official website of the college and fill out the application form.
GD/PI/WAT: After you have been shortlisted, colleges may call you for a final round for admission in the form of Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), or Written Ability Test (WAT).
Admission: The final offer of admission is based on CMAT score, academic performance, work experience, and performance in GD, PI, or WAT.
Document Verification and Fee Payment: You will also need to complete all other formalities for admission to the college.

Note: Some colleges also participate in centralized/counseling (MAHARASHTRA CAP for MBA).

CMAT Colleges Eligibility

Here are the basic eligibility criteria of various colleges, so you need to check them once before applying:

Criteria	Requirement
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline
Minimum Marks	50% for General, 45% for SC/ST/PwD
Final Year Students	Eligible to apply
Age Limit	No age limit

Note: The above-mentioned criteria are basic and general; colleges might have other criteria as well. So, it is advisable to check the official website of the university..

Top Colleges Rank Wise (NIRF) Accepting CMAT Scores

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks institutes every year on the basis of teaching, placements, perception, and so on. Here are the top NIRF (ranking) colleges that accept CMAT:

College Name	NIRF 2024 Rank	Average Package	Fees (Approx)
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai	19	INR 22 LPA	INR 6 Lakh
KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai	45	INR 10.5 LPA	INR 18.78 Lakh
Goa Institute of Management (GIM)	36	INR 14.75 LPA	INR 20.36 Lakh
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai	31	INR 14.5 LPA	INR 11.8 Lakh
PUMBA (University of Pune)	90+	INR 7.6 LPA	INR 1.4 Lakh

Best Colleges with Low Fees Accepting CMAT Scores

If your concern is budget, these are the top CMAT colleges that are affordable and have provided excellent education:

College Name	Fees (Total)	Avg. Package	Location
PUMBA, Pune	INR 1.4 Lakh	INR 7.6 LPA	Maharashtra
SIMSREE, Mumbai	INR 1.5 Lakh	INR 10 LPA	Maharashtra
Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda	INR 35,000	INR 4.5 LPA	Gujarat
Delhi School of Economics	INR 32,000	INR 6-7 LPA	Delhi
Ambedkar Institute of Management Studies	INR 80,000	INR 3.2 LPA	Andhra Pradesh

Best Government Colleges Accepting CMAT Scores

Government institutes provide a high return on investment and the best quality education. Here are the top Government colleges that accept CMAT:

College Name	Type	Avg. Package	Fees
JBIMS, Mumbai	Govt. (Autonomous)	INR 22 LPA	INR 6 Lakh
SIMSREE, Mumbai	Govt.	INR 10 LPA	INR 1.5 Lakh
PUMBA, Pune	Govt.	INR 7.6 LPA	INR 1.4 Lakh
DTE Maharashtra Colleges (via CAP)	Govt.	Varies	INR 60K–2 Lakh
Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management (IITTM)	Govt.	INR 4 LPA	INR 1.5 Lakh

Top CMAT Colleges Accepting CMAT Scores (90–99 Percentile)

Here is the list of colleges. If you have a percentile between 90-99, the table below:

College	Location	Avg. Package	Fees
JBIMS	Mumbai	INR 22 LPA	INR 6 Lakh
GIM	Goa	INR 14.75 LPA	INR 20.36 Lakh
KJ Somaiya	Mumbai	INR 10.5 LPA	INR 18.78 Lakh
Great Lakes	Chennai	INR 14.5 LPA	INR 11.8 Lakh
IFMR GSB	Sri City	INR 13.5 LPA	INR 14.56 Lakh

Top CMAT Colleges Accepting CMAT Scores (80–90 Percentile)

Here is the list of colleges. If you have a percentile between 80-90, the table below:

College	Location	Avg. Package	Fees
BIMTECH	Greater Noida	INR 9.4 LPA	INR 13 Lakh
XIME	Bangalore	INR 8.2 LPA	INR 11 Lakh
Welingkar (WeSchool)	Mumbai/Bangalore	INR 8 LPA	INR 13 Lakh
IMT Nagpur	Nagpur	INR 10.5 LPA	INR 12.15 Lakh
Christ University	Bangalore	INR 7.5 LPA	INR 8 Lakh

Top CMAT Colleges Accepting CMAT Scores (70–80 Percentile)

Here is the list of colleges. If you have a percentile between 70-80, the table below:

College	Location	Avg. Package	Fees
NDIM	New Delhi	INR 6.5 LPA	INR 9.7 Lakh
JIMS Rohini	Delhi	INR 7 LPA	INR 8 Lakh
IPE Hyderabad	Hyderabad	INR 6.2 LPA	INR 8 Lakh
FIIB	Delhi	INR 6 LPA	INR 7.8 Lakh
IISWBM	Kolkata	INR 5.5 LPA	INR 3.5 Lakh

List of Universities That Accept CMAT Scores State-Wise in India

Here’s a state-wise list of major universities and colleges that consider CMAT scores:

State/Region	Colleges/Universities
Maharashtra	JBIMS, Mumbai SIMSREE, Mumbai PUMBA, Pune DY Patil University MIT WPU
Delhi NCR	NDIM, New Delhi JIMS, Rohini FIIB, Delhi IILM University
Karnataka	XIME, Bangalore Christ University Acharya Institute of Management
Tamil Nadu	Great Lakes Institute of Management SRM University VIT Business School
Gujarat	Nirma University MS University, Baroda K S School of Business, Ahmedabad
West Bengal	IISWBM, Kolkata Army Institute of Management NSHM Business School
Andhra Pradesh & Telangana	IPE Hyderabad GITAM School of Business KL University
Madhya Pradesh	Prestige Institute of Management, Indore JLU B-School, Bhopal

Colleges without CMAT Score

If you don't have a CMAT score or found that your percentage was not enough, don't panic, there are plenty of other ways to continue your education and career. One increasingly better option is Online MBA programs. These programs take away the stress of rigid class times and out-of-school requirements. In combination with being distance-learning, it also allows for real-world learning and gives practical learning and skills for your career. Online programs are generally less difficult to get into than traditional programs, which should allow you to focus more on learning and real applications of what you are learning to develop your professional profile and career options. Here is the list of the online MBA universities for better understanding are mentioned below:

Online MBA Course

Here is the list of the Online universities that offer an Online MBA course along with their Specialization:

Top Online MBA Universities	Online MBA (Specialization)
MAHE Manipal Online MBA	Finance Management Marketing Management HR Management Business Analytics Data Science Operations Management Healthcare Management Pharmaceutical Management Information Systems Fashion Management
Birchwood University Online MBA	Business & Law Ethics Business Analytics Marketing Management General Management Supply Chain Management HR Management Finance Management Data Science International Business
BIMTECH Online MBA	Finance Management Marketing Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Operations Management Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance BFSI Information Technology Management General Management Generative AI HR Management Analytics Supply Chain Management
NMIMS Online MBA	Business Management Operations Management HR Management Finance Management Marketing Management Data Science General Management
Amity University Online MBA	Digital Entrepreneurship HR Analytics Data Science Business Analytics HR Management Operations Management IT Management International Business Insurance Management Entrepreneurship & Leadership Retail Management
Jain University Online MBA	HR Management Finance Management Marketing Management General Management System and Operations Management Marketing and Finance Management Marketing and HR Management Information Logistics and Supply Chain Management International Finance Management
DY Patil University Online MBA	Marketing Management Finance Management IT Management Operations Management HR Management International Business Digital Marketing Project Management FinTech Management Business Analytics
UPES Online MBA	HR Management Finance Management Marketing Management Operations Management Oil & Gas Management International Business Power Management Business Analytics Logistic & Supply Chain Management Infrastructure Management Digital Business Supply Chain Management
LPU Online MBA	Finance Management Human Resource Management Marketing Management Data Science Operations Management International Business Management Information Technology Digital Marketing Business Analytics Data Science and Analytics Banking & Financial Services Supply Chain Management Healthcare Management
SRM University Online MBA	HR Management Marketing Management Finance Management
DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Navi Mumbai, Online MBA	Sales And Marketing HRM Finance Hospital & Health Care Management Retail Management Logistics & Supply Chain International Business Entrepreneurship Event Management Digital Marketing Data Science & Business Analytics
Amrita University Online MBA	HR Management Finance Management Marketing Management Operations Management General Management Artificial Intelligence
Chandigarh University Online MBA	Marketing Management HR Management International Business Management Entrepreneurship Retail Management Business Analytics Finance Management Logistics & Supply Chain Management Information Technology Operations Management Banking & Insurance
Parul University Online MBA	Marketing Management Finance Management HR Management IT Management Business Analytics Operation Management Retail Management Project Management Banking and Financial Services Healthcare Management & Supply Chain Management Agricultural Management Digital Marketing & Sales Management Digital Marketing
Sikkim Manipal University Online MBA	Marketing Management Finance Management HR Management Systems Operations & Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Management Marketing and HR Marketing and Finance Healthcare Management

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

A 300+ score or 95+ percentile would be considered a good score for colleges like JBIMS, GIM, KJ Somaiya

No, IIMs do not accept CMAT scores because they do not accept CMAT, only CAT.

Yes, CMAT is said to be easier than CAT but requires a good amount of preparation.

Yes, JBIMS accepts CMAT through the DTE CAP process for Maharashtra domicile candidates

No, CMAT is only valid in Indian colleges approved by AICTE.

CMAT is more widely accepted by tier-1 and tier-2 colleges as compared to MAT.

CMAT is accepted by 1,300+ AICTE-approved universities all over India.

Yes, many private institutes provide merit scholarships based on high CMAT scores.

By Aditi Bhardwaj

5 Years of Experience / Storyteller / Research-driven Writer

As an MBA graduate, my journey took a surprising turn from the corporate world to the creative field of writing. After years of working in strategic planning and marketing, I discovered my passion for expressing ideas through words. This shift to writing wasn't easy, but I began by writing articles and blogs, using my business knowledge to create engaging content. My background in business allows