Updated for CMAT 2026 (NTA)
CMAT Percentile Predictor 2026
Estimate your CMAT Percentile Score & All India Rank (AIR) based on your raw score (out of 400). Get instant MBA admission chances for JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE, PUMBA Pune, KJ Somaiya, BIMTECH, WeSchool and 1,000+ AICTE-approved institutes. Based on NTA CMAT 2024 official results & historical data (2022–2024).
NTA Percentile Normalization Formula
All India Rank (AIR) Estimation
Top B-School Admission Chances
Based on ~65,127 CMAT 2024 Candidates
Calculate Your CMAT Percentile & B-School Chances
Your CMAT Percentile, AIR & B-School Admission Forecast Will Appear Here
Enter your CMAT raw score (out of 400), category, and state preference above to estimate your Percentile Score, All India Rank, and MBA admission chances at JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, KJ Somaiya, BIMTECH and other top institutes.
CMAT 2025–2026 Expected Score vs Percentile & AIR Matrix
Based on NTA CMAT 2024 official results (65,127 candidates appeared; May 15, 2024) and historical data from CMAT 2022–2024. CMAT percentile formula: Percentile = (100 × Candidates scoring ≤ your score) / Total candidates. Scoring: +4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 unattempted (Max: 400).
| CMAT Raw Score (Out of 400) | Estimated Percentile | Estimated AIR Range | B-School Eligibility | MBA Admission Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 – 400 | 99.99 – 100 | AIR 1 – 10 | JBIMS Mumbai, SIMSREE, PUMBA Pune | All top CMAT B-schools — Topper Rank |
| 300 – 339 | 99.90 – 99.98 | AIR 10 – 65 | JBIMS (MH Quota), SIMSREE, PUMBA | JBIMS, SIMSREE, KJ Somaiya, PUMBA — Excellent Chances |
| 270 – 299 | 99.50 – 99.89 | AIR 65 – 325 | SIMSREE, KJ Somaiya, PUMBA, BIMTECH | KJ Somaiya, BIMTECH, Great Lakes, N.L. Dalmia |
| 240 – 269 | 98.50 – 99.49 | AIR 325 – 978 | KJ Somaiya, BIMTECH, WeSchool, Great Lakes | BIMTECH, WeSchool, IMT Nagpur/Hyderabad, IFMR GSB |
| 200 – 239 | 95.00 – 98.49 | AIR 978 – 3,257 | WeSchool, IMT Nagpur, IFMR GSB, XISS Ranchi | Good private B-schools — PGDM & MBA programs |
| 160 – 199 | 88.00 – 94.99 | AIR 3,257 – 7,815 | Mid-tier private B-schools | State-level MBA colleges, Private B-schools |
| 120 – 159 | 75.00 – 87.99 | AIR 7,815 – 16,282 | State university MBA programs | AICTE-approved MBA/PGDM colleges |
| Below 120 | Below 75 | > 16,282 | Lower-tier / State MBA colleges | Management Quota / Other MBA Exams (MAT, ATMA, SNAP) |
Data Sources & Accuracy Note: Score vs. Percentile ranges derived from NTA CMAT 2024 official results (65,127 appeared; May 2024), historical CMAT scorecards (2022–2024) published by NTA, and trend analysis from Shiksha, CollegeDunia, MBAUniverse, and Cracku. Percentiles are relative to cohort performance and vary each year. AIR estimates based on ~65,000 candidates (CMAT 2024 actuals). Always verify against your official NTA scorecard at exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT.
CMAT Percentile Formula & Top B-School Cutoffs
NTA uses the official percentile method, with inter-session normalization when CMAT is held across multiple sessions:
Official NTA CMAT Percentile Formula
The CMAT Percentile Score is calculated by NTA using:
Percentile = (100 × N≤) / N_total
- N≤: Number of candidates who scored equal to or less than your raw score in the session.
- N_total: Total candidates who appeared in that session.
- Marking Scheme: +4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 unattempted. Max = 400.
- CMAT 2024 Stats: 65,127 appeared out of 76,745 registered (May 15, 2024; NTA/Shiksha data).
Official Source: exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT (NTA). NTA does not release an official score-to-percentile conversion table; percentiles are calculated individually from the final candidate distribution.
Top B-School CMAT Cutoffs (General Category)
| Institute | CMAT Cutoff (Percentile) | Program |
|---|---|---|
| JBIMS, Mumbai | 99.99+ | MMS (MH Quota) |
| SIMSREE, Mumbai | 99.96+ | MMS |
| PUMBA, Pune | 96 – 99 | MBA |
| KJ Somaiya, Mumbai | 97 – 98 | MBA |
| BIMTECH, Greater Noida | 95 – 97 | PGDM |
| Great Lakes, Chennai | 95+ | PGDM |
| WeSchool, Mumbai/Bengaluru | 85 – 95 | PGDM |
| IFMR GSB, Krea Univ. | 85 – 90 | MBA |
| IMT Nagpur / Hyderabad | 80 – 90 | PGDM |
| N.L. Dalmia, Mumbai | 85 – 96 | PGDM |
Source: Cutoffs compiled from Shiksha, CollegeDunia, AskMBA, and MBAUniverse (CMAT 2023–2024 admission rounds). Cutoffs vary annually. JBIMS & SIMSREE cutoffs apply to Maharashtra domicile candidates only.
CMAT Historical Score vs Percentile Trends (2022–2024)
Year-wise data compiled from NTA scorecards, MBAUniverse, Cracku, CatKing, and student-reported scores (PaGaLGuY) across CMAT 2022, 2023, and 2024:
| Percentile | CMAT 2024 Score (May 2024) | CMAT 2023 Score (May 2023) | CMAT 2022 Score (May 2022) | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99.99+ | 340+ | 360 | 380 | Topper — JBIMS / SIMSREE eligible |
| 99.5 | 310 | 299 | 303 | Excellent — KJ Somaiya, BIMTECH eligible |
| 99.0 | 280 | 292 | 293 | Very Good — PUMBA, Great Lakes eligible |
| 95.0 | 250 | 271 | 260 | Competitive — WeSchool, BIMTECH possible |
| 90.0 | 225 | 258 | 240 | Good — IMT Nagpur / State B-schools |
| 80.0 | 195 | 206 | 211 | Average — Private MBA colleges eligible |
| 70.0 | 190 | 179 | 188 | Below average — AICTE-approved MBA possible |
Data Sources: Score-percentile mapping based on NTA CMAT scorecards (2022–2024), MBAUniverse CMAT analysis, Cracku answer key & score trends, and student-reported data from PaGaLGuY forums. Scores vary with paper difficulty each year; use as indicative reference only. NTA does not publish an official conversion table — your exact percentile is on your official NTA scorecard.
CMAT 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
CMAT 2026 is conducted by NTA as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Accuracy is critical due to negative marking:
CMAT Exam Structure
- Total Questions: 100 MCQs (25 per section)
- Total Marks: 400 (100 Qs × 4 marks each)
- Duration: 3 Hours (180 minutes)
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) — Online
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Section-wise Breakdown
- Quantitative Techniques & DI: 25 Qs — 100 Marks
- Logical Reasoning: 25 Qs — 100 Marks
- Language Comprehension: 25 Qs — 100 Marks
- General Awareness: 25 Qs — 100 Marks
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship: 25 Qs (optional in some years)
Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect Answer: −1 mark (Negative Marking)
- Unattempted: 0 marks (no penalty)
- Scorecard: Raw Score + Percentile + AIR issued by NTA
- Score Validity: One academic year — AICTE-approved institutes
CMAT Accepting Institutes
- 1,000+ AICTE-approved MBA/PGDM institutes across India
- Maharashtra State: JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA via DTE Maharashtra
- Not accepted: IIMs do not accept CMAT scores (use CAT/GMAT)
- Counselling: Each institute conducts its own admission process post-CMAT
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How is CMAT Percentile calculated by NTA?
NTA calculates CMAT Percentile using: Percentile = (100 × Number of candidates with raw score ≤ yours) / Total candidates in the session. Raw score uses +4 for correct and −1 for incorrect answers. If CMAT is conducted in multiple sessions, NTA applies inter-session normalization. Your official NTA scorecard displays your raw score, percentile, and AIR.
What CMAT percentile is needed for JBIMS Mumbai or SIMSREE?
JBIMS Mumbai typically requires 99.99+ percentile for Maharashtra domicile (MMS program). SIMSREE Mumbai requires approximately 99.96+ percentile. PUMBA Pune requires 96–99 percentile. KJ Somaiya requires approximately 97–98 percentile. These are General (UR) category cutoffs — reserved category candidates may get admission at lower percentiles. (Source: Shiksha, CollegeDunia, AskMBA 2024 data)
What is the difference between CMAT Raw Score, Percentile, and AIR?
Raw Score is your actual marks out of 400 (+4 correct, −1 wrong). Percentile (0–100) is a relative ranking — the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or less than you. It is NOT a percentage of marks. AIR (All India Rank) is your rank among all candidates derived from your percentile. NTA publishes all three on your official CMAT scorecard.
Is there negative marking in CMAT 2026?
Yes. CMAT 2026 has −1 mark per incorrect answer, +4 for correct, and 0 for unattempted. Maximum score = 400. Unlike MHT CET (no negative marking), CMAT requires strategic question-selection — accuracy is more important than attempting all questions.
How many students appear for CMAT?
CMAT 2024 had 76,745 registered candidates and 65,127 actually appeared (held May 15, 2024; Source: NTA via Shiksha/CollegeDunia). This is significantly smaller than CAT (~3.3 lakh) or JEE Main (~12 lakh), meaning a high percentile can be achieved at a lower raw score compared to larger-pool exams.
Does CMAT score get accepted by IIMs?
No, IIMs do not accept CMAT scores. IIM admissions use CAT. CMAT is accepted by 1,000+ AICTE-approved MBA/PGDM institutes including JBIMS, SIMSREE, PUMBA, KJ Somaiya, BIMTECH, WeSchool, Great Lakes, IMT Nagpur/Hyderabad, IFMR GSB, and N.L. Dalmia. Maharashtra state institutes admit via DTE Maharashtra using CMAT scores for state domicile candidates.
How accurate is this CMAT Percentile Predictor?
This predictor estimates your CMAT percentile using historical NTA CMAT data (2022–2024), actual candidate distribution from ~65,127 candidates (CMAT 2024), and analyses from MBAUniverse, Cracku, and CollegeDunia. Since NTA does not release an official score-to-percentile table, all predictors (including this one) are estimates. Always verify at your official NTA scorecard: exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT.