The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a National Level Entrance Examination for admission to Management Programme(s) in the country. This Test facilitates AICTE affiliated participating Institutions to select suitable graduate candidates for admission to the Management Courses in such Institutions.

Till 2018, the Test was conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). NTA is conducting this Test since 2019.

The CMAT-2022 will be conducted by the NTA. The CMAT is a three-hour computer-based Based Online Test that is conducted to evaluate the candidate's ability across various segments like Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.

The Common Management Aptitude Test (CMAT) is an annual exam for admission to various B-Schools. To achieve a perfect 100 percentile, candidates typically need a score between 345 to 350. For a percentile range of 90 to 99.99, scores typically fall between 281 to 340, while securing the 81 to 89 percentile requires a score of 201 to 280. Using the CMAT predictor can help candidates evaluate their overall performance and estimate their expected cutoff.

CMAT Score vs Percentile 2024: A Comparison

Check the table below to understand CMAT raw score conversion into percentile. The table consists of CMAT scores and percentiles after conversion.

JBIMS

The Institute was founded in 1965 by the University of Mumbai. JBIMS has been a pioneer in management education. JBIMS is consistently ranked among the top 10 premier B-schools in the country with a legacy spanning over the past 52 years. India’s first full time 2-year Masters in Management studies (MMS) was started in JBIMS under the stewardship of the late Dr. K. S. Basu. Being one of the oldest Bschools in India, JBIMS has cemented its reputation as the preferred campus for the country’s most prestigious organizations. 

Eligibility Criteria:

Bachelor's Degree: You must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of:

• 50% aggregate marks for the General category
• 45% aggregate marks for reserved categories and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates of Maharashtra state

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About CMAT Exam and JBIMS Admission

1. What is the CMAT exam?
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) is a national-level MBA entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is designed to assess candidates in Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship for admission to AICTE-approved management programs across India.

2. Who conducts the CMAT exam?
Till 2018, CMAT was conducted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Since 2019, it has been conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which organizes the test in a computer-based online mode.

3. What are the eligibility criteria for CMAT?
To appear for the CMAT exam, a candidate must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

• Be an Indian citizen.

• There is no age limit for appearing in CMAT.
  Students in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply, provided their results are declared before the commencement of admissions.

4. What is the exam pattern of CMAT?
The CMAT exam is a three-hour computer-based test (CBT) that evaluates candidates on five key sections:

1. Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation

2. Logical Reasoning

3. Language Comprehension

4. General Awareness

5. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
   Each section carries equal weightage, and the total marks are 400.

5. How is the CMAT score different from the CMAT percentile?

• CMAT Score: The total marks you obtain out of 400.

• CMAT Percentile: Indicates the percentage of candidates who scored less than you. For example, if you score in the 90th percentile, you have performed better than 90% of test-takers.

6. What is considered a good CMAT score for top B-schools?

• 100 Percentile: 345–350 marks

• 90–99.99 Percentile: 281–340 marks

• 81–89 Percentile: 201–280 marks
  A score above 300 is generally considered strong for top colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, K J Somaiya, and Great Lakes Institute of Management.

7. Which top MBA colleges accept CMAT scores?
Some of the top colleges accepting CMAT scores include:

• Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai

• K J Somaiya Institute of Management

• Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

• SIMSREE, Mumbai

• PUMBA, Pune

• IMT Nagpur

• IFMR GSB, Sri City

8. What is the CMAT cutoff for JBIMS?
Admission to JBIMS through CMAT is highly competitive. Generally, candidates need to score in the 99.9+ percentile, which corresponds to a CMAT score of around 345–350, to secure a call from JBIMS under the All India quota.

9. What are the eligibility criteria for admission to JBIMS?
To apply for JBIMS Mumbai, candidates must:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories and PwD candidates from Maharashtra).

• Apply through MAH-CET, CMAT, or CAT scores depending on the admission round.

10. How can I apply for the CMAT exam?
Candidates can register for CMAT on the official NTA website (cmat.nta.nic.in) by filling out the online application form, uploading required documents, and paying the application fee before the deadline.

11. What are the best preparation tips for CMAT?

• Focus on speed and accuracy through regular mock tests.

• Strengthen quantitative and reasoning skills with daily practice.

• Read newspapers and magazines to enhance language comprehension and general awareness.

• Practice previous years’ CMAT papers to understand question patterns.

12. When will CMAT 2025 be conducted?
The CMAT 2025 exam is expected to be held in April 2025, with official notification and registration likely to open in February or March 2025. Candidates are advised to check the NTA CMAT website regularly for updates.

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