The CMAT 2026 cut-off for top MBA colleges is expected to be between the 95th and 99th percentile. Prestigious institutes like JBIMS, SIMSREE, Goa Institute of Management, KJ Somaiya, and Welingkar typically require higher percentiles, while well-regarded regional or newer colleges may accept lower cut-offs.
CMAT Score
Expected Percentile
305+
99.5+
290+
99
265
95
245
90
230
85
200
70
Ques.1 How is the CMAT cut-off decided?
Ans. Cut-offs are influenced by the exam’s difficulty level, total number of test-takers, seat availability, and previous years’ trends.
Ques.2 Do CMAT cut-offs vary for different categories?
Ans. Yes, reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) may get relaxation in cut-offs as per institute and government rules.
Ques.3 Does scoring above the cut-off guarantee admission?
Ans. No, meeting the cut-off makes you eligible for the next admission stage, but final selection depends on overall performance in GD-PI rounds, academics, and work experience.