CMAT Merit List 2023: All India Rank (AIR), Toppers, and Cut off
Content Writer | Updated On - Mar 26, 2023
CMAT Merit List 2023: NTA is going to release CMAT 2023 Merit List on the official website after the declaration of the result in the last week of April 2023. The merit list for CMAT 2023 can be downloaded in the form of a PDF at cmat.nta.nic.in. All applicants’ names are included in CMAT Merit List irrespective of their scores. Check CMAT 2023 Cut off
As per the standard procedure, the candidate’s AIR is also mentioned on the CMAT Merit List along with his final score and overall percentile. CMAT 2023 score is valid for one academic year only i.e. 2023-24. CMAT 2023 counselling process is going commence soon after the release of the merit list. Check CMAT 2023 Selection Process
Prestigious colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, KJ Somaiya, and PUMBA accept the scores of CMAT 2023 for their MBA/ PGDM programs. CMAT cut-off for top colleges like JBIMS and SIMSREE is expected to be above the 99 percentile. Check CMAT 2023 College Predictor
CMAT 2023 Merit List Dates
CMAT 2023 Merit List will be released by NTA after the declaration of the CMAT Result. Given below are the tentative dates for CMAT merit list and result declaration.
| Events | Tentative Dates |
|---|---|
| CMAT 2023 | April 2, 2023 |
| Release of CMAT Answer Key 2023 | Second week of April 2023 |
| CMAT 2023 Result | Last week of April 2023 |
| Release of CMAT Merit List 2023 | May 2023 |
How to Check CMAT 2023 Merit List?
National Testing Agency will release the merit list for CMAT 2023 tentatively in May 2023. Follow the given below steps to check CMAT merit list:
- Visit the official website of NTA, nta.ac.in
- Click on Management Exams and then select CMAT.
- Check for the link for CMAT Merit List.
- The list will open in pdf format, press Ctrl + F, and type your name to check your merit rank.
Or you can also visit CMAT official domain of NTA directly:
- Visit the Official website cmat.nta.ac.in
- Navigate to “CMAT merit list 2023”
- It will be displayed in PDF format search for your name in it
- Search for your name in it, verify the roll number, and check your rank
Details Mentioned in CMAT Merit List
- Candidate Name
- Candidate CMAT Roll Number
- CMAT All India Rank
- Section-wise and Overall Scores
- Section-wise and Overall Percentile
- Criteria for determining CMAT merit rank and percentile score
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CMAT 2023 Merit List
CMAT Merit List 2023 will be published soon after the declaration of results in April 2023. The direct link to download CMAT 2023 Merit list will be made available on this site as soon as the list is released officially.
| Direct Link to Check CMAT 2023 Merit List (Soon) |
How is CMAT Merit List Prepared?
CMAT Merit List allots rank to the candidates as per the marks obtained by them in CMAT exam. The more marks obtained by the candidate; the better will be the rank.
- The percentile score is calculated using the following formula:
Percentile P = ((N - Rank of the candidate)/ N) x 100
(Where P is the percentile and N is the total number of candidates who appeared for the exam)
- The Scores obtained have been calculated by assigning:
- +4 marks for the correct answer
- -1 mark for an incorrect answer
- 0 mark for no answer
CMAT 2023 Tiebreaker Criteria
In case, two or more candidates obtain the same marks, then CMAT 2023 has a tiebreaker criterion to decide which candidate has higher merit or rank. If two or more candidates get the same overall marks, then their sectional CMAT score will be taken into consideration, which is the tiebreaker. To imply tiebreaker criteria includes:
- The order of preference given to sections is:
Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation > Logical Reasoning > Language Comprehension > General Awareness.
- First, the scores in the section on Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation will be compared. Candidates with more marks in this section will be given a preference
- If the marks in the section of Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation are equal, then the candidate scoring more in the logical reasoning section will be preferred over other candidates.
- If the logical reasoning section marks are equal, then the scores of the language comprehension section will be compared. Candidates with more marks in this section will be given preference.
- Again if the marks of candidates in the section of language comprehension are also the same, then marks in the general awareness section will be compared. Candidates with more marks in this section will be given preference.
- Lastly, candidates that have lesser negative marks and are older in age will be given preference.
- If still, they score equal marks, then the rank is defined as per their names arranged in alphabetical order.
CMAT Score vs Percentile
CMAT 2023 Score vs Percentile will be available soon after the declaration of CMAT Merit List 2023. Find below CMAT Score vs Percentile analysis based on previous years’ data for your reference:
| CMAT Percentile | CMAT Score out of 400 |
|---|---|
| 100 | 347 |
| 99.99 | 342 |
| 95 – 99.90 | 251 – 341 |
| 90 – 94.99 | 232 – 250 |
| 89.99 | 231 |
| 85 – 89.99 | 216 – 230 |
| 80 – 84.99 | 204 – 215 |
| 75 – 79.99 | 192 – 203 |
| 70 – 74.99 | 180 – 191 |
| 60 – 69.99 | 160 – 179 |
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CMAT 2023 Selection Process
- After the students are shortlisted on the basis of their CMAT 2023 scores, a shortlist will be prepared.
- Qualified candidates are required to visit the respective institutes for which they have applied for final selection.
- Multiple rounds of selection are held at the concerned institute.
CMAT 2023 Selection Procedure involves the following 4 steps:
- CMAT 2023 Result Declaration: After the result declaration, the respective institutes release their cut offs and invite candidates for admission to MBA/ PGDM courses based on their CMAT scores.
- Group Discussion (GD): candidates are segregated into groups of 10 or so and are given an important topic to discuss for a maximum duration of 10 minutes. Candidates receive points on skills such as initiation skills, negotiation skills, managerial skills, encouragement skills, and closure skills. Topics can be extremely diverse and can range from politics, economics, and sports to social issues.
- Written Ability Test: candidates are asked to write an essay on a given topic. This is done to analyze the candidate’s communication and analytical skills, vocabulary and grammar, awareness, etc.
- Personal Interview: this is usually the last round of selection. Candidates have to appear before a panel of experts/faculty members who try to assess the candidate based on their academic background and other details mentioned in their resume such as hobbies, interests, work experience, etc. The round is conducted to analyze the candidate’s personality, attitude, suitability to the institution, etc.
Based on the performance of a candidate in the various rounds of GD, PI, and WAT, the final list of students that are selected will be prepared.
Click here to see CMAT Selection Process in detail
State-wise Top CMAT Score Accepting Colleges
Candidates can see the list and details of the top Institutions in a particular state accepting CMAT 2023 score by clicking on the respective links given below:
CMAT Merit List 2023 FAQs
Ques. Does Nirma Institute of Management accept CMAT scores?
Ans. Nirma Institute of Management does not accept CMAT scores. The only score Nirma Institute of Management accepts is the CAT score for both Indian residents and NRI students. It also accepts GMAT scores for foreign students/PIOs who hold foreign passports and individuals from the Gulf and Southeast Asian countries.
Ques. Does FMS Delhi accept CMAT scores?
Ans. No, FMS Delhi does not accept CMAT scores. It only allows candidates to apply with a valid CAT Score and GMAT Score (if the applicant falls under the NRI Category).
Ques. How many times is the CMAT conducted in a year?
Ans. CMAT exam is being conducted only once a year. CMAT 2023 will be tentatively conducted on March 26, 2022.
Ques. What documents do I need to provide to get a reservation?
Ans. For seeking the benefits of CMAT Reservation under Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Physically Handicapped (PH), Kashmiri Migrant (KM), the girl child category, or the Defence person category, the candidate must submit the required certificates and documents:
- Caste Certificate
- Dependent Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Proformas etc. (whichever is applicable according to the guidelines of the particular college/institute)
Ques. Will a common cutoff be released for admission to MBA/ PGDM courses based on CMAT 2023 scores?
Ans. CMAT score will be accepted by 100+ AICTE approved institutions/affiliated colleges. There is no centralized cut-off since every institution/college has its own admission process and hence releases its own CMAT cut off lists. Candidates should frequently check the official website of the college they wish to take admission to.
Ans. The ranks are assigned based on the overall NTA scores of the candidates. In case of a tie, the sectional scores are used to break the same in the following order of priority:
- Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation
- Logical Reasoning
- Language Comprehension
- General Awareness
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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Here’s a list of some of the best CMAT accepting colleges.
| Colleges accepting CMAT score | CMAT 2022 cutoff (expected) | Fees (in INR) |
| Asia-Pacific Institute of Management | 85 percentile | 8.75 Lakhs |
| KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar (KSOM) | 80 percentile | 10.10 Lakhs |
| XIME, Bangalore | 75 percentile | 11.5 Lakhs |
| IMS Ghaziabad | 70 percentile | 7.95 Lakhs |
| Institute of Management, Christ University | 70 percentile | 7.70 Lakhs |
| Welingkar Mumbai | 70 percentile | 13 Lakhs |
| Welingkar Bangalore | 70 percentile | 13 Lakhs |
| Universal Business School | 70 percentile | 8.48 Lakhs |
| DY Patil University School of Management | 70 percentile | 8.40 Lakhs |
| NSB Academy, Bangalore | 70 percentile | 7.50 Lakhs |
Here are the top colleges accepting MAT score.
| Colleges accepting MAT score | MAT 2022 cutoff (expected) | Fees (in INR) |
| Pumba, Pune | 90+ | 1.29 Lakhs |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow | 70-80 | 11 Lakhs |
| TA Pai Management Institute, Manipal | 70-80 | 16 Lakhs |
| BIT, Mesra | 70-80 | 5.89 Lakhs |
| XIME, Bangalore | 95+ | 11.5 Lakhs |
| NIT, Warangal | 70-80 | 1.64 Lakhs |
| Amity Business School | 90-95 | 7.80 Lakhs |
| SIMREE | 85-90 | 1.36 Lakhs |
| BIMTECH, Noida | 80-90 | 12 Lakhs |
| Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad | 85-95 | 8 Lakhs |
| Alliance Bangalore | 80-90 | 14 Lakhs |
If you are preparing for CMAT 2022/MAT 2022, these are the colleges that you can consider.
Candidates belonging to Maharashtra can apply through MAH CET MBA whereas, outside Maharashtra, candidates can apply through CMAT/CAT or MAH CET MBA scores. Candidates who will meet the minimum cutoff criteria will be able to appear for the counseling rounds.
PUMBA, CMAT Cutoff 2020 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff for CMAT is 90 percentile.
There are two courses available in management studies
- PGDM (fully autonomous)
- MMS (autonomous affiliated to Mumbai university)
The PGDM course requires a separate form to be filled out if you are applying through CAT/CMAT/XAT or other All India Entrance exams. PGDM course doesn't have any kind of reservation criteria but you need only an All India Level Entrance exam score to apply.
The MMS course does not require you to fill out a separate form for applying through MHT-CET/CMAT/CAT because they are under DTE. One thing that you need to know is that this course is a Gujarati linguistic minority course where
- 51% of seats are reserved for Gujarati Speaking students
- 49 % don't have any caste-based quota,
- Out of the total intake in MMS 15% is reserved for All India Entrance exams like CAT, XAT, etc.
Yes, you have a good chance to get shortlisted in some of the top B-Schools in Pune with a score of 125 in CMAT 2022. Here are some of the top MBA colleges in Pune that accept CMAT scores.
| Colleges | CMAT cutoff (expected) |
| PUMBA | 80-100 |
| Balaji Institute of International Business | 80-100 |
| IIMS Pune | 80-100 |
| ISBM Pune | 80-100 |
| IBS Pune | 60-70 |
You can consider these colleges for an MBA.
JBIMS Mumbai is one of the prestigious management colleges which is also affiliated with Mumbai University. The institute offers admission on the basis of score in MAH CET score. Apart from the MAH CET score, the institute also accepts CAT and CMAT scores in the selection process.
If you are applying through a score other than MAH CET, then you have to fulfill the minimum cut-off score set by the institute.
The institute offers Masters in Management Studies (MMS program) and certain parameters are considered before offering the final admission letter.
| Parameter | Weightage |
| CAT/MAH CET/CMAT/GMAT Score | 60% |
| Class 10, 12, and Graduation marks | 15% |
| Work Experience | 20% |
| Diversity | 5% |
| Total | 100% |
The entrance test is the major criteria to get into JBIMS, Mumbai. Therefore it is important to have a good score in any one of the above-mentioned exams. Five specializations are available in the MMS program. The specialization is:
- Finance
- Marketing
- Operations
- HR
- System
On the basis of your score in the entrance and the number of seats in each specialization, admission will be granted. You need to be among the top scorers in CMAT to get admission to the institute. Usually, candidates with 95% and 100 scores in CAT and CMAT respectively can get admission.
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