CMAT Toppers 2023: Know Topper List, AIR, Scores, Percentile, and Preparation Tips
Content Writer | Updated On - Apr 1, 2023
CMAT 2023 Topper List will be updated here after the declaration of CMAT 2023 results by NTA. This year, around 60000+ candidates are expected to take CMAT 2023. Based on CMAT scores, admission is granted to MBA / PGDM courses offered by 1000+ colleges all over India.
CMAT 2023 Topper List
The list of CMAT 2023 Toppers will be updated here along with the result statistics.
| CMAT 2023 Topper List | To be Updated |
| Table of Contents |
CMAT 2023 Exam Dates
| CMAT 2021 Exam Details | CMAT 2023 Dates |
|---|---|
| CMAT Registration Start Date | February 13, 2023 |
| Last date to apply for CMAT 2023 Exam Registration | March 13, 2023 |
| Start date to download CMAT 2023 Admit Card | Last week of March 2023 |
| Last date to download CMAT 2023 Admit Card | April 2023 |
| Date of CMAT 2023 Exam | April 2023 |
| Declaration of CMAT 2023 Result | April 2023 |
CMAT Toppers 2022
CMAT 2022 Topper list will be update soon. In CMAT 2022, 58956 registered and only 51144 appeared. Out of the appeared candidates:
- 28513 were males
- 22630 were females
- 1 was third gender
CMAT Toppers 2021
For CMAT 2021, 71,490 candidates registered. Out of these, only 52,327 appeared in the examination.
| Name of the Topper | Percentile Obtained in CMAT 2021 |
|---|---|
| Kumar Gaurav | 100 |
| Sanket Khandare | 99.73 |
| Inzamam Ul Islam | 99.18 |
| Shivam Kumar | 99.058 |
| Kinjal Shah | 98.67 |
| Karan Kumar | 98.27 |
| Yash Bajpai | 97.98 |
| Aishwarya Nandedkar | 93 |
| Hardik Ajay Nigam | 91.55 |
| Aparna Sign | 90.4 |
CMAT Toppers 2020
Overall topper was Gopaljee Jha with 347 marks in CMAT 2020, among female candidates, Kalisetty Udaya Sandhya Lakshmi Devi secured the highest rank of 6th with 338 marks.
| S. No. | Toppers Name | Marks Secured | Overall Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gopaljee Jha | 347 | 100 |
| 2 | Fahad Nizam | 342 | 99.9984201 |
| 3 | Jeet Mukherjee | 340 | 99.9968403 |
| 4 | Gautam Bhugra | 340 | 99.9968403 |
| 5 | Tushant Kumar | 338 | 99.9936806 |
| 6 | Kalisetty Udaya Sandhya Lakshmi Devi | 338 | 99.9936806 |
| 7 | Nidshish Deshpande | 335 | 99.9905209 |
| 8 | Archit Kottapalli | 335 | 99.9905209 |
| 9 | Divyansh Tiwari | 330 | 99.9873612 |
| 10 | Abhishek Jha | 329 | 99.9857813 |
| 11 | Yash | 328 | 99.9842015 |
| 12 | Haridev C | 327 | 99.9826216 |
| 13 | Sadhwani Nikhil Harish | 327 | 99.9826216 |
| 14 | Bhandwale Abhijeet Sundarrao | 327 | 99.9826216 |
| 15 | Supreet Gupta | 325 | 99.9778820 |
| 16 | Mukul Kumar | 325 | 99.9778820 |
| 17 | Siddhant Nair | 324 | 99.9747223 |
| 18 | Tarun Garg | 323 | 99.9731425 |
| 19 | Saurav Tyagi | 322 | 99.9715626 |
| 20 | Narayan Sharma | 322 | 99.9715626 |
Among the 63,297 candidates who appeared for CMAT-2020, the gender and categorical distribution of these candidates has been mentioned in the table below:
| Category | Male | Female | Transgender | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied. | Appeared | Applied. | Appeared | Applied | Appeared | Applied | Appeared | ||
| General | 25879 | 21913 | 23877 | 20199 | --- | --- | 49756 | 42112 | |
| EWS | 2187 | 1922 | 1010 | 900 | --- | --- | 3197 | 2822 | |
| SC | 2228 | 1805 | 1594 | 1248 | 01 | 01 | 3823 | 3054 | |
| ST | 605 | 479 | 483 | 387 | 01 | 01 | 1089 | 867 | |
| OBC-NCL | 9947 | 8650 | 6672 | 5791 | 02 | 01 | 16621 | 14442 | |
| Total | 40846 | 34769 | 33636 | 28525 | 04 | 03 | 74486 | 63297* | |
CMAT Result Statistics 2020
- CMAT 2020 was successfully conducted on 28 January 2020.
- A total of 63,297 aspirants appeared for the decorated exam.
- An amazing outline of the exam was that only one candidate could score a 100 percentile while 7 candidates scored an aggregate of 99.99 percentile.
Know CMAT Toppers
Sheer will, dedication and hard work combined with well-structured study ethics always lead to fruitful results. Shedding light upon their approach towards CMAT and their experience in preparing for the elite exam, here are few testimonials from the toppers of CMAT.
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Narayan Sharma
Scoring a 99.97 percentile in CMAT 2020. The sectional division of Narayan’s aggregate of 322 marks is as follows:
| Section | Marks Secured | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 96 | 99.90% |
| Logical Reasoning | 80 | 87.39% |
| Language Comprehension | 90 | 99.92% |
| General Awareness | 56 | 99.58% |
Books recommended by him for preparation of CMAT
- For Quantitative Aptitude: Emphasize on basics, with reference books like RS Agarwal and NCERT books till class 10.
- For Logical Reasoning, practicing previous year papers is sufficient.
- For Language comprehension, Wren & Martins book for grammar and follow a reading habit of newspapers & novels. Also attempt mock tests and papers regularly.
- For General Awareness, go for Lucent approach banking examinations sites for current affairs.
Personal Experience and Suggestions for CMAT Aspirants
- There’s no shortage of time when it comes to attempting CMAT and what you should really be focusing upon is accuracy while attempting questions. Cross-check your answers in the surplus time to avoid any silly errors.
- There’s no necessity to join any coaching institute for CMAT preparation as the exam is primarily focused upon basic aptitude which can be worked upon with consistency in practice and attempting mock tests.
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Krutharth Patel
He secured a percentile of 99.65 in CMAT exam 2020. The percentile scored by Krutharth in each section is as follows:
| Section | Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 99.59% |
| Logical Reasoning | 87.39% |
| Language Comprehension | 94.8% |
| General Awareness | 99.51% |
Personal Experience and Suggestions for CMAT Aspirants
- Reading the newspaper on a regular basis does prove vital while attempting the General Awareness section and Norman Lewis can be of great help for improving your vocabulary.
- Since I was preparing for CAT simultaneously, I didn’t have to put in any extra efforts for CMAT because their basic structure is similar.
- GA sections can be a bit time consuming, while other sections are pretty basic so time can be covered up among them. Aim for higher goals and trust yourself to achieve them.
CMAT Cut Off
Enlisted below are some of the top institutes that accept CMAT scores along with their cut-off percentile for CMAT:
| Name of the Institute | Cut off |
|---|---|
| Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS) Mumbai | 99.99 percentile (Minimum 335) |
| Goa Institute of Management, Goa | 99.8 percentile (Minimum 302) |
| K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research (KJSIMSR), Mumbai | 99.20 percentile |
| We School Mumbai | 99.06 percentile |
| Pune University Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA DMS) | 96.42 percentile (Minimum 262) |
| XISS Ranchi | 95 percentile (Minimum 255) |
| MET Institute of Management, Mumbai | 97.27 percentile |
| Acharya Bangalore Business School (ABBS), Bangalore | 90 percentile (Minimum 234) |
| Asia Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi | 85 percentile |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida | 82 percentile |
| IFIM Business School, Bangalore | 85 Percentile |
| Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai | 85 percentile |
| Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi | 75 percentile |
| Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune | 75 percentile |
| Prin. LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Bangalore | 85 percentile |
CMAT 2023 Preparation Strategy and Tips
- Aim High: Keep your priorities rigid and aim for the top MBA institutes like JBIMS, Goa Institute of Management, KJ SIMSR, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai/Gurgaon, PUMBA Pune, GIM Goa, IFMR Chennai, IMT Nagpur among others so that you dedicate yourself to put in your apex efforts while preparing for them.
- Practice Previous Papers: Time is a crucial factor while taking up any competitive exam so attempt previous year CMAT papers and take up mock tests frequently to determine how much time you consume while attempting a paper and what aspects of the exam you need to work upon.
- Design a Schedule: Covering the complete syllabus for CMAT with limited time can be a challenging task. Design a bespoke study schedule and ensure that each of the four sections of the CMAT paper are appropriately covered and no aspect of syllabus is left out. This would prevent any haste during the final days before the examination.
- Avoid Referring Too Many Books: Nowadays, there are hundreds of books that claim to have the best curriculum suited for the preparation of CMAT. But referring to all of them would just create a farrago of doubts and ambiguity in your minds so choose your reference books wisely and one or two are sufficient. But you must ensure that the books you choose have all the necessary knowledge required for an exceling CMAT preparation.
- Seek Toppers Advice: Various interviews are published every year acknowledging the toppers of CMAT for each session. Read them and track their valuable advice on how they prepared for the exam and the strategies followed by them.
- Coaching Institute: Although it is not necessary to opt for a coaching institute while preparing for CMAT exam as most aspirants believe self-study in a well-planned manner is enough to excel in this examination. But, coaching institutes usually have a promising experience in getting an aspirant prepared for competitive examinations in a time-bound manner. So while choosing a coaching institute, keep the following points in mind:
- Institute’s previous track records.
- Curriculum followed by the institute.
- Faculty of the institute.
- Time-slots available as per your requirements.
- Modes of education provided (Online & Offline)
CMAT Toppers FAQs
Question: Where can I download the answer key for CMAT exam 2023?
Question: Who is the topper of CMAT 2023?
Ans. The list of CMAT toppers 2023 will only be available after the declaration of results by the NTA. The complete result statistics will be updated here thereafter.
Question: When is CMAT 2023 slated to be conducted?
Ans. CMAT 2023 exam is scheduled to be conducted by National Testing Agency in April 2023 for Business schools admissions academic year 2023-24 in 1000 AICTE approved MBA/PGDM colleges.
*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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