Read this article to know how to calculate CMAT Score and CMAT Percentile 2024, along with important details related to CMAT 2024 result and marking scheme.
CMAT Score vs Percentile 2024 - Candidates who cleared the CMAT 2024 should know the key elements of scoring and result preparation process so that they can strategise their MBA admission accordingly. Candidates must analyse their performance after the result has been announced to assess their admission chances. This will help them to shortlist the MBA colleges in their reach and prepare for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
Candidates can know their raw score and calculate CMAT percentile with the help of CMAT 2024 answer key. CMAT 2024 result has been released in th form of percentile. To assess performance in the CMAT exam and estimate a percentile score, one needs to know two things -
- What is CMAT score?
- What is CMAT percentile?
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CMAT score vs percentile 2024
MBA applicants are often confused between CMAT score and CMAT percentile. MBA colleges shortlist candidates on the basis of CMAT percentile, but how is CMAT percentile calculated from the score? There is a huge difference between the two. In this article, we will discuss CMAT score vs percentile and how to calculate both. Given below are the five important questions on CMAT score vs CMAT percentile that we will answer in this article:
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What is CMAT Score?
CMAT score is the sum total of marks obtained by the candidate in each section of the CMAT question paper. Candidates are given marks in each section separately which are then totalled to arrive at CMAT Total Score (out of 400).
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How is CMAT Score Calculated?
CMAT score is calculated by giving marks to candidates as per their response to questions. Given below is the marking scheme of CMAT 2024:
- For each correct answer 4 marks are allotted
- For each incorrect answer -1 mark is deducted
- There is no negative marking for unanswered question
- The total score will be calculated by totaling number of correct and incorrect attempts
The CMAT question paper carries 100 questions, equally divided into five sections. Total marks is 400. Take a look at CMAT marking scheme below:
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| CMAT sections |
Number of questions |
Marks allotted |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Technique and Data Interpretation |
20 |
80 |
| Logical Reasoning |
20 |
80 |
| Language Comprehension |
20 |
80 |
| General Awareness |
20 |
80 |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
20 |
80 |
CMAT ranks are allotted on the basis of marks scored by a candidate. The candidate who scores maximum marks out of 400 among all CMAT test taker, he/she secures All India Rank 1. For example, if A candidate scored 341/400, he was declared AIR 1. In another year, B candidates scored 350/400 so he was ranked on top.
In case more than one candidate secures the same ranking, the same rank is assigned to all of them but are displayed in the CMAT rank list by sorting their names alphabetically. For example last year, the candidate who was ranked AIR 1 scored 341/400. Two candidates scored 335/400 and they were ranked AIR 2. The rank of the subsequent candidate is then extended by the number of additional students having the same rank. Eg: if three students get 25th Rank then the subsequent candidate will be ranked as 28th.
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CMAT percentile is calculated on the basis of the rank of the student vs number of students who appeared in CMAT. For this, the formula given below is applied:
Formula to Calculate CMAT Percentile, prescribed by NTA is given below:
Percentile P = 100 x Number of candidates appeared in the examination with raw marks equal to or less than the candidate/Total number of candidates appeared
For example, suppose 10,000 candidates appeared in CMAT exam. And candidate A has got No.1 Rank. His CMAT percentile score will be: 100 x 9999/10,000= 99.99
You can also calculate the rank with the below given formula:
Percentile (P)= 10,000 – 1(rank)/10,000 x 100= 99.99.
Similarly, if a person has scored rank 3, his/her percentile will be 99.97.
For example, one candidate scored 100 percentile out of 54,516 candidates who appeared in the exam. Five candidates scored 99.99 percentile. One student scored 372 marks in total to obtain 100 percentile.
Another example: In one session, three candidates scored 100 percentile out of 64,448. On canddidate secured AIR 1 with 341 marks. Two other candidates scored 335 marks so they were ranked AIR 2. However, the CMAT percentile score of all the three was 100, which means CMAT ranks are based on total score obtained and not the percentile score.
CMAT Score vs Percentile 2024: A Comparison
Check the table below to understand CMAT raw score conversion into percentile. The table consists CMAT scores and percentiles after conversion. The estimated number of students counted for the calculation is 63,000.
| CMAT Total Marks |
CMAT Score |
CMAT Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 400 |
347 |
100.00 |
| 400 |
342 |
99.9984201 |
| 400 |
340 |
99.9968403 |
| 400 |
338 |
99.9936806 |
| 400 |
335 |
99.9905209 |
| 400 |
330 |
99.9873612 |
| 400 |
329 |
99.9857813 |
| 400 |
328 |
99.9842015 |
| 400 |
327 |
99.9826216 |
| 400 |
325 |
99.9778820 |
| 400 |
324 |
99.9747223 |
| 400 |
323 |
99.9731425 |
| 400 |
322 |
99.9715626 |
| 400 |
321 |
99.9652432 |
| 400 |
319 |
99.9620835 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 hours ago
GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research offers scholarships to PGDM/ MBA courses on the basis of CMAT rankings secured by the candidates. Check out the eligibility criteria and financial benefits through this scholarship below:
Scholarship on the basis of CMAT ranking:
| Rank between 10001 and 20000 | Scholarship amount INR 20,000 |
| Rank between 4001 and 10000 | Scholarship amount INR 25,000 |
| Rank between 1 and 4000 | Scholarship amount INR 30,000 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
Hi,
Scoring a 99.99 percentile in CMAT is an excellent achievement, and it certainly boosts your chances of getting into top management colleges like JBIMS (Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies). However, your 10th and 12th scores of 70% may be slightly below the average for some top-tier i
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Here are some CMAT colleges where graduates have reported average salaries exceeding 11 LPA:
1. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai: Known for its prestigious reputation, JBIMS offers an average placement package of around 28.02 LPA.
2. SIMSREE, Mumbai: This institute provi
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Answered a week ago
MAT 2025 is scheduled to be held on January 25, 2025, almost four months ahead of previous years. The CMAT exam is usually held in March-April, but in 2023 and 2024, it was held in May. The last time CMAT was held in January was in the year 2019.
The NTA has announced registration dates via an offi
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Answered 2 weeks ago
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Answered 3 weeks ago
Top MBA colleges offering average CTCs above 12 LPA, with ST out-of-state reservations and accepting CMAT or XAT scores, include XLRI Jamshedpur (32 LPA, XAT), XIM Bhubaneswar (20 LPA, XAT), Great Lakes Institute of Management (15–17 LPA, CMAT/XAT), Goa Institute of Management (14–15 LPA, CMAT/XAT),
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
An 85 percentile in CMAT is considered a good score and can make you eligible for a PGDM scholarship at GIBS Business School. GIBS typically offers scholarships to students with strong academic records or good performance in entrance exams like CMAT. With an 85 percentile, you are likely to be consi
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, I can suggest colleges in Gujarat that accept CMAT score for admission to MBA
Colleges are :-
- Adani Institute of Infrastructure management
- Bk School of business management
- Amrut modi School of management
- Shanti Business School
- Indus University
- Graduate School of management studies
- Centre for manag
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Depends on exam results, the CMAT cutoff for BLDEA's A S Patil College of Commerce changes depends on the admissions method. Two methods are available to candidates for admission: the Management Quota, which uses CMAT/KMAT scores, or the Government/Merit Quota, which uses CMAT scores through KEA cou
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
You can join BLDEA's A S Patil College of Commerce for MBA or PGDM programs even if you haven't taken the CMAT. The college also accepts other entrance exams like Karnataka PGCET and KMAT.
Admission Process:
- Students are primarily admitted based on merit through these exams, followed by a counseling p
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What scholarships does GL Bajaj offer for PGDM/MBA based on CMAT rankings?