What after CMAT Result 2024? Top MBA Colleges, Cut Off, GD/PI Preparation

Common Management Admission Test 2025 ( CMAT )

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CMAT 2024 result has been announced today. Once the scorecard is released CMAT test takers will have to plan their next step. But what is that next step? Know here what to do after the CMAT result 2024 has been announced. 

What after CMAT 2024?

CMAT 2024 exam was conducted on May 15, 2024 and the result has been announced on June 6, 2024. Once the CMAT 2024 result is known to candidates, they will start searching for the most suitable MBA college. There are over 1,300 MBA colleges in India accepting CMAT exam scores. One can select a college based on their preference. Before selecting a CMAT college, do keep in mind course recognition, fees, infrastructure, location and placements. It is very important to assess these parameters for value for money on the MBA degree.

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What After CMAT Result 2024?

CMAT 2024 exam result has been declared at CMAT-NTA website as downloadable CMAT result 2024. Now, MBA colleges accepting CMAT score for MBA/PGDM will start inviting applications from students. Application window of many colleges is already open. CMAT 2024 qualifiers must check the minimum cut-offs required, application deadline and selection process of the colleges where they can seek admission.

Q:   I scored less than 50 percent marks in Graduation. Am I eligible to apply for CMAT?

A:
Yes, you are eligible to apply for CMAT exam. Any candidate who has secured passing marks in graduation can apply for CMAT. Candidates must ensure that they have cleared graduation to be able to apply. Final year students planning to appear for the exam must ensure that they have passed the first two years of Bachelor's degree and must target passing marks in the final year as well. However, colleges accepting CMAT score for admission have a 50 per cent in graduation. The minimum score requirement for SC, ST, PwD candidates is 45 per cent as minimum criteria thus candidates must not target passing marks in graduation as even if they will clear CMAT. They might not get admission as they will not meet the institutes academic eligibility criteria.

Q:   Which are the colleges accepting CMAT score? I have scored 87.7 percentile in CMAT.

A:
Gandhi engineering college is offering many type of engineering and management courses. Gandhi engineering college is providing placement opportunities also every year GEC achieved by 95% placement results. Gandhi engineering college is best education providing compare than top 10 government engineering colleges in Odisha. Gandhi engineering college is one of the top 10 engineering colleges in orissa. GEC, holds the title of "Best T School" status in Odisha. It has secured the first position in NPTEL Local Chapter among all private Engineering colleges in Odisha https://www.gec.edu.in GEC offers courses like, B.Tech / B.Tech (LE) Computer Science & Engineering Computer & Electronics Engineering Computer & Electrical Engineering Electronics & Communication Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering Communication System Engineering Power Electronics and Drivers Structural Engineering Thermal Engineering MBA Marketing & Sales Management Marketing & Finance Entrepreneurship Rural Management Business Management Diploma Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Automobile Electrical & Mechanical Engineering OTHER COURSES BBA / BCA / B.Sc. CS / ITM). .

Q:   What is the cutoff score required for BIMTECH, Noida?

A:
The Birla Institute of Management and Technology (BIMTECH) fills up its seats on merit. With its two campuses in Greater Noida and Bengaluru, BIMTECH has been providing management education to young graduates to help them MEET the corporate challenges. Its location offers a strong advantage in terms of industrial linkages and exposure for its students. Admission is granted to those applicants who fulfill all the admission requirements. The BIMTECH cutoff figures are not fixed, but all the shortlisted applicants are evaluated through GD/PI, academics, CAT/ MAT/ GMAT score and extra -curricular activities. The candidates performance in PI, GD, Write-up, CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT percentile, marks in graduation, 10+2/Higher Secondary Marks, Matric - all these things count towards final admission in BIMTECH. Suitable weightages for Work Experience, Academic and regional background, professional qualifications etc. Are also given at the time of assessing suitability for admission. The cutoff figures though an important primary filter, is not the end of the story as a candidate has to perform well in the second round of interview, writing and group discussion. The expected figures is likely to remain the same this time as it was last year, though there could be some minor changes. CUT-OFFs - 75+ Test/s - CAT/XAT/SNAP/CMAT/GMAT/MAT/ATMA.

Top MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score

We have listed some of the top MBA colleges in India accepting CMAT score for admission along with expected admission cut offs for 2024 batch.

MBA Colleges Accepting CMAT Score

Expected CMAT Cut Off

JBIMS, Mumbai

99.9+ percentile

Goa Institute of Management

95-99 percentile

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management

95-99 percentile

SIMSREE, Mumbai

99+ percentile

Great Lakes Institute of Management

95-99 percentile

IPE Hyderabad

90-95 percentile

University of Pune, Dept of Management Sciences

95-99 percentile

Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai

85 percentile

Welingkar Institute of Management, Bangalore

80 percentile

Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management

85 percentile

IFIM, Bangalore

85 percentile

IFMR, Chennai

85 percentile

NIBM, Pune

85 percentile

NL Dalmiya Institute of Management

85 percentile

IMT, Hyderabad

80 percentile

IMT, Nagpur

80 percentile

XISS, Ranchi

80 percentile

ITM, Navi Mumbai

80 percentile

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida

85 percentile

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Admission to MBA programmes through CMAT is based on Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) in almost all CMAT accepting colleges. So, once the CMAT 2024 exam is over, start preparing for GD/PI. Performing well in the GD/PI is essential for MBA admission. The final selection for admission is based mainly on GD/PI performance.

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How to Prepare for GD

In GDs for MBA admission, candidates are grouped together in batches. Each batch usually has 8-10 students. A current affairs topic from business, politics or society is given to each batch to discuss. The total duration of a GD is 20 minutes in which every participant is given a minute to speak for or against the topic. Thereafter the floor is thrown open for discussion.

To prepare for GD, students must work on public speaking. However, the main task for GD preparation is to read and be up to date with current affairs. They need to make clear and logical points in a short span of time to make an impression. In GD, student's communication ability and leadership skills are evaluated.

Q:   How many mock tests to attempt to score 99 percentile in CMAT?

A:
There is no particular number of CMAT mock test that you should target to solve during your preparation phase but on an average it has been seen that about 30-40 CMAT mock tests are good enough to score 99 percentile. Candidates must start solving CMAT mock tests after completing the syllabus as it will help them gauge which are the topics that they have understood well and which are the topics that require more work. 30-34 CMAT mock tests are recommended as, CMAT exam is all about speed and accuracy. The more questions you'll solve in an exam environment, the better you'll get at understanding, choosing and solving questions faster and correctly. Important point to note about practicing CMAT mock test is that one should analyse every mock test to understand the gaps and fissures and what to do to fill them. Another aspect to keep in mind is not to overdo it. When you start to score 98-99 percentile in CMAT mock tests consistently then you should stop and focus on revision, etc.

Q:   Which are the top colleges for MBA with CMAT score of 80 to 85 percentile?

A:
If you score between 80 to 85 percentile CMAT you need not worry about admission. There are a large number of MBA colleges that accept candidates with CMAT score in the range of 80 to 85 percentile. A number of government as well as private institutes with good infrastructure and placements are within your reach. Some of those popular colleges include, Welingkar Institute of Management-Mumbai, Welingkar Institute of Management-Bangalore, Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management, IFIM-Bangalore, IFMR- Chennai, NIBM-Pune, NL Dalmiya Institute of Management, IMT Hyderabad, IMT Nagpur, XISS Ranchi, ITM Navi Mumbai, Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida, Xavier Business School-Xavier University, Great Lakes Institute of Management-Gurgaon, BIMTECH-Greater Noida, XIME-Bangalore, ISBM-Pune, Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow, KIIT School of Management, IPE Hyderabad, SIES College of Management Studies-Navi Mumbai and Chetana Institute of Management and Research-Mumbai among others.

Q:   I scored 73.90 percentile in CMAT, which are the colleges I can apply for?

A:
Hi, List of colleges with your score Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow School of Communication and Management Studies, Cochin Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies, Harihar & Pune Thiagarajar School of Management, Madurai Siva Sivani Institute of Management, Secunderabad AIMS Bangalore Prestige Institute of Management, Gwalior Pune University Department of Management Studies, Pune MIT School of Business, Pune.

Q:   Which are the top colleges for MBA with CMAT score of 95 plus percentile?

A:
95 percentile and is a very good score in CMAT if you are looking for a college with decent reviews, placements and moderate fees. Some of the top MBA colleges which accept candidates with CMAT score of 95 percentile and above include Jamnlal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies-Mumbai, Goa Institute of Management (GIM) Goa, KJ Somaiya Institute of Management-Mumbai, Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) Mumbai, Great Lakes Institute of Management-Chennai, University of Pune, Dept of Management Sciences and Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi to name a few. Admission process of these colleges include personality assessment test which may include group discussion and Personal Interview . or only Personal Interview . Candidates must check the admission dates and academic eligibility criteria before applying to the MBA courses offered by these colleges.

Q:   How to calculate CMAT percentile?

A:
Since CMAT is usually conducted in two shifts, there are chances of the question paper of one shift being slightly tougher or easier in comparison to the question paper of other shift. In order to negate the possibility of any candidate having an advantage or disadvantage due to this, the exam authorities normalise the CMAT scores before percentile calculation. Once that is done, the authorities use the normalised score for percentile score calculation. CMAT percentile is basically a rank of a candidate vs the total number of candidates who appeared in the exam. Given below is the formula for calculating CMAT percentile prescribed by NTA: Formula to Calculate CMAT Percentile: If 10,000 candidates appeared in CMAT and only 1 candidate scored the highest marks (365/400). Since they have scored the highest in exam, their rank will be 1 and CMAT percentile score will be: 100 x 9999/10,000= 99.99.

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How to Prepare for PI

Personal Interview or PI is a more personal interaction between the institute authorities and the student. In PI, students are mostly asked about their academic background and interests. Interviewers tend to often ask questions related to the student’s area of study or work. Common questions asked are, “Why MBA?” and “Why did you select this institute for admission?” Give a simple and straightforward answer explaining your career path. Research about the institute to elaborate on why you chose the institute.

The key to a successful personal interview is being courteous, polite and having clarity of thoughts. Don’t get nervous, treat it as a general interaction with teachers. This year, most of the MBA colleges are conducting PIs in online mode. Make sure you have a camera and relevant video calling apps installed on your computer system/laptop or smartphone.

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Appear for Other MBA Entrance Exams

In case, your performance is not up to the mark in CMAT 2024 and you don’t get the college you want. Go for other MBA entrance exams such as MAT and ATMA or state level exams such as  TSICET, TANCET, Karnataka PGCET, UPSEE, etc.

MAT and ATMA are conducted multiple times in a year (May, September, December and February), so you can take them after CMAT 2024 result. The state-level exams are conducted between March and June so you will have ample time to decide.

If you can afford to drop a year, then you can also appear for CAT, XAT, SNAP or NMAT in the winter-cycle. In fact, you can also attempt CMAT 2025. If you drop a year, you will get more time for preparation to improve your performance.

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