Best Colleges Accepting CMAT Score by Percentile (99+ to Below 70)
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By Headache Tutorials, Indore — Expert Coaching for CAT, CMAT, IPMAT & CUET. Scored well in CMAT, or planning your target? The smartest way to shortlist colleges is by percentile bracket. This guide maps realistic CMAT 2027 colleges to each score band — from 99+ down to below 70 — so you apply where you actually stand a chance. (For the full flagship list, see our top colleges guide.)
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Best Colleges Accepting CMAT Score — By Percentile
99+ Percentile — The Elite Government B-Schools
At this level you're competing for the best-ROI institutes in the country.
JBIMS, Mumbai
SIMSREE, Mumbai
PUMBA, Pune University
90–99 Percentile — Top Private & Autonomous
A strong score that opens excellent private and autonomous B-schools.
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai/Gurgaon
Goa Institute of Management (GIM)
Welingkar (WeSchool), Mumbai/Bengaluru
80–90 Percentile — Solid Mid-Tier Options
Plenty of reputed PGDM colleges with good placements fall in this band.
BIMTECH, Greater Noida
Jaipuria Institute of Management (Noida/Lucknow/Jaipur/Indore)
IMT (select campuses)
N. L. Dalmia, Mumbai
70–80 Percentile — Good Private B-Schools
Many AICTE-approved PGDM institutes with decent ROI accept scores in this range. Focus on colleges with strong regional recruiter networks and specialisation fit.
Below 70 Percentile — Still Many Options
Hundreds of AICTE-approved MBA/PGDM colleges accept CMAT below 70 percentile. Prioritise accreditation, placement record and fees over brand name, and consider a retake if you're aiming higher.
How to Choose the Right College for Your Score
Match honestly: apply to a mix — a few reach colleges, several on-target, and one or two safe options.
Check the real numbers: look at the latest placement report (median salary, not just highest) and recruiter list.
Weigh fees vs ROI: a lower-fee government college often beats an expensive private one on return.
Specialisation fit: pick colleges strong in your target domain — finance, marketing, operations, HR.
Location: proximity to industry hubs improves internships and final placements.
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Frequently Asked Questions — CMAT Colleges by Percentile
Which colleges can I get with 85 percentile in CMAT?
With 85 percentile you can target solid mid-tier PGDM colleges such as BIMTECH, Jaipuria and select IMT/N. L. Dalmia campuses, along with many good private B-schools.
Is 70 percentile enough for an MBA college through CMAT?
Yes. Many AICTE-approved private PGDM colleges accept 70 percentile and below. Prioritise placements, accreditation and fees when choosing.
What percentile is needed for JBIMS through CMAT?
JBIMS is extremely competitive and typically requires a 99+ CMAT percentile, with final admission through GD-PI and the CAP process where applicable.
Should I retake CMAT to get a better college?
If your percentile is well below your target colleges and you have time, a focused retake with a structured plan can lift you a full band or more.
About the Author
Written by Jitesh Gupta, founder of Headache Tutorials, Indore. With 18+ years of coaching experience in IPMAT, CAT, CMAT and CUET, Jitesh has mentored students to AIR 1 in JIPMAT and admissions to IIM Indore, IIM Rohtak and other top B-schools. Headache Tutorials runs small-batch, IIM-alumni-led coaching from its centre near 56 Dukan, Indore.
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