Content Writer | Updated On - Jul 1, 2024
CMAT Merit List 2025 is going to be released by NTA on its official website, cmat.nta.nic.in which can be downloaded in the form of a PDF. All applicants’ names are included in the merit list irrespective of their scores. As per the standard procedure, the candidate’s AIR is also mentioned along with his final score and overall percentile. Prestigious colleges like JBIMS, SIMSREE, KJ Somaiya, and PUMBA accept the scores of CMAT for their MBA/ PGDM programs. The tentative cut-off for top colleges like JBIMS and SIMSREE is expected to be above the 99 percentile.
CMAT 2025 Merit List Dates
| Events | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | May 2025 |
| Answer Key | May 2025 |
| Result | June 2025 |
| Merit List | June 2025 |
How to Check CMAT Merit List?
National Testing Agency will release the merit list for CMAT tentatively in June 2025. Follow the given below steps to check the 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 2025”
- 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
CMAT 2025 Merit List
CMAT Merit List 2025 will be published soon after the declaration of results, likely in June 2025. The direct link to download the merit list will be made available on this site as soon as the list is released officially.
How is CMAT Merit List Prepared?
CMAT Merit List allots rank to the candidates as per the marks obtained by them in the 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
Tiebreaker Criteria
In case, two or more candidates obtain the same marks, then the tiebreaker criterion is used 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:
Quant & Data Interpretation > Logical Reasoning > Language Comprehension > General Awareness > Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- 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 followed by the Innovation & Entrepreneurship section. 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 Score vs Percentile will be available soon after the declaration of Merit List. Find below the 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 |
Click here to know more about CMAT Score vs Percentile
CMAT Selection Process
- After the students are shortlisted on the basis of their CMAT 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 Selection Procedure involves the following 4 steps:
- CMAT 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 score by clicking on the respective links given below:
CMAT Merit List: 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 2025 will be conducted on May 2025.
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 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 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
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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