The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 exam took place on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted this national-level exam for students seeking admission to MBA and PGDM programs for the 2026-27 academic year. Over 1000 AICTE-approved institutions accept CMAT scores.
The CMAT 2026 exam was a 3-hour computer-based test with 100 multiple-choice questions. The total marks for the exam were 400. The test covered five sections: Language Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Students who took the CMAT 2026 exam are looking for information on how their marks will translate to a percentile score. This helps them understand their chances of getting into their preferred business schools.
Marks vs. Expected Percentile Analysis
Experts analyze CMAT scores against expected percentiles using data from past exams and current trends. A higher score generally leads to a higher percentile. The percentile indicates the percentage of candidates who scored below a particular candidate.
Here is a table showing the expected percentile for different score ranges based on expert analysis and past trends:
| CMAT Marks | Expected Percentile |
| 350 to 360+ | 99.99+ |
| 300 - 330+ | 99.5 - 99.9 |
| 280 - 290+ | 99 |
| 250 - 280+ | 95 - 98 |
| 230 - 250+ | 90 - 94 |
| 200 - 210+ | 80 - 85 |
| 175 - 190+ | 70 - 75 |
It is important for students to remember that these are estimated figures. The actual CMAT 2026 result and percentile will be released by the NTA. The final percentile can vary depending on the number of candidates who appeared for the exam and the overall performance of all test-takers.
Students can use these expected percentiles to get an idea of their performance and to start researching business schools that match their potential admission profile. The NTA will announce the official CMAT 2026 results and scorecards soon on its website.
