Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA) National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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MBA / PGDM in 1,000+ AICTE Approved Management Institutes Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 400 Frequency: Once a Year (May) Fee: ?2,000 (Male) / ?1,000 (Female/Reserved)
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CMAT Marks vs Rank vs Percentile Matrix 2026

Total Scale: 400 Marks

Comprehensive analysis converting raw score estimates into projected Percentiles and All India Ranks (AIR) for CMAT.

Estimated Marks Expected Percentile Projected AIR Rank Admission Prospects Tier Candidate Status
372 - 400 99.95 - 100.00 %ile 1 - 100 Top IITs / Top AIIMS / Top NITs / Top NLUs Exceptional
340 - 371 99.50 - 99.94 %ile 101 - 1,500 Tier 1 Top Branches (CSE, ECE, MBBS, MBA) Top 0.5%
300 - 339 98.50 - 99.49 %ile 1,501 - 5,000 Top 10 NITs / GMCs / Tier-1 Core Branches High Merit
260 - 299 96.00 - 98.49 %ile 5,001 - 15,000 Premier State Govt / Established NITs / IIITs Very Good
220 - 259 92.00 - 95.99 %ile 15,001 - 35,000 Top Autonomous & State Universities Competitive
180 - 219 85.00 - 91.99 %ile 35,001 - 65,000 Mid NITs / Reputed Private Colleges Above Average
140 - 179 75.00 - 84.99 %ile 65,001 - 1,20,000 State Counselling Seats / Self-Financing Qualifying Range
Below 140 < 75.00 %ile > 1,20,000 Management Quota / Private Universities Needs Improvement

Shift Normalization Formula Explained

To ensure total equity across multiple examination shifts with varied difficulty levels, conducting authorities employ NTA's percentile normalization formula:

Percentile (P) = (100 × m) / N

Where m is the total number of candidates who scored equal to or less than you in your shift, and N is the total count of candidates who appeared in that session. Percentile scores are calculated up to 7 decimal places to prevent ties.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Rank Predictor

How is percentile calculated from raw marks in CMAT?
Percentile Score = (100 × Number of candidates who scored equal to or less than you in your shift) / (Total candidates who appeared in that shift).
How are ties broken when two candidates obtain identical marks in CMAT?
Ties are resolved based on predefined rules: higher marks in core subjects (e.g., Mathematics in JEE, Biology in NEET), fewer negative responses, and age (older candidate given preference if specified).

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