CMAT is for admission to multiple management institutions all over India. After the CAT exam, students' second choice is CMAT because of its top colleges like JBIMS Mumbai, KJ Somaiya, GIM Goa, Welingkar Institute of Management, etc. Eligibility criteria for admission in CMAT top colleges are that aspirants must hold a bachelor's degree in any field from a recognised university; without a valid degree, students will not be admitted. Final year students can also fill out the admission application. No age bar has been marked by the university. Generally, CMAT’s MBA and PGDM programs' duration is 2 years, which is 24 months. But the fees vary institution to institutionranginges from INR 10 LPA to INR 25 LPA. CMAT top colleges also support placement opportunities for aspirants for roles in Marketing, Finance, Operations, Consulting, entrepreneurship, etc., with an average salary between INR 8 LPA to INR 20 LPA.
Highlight Table of CMAT Top Colleges
College Name | Location | Fees (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
JBIMS | Mumbai | ₹6-8 Lakhs |
KJ Somaiya | Mumbai | ₹10-15 Lakhs |
SIMSREE | Mumbai | ₹2-3 Lakhs |
GIM | Goa | ₹17-18 Lakhs |
WeSchool (Welingkar) | Mumbai | ₹13-15 Lakhs |
BIMTECH | Greater Noida | ₹12-13 Lakhs |
LBSIM | Delhi | ₹12-14 Lakhs |
XIME | Bangalore | ₹11-12 Lakhs |
IMT | Nagpur | ₹12-14 Lakhs |
Christ University | Bangalore | ₹6-7 Lakhs |
Important CMAT Announcement 2025
NTA National Test Agency has released the scorecard of the Common Management Admission Test 2025.
CMAT 2025 Score Card is live. Students can check their scores by visiting the official website of NTA CMAT.
Registration Process For CMAT 2025
First step is to visit the official NTA CMAT website https://exams.nta.ac.in/CMAT/
Make a new registration by creating an account.
Log in with the one sent to your email while creating an account.
Students are advised to fill out the CMAT application form carefully with personal details.
Upload all the scanned documents, including the recent photo, signature, and original identity proof.
A registration fee payment will open on your screen. Pay the registration fee.
Before clicking on the submit button, recheck all the filled details.
1. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies
JBIMS, full name Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, is a prestigious public university in Mumbai. It works under the Parent Institution, University of Mumbai, and is affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It was established in 1965 and is constantly ranking among the top CMAT Colleges. JBIMS offers various management programs like the MMS full-time Master of Management Studies, MSc, and PhD programs. Students who want to pursue professional business management programs at this institute have to first clear the CMAT entrance exams conducted by the National Test Agency NTA.
JBIMS Admission
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies CMAT registration window for the MBA/PGDM/MMS program is expected to open soon for the second round of 2025.
Application fee for JBIMS is INR 1200.
For registration, students can visit the official website of JBIMS once the online application form is made available.
JBIMS Eligibility Criteria
Students must passed class 10th and 12th from a recognised board with minimum of 45% marks from a recognized board.
To get admission for the postgraduate programs, students must have a bachelor's degree in management studies from a valid university with at least 50% marks.
To get admission to the JBIMS, students have to qualify CMAT entrance test.
JBIMS Fee Structure
Total fee of othe f the MBA, full-time 2 years of Master of Management Studies program at JBIMS is around INR 9 Lakhs.
For more information about Management programs, students can visit the Top 20 MBA Colleges in India.
2. KJ Somaiya
KJ somaiya is affiliated with with somaiya vidyavihar university. Established in 1981, it is a private business school situated in Ghatkopar East, Mumbai. It has been consistently considered as one of the top B-schools in India. KJ Somaiya accepts CMAT scores for its MBA admission, which is conducted by a national test agency. It offers PGDM, MBA of 2 years, 2 years of MCA, full time PhD program.
KJ Somaiya Admissions
KJ Somaiya is currently accepting online applications for 2025-26 admission. Students can register themselves by filling out the application form uploaded on KJ Somaiya website.
Students are advised to be careful while filling the form with required details and complete the registration before 30th May, 2025.
Students applying for admsiion at KJ Somaiya are advised to pay the application fee of INR 3000 for MBA/MBA HCM and INR 1000 for MBA SM.
Visit KJ Somaiya University's official website to know more.
KJ Somaiya Eligibility Criteria
Minimum 50% aggregate is required from a recognized university.
Qualifying scores of CAT/XAT/GMAT/NMAT/CMAT/CUET will be given preference by KJ Somaiya College.
KJ Somaiya Fee Structure
Total MBA/MBA HCM 1st year fee at KJ Somaiya is INR 10,77,200 and for the 2 year it is INR 11,55,100.
Total MBA SM 1st year fee is INR 6,84,100, and 2nd year fee is INR 7,30,500.
3. Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship Education
SIMSREE is a government institution started in 1983. SIMSREE is located in Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra, and is affiliated with University of Mumbai. It is recognized by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE).
it offers a 2-year master of Management Studies (MMS), a 2-year master of Science in Finance at PG level. It also offers executive programs such as a 3-year master's degree in Financial Management (MFM) and a 3-year master's degree in Marketing Management (MMM). Students can opt for various specializations like Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR, and Systems etc.
Visit SIMSREE official web portal for more updates.
SIMSREE admission
M.SC finance application process will start from 1st June 2025.
SIMSREE eligibility criteria
For MFM degree, one must have a graduation degree from a recognized university with 2 years of experience in relevant field.
For M.SC finance, students must have graduated with a minimum of 50% (45% for Maharashtra residents and reserved category).
SIMSREE entrance exam
Students will have to qualify MBA CET, CMAT, CAT, MAT, ATMA exams for MMS/MMM program.
Selection of applicants includes a telephonic interview conducted by university.
MHCET, GMAT, MAT, CAT, CMAT, & XAT valid score is required for M.Sc. Finance program.
Selection will be based on the aptitude test and, personal interview of the applicants.
SIMSREE fee structure
MFM: INR 51,000 per year.
MMM: INR 51,000 per year.
M.Sc Finance: INR 7,00,000.
MMS: INR 67,000+library fee of INR 2000 per year.