Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development News & Updates 2026: Notifications, Notice, Result

The MBA Colleges for Low Percentile/ Score in CMAT 2025 are Indira School of Business Studies (ISBS), Asia Pacific Institute of Management, Dehradun Institute of Technology, ITS Institute of Management, Prestige Institute of Management, and Galgotias Business School, among others. These colleges accept CMAT scores in the range of 40 to 60 percentile. A score ranging from 281 to 340 can be considered a good score in CMAT. The CMAT 2025 exam was conducted on January 25, 2025. The CMAT 2025 result was made available on February 13, 2025, and a low score in CMAT can be anticipated to lie in the range of 116 to 140. MBA aspirants can seek admission with their existing scores/percentile at colleges with a low cutoff requirement for MBA courses if they couldn't meet the cutoff scores for Tier 1 colleges and do not wish to waste another year for CMAT.

MAT vs CAT: When it comes to MBA entrance tests in India, CAT and MAT will feature at the top of the conversation. CAT score has a premium value and is accepted by 21 IIMs & 1000+ reputed B-schools across the country. On the other hand, MAT is accepted by over 700 management institutes. Some of the top b-schools accepting MAT are GL Bajaj Institute of Management & Research, Dr. D.Y. Patil B School-Pune, ITM University, Christ University, JIMS Rohini, Amity University, OP Jindal Global University, Jain University, etc. The CAT is conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) once a year while the MAT is conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) four times a year (February, May, September, and December). Notably, candidates must obtain a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates) in their Bachelor's degree programme but no minimum percentage criterion has been mentioned for MAT. While CAT has a duration of 2 hours for 66 questions, MAT is held over a duration of 2.5 hours for 200 questions. CAT has a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer while there is no negative marking in MAT.Even though it might seem like the two tests have an uncanny similarity in their syllabus, they are quite different in other aspects. However, the CAT is more difficult to attempt than the MAT exam. Here, we will discuss the difference between CAT and MAT. The biggest distinction as we divide into the CAT vs MAT discussion is the frequency of these exams. While the CAT exam is only conducted once every year, one can appear for the MAT exam 4 times a year. Understanding the distinctions between the CAT and MAT exams can aid you in placing your best foot forward.

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The expected cutoff percentile for IIM Sambalpur CAT 2025 preliminary shortlisting is around 90 for the general category, 80 for the EWS category, 75 for the OBC category, and between 45 to 55 for the remaining reserved categories. It is expected to closely mimic the cutoff percentile trends of the past year across all the student categories. Students are required to meet the cutoff percentile for the overall and sectional categories individually to qualify for the WAT-PI shortlisting. Moreover, if any student scores just below the specified cutoff percentile, they can still apply through a list of factors like gender diversity (reserved for female candidates) and a non-engineering background. The official data for the institute-specific cutoff percentile is likely to be released soon. 

ICAMP 2025: The Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Rohini, is hosting the International Conference on Advances in Management Practices (ICAMP 2025) on December 6, 2025, in collaboration with Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Delhi University. The conference theme, "Redefining Management in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," will bring together experts from various fields to discuss the impact of AI on leadership, decision-making, and organizational strategy.

While preparing for SNAP 2025, a common confusion arises as to whether it is worth appearing in all three slots. SNAP provides three different dates for taking the examination, and you may appear up to three times. The flexibility allows you to improve your score by taking multiple attempts; however, please note that each registration attempt requires a single application fee of INR 2,250. Taking up more than one slot will give you a better chance of getting into one of the best Symbiosis institutes, but at the same time, it also involves greater planning and cost. Weigh the benefits against the extra effort and fee carefully while considering how many slots to choose so that you come up with the best strategy for success. It can give you a better shot at the college of your choice.​ Let’s find out if it's worth attempting all three SNAP 2025 slots?

Mistakes to Avoid on SNAP 2025 Exam Day: When you face the SNAP 2025 exam on December 6, 14 and 20, 2025, you aim to make the day as smooth and successful as possible. How you approach the exam day can greatly affect your results. Many test-takers end up losing marks or feeling stressed because of simple mistakes that can be easily avoided. By understanding these common errors and learning how to steer clear of them, you can stay calm and focus better on your strengths. Here are simple tips and key mistakes to watch out for on the SNAP 2025 exam day, designed to help you stay on track and give your best performance.

IM Nagpur Cutoff Percentile for GD/PI shortlisting decides who gets a chance to go ahead for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). Since the admission process is extremely competitive, meeting the minimum CAT percentile is the only way candidates can move to the next stage. The institute mainly uses CAT score as the deciding factor for shortlisting applicants for GD/ PI shortlisting. As long as the candidate meets the cutoff in all three CAT sections, they become eligible for consideration.