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Updated By Tiyasa Khanra on 22 Aug, 2025 17:31
After the CMAT 2026 exam is conducted in the last week of January 2026, use CollegeDekho's CMAT 2026 percentile predictor and estimate your score. Use the CMAT percentile calculator to understand where you stand and target MBA/PGDM colleges across India accordingly.
Predict your Percentile based on your CMAT performance
Predict RankThe CMAT percentile predictor 2026 helps you calculate your percentile score based on the number of correct and incorrect questions. Using the percentile predictor, you can understand your position regarding admission to the management institutes that accept CMAT 2026 scores. Moreover, the CMAT 2026 rank predictor provides you with an estimate of their performance in terms of percentile scores, enabling you to prepare for further admission rounds even before the results are announced. Knowing your percentile score or rank for competitive exams like the CMAT is important to determine the best colleges. Thus, CollegeDekho has developed the CMAT 2026 percentile calculator tool to help calculate the expected percentile. You can learn more about the steps to use the CMAT rank predictor and get the estimated CMAT percentile below.
The CMAT Rank Predictor is a simple tool to use for everyone. Aspirants can know their potential CMAT score by following the simple steps mentioned below:
Note: The CMAT percentile predictor tells you an approximate figure for your actual percentile. After that, you can explore the B-schools you will be eligible for as per your calculated percentile. You can also use the CMAT 2026 College Predictor to find out which colleges you can secure MBA admission at easily with your CMAT score/percentile.
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If you are a candidate who has taken the CMAT 2026 exam, you will need to input specific accurate data into our tool in order to calculate your percentile.
Name of Section | Total Questions in the Section | Number of Attempted Questions | Number of Correct Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Comprehension | 20 | <Input Number> | <Input Number> |
| Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation | 20 | <Input Number> | <Input Number> |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | <Input Number> | <Input Number> |
| General Awareness | 20 | <Input Number> | <Input Number> |
| Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 20 | <Input Number> | <Input Number> |
Candidates are required to provide various details when using the CMAT 2026 percentile predictor. They need to have the following information ready at different stages of using the CMAT percentile predictor:
Number of Total & Correct Attempts in Language Comprehension
Number of Total & Correct Attempts in Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
Number of Total & Correct Attempts in Logical Reasoning
Number of Total & Correct Attempts in General Awareness
Number of Attempts in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The importance of the CMAT percentile predictor cannot be overstated for candidates aiming to secure admission into prestigious management institutes. This tool is particularly valuable because it empowers candidates with a clear foresight into their performance, which is crucial for several reasons:
Let's take a look at the key features of the CMAT 2026 Rank Predictor Tool which have been provided below:
The CMAT Rank Predictor fetches an approximate figure for your actual CMAT percentile.
Some colleges may consider the candidates’ sectional percentile in the exam. So, it is important to feed the correct details in the predictor form.
The CMAT 2026 percentile predictor considers the difficulty level of the CMAT exam, expert analysis, CMAT cut-off, and student feedback to predict the CMAT percentile
Candidates must note that the accuracy of the CMAT rank predictor is entirely dependent on the figures provided by candidates. Thus candidates must make sure they have accurate figures before using the CMAT percentile predictor.
The CMAT Percentile Predictor Tool is a helpful resource for candidates appearing for the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) to gauge their performance and estimate their percentile before the official results are announced. Its accuracy largely depends on the data inputs by the users and the historical data used by the tool for its calculations. Generally, these tools use a sophisticated algorithm that compares your performance with that of past years’ candidates to predict your percentile. However, it's important to note that while the tool can provide a good estimate, its accuracy can vary.
This variation is due to several factors, including the difficulty level of the exam in a particular year, changes in the exam pattern, and the performance of the test-takers in that year. Typically, the predictor tool gets more accurate with a larger dataset, meaning the more candidates use the tool and input their scores, the more refined and closer to actual results the predictions become. However, candidates should consider these predictions as estimations rather than exact figures and use them as a guide for their preparation strategy for the next steps, rather than an absolute certainty.
It must be noted that the CMAT Percentile score is not the same as the percentage of marks obtained in the exam. Also, the score is not an aggregate or average of the raw score of every individual subject. The score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored EQUAL TO OR BELOW (same or lower raw marks) the candidates. This is the score that the CMAT rank predictor helps candidates estimate.
The CMAT 2026 percentile is calculated based on the rank of the student vs the number of students who appeared in the exam. For this, the formula given below is applied:
Percentile (P) = N (Total No. of Candidates Appeared in CMAT Exam) – Rank of the Candidate divided by N multiplied by 100 |
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Check the example below for a better understanding.
Example:
Let us assume that 50,000 candidates appeared for the exam. The percentile of 5 students might be as follows:
Name of the Student | CMAT AIR (All India Rank) | CMAT Percentile (as per formula mentioned above) |
|---|---|---|
A | 1 | Percentile = 50000 – 1/50000 X 100 = 99.9 |
B | 7 | Percentile = 50000 – 7/50000 X 100 = 98.6 |
C | 11 | Percentile = 50000 – 11/50000 X 100 = 97.8 |
X | 22 | Percentile = 50000 – 22/50000 X 100 = 95.6 |
Y | 120 | Percentile = 50000 – 120/50000 X 100 = 76 |
Z | 230 | Percentile = 50000 – 230/50000 X 100 = 54 |
Note: Even though the percentile score is determined, the rank allotment is completely based on the overall score secured by the candidates. The score generated by the CMAT rank predictor is the percentile score.
The table below explains the process of calculating the score with examples, let us have a look at it for a better understanding of the process:
Name of the Student | Questions Answered | No. of Correct Answers | No. of Wrong Answers | Marks Awarded for Correct Answers | Marks Deducted for Incorrect Answers | CMAT Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
X | 97 | 90 | 7 | 90 X 4 = 360 | -7 | 360 – 7 = 353 |
Y | 100 | 78 | 22 | 78 X 4 = 312 | -22 | 312 – 22 = 290 |
Z | 100 | 84 | 16 | 84 X 4 = 336 | -16 | 336 – 16 = 320 |
A | 100 | 62 | 38 | 62 X 4 = 248 | -38 | 248 – 38 = 210 |
Note: As per the above example, wrong answers by students will have a negative impact on the overall score.
Candidates must know how to use the CMAT rank predictor. Given below are the steps that the candidates can employ to score their estimated rank using the CMAT 2026 percentile predictor:
The first step for candidates is to register on the CollegeDekho site, which can be done by scrolling to the top of the page.
After filling out the details in CollegeDekho's registration form and clicking on the Submit button, candidates can access the tool once it has been turned on live.
If the CMAT 2026 Percentile Predictor has been turned live, candidates can start entering the details they are asked for.
After entering the details candidates must click on the ‘Submit’ button.
A new box with more credentials to be entered will pop up on the screen. Fill out these details and click again on the ‘Submit’ button.
Candidates will now be able to see their expected percentile calculated by CollegeDekho's CMAT rank predictor based on the correct and incorrect attempts entered by the candidates.
Understanding the CMAT ranks for each score ranges is important before using the CMAT rank predictor. The CMAT 2026 total marks is 400. Given below are the CMAT 2026 Ranks Vs Score Range based on the inputs of the candidates taking the CMAT 2026 exam regarding their Score for the corresponding Rank.
CMAT 2026 Rank | CMAT Score Range |
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Rank 1 to 100 | 350 - 319 |
Rank 100 to 1000 | 318 - 275 |
Rank 1001 to 5000 | 274 - 241 |
Rank 5000+ | 240 and below |
Candidates must be aware of the rank they can expect based on their CMAT scores before using the CMAT rank predictor. The expected CMAT raw score range out of 400 maximum marks that correspond to the respective percentile for MBA admission has been tabulated below:
CMAT 2026 Score Range out of 400 Maximum Marks | CMAT Percentile Range |
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315-350 | 100 |
286-310 | 95 – 99.99 |
261-285 | 90 - 95 |
201-260 | 81-89 |
171-200 | 71-80 |
141-170 | 61-70 |
116-140 | 51-60 |
Below 116 | Below 51 |
CMAT 2026 Score | CMAT 2026 Rank | CMAT 2026 Percentile |
|---|---|---|
385 | 1 | 99.998 |
383 | 2 | 99.996 |
380 | 3 | 99.994 |
375 | 11 | 99.978 |
361 | 28 | 99.945 |
350 | 43 | 99.915 |
320 | 100 | 99.804 |
303 | 254 | 99.503 |
300 | 311 | 99.391 |
293 | 502 | 99.018 |
280 | 1012 | 98.021 |
260 | 2523 | 95.066 |
250 | 3723 | 92.720 |
240 | 5111 | 90.006 |
225 | 7671 | 85.001 |
211 | 10222 | 80.013 |
200 | 12750 | 75.070 |
188 | 15327 | 70.031 |
168 | 20392 | 60.128 |
150 | 25309 | 50.514 |
100 | 39900 | 21.984 |
71 | 45627 | 10.787 |
19 | 50831 | 0.611 |
Also Read: What is a Good Score in CMAT 2026
Once the CMAT 2026 is over, you must wait for the declaration of the result. The result declaration will help you get a clear picture of their expected CMAT 2026 percentile score based on their performance in the examination. This will also confirm the calculation of the CMAT percentile predictor done through CollegeDekho. Another way to confirm the percentile predictor is to use the CMAT 2026 answer key, which will help candidates know the correct and incorrect answers they have answered in the online examination.
With the answer key, the cutoff list will also be released. It will help the candidates check their positions in the CMAT participating colleges. Once confirmed with the position, candidates can start applying for these colleges and preparing for the CMAT selection Process they will face in these management institutions. After the selection process, the institutions will shortlist the candidates eligible to be admitted to the respective B-Schools. The institutions will call these candidates to complete the admission procedure and lock in the desired seat. Candidates must keep their CMAT admit card, which will be required at various stages of the MBA/PGDM admission process through the exam.
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To use the CMAT rank predictor, you will have to register on CollegeDekho, access the CMAT rank predictor page, and enter all of the details required in the rank predictor form. The CMAT rank predictor will calculate the percentile rank of the candidate predicted based on their performance.
In CMAT Rank Predictor 2026, a score of 230 is considered average as the score vs percentile is expected to be higher. Test takers securing 345 – 350 marks are expected to secure the 100 percentile and those securing in the range of 285 to 340 marks will obtain 99 to 99.99 percentile.
The details that candidates need to fill in while predicting their CMAT 2026 rank using the rank predictor are name, email, phone number and expected percentile. After that, they will have to put the number of attempts and the number of correct attempts in each of the four sections of CMAT which are language comprehension, quant and DI, logical reasoning and general awareness.
After the declaration of CMAT 2026 ranks, a candidate is called for further selection rounds including WAT/ PI. The candidates who make it to the final merit are then required to finalize their admissions and confirm their seats in their desired colleges.
Using the CMAT rank predictor, candidates can get a rough idea of their percentile. This will help when researching colleges on a rank-wise basis. They will also know if there are chances to enter the top-tiered MBA colleges for their courses. They can also explore the colleges in detail and make decisions.
The CMAT rank predictor is made live only after the examination has been conducted. You can check your scores immediately after the exam or after the declaration of the official answer key. It will help you to precisely understand the scores and percentile.
The CMAT rank predictor takes into account the paper analysis and results of the previous exam papers and measures your inputs with existing data to calculate your predicted rank in the exam. This will help candidates know their individual scores even before the scores are declared.
The CMAT rank predictor is a special tool provided by CollegeDekho which helps you figure out your rank based on your performance in the examination. It is extremely convenient to use and gives accurate results based on the inputs you provide.
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