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The cut-off for CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) is not a fixed number, as it varies every year and is determined by the participating institutes. The CMAT is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for admission to various management programs across India. The exam is held twice a year, in January and July, and the results are declared on the official CMAT website.

The cut-off marks for CMAT are decided by each participating institute based on their own criteria and requirements. The cut-off marks can vary from one institute to another, and even within the same institute, depending on the category of the candidate (e.g., General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD).

To give you an idea of the past cut-offs for CMAT, here are some examples:

• In 2019, the cut-off for CMAT was as follows:
  1. General category: 40th percentile (i.e., 125 out of 300 marks)
  2. OBC category: 35th percentile (i.e., 95 out of 300 marks)
  3. SC/ST category: 30th percentile (i.e., 75 out of 300 marks)
  4. PwD category: 25th percentile (i.e., 60 out of 300 marks)
• In 2020, the cut-off for CMAT was as follows:
  1. General category: 45th percentile (i.e., 135 out of 300 marks)
  2. OBC category: 40th percentile (i.e., 115 out of 300 marks)
  3. SC/ST category: 35th percentile (i.e., 95 out of 300 marks)
  4. PwD category: 30th percentile (i.e., 75 out of 300 marks)

It’s important to note that the cut-offs may vary from one institute to another, and even within the same institute, depending on the category of the candidate and the number of seats available. Therefore, it’s always best to check the official website of the institute you are applying to for the most up-to-date and accurate information on the cut-off marks.