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CMI Admission Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in CMI Admission Test (B.Sc / M.Sc) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.

AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.

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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)

Category	Expected cutoff (indicative)
General	70–85 marks (50–61%)
EWS	65–80 marks (46–57%)
OBC	63–77 marks (45–55%)
SC	49–63 marks (35–45%)
ST	49–63 marks (35–45%)
PwD	42–56 marks (30–40%)

CMI does not follow reservation policies as a private institute; all candidates compete on merit. However, approximately 5–8% differential exists in practical admission thresholds for candidates from different backgrounds based on applicant pool strength.
Cutoffs fluctuate significantly with paper difficulty (±10 marks year-to-year). Strong performance in B.Sc. Mathematics long-answer sections weighs heavily; partial credit can push borderline candidates into interview range.
Interview performance is decisive—written scores around 50% (70/140) typically secure interview calls for most candidates, with final selection depending on interview evaluation and overall applicant strength that year.

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Score → rank → outcome bands

Exceptional — top candidates
85–100%
- CMI B.Sc Mathematics — among top 5-10 candidates nationally, admission near-certain
- CMI B.Sc Physics — top performer, strong scholarship prospects
- CMI M.Sc programs — excellent position across all streams
- Potential for merit scholarships and research opportunities from first year
- Comparable to IMO/INMO medalists and top ISI/IISC admits
- Direct PhD pathway opportunities post-graduation
Top tier — high admission probability
75–85%
- CMI B.Sc Mathematics — very high admission probability, typically top 15-20 performers
- CMI B.Sc Physics — near-certain admission with reasonable interview
- CMI M.Sc Mathematics — strong admission chances
- CMI M.Sc Computer Science — competitive position for limited seats
- Full tuition waiver scholarship consideration based on financial need
Admission probable with good interview
60–75%
- CMI B.Sc Mathematics — admission likely with decent interview (typically 20-25 seats)
- CMI B.Sc Physics — strong position (typically 10-12 seats)
- CMI M.Sc Mathematics — very competitive for admission
- M.Sc Computer Science — interview call expected (approximately 15 seats)
- Financial aid consideration if from economically weaker sections
Strong interview call likely
45–60%
- CMI B.Sc Mathematics — strong interview call probability
- CMI B.Sc Physics — competitive position for interview
- CMI M.Sc Mathematics — interview call expected
- Interview performance crucial; typically 40-60 students shortlisted for ~25 B.Sc seats

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